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| NEW! chaullacocha community hike |
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Descending to the Sacred Valley Chinchero Sacred Valley Pisac |
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Inca Fortresses |
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Shapes of the Past |
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Weaving & Farming Chawaytiri |
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Inca Estates & Hot Springs Huchuy Cusco & Macha Cancha |
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To the Origin of the Incas Maukallacta & Puma Orqo |
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K'alla cancha & the Inca Prison A half day adventure near Cusco |
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The Southern Loop Tipon & Pikillacta |
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One day trips are perfectly combined with our Cultural Extensions - which give a little insight into Peruvian Culture. |
highlight: visits the ruins of ollantaytambo and the little known ruins of puma marca.
trip description
We take a public bus to Ollantaytambo via Urubamba, and visit this absolutely charming village that is said to be little changed since Inca Times. We have time to wander in the streets before heading up the Patacancha valley on foot.
A pretty climb has us stumbling upon Inca ruins, and with only us and the locals, you feel as if you have discovered them for the first time! We pass by acres of terraces and can appreciate the massive scale of the Inca Empire more than ever before!
Most of these Inca terraces are under cultivation today, and we pass by fields of maize, beans, and other crops.
The exact purpose of Puma Marca is unknown, but it may have been a fortress or control point for access into the Sacred Valley. We arrive in time for lunch, after which we will wander amongst these interesting and well preserved ruins.
After our descent through farmland we have time to visit the wholly impressive ruins of Ollantaytambo, which share common mysteries with the ruins of Puma Marca.
Departure: 7.00am Plaza de Armas, Cusco Return : 7.30pm, Plaza de Armas
Hiking: Ollyantaytambo - Pumamarca 5 hours return
*You can join this tour with "Descending to the Sacred Valley" for a fascinating 2 day trip. Accomodation and meals will be at your own cost. Please ask for more information.*
Included:English/Spanish/ Quechua Speaking Guide, Boxed Lunch & Transport by public bus
Not included:Boleto Turistico or Entry Fees , Water & Snacks
What you need to bring: Your Boleto Turistico (Tourist Ticket), money for snacks and souvenirs, water bottle, hat, sunscreen, jumper (sweater), rain protection (or plastic poncho), plus any other personal items you might wish.
Our Inca Fortresses tour is perfectly combined with one of our Cultural Extensions - Chicha & Sapo!
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It isn't the mountains ahead that wear you out, it's the grain of sand in your shoe. ~Author Unknown
We offer affordably priced tours for two people so that you can depart on most days. If you are travelling alone, you can still depart on this tour, any day. (Price: US$100)
If you have a group of five or more people, please contact us for a special rate.
This trip uses PUBLIC TRANSPORT. If you would like comfortable private transport, this can be arranged. Please contact us for costs.
For our payment conditions and booking please refer to our page Payment & booking
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