MAJESTIC VALLEY TOUR

ITINERARY

Our guided Majestic Valley tour starts by collecting you from your hotel. We transfer you to the village of Ollantaytambo town in approximately one hour. Ollantaytambo is situated at about 68 kilometers (47.2 miles) northwest of Cusco; its altitude is 2,700 meters (8,856 ft). The town used to be a royal estate of the Inca Pachacuteq, and stands at a strategic spot, enclosed by mountains that hide some of the most impressive ruins from Inca and pre-Inca times. We visit the old village which is one of the best preserved Incan settlements and built in blocks called Canchas that are still inhabited nowadays. One Cancha houses several families.

While following the Patakancha River upstream we can observe large amounts of Incan farming terraces that are always in use, many of them still maintain their aqueducts made by the Incas. We continue the trail and on the left bank of the rivulet we find Pumamarka (Puma’s town) at 20 minutes from Ollantaytambo. Its altitude is 3,600 meters (11,810 feet). This surely used to be a very important village in Incan times.

Higher up we get to Patackancha at over 3,700 meters (12,000 ft). Patacancha is a typical Andean community living according with its original life-style; traditions, costumes, and religion. A definite must for those interested in knowing more about native communities.

Continuing, we will talk with the local inhabitants to learn about their traditions, customs and life style. Afterwards, we will return to Cusco, where our services will end by leaving you at your hotel.

Service Included:

• Private Transportation by vehicles
• Tourist Ticket fee to visit historic sites
• Private guide and bilingual on your tours

Service No Included:

• Alcoholic beverages
• Extras
• Tips
• Taxes
• Additional tours
• Laundry service
• Insurance
• Air tickets