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5 Hour Tour To Cusco's Archaeological Sites & Remains
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Archeology, Culture, History

  • Duration

    5 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English

Description

Take a walk through the lanes of Cusco and visit the Archeological Park, Complex of Saqsayhuamán, Quenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay which are exquisite architectural feats and a marvel of the religious art. You won't tire away from capturing these extraordinary places in your camera.

Highlights
  • Complex of Saqsayhuamán; built by the Inca in the 15th century
  • Quenqo; archaeological site in the Sacred Valley of Peru
  • Puka Pukara; site of military ruins in Peru
  • Tambomachay; located near Cusco
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    • Meet at the pre-determined location for transport by 1:30 PM.

    • Visit the central exquisite architectural feats of the ancient “Koricancha” Temple and the Principal Cathedral. The first stone was placed in 1560; a marvel of the religious art possessing approximately 300 paintings from the Cusqueña School.

    • Move onto the archaeological park complex of Saqsayhuamán; a majestic place with impressive works in stone, some up to 120 tons. Q’enqo (Labyrinth) a religious center dedicated to the adoration of the Earth. Puca Pucara (reddish place), was used as a military control center and a mandatory stop for all travellers of the Inca era.

    • Lastly, pay a visit to Tambomachay; a center of adoration and worship of water.

What's Included
  • Private tourist transport

  • Van availability for 12 people or bus for 20 persons

  • Excellent English speaking tour guide

  • Visit to the main Cathedral and Qorikancha

  • Four Archeological Sites

What's Excluded
  • Entrance fees to the sites

Know before you go
  • Cusco Tourist Ticket-130 Soles, i.e. approx 45 USD.
  • The same ticket can be used for Sacred Valley Tour.
  • Half price for students with ISIC card.
  • Entrance to Koricancha-10 soles.
  • Entrance to Cathedral is 25 Soles (optional).
  • Alternatively, you can purchase a partial ticket which allows a one day visit of just the 4 Archeological sites if you are not planning to visit any of the Sacred Valley sites such as Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chincheros.
  • Cusco Tourist Ticket costs 130 soles, i.e. approx 45 USD (includes the entry to Cusco folk dances and music at Cusco Art Center in the 3rd block of Sol Avenue 7:00 PM).
  • Group Service: USD 15 per person.
  • Private Service – Standard Tour: USD 160 in total for 2-6 persons.
  • Add-ons and Upgrades Available:

         Prices depend on the type of service you choose from the following:

         a) type of accommodation, single room, double, hotels can be classical or standard amenities, suites or boutique.

         b) type of transport, i.e. shared or private car.

         c) tour guide or driver, all the way from the first day until the last day.

         d) All meals in each of the cities or just breakfast.

  • All these features will determine the price of the tour.
Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 USD 15 Per Person
Child

This is a group tour

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USD 15 / person