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Highlights
- Real-time experience streamed live from Ollantaytambo, in the Sacred Valley
- Learn about the life and times of one of the most important civilisations, the Incas
- Insights into the Inca architectural prowess, from the famous terraces to the well fitting stone walls
Description
This online experience will take you to Ollantaytambo to see a battlefield, a fortress and a temple built over 5 centuries ago by the Incas, one of the greatest civilisations of South America.
Start the experience at an Inca crop terrace located 9000 ft (2700 mts) above sea level, and take in the amazing view of the "Sacred Valley of the Incas" surrounded by imposing mountains. The terraces are well-known for growing crops, an important aspect of Inca life back in the day and for contemporary uses we will discuss in the tour.
Walk up the stone steps to visit the "Temple of the Sun," and witness one of the most impressive Inca altars, made with stones weighing more than 50 tons and brought to the site from far, far away. Uncover the greatest mysteries about Inca architecture on the way: how they moved giant stones from one mountaintop to another and how they cut the stones to fit each other perfectly. Learn more about the impressive stonework of the Inca people.
Walk through the remnants of this old battlefield town, and listen to the epic story of the Ollantaytambo Battle, where the Incas defeated the Spanish conquistadores with unbelievable tactics. Look about at the various fortified defences that allowed the town their precious victory.
About this experience
Instructions
- Please have a good internet connection and Zoom app installed on your phone or laptop
- Please sign in to the Zoom app five minutes prior to the beginning of the experience
- The instructions to join the meeting will be sent via email shortly after the booking
Know before you go
- You can book this tour for 50 USD for a group of 3 screens or as a private tour for 100 USD and invite up to 10 friends and family to join this activity with you from all over the world. You will see the option to book this experience as a private tour on the checkout page if it is available for that time slot
- This tour involves travelling to various places, and at times the internet connection may be weak. However, we will attempt to minimise such disruptions (only for outdoor tours)
- Since these are live tours, they may be subject to last minute cancellation due to inclement weather, Internet disruptions or other unforeseen circumstances.
Meet your Host
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Diego Valle has been a certified professional tour guide in Cusco - Peru, for more than 14 years. He's a father of 3 and lives in the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas. Be ready to hear from him about history, folktales, culture, traditions, and scientific theories. He's fluent in English and Spanish and has many stories of Peruvian life in the Andes to share.
Marcelino Alcca is an official Tourist Guide in Ollantaytambo - Peru. He is a professional who has expertise in the promotion, orientation, and explanation of the wonders and the richness of the tourist heritage of Peru; knows the most magnificent places in Peru (Ollantaytambo) to make them known to the tourists; works efficiently in designing, organizing, executing tourist excursions and itineraries.
Ernesto Andrade Morales is a certified professional tour guide in Cusco - Peru and has experience of more than ten years in this great activity. Ernesto is a father of 3 lovely children and married to a beautiful wife, living in the sacred valley of the Incas since he was born. He comes from a family of farmers, and that links him to the Incas. And which made him fell in love with the Incas history, technology, beliefs and all the pieces of evidence that they left behind.
Tour Reviews
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Tobias
I know that it is not easy to do a tour online, especially because of the lack of direct feedback. But this was very enjoyable and I learned new things I never heard before, especially about the mummies.
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Sangita Kuparasundram
Diego was a knowledgeable, engaging guide. He interspersed the tour with bits of interesting information with visual aids of maps and photos. It was an enjoyable experience!
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CELINE BINDER
Diego was very knowledgeable and patient with my technical issues. He handled the online session well- it was definitely a positive first time virtual tour experience for me
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WINNIE LAM
Excellent guide!
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Lyudmila Kan
Diego is an outstanding guide, he has so much knowledge and love for his beautiful country and the story of Incas! I did this tour with my 10-year old daughter, she had so many questions for Diego, and he answered every one of them with utmost patience and precision... No wonder, with three young children, he must be so used to being barraged with questions:-) In just an hour, we have learned so much about the Incas and their stunning building and farming skills, it was amazing to be able to connect from the other end of the world and to see the Inca's stones so close as if we were standing there next to Diego. Thank you so much, Diego, we hope that tourists will be coming back, and we hope to visit your beautiful valley and of course the Machu Pichu soon, stay well, our best wishes!
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Stan Stockill
It was a beautiful experience. Diego is so engaging and informative. Would definitely recommend this tour.
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kevin phun
Diego was good; he patiently walked us through the different things about the Inca's culture, and answered our questions clearly. Will surely want to do another tour of the area with him next time.
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Rima Roy
Diego was a fantastic guide. we booked this tour with 4 screens to celebrate a friend's 50th birthday and we had our friends from 3 different countries joining. They all had a great time, we also had kids who were on and Diego patiently answered all their questions.
From USD 50 / Group
Important Information
- Fully refundable in case of any cancellation upto 2 days before the tour.