Cusco City Tour – Half Day
The Half Day City Tour of Cusco offers a wonderful insight into the heart of the ancient Inca capital. This guided tour includes the Plaza de Armas, the temple of the Sun, Santa Domingo Church before traveling just outside of Cusco to the impressive ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Puka Pukara and Tambo Machay. This informative tour provides a look into Cusco’s rich cultural history all within a few unforgettable hours.
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We offer personalized trip of small groups of up to 8 travelers only.
This informative tour will begin at 1:00 pm when we will meet you at the hotel lobby. We will walk to our first stop at the Cathedral located in the main square. Your tour guide will give you information you about the canvases inside and the architecture. Continue by walking to the Qoricancha temple the ancient Inca Palace and the main worship center of the Sun. See contrast of the combination of Inca and Spanish colonial architecture. Experience the Cusquenian School of Art´s gallery that offers us the opportunity to see some excellent colonial art.
Next, take our private bus to the outskirts of Cusco, a drive of about 25 minutes. Our first stop will be at Saqsayhuaman, with its outstanding monoliths. Hear some Saqsayhuaman the fascinating background stories from your guide, before having time to explore place on your own.
Afterwards drive to Qenqo, where the most impressive carved rocks in Cusco are located. Next, drive to Puca Pucara. Our last place to explore at is named Tambo Machay. The temple to the water. There are interesting aqueducts, canals and fountains. The translated name means âplace of restâ. Enjoy the spectacular views of Cusco and the Andes from the ruins above the ancient city. As soon as we finish, we drive back to our hotel in Cusco.
INCLUDES
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- English speaking guide (Professional).
- First-aid kit.
- Transportation
NOT INCLUDED
- Tips for Wayna Trekkersâ crew.
- Travel insurance.
- Entrance fee. You can acquire them on the spot.
- Meals.
PRICES:
Group prices
| # OF PERSONS | PRICE PER PERSON |
|---|---|
| 2 – 6 persons | $160 Per Group |
| 6 – 10 persons | $200 Per Group |
Please read the following information.
Booking
We need you to fill out a booking form which includes all the information needed for the trip. Our system will ask you for a deposit (for a group of 2 to 4) for booking. (all payments are subject to a 5% transaction fee). Once we receive your booking and deposit we will send you a confirmation by email.
Acclimatization to the altitude:
High altitude starts to have an effect on our bodies from between 1,500m â 2,000m (4921ft â 6561ft) when our bodies start to react differently to make up for the changes in oxygen levels. As you get higher, the air gets thinner, so with every breath there is less oxygen for your body. Your body gradually adapts to getting less oxygen â you breathe faster and deeper and the body produces more red blood cells. This takes time so this is why if you go from low to high altitude too quickly, you may feel symptoms of altitude sickness until your body acclimatizes.
The Cusco region is generally set at very high elevations. The city of Cusco stands at a staggering 3 399m/ 11 152ft. On the other hand, the classic Inca Trial has varying degrees of elevations, lowest is your starting point (thrailhead:km82) at 2 729m/8 923 and gets as high as 4 200m/13 779ft (Dead Women´s Pass). So, altitudes sickness is to be expected when hiking the classic Inca Trail. However, people react differently to altitude sickness and it can present itself in a variety of symptoms. Common symptoms include: headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, poor appetite, dizziness and disturbed sleep and in extreme cases, loss of oxygen.
There are number of ways to deal with altitude sickness. Firstly, you need to acclimate, by spending a few days in the Sacred Valley or Cusco. The body does adjust to the thin air, it just needs time. There are a number of day tours you can participate in before your hike, that donât require much exertion. Secondly, get lots of sleep, relax and take it easy. Another option is to watch what you consume, try to avoid alcohol and drugs and also drink lots of water and coca tea. Keep your meals light, high in calories with lots of carbs. Lastly, we recommend visiting your doctor before traveling to Peru and ask for recommendations for medication that can help with altitude sickness.
These are the recommended remedies for altitude sickness is WATER, COCA TEA and OXYGEN, IF NEEDED.
Briefing.
For 1 day tours there is no briefing needed, but we will be in touch with you and set the briefing over the phone.
How do I pay my remaining balance?
You can pay the rest of your bill upon arrival to Cusco at our office with a card or cash if you want to avoid any extra high credit card fees. Our representative will show you the invoice confirmed at booking time. Otherwise, you can pay through PayPal or Visa but you have to pay 5% service fee charged by VISA and PayPal.
Recommendations
- Passport.
- Light and warm clothes.
- Hat.
- Sunglasses.
- Photographic camera.
- Extra Money for entrances and souvenirs
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