Full-Day Inti Punku Sun Gate Hike and Ollantaytambo Tour
Highlights
Cusco, Ollantaytambo
nature, photography, sightseeing
Private Tour
1 Day
Medium
English, Spanish
Description
Embark on a full-day adventure to Inti Punku, the legendary Sun Gate, where a guided hike rewards you with breathtaking panoramic views of the Sacred Valley and the snow-capped Nevado Veronica. Begin your day in the historic Inca town of Ollantaytambo, exploring its well-preserved ruins, charming cobblestone streets, and ancient irrigation systems. Discover the impressive Cachicata quarry, where massive andesite stones were once extracted using innovative Inca engineering, and explore mysterious chullpas, or ancient tombs. Enjoy a scenic box lunch surrounded by the stunning landscapes of the Sacred Valley before continuing your trek to the Sun Gate.
Itinerary
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Full-Day Inti Punku (Sun Gate) Tour Itinerary
- Begin with a morning pick-up from your accommodation in Cusco and travel to the historic town of Ollantaytambo.
Enjoy a traditional breakfast upon arrival while taking in the town’s charming Inca architecture, cobblestone streets, and ancient irrigation systems.
Explore the Ollantaytambo ruins, once a vital military, religious, and agricultural center of the Inca Empire.
Embark on a challenging hike to the Cachicata quarry, a mountain site that supplied andesite stones for the construction of Ollantaytambo’s temples.
Discover the quarry’s grandeur, including the ancient stone ramps used for transporting massive blocks and the chullpas, or ancient tombs, that add mystery to the landscape.
Pause for a box lunch amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Sacred Valley, surrounded by history and nature.
Continue with a trek to Inti Punku, the Sun Gate, perched high above Ollantaytambo, offering spectacular panoramic views of the Sacred Valley and Nevado Veronica.
Absorb the mystical atmosphere of this iconic Inca site, connecting with the spiritual essence of the region.
Descend to the nearby Cachicata community, enjoying fresh scenic views on the way down.
Return by vehicle through Ollantaytambo back to Cusco and receive a comfortable hotel drop-off in the evening.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a private tour |
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