cusco city tour
Day 1: City Tour in Cusco
Day 1: City Tour in Cusco
- 1:30 pm: Meet at your hotel for the start of the City Tour.
- Visit Qoricancha: Explore the Ceremonial Temple built during the Inca empire.
- Sacsayhuaman: Walk through massive Inca walls made of 130-ton rocks, showcasing Inca engineering.
- Qenqo: Discover subterranean passages and carved stones, possibly used for mummification.
- Tambomachay: Visit the Inca Baths, an important water site.
- PucaPucara: See the military lookout point.
- 7:00 pm: Return to Cusco.
Included:
- Transportation
- English Speaking Guide
Not Included:
- Entrance Fee to the Qoricancha US$ 4.00
- You should buy the Tourist Ticket
- Official Tourist Ticket = S/ 130.00 Soles (Valid for 10 days to visit 16 sites )
- With ISIC CARD S/ 70 you will use the same Ticket to do Sacred Valley
- Partial Ticket = S/ 70.Soles ( Valid for 1 day )
What you need to bring:
- Passport (Optional): A photocopy can be brought instead of the original.
- 1.5 Liters of Water: Stay hydrated during the hike.
- Personal Snacks: Extra snacks like energy bars (if you eat often).
- Pillow for Van Ride: Leave in the van while hiking.
- Trekking Shoes: Recommended for dusty, slippery paths.
- Waterproof Pants (Optional): Useful in the rainy season (Dec-Mar).
- Extra Clothes (Optional): Bring extra clothes if it’s rainy season.
- Sunscreen Lip Balm: For protection against the dry air.
- Down Jacket: It can be cold at Humantay Lake.
- Rain Jacket: Useful for unpredictable weather.
- Long-Sleeve Shirt: For sun protection; use sunscreen if wearing short sleeves.
- Wool Hat: Essential for the cold, especially when cloudy.
- Trekking Pants: Comfortable hiking pants are recommended.
- Rain Poncho: Necessary in the rainy season or cloudy weather.
- Sunhat with Brim: To protect from strong sun at high altitudes.
- Sunscreen: To protect your skin from the sun and cold.
- Water Bottles or Camelbak: For hydration during the trek.
- Sunglasses: Protect your eyes from the sun and snow reflections.
- Extra Money: For horse rental or purchases at the trailhead.
- Thick Socks: Keep feet warm during the trek.
- Neck Gaiter: For warmth, especially in winter.
- Gloves: To keep hands warm in cold and windy conditions.
- Basic Medications: Include ibuprofen and altitude sickness meds.
- Portable Charger: For keeping your phone charged in the cold.
- Phone or Camera: To capture photos of the experience.
