Tambo Colorado from PISCO CRUISE SHIP TERMINAL
Description
This tour offers a unique opportunity to explore one of the best-preserved Inca archaeological sites on Peru’s coast, with no hassle and no need for cruise shuttle buses. This tour is specially designed for cruise passengers, starting directly from San Martín Port, just steps from your ship, with a stress-free, port-to-port itinerary perfectly aligned with your cruise schedule. You'll visit the impressive ruins of Tambo Colorado, where you can admire original Inca adobe walls, ceremonial courtyards, and vivid traces of ancient paintwork still visible after centuries. Guided by knowledgeable local experts, this tour combines comfort, culture, and history – the perfect way to experience Peru’s Inca heritage in just a few hours.
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Itinerary
This tour begins right inside San Martín Port, just a few metres from the cruise ship hangar – no need to take the ship’s shuttle buses, as we’ll be waiting close by. Departure times are at 8:00 AM and 11:00 am, and we kindly ask that you arrive 30 minutes early for check-in. After a short transfer to El Chaco, you'll have a brief stop to use the restrooms before continuing to the remarkable Inca archaeological site of Tambo Colorado. There, you'll explore well-preserved adobe walls, ceremonial courtyards, vibrant traces of original Inca paintwork, and learn about the site's historical importance as a key administrative centre. The tour concludes inside San Martín Port, with smooth coordination to match your cruise schedule. Designed for cruise passengers, this stress-free, port-to-port experience offers a unique journey into Peru’s rich Inca heritage.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-Up: This tour starts directly from San Martín Port, just steps away from your cruise ship. There is no need to take the cruise line shuttle buses. Meeting will be inside the port - look for our Sign JD ADVENTURE.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pick-Up: This tour starts directly from San Martín Port, just steps away from your cruise ship. There is no need to take the cruise line shuttle buses.
- Communication: Please provide a valid mobile number. All real-time updates and coordination will be done via WhatsApp, so make sure you have coverage during your visit.
- Arrival Time: Please arrive 30 minutes before the tour departure time. Our team will be waiting for you with a sign that reads "JD ADVENTURE TRAVEL".
Reviews(6)
Brady was an excellent tour guide for Tambo Colorado! It was very easy to find JD tours near our cruise ship. Jose greeted us and introduced us to Brady. He explained the rich history of the area, and answered every one of our questions on the drive out there. His energetic tour took us back hundreds of years to understand what it was like when the Inca arrived at this resting place off the Incan road. When the cruise ship changed the location for the shuttle buses, Jose personally guided us to the new location and made sure we were aboard the shuttle bus before leaving.
Excellent. Fabio was very friendly and knowledgeable. Very informative and interesting. Make sure you have comfortable shoes.
Fabio was wonderful! We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. His love for his country and knowledge of his site was fabulous.
Tambo Colorado was the only destination of the tour but the entrance fee was not included in the tour price. The entrance fee was listed as $1.5USD on Viator but we were charged $5USD by the tour operator. Also, the time management of the tour was poor. The start of the tour was delayed by 20 minutes because the tour bus was late. We were promised to be back to the cruise ship by 1:30 to 2:00 pm. We were not back to the port till 2:45pm when our cruise was leaving at 3:30pm. The traffic was normal that day. If there was any traffic delay, we won't be able to get back to the cruise ship on time. The tour guide was nice and helpful but inexperience.
A good way to see some of the countryside and Inca ruins in a smaller group than those that the cruise ships run. We were collected from the port, after we left the ship Jose was waiting for us, contrary to the ship saying the bus shuttle to town was mandatory. Excellent communication at all times by Jose and the Company Las Adventures, we did run a bit late due to it being a public holiday and very busy but that was not the fault of the company. Eduardo our guide was very knowledgeable
There were some last minute changes (a bit more notice would have been helpful but these things happen) but we were kept fully informed and the pickup was faultless. Flavio was a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide who kept us entertained and informed on the hour-and-a-half journey in the minibus. The small museum gave a useful introduction, and the Inca site itself was vast and very impressive. Our group of eight had the site to ourselves, which was very nice. Overall a very worthwhile experience.
