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| classic sacred valley tour |
| four ruins tour |
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One
day hikes quick menu |
| chichubamba community tourism project |
| 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 typical weaving village, off the beaten track, and the little known ruins of puma marca.
trip description
From Cusco we will travel via private transport to the village of Ollantaytambo, the only existing village laid out according to an Inca plan.
From here we will have an approximately 1 hour drive up hill deep into the mountains above the Sacred Valley. We will visit the village of Rumira Sondormayo, which is one of three villages that the NGO Threads of Peru works with on weaving revitalization with the women. See also http://www.threadsofperu.com/weaving-culture/communities/
The women will prepare a weaving demonstration and also give you the chance to buy their weavings.
We will then have a basic lunch in one of their homes, before heading downhill, turning off the road to visit the little known ruins of Puma Marca. The exact purpose of Puma Marca is unknown, but it may have been a fortress or control point for access into the Sacred Valley.
The pretty walk 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.
itinerary
Hiking: Pumamarca - Ollantaytambo 3 hours
Included:English/Spanish/ Quechua Speaking Guide, Lunch, activities, private transport
Not included:Boleto Turistico or Entry Fees , Water & Snacks, purchase of weavings.
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.
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.
For our payment conditions and booking please refer to our page Payment & booking
APUS PERU Adventure Travel Specialists - we support sustainable, responsible and ethical tourism...
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