CUSCO CITY HALF DAY TOUR

• The Cathedral: The Cathedral was built between 1560 and 1664 with large red granite slabs taken from the Inca construction of Sacsayhuaman.  It houses important collections of gold and silver work from colonial times, elaborate engraved wooden altars, and a beautiful collection of oil paintings on canvas from the Cusco School.
• Qoricancha: The convent was built on the spectacular Qoricancha "site of gold".  This was the most important temple dedicated to the cult of the Sun (Inti) and whose walls were covered with solid sheets of gold.  Today, only fine masonry is preserved because the conquistadors looted the rest.  The Qoricancha was also an observatory, where the priests kept track of the main celestial events.
• Sacsayhuaman: One of the most impressive sites built by the Incas.  It is generally known as a fortress, however, it is not known with certainty what its main function was.  Current research suggests that it is more likely that it was used as a temple, as Inca tombs have been discovered in the area. The site is a marvelous archaeological feat, even now after it was destroyed, one can only imagine its grandeur when it was in full glory. The stones of the wall are incredible, massive in scale, and the largest weighs over 300 tons.
• Q'enqo: (meaning 'zigzag' or 'labyrinth') this site contains the most impressive rock carvings in the Cusco area.  There are carvings everywhere, although some are a bit indistinct: a llama, a condor and snakes have been identified.  There are many zigzag channels on top of the rock, probably used for pouring chicha de sacrificio (a local drink made from fermented corn).  Inside the rock there are several caves and passageways and an altar that was used for llama sacrifices.
• PukaPukara: It translates as "the red fortresses".  It is a small site and although the name suggests that it was a fortress, it does not seem to have any defensive purpose.
• Tambomachay: It is believed that this site was used as a Water Temple. There are some very impressive aqueducts, canals and waterfalls carved in stone, designed to channel water flowing from a nearby stream.

• Pick up from your hotel (tours end at the Plaza Mayor (PLAZA DE ARMAS) or at the hotel depending on the location)
• Private transportation
• Professional bilingual guide
• First aid kit

• Suncream
• Small day pack
• Wáter
• Snacks
• Rain gear or rain poncho
• Camera

Please NOTE: Private Tours are 100% run by Andes Connections.

Private (Imperial) Service Price:  We run this tour only as a Private Service.

• USD 85.00 per person for a Group of 2 people (prices reduce if there are more people in your group).
• USD 70.00 per person for a Group of 3 people.
• USD 60.00 per person for a Group of 4 people.
• USD 50.00 per person for a Group of 5 + people.

How to book:

You can either book by emailing us to andesconnections1@gmail.com or by WhatsApp +51 984361795.

By e-mail:

1. Send us your main Departure date :
2. Sending your Personal Details for Booking: Your passport number and other information must be valid. Please advise if you change your passport number after booking the tour (especially for booking the classic Inca Trail as if we do not make a change in your official details, you may not be permitted to do the trek). Please Note changing passports' numbers requires an extra fee (we are able to change passports numbers easily on our receipt but its also extremely important that we make the changes with the Inca Trail authorities) and please is important that the information that you send need to be exactly as appear in your passport.
3. Let us know your accomodation.
4. Let us know if you have any medical condition.

Payment of deposit: 

The deposit for the Sacred Valley is 50% and the final balance payment is made only in cash before the start of the tour (cancellation flexibility up to 2 days before the tour).

• Full name 
• Passport number,
• Gender,
• Nationality,
• DOB

 Go to www.paypal.com  and if you have an account, enter your account information (username and password).

Choose the option ´send money´ to: joelrodolfo10@gmail.com   (IMPORTANT: please ensure you choose the option ‘purchase’ and ‘services’. Do not choose the option ‘personal’).

 
The Local Payment (Payment of final Balance): We require you to pay your final balance in cash (Soles or USA dollars) in our office at least 48 hours prior to tour/trek departure (please advise if you have any delays on arrival).

The Local Payment (Payment of final Balance) can be paid in cash and in US dollars or Peruvian soles (if paying in Soles it will be applied the exchange rate of the day).

Cancellations:

• 100 % flexibility for day tour up to 2 days before the tour (Sacred Valley , City Tour , Rainbow Mountain , Humantay Lake )