Itinerary
You will be picked up from your hotel starting at 1:00 PM. You will have a guided tour of the city center of Cusco, visiting the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Temple of the Sun Qoricancha-Santo Domingo, and then going out to the surrounding areas to visit the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay, returning to the city between 6:00 PM and 6:30 PM.
| Dollars | Soles | |
|---|---|---|
| USD 10 | S/.35 | The tour price does not include tickets to visit archaeological sites or churches. |
BTC (Cusco tourist ticket, allows entry to Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara, Tambomachay, Museums and also to visit or take the tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas) S/. 130.00.
| Place | Price |
|---|---|
| Koricancha | S/. 10.00 |
| Catedral | S/. 25.00 |
Program
The Cusco Cathedral
We begin our tour by visiting the Cusco Cathedral, the Church of the Holy Family, and the Church of the Triumph.
Qoricancha
Next, we visited the Qoricancha temple, the pinnacle of Inca architecture and engineering. The Temple of the Sun, or Qoricancha, is also currently the Convent of Santo Domingo.
Sacsayhuamán
The impressive fortress of Sacsayhuamán is strategically built on a hill overlooking Cusco. It is famous for its enormous carved stones, some of which are 9 meters (30 feet) high and weigh more than 350 tons.
Q’enqo
Located four kilometers northeast of the city of Cusco, it comprises the archaeological sites of Q’enqo Grande and Q’enqo Chico.
Etymologically, it means labyrinth or zigzag. It served a purely religious function, and its exterior features a semicircular amphitheater with trapezoidal niches and a monolith that resembles a puma, measuring approximately six meters.
Puka Pukara
Puka Pukara means “red fortress,” because the limestone from which it is built has acquired the reddish color of the surrounding iron-rich terrain. It is believed to have served as a fortress for Tambomachay, an important palace during the Inca Empire. However, its architectural layout and the presence of fountains, aqueducts, and numerous enclosures also suggest it was a “tambo,” a communal lodging that offered shelter and food to travelers, as well as to the entourage that accompanied the Inca during his retreat to Tambomachay.
Tambomachay
Tambomachay, located about 8 km north of Cusco and very close to the ruins of Puka Pukara, is an archaeological site dedicated to water worship and as a resting place for the Inca ruler. This site is also known as the Inca Baths. It consists of a series of aqueducts, canals, and several waterfalls cascading over the rocks. The most striking feature is that the Incas created two secondary waterfalls from a single main waterfall, which are exactly the same size. That is, if you place two empty bottles, one at each waterfall, they will both fill up at the same time.
Includes
 | Hotel pick-up. |
 | Round trip transportation by minibus. |
 | Guided tour service with a professional, licensed in Tourism, fluent in Spanish and English. |
Does not include
 | Feeding. |
 | Entrance to the attractions. |
Note
You can request 2, 3, 4, or 5-star hotels in Aguas Calientes instead of the basic hostel that would already be included.
AVAILABLE DISCOUNTS: Students: ISIC CARD.
(Students require an International Student Identity Card and must be under 25 years of age.)
Recommendations
- Wear sneakers or lightweight shoes.
- Drink plenty of fluids on your excursions.
- Bring a raincoat (long poncho) during the rainy season.
- Bring sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat for sunny days.
- Binoculars.
- Sunglasses and plastic bags.
- Bring any necessary medications and/or personal items (contact lens solution).
- Bring one lightweight backpack or bag per person.
- Bring a camera or video camera and film.
- Keep small denominations of checks and coins (dollars, euros, or soles) readily available.
Requirements to book the Tour
Requirements to book the tour:
- Tour start date.
- First names (as they appear on your passport).
- Last names (as they appear on your passport).
- Scanned copies of passports or national identity cards (Required).
- Nationality.
- Passport number.
- Date of birth.
- Specify accommodation type (Single, Double, Matrimonial, Triple).
- Specify hotel category (2, 3, 4, or 5 stars).
- Contact phone numbers.
- 50% deposit of the tour cost.
- Prices are promotional and for cash payments only. An 8% surcharge will be added to the total for credit card payments.
