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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!!!
WALKING TOUR
(HALF DAY HIKES)
- PRIVATE TOURS
- DAILY TOURS
- MINIMUM: 2 Passengers
- PRICES: On request
HIGHLIGHTS
Triumph Street, Hatunrumiyuq, San Blas, the Temple of the sun and the Loreto Street
From 2:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
ITINERARY
Our guided walking tour starts by collecting you from your hotel. We first visit the main square, the Plaza de Armas of Cusco which used to be very important in Incan times, surrounded by the imposing mansions, and still is the centre of Cusco. The altitude here is approximately 3400 meters above sea level (11000 ft). We continue up Triumph Street via the old House of arms, dating from Incan times. This is no the Triumph Catholic Church. Hatunrumiyuq Street built in green igneous stone was the Inca Roca King’s palace. The famous twelve angled stone is the symbol of the grand Inca work and Empire.
We then continue up towards the San Blas neighborhood, one of the oldest artisan neighborhoods dating from colonial times. All the residents and shops show art work in different materials and styles from all different time periods. We continue down narrow original Incan streets flanked by Inca walls and the adobe brick remains of the conquest and republican time. Some of the balconies show incredible wood carvings from the 17th, 18th, and 19th century.
Some blocks ahead we will find the Temple of the Sun. Qoricancha is a synthesis of Inca organization, architecture and religion. The walls are made of sedimentary Inca stone work and illustrate the expression of architecture in pre-Columbian America. It was the center of the religion dedicated to different gods and deities: the Rainbow, Thunder, Stars, the Moon, and, of course, The Sun himself. The abducted idols of subdued tribes were kept hostage in the temple and if the tribe stepped out of line the idols were ridiculed and then destroyed.
We continue our tour to the two blocks further down situated Loreto Street, also called “Acllawasy”. Here we will visit the former “chosen women’s house” (Inca convent). All young girls from the novelty went there to learn all about the Inca culture, for example religion and female activities such as cooking, weaving, spinning, bringing up the children, preparing Chicha, and manufacturing ceramics.
We finish our tour at the main square of Cusco.
Service Included:
- Tourist Ticket fee to visit historic sites
- Private guide, 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.