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Our half day hiking programs are designed for you to acclimatize to the altitude. Any of our day hikes help to train your up and downhill walking and your breathing on high altitude before doing any other hikes that take several days. Because of the years of experience we have in tourism and trekking we recommend you book one of our practice day hikes to adapt to hiking in the Andes. We also suggest you arrive to Cusco at least two days before the departures of one of the various day hikes. Acclimatizing is very important and healthy. We have highly skilled and trained, excellent English speaking and knowledgeable guides. Our service is personal, professional and very informative.
COME AND JOIN US ON THIS UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE!!!
ARCHEOLOGICAL WALK
(HALF DAY HIKES)
- PRIVATE TOURS
- DAILY TOURS
- MINIMUM: 2 Passengers
- PRICES: On request
HIGHLIGHTS
Tambo Machay, Pucapucara, Q’enqo, SaqsaywA.M.an and San Cristobal
From 8 A.M. to 1 P.M
ITINERARY
Our guided archeological walk starts by collecting you from your hotel. We take a 15 minutes ride to the Tambo Machay archaeologica
l complex. We start hiking from Tambo Machay located at approximately 9 kilometers (6 miles) towards the northeast of Cusco city. Its altitude is 3,750 meters (12,200 ft). Tambomachay is the sacred bathing place for the Inca rulers; “The Incas Bath”, and was probably a centre of water worship. It is known that the Incas referred to water as one of the principal elements of life.
Half a kilometer from Tambomachay we will find Pucapucara at approximately 8.5 kilometers (5.3 miles) from Cusco and with an altitude of 3750 meters above sea level (12300 ft). It was originally thought to be a military checkpoint. It was also a collective lodge offering food and shelter for travelers, as well as for the retinue escorting the Inca to his retreat in Tambomachay. Ahead we can observe the Huayllarqocha community. It has a spectacular view point of the highest mountain called Ausangate.
We then start descending about 2 kilometers in order to reach Q’enqo towards the southeast of Pucapucara. It was an Inca shrine (huaca) with a circular amphitheater and a stone block that is said to be representing a puma. This ceremonial center was dedicated to the worshipping of mother earth (Pacha Mama).
One kilometer northwest we find Sacsayhuaman. This site is situated towards the northeast of Cusco with an altitude of 3600 meters above sea level (11800 ft). It is a bold demonstration of ancient construction skills. Made of massive stones weighing up to 17,000 kg (125 tons), this ruin was called “The Fortress” by the Spanish. It was more than simply a military structure. Some historians say the zigzagging shape of the walls represented the god of lightning, an important Inca deity.
As we travel further down we reach the church of San Cristobal and next to it the imposing remains of the palace of Manco Capac, the first Inca. Finally, four blocks ahead from San Cristobal is the main square of Cusco, the Plaza de Armas. our services end by leaving you at your hotel.
Service Included:
- Private Transportation by vehicles
- Tourist Ticket fee to visit historic sites
- Guide private, bilingual English and Spanish
Service No Included:
- Alcoholic beverages
- Extras
- Tips
- Taxes
- Additional tours
- Laundry service
- Insurance
- Air tickets
IMPORTANT:
Personal information provided to us such as; names, passport numbers, occupation and nationality, must be the same as shown on your passport. For each booking please indicate passengers’ full names, gender, age and date of birth.
Also, our staff in Cusco will be happy to help you out with the reconfirming of any domestic flights. Please ask for more information when making your reservation.