Cusco Tours

OVERVIEW:

Cusco City tour is a Perfect for those looking to experience the region’s archeological and cultural treasures in a short amount of time.

Cusco is located at an altitude of 3,350m above sea level; Cusco, which means ‘’navel of the world’’ in the Inca language (Quechua), has a mostly indigenous population of around 500,000 and is centered around the Plaza de Armas, which is dominated by the Cathedral and La Compania de Jesus Church. Its cloistered arcades house many fine restaurants, bars and shops.

Make the most of your free days in Cusco to explore its amazing churches, colonial buildings and picturesque streets, many of which have Inca walls, arches and doorways. On a hill overlooking the city stands the archaeological park of Sacsayhuaman, where some of the most spectacular Inca walls can be found, including a massive 128 ton stone. There are also many optional excursions and activities available such as white water rafting, horse riding, and mountain biking and canoeing on offer.

Cusco is often referred to as the ‘’Archaeological Capital of the Americas’’, Cusco is a beautiful city riddled with contrasts between the indigenous styles and the modern western world. It is these contrasts that have given Cusco its rare beauty.

Cusco itself has a lot to offer the visitor and most travellers usually end up seduced with this vibrant city and stay longer than first planned.

When arriving in Cusco from the coast you will immediately notice the thin clear mountain air, a result of the City’s high altitude. The first day in particular should be spent quietly relaxing and taking things easy as you gently acclimatize. This is an ideal opportunity to see the highlights Cusco has to offer such as a tour of the City, the nearby Inca Ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay.

• TIMING: Half Day.
• Starting Point: Pick up at centrally located hotels in Cusco.
• Finishing Point: Drop off at centrally located hotels in Cusco.

ARRIVAL IN CUSCO / CITY TOUR: SACSAYHUAMAN & NEARBY RUINS.

(Am) Flight Lima/Cusco.

Upon arrival to Cusco, reception by our staff and transport to your hotel (Coca tea courtesy).

The rest of the morning is free to rest and get acclimatize to the altitude.

In the afternoon, around 13:30hrs we will pick you up and will take you on a city tour of Cusco; we are going to visit the Imperial City, living example of the mixture of the Andean and Spanish cultures.

We start our trip visiting the cathedral, the Temple of the Sun or Qoriqancha, actually Santo Domingo Convent a place that housed inside one of the most important religious centers of the Inca period and ancient Inca palace and main worship center of the Sun God. Going on with the tour, the tour moved to the outskirts of the city to the magnificent Sacsayhuaman (head of Puma), which domains the city, built strategically on a hill overlooking Cusco; famous for its enormous carved stones joined with astounding precision to form the outer walls. Some of these stones stand over 9m/3oft.tall and weight over 128 tons; just 200 meters from Sacsayhuaman is our next destination Qenqo (ceremonial site) religious center dedicated to the worship earth and funerary rituals. Puca Pucara (the red fortress) that was use as a center for military use and control, as well as a place to stop for the travelers from the Inca period.

Our ultimate destination located just 100 meters from Puca Pucara. Tambomachay (temple of water) was use as a center of worship of water.

When we finish the tour, we are going to come back to Cusco.

At your arrival to Cusco city, we will meet and transfer to your selected hotel.

END OF OUR SERVICES.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

• Hotel Transfer.
• City tour.
• Touristic transportation for the tour.
• Admission tickets.
• Professional speaking guide (English/Spanish).
• Personal assistance.
•  1 bottle of water.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:

•  FLIGHTS: International or Domestic air tickets.
• Entrances
•  Accommodations.
•  Airport taxes and tips for the staff.
• Meal: Lunch and dinner, beverages not specified in the itinerary, you must consider a budget of US$10 to US$20 for each meal.
• Personal care items.
•   Other services not specified in the program.

IMPORTANT:

• Prices with hotel accommodation based in double occupancy.
• For Machu Picchu tour, on your arrival to Cusco, we will give you a pre-travel talk (briefing) of the city and of the tour in your hotel; the time will be confirmed on your arrival.

RECOMMENDED THINGS TO TAKE:

For Cusco, you will need to wear light shoes or slippers or tennis, mineral water one liter (drink plenty of fluids in excursions), rain gear or poncho (plastic long poncho in the rainy season, can  purchase in Cusco), warm jacket or fleece and wind coot, t-shirts, shorts or long pants, sun hat and wool hat, sun block, garbage bag, camera, extra film and extra batteries for your camera, snacks, chocolates, energy bars, a light backpack, Carry currency in small denominations dollars or soles, Sunglasses, plastic bags, Medicine if you use.

PAYMENT DETAILS:

For the city tour, we require a Prepayment (50%) of the total. The deposit can be send by a WESTERN UNION or to our BANK ACCOUNT money transfer. This is the fastest and most secure form of payment in Peru. Once you arrive in Cusco you must pay the remaining balance in cash prior to beginning your tour. We accept both US Dollars and Peruvian Soles (local currency).

NOTE: We can assist you to purchase your flight tickets from Lima to Cusco.

We are happy to customize your trip. You may combine the existing packages with your desires to create your perfect itinerary. Alternatively, complete the form below with your requests, giving us as much detail as possible and we will provide a tailor made itinerary.