1

Four Ruins

Explore 4 Incan centers in harmony with nature

4 Ruins

Duration Half day (09:00 - 13:00) hrs.
Price* c/u $20
Date Passengers

Without haste, discovering untold secrets and in contact with nature is the way to explore constructions that symbolize the Inca power such as Saqsayhuaman; the mystical - ceremonial center of Qenqo; the military post of Puca Pukara and the sanctuary of the sacred waters of Tambomachay, places where the most important decisions of the Inca past were made; a half day experience, impossible to do on a regular tour.

It is not the quantity but the quality of the time well spent that we offer with this option, a half day exploring Saqsayhuaman, Q'enqo, Puca Pukara and Tambomachay. Without haste, discovering theirs untold secrets, that would be impossible to do in a regular tour, we wish you to enjoy and take with you unique experiences and memories at home.

ITINERARY

On this tour you will visit 4 Incan archaeological centers that surrounds Cusco, from which places Incan leaders used to take important decisions for the entire Inca empire.

To start this adventure we will meet you in your hotel and as a first destination we will go Saqsayhuaman called in old times as "The House of the Sun" with its impossible stone blocks, some weith over 100 tons whose construction is a great mystery that amazes everyone because the perfection of its joins; after exploring this area and just 5 minutes away is Qenqo also called "labyrinth" an interesting magical, ritual and religious center where the bodies of the Inca king and queen were embalmed and preserved for eternity through mummification; finishing Qenqo and another 15 more minutes we will arrive to Puca Pukara fortress, called as "red fortress". It was a military post, an administrative center where every person with a desire to enter the Inca capital had to previously go through this population control; Finally we will go to Tambomachay also called "resting place" an Inca sanctuary to worship water but also for using the water to worship nature where there is an underground water source whose flow is constant at any time of the year.

All this activity in just half day experience.

Gate of Qoricancha
Saqsayhuaman
Qenqo
Puca Pucara
Tambomachay
  • 09:50 – 10:00 hrs. Meeting place at Qoricancha´s entrance gate.
  • 10:00 – 10:45 hrs. Transportation and visit of Saqsayhuaman.
  • 10:45 – 11:30 hrs. Transportation and visit of Qenqo.
  • 11:30 – 12:00 hrs. Transportation and visit of Puca Pucara.
  • 12:00 – 12:35 hrs. Walk and visit of Tambomachay.
  • 12:35 – 13:00 hrs. Return to the City of Cusco.

Includes:

  • Funny, experienced and certified tour guide.

  • Professional driver, certified bus, emergency oxygen tank and first aid kit.

Not includes:

  • Any entrance tickets whose price is S./ 130 Foreigners or S./ 70 Peruvians) For more information: http://cosituc.gob.pe/tarifario/

  • Food.

  • Tips.

Keep in mind:

  • Cash: For purchase of the integral ticket (S./ 130 Foreigners or S./ 70 Peruvians) For more information: http://cosituc.gob.pe/tarifario/

  • Be ready for hot, cold, wet and dry weather.

  • Wear rain poncho: the weather in Cusco (November - April) is variable.

  • Additional money in case you want to buy souvenirs.

  • Sunscreen and hat.

  • Water bottle.

Si cuentas con una cuenta e TRIPVISOR haz clic aquí para dejar tu comentario.

Dejar comentario en

Rate your experience with us.
  • Comfort
  • Place
  • Service
  • Transport
  • Foods
Comments

Other Tours