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One
day hikes quick menu |
| 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: This trip is made all the more fascinating because you are within half a kilometre of Cusco the whole time.
trip description - please note this is a HALF DAY trip.
The area around Cusco is an undiscovered treasure trove of Inca ruins, and the Cachimayo River Valley is a perfect example. Though we take an urban taxi to our take off point, we are quickly engrossed in rural Peru with traditionally dressed people working their fields on the steep valley sides. We hike up to the interesting ruins of Inca Carcel (Inca Prison) where the Incas carved many fascinating niches and caves. We then continue onto the ruins of K'alla cancha which have some very fine stonework as well as spectacular views of Cusco.
We return to Cusco, having been in rural Peru for several hours - what is so remarkable is that these fine ruins and traditional way of life can be found just over a ridge the buzzing Cusco city.
Please note, we won't say that this trip is litter free, its close proximity to Cusco means that there is a lot of dumping of rubbish, especially in the first fifteen minutes of the hike.
Our Inca Fortresses tour is perfectly combined with one of our Cultural Extensions - Chicha & Sapo!
8am Pickup from your hotel
8.15 Commence hiking
1pm Drop off at your hotel.
Included: English, Spanish & Quechua speaking guide, snack,
Not included: Water and extra snacks (if you get hungry)
What you need to bring: A small amount of money, water bottle, hat, camera, sunscreen, jumper (sweater), rain protection (or plastic poncho), plus any other personal items
The world is round and the place which may seem like the end may also be only the beginning. ~Ivy Baker Priest
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: $55)
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...
366 Cuichipunco, Centro Historico, Cusco, Peru- Email: apusperu@westnet.com.au
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