Private Cusco, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay and Sacsayhuaman Full-Day Tour
Description
We will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 am in the morning in private transport and drive about 20 minutes to the hills above Cusco. We will visit the amazing Inca sites of Puka Pukara (an Inca military outpost) Tambomachay (where you can see Inca aqueducts), and finally visit the massive boulders that make up the ruins at Sacsayhuaman. After taking time to enjoy the majestic views over Cusco, we will be picked up by our driver and return to Cusco to have lunch at a restaurant at the main square. After lunch, we will have in-depth city tour of Cusco where we will visit the San Pedro Market which is a local, non-touristic market. Then we will visit all of the best sites in Cusco including the Cathedral, the temple of the sun, and if we have time, the museum where all of the original artifacts from Machu Picchu are located.
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Itinerary
This tour will take you to three Inca archaeological sites. You will be met by your guide at your hotel at 8:30am and we will be driven in private transport 20 minutes to the Inca archaeological site of Puka Pukara or red rock which was previously a military site.
Then we will drive to Tambomachay, an amazing series of terraces with original Inca aqueducts, canals and waterfalls.
Finally, we will drive to the Unesco world heritage site of Sacsayhuaman. Located on a steep outcropping overlooking Cusco, this Inca site is composed of massive boulders held together without mortar. It was an important site for military and ceremonial purposes. You will be given a private tour of the site and we will go to a vista where there are great views overlooking the city of Cusco
Return by private transport to the main square of Cusco where we will have lunch and if you are brave, you can try guinea pig (cuy). After lunch, we will walk to the bustling San Pedro market, where many local Cusqueños shop and go to eat. We will take a tour of the stands that sell everything from fruits and vegetables, meats and medicinal plants.
You will then be led on a tour of the most important historical sites of Cusco including the Plaza de Armas and the main cathedral. Inside the cathedral, you can see a massive silver altar and a painting of the last supper where they are eating guinea pig. We will also will give you a tour of Coricancha, which was the most sacred Inca temple dedicated to Inti, the sun God. When the Spaniards arrived to Cusco, they demolished the temple, using the existing foundation on which to build a colonial church. If there is time, we can visit the museum where many artifacts from Machu Picchu are located.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Please, let us know your exact hotel names in order to pick you up from there.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(26)
We took the city tour with the Valentin's Pachamama team and were very well taken care of. We took the tour to the most popular and interesting places around Cusco and also to the city's tourist attractions. Our guide, Hernesto, was very knowledgeable about the city's history and also about ancient civilizations. If you're looking for an exclusive experience, it's definitely worth it.
Dear Giovanni, Thank you for your nice words, and for considering my company as the best option, we always work to provide quality service to our clients and that our clients get the best of Cusco, unique experiences and above all, that they are happy. Thank you for your comment and recommendation. Regards, Valentin
Very nice trip amazing trip ! If you want to.have tour in cusco,choose it ! Thank you very much for the tour guide to pick me up at the airport at 6:30. I was very touched.
Dear Pachamama Customer, Thank you very much for the words, we are very happy that everything offered was perfect from the beginning to being able to visit the places offered. We are very happy to exceed your expectations. greetings, Valentin
We had the pleasure of Valentin and Kenny for our tour guides. This tour was top notch and we loved all Valentin taught us, he had so much knowledge. I would recommend this tour company for anything you want to do, it seems Valentin does anything and everything with all the knowledge to back it up!
Dear Crystal : Thank you for your recommendation, your positive comments help us to continue growing as a company, and make your trips unique experiences. Regards Valentin
The absolute love for his country, it’s history, wide spread knowledge, ability to answer questions; it all was pouring out of the deep know-how well of David’s. What a fantastic finish for my wife and I after week plus touring all prominent Inca sites. Thank you!
Valentin and his son have been incredible guides for a day full of history, culture and activities! Valentin is an expert guide with whom we toured all of Cusco. You can tell that he is very well prepared and passionate about his work. At the end of the day, they told us about their mission to create schools and meeting places for children in Peru, and thanks to our visit, we also contributed to this cause. It was a beautiful end to the day, and we are happy that part of the proceeds will go to such a noble purpose. Highly recommended!
Estimados Amigos: Agradecemos su visita a nuestra Ciudad , ya que para nosotros fue muy grato tenerlos en nuestra escuela y que nos han podido apoyar con este proyecto en la educación, su apoyo nos ayuda también a poder mejorar el servicio. Su recomendación es muy bueno para nuestra compañía para hacer que la visita de nuestros clientes sea mejor cada día. Muchas gracias Valentin
Booked the private full day tour of Cusco for my mother and me and had an amazing time! Valentin and Kenny were so knowledgeable about the cultural significance of every single stop and answered all of our questions along the way. We both learned so much about Incan culture and their way of life, and seeing the sites by ourselves just wouldn’t have been the same. It was also our first full day in Cusco, and they went out of their way to ensure that we were comfortably acclimating to the elevation during the tour. Highly recommend!
This was a wonderful full day tour exploring the ruins that surround Cusco. Our guide Simon was very knowledgable. He provided lots of history of the Inka empire that engaged the whole family. The tour also took us to the Cathedral and the San Pedro Market. Our driver Daniel was punctual, fun and also provided information of the places that we visited.
DearMaie: Thank you for his comment, our tours are personalized and we have our guides prepared so that they can receive the best information. We are happy that you are satisfied with our service with our guide and with the driver. Regards Valentin
Valentin was one of the major reasons our group's trip to Peru was such an amazing experience for everybody. He is funny, charming, and so incredibly knowledgeable about a myriad of topics. We did three day trips with him - Cusco/Sacsayhuaman, Moray/Maras/Chinchero, and Ollantaytambo/Pisac - and he gave us such a great understanding and appreciation of Incan culture and history. He also answered every question we threw at him regarding current events, local wildlife, etc. He is an extraordinary person who has lived a fascinating life. More importantly, he is committed to giving back to his community, raising money to support children, education, and porters across the Andes communities. I highly recommend him and his team for the experience of a lifetime.
Dear Dany: Serving them was spectacular, our agency always works to be able to contribute to the communities and children who need to implement their schools, and our goal is to offer a service that guarantees us to have good recommendations so we can have more clients and continue helping, we will continue working and learning more to be able to offer our culture and knowledge to our visitors. Thanks for your recomendation Valentin
Valentine did a two day tour for a group of us traveling in Cusco and the Sacred Valley of Peru. Valentine is so knowledgeable about Inca history and culture and brought this to us in an intelligent and accessible way. He was attentive to our needs. He spent time to explain the sites. He explained many things about Peruvian culture. We received so much from him in such a short time. His driver was excellent and the van was comfortable. His english is excellent. I highly recommend Valentine for any tour in the Sacred valley or Cusco.
Dear Friend: Thank you for your comment, it is true that it was only two days but it makes us feel very good as guides and as a company that they like our service, and that they recommend it, we are characterized by being prepared to teach our culture and that the tours are personalized Valentin
Extraordinary! Valentin and his crew are amazing. So knowledgeable and kind. They made us feel like family. This tour exceeded all expectations. Highly recommended.
Dear Mary: Thank you, we always make sure that all our tours are unique and that our clients are happy and recommend us. We are known for giving a personalized service and they can continue to recommend our company. Valentin
