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The Morning City Tour Cusco is the perfect start to connect with the fascinating Inca culture. This tour takes place in the mornings, ideal for those who want to visit the most important tourist sites in Cusco, such as Coricancha Temple, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucará, and Tambomachay.
The tour begins at 9:00 AM with a visit to the Santo Domingo Convent – Qorikancha, a place that highlights the contrast between Inca culture and Catholicism, where we’ll observe various construction techniques from the era. Koricancha, with its impressive Inca architecture, was a religious center primarily dedicated to the Sun God (Inti).
We then continue to Sacsayhuamán, a majestic Inca site known for its massive stone structures, some weighing up to 200 tons. After exploring, we’ll proceed just 5 minutes away to Q’enqo, an intriguing site with altars believed to be for ceremonial sacrifices. Next, we visit Puca Pucará, a fortress that was part of the Inca Empire’s defensive complex.
Our final stop is Tambomachay, a temple dedicated to water worship, also known as the royal baths of the Inca, renowned for its aqueducts, canals, and waterfalls. We conclude the tour by returning to Cusco city, near the city center.
The tour begins at 9:00 AM with a visit to the Santo Domingo Convent – Qorikancha, a place that highlights the contrast between Inca culture and Catholicism, where we’ll observe various construction techniques from the era. Koricancha, with its impressive Inca architecture, was a religious center primarily dedicated to the Sun God (Inti).
We then continue to Sacsayhuamán, a majestic Inca site known for its massive stone structures, some weighing up to 200 tons. After exploring, we’ll proceed just 5 minutes away to Q’enqo, an intriguing site with altars believed to be for ceremonial sacrifices. Next, we visit Puca Pucará, a fortress that was part of the Inca Empire’s defensive complex.
Our final stop is Tambomachay, a temple dedicated to water worship, also known as the royal baths of the Inca, renowned for its aqueducts, canals, and waterfalls. We conclude the tour by returning to Cusco city, near the city center.
Note: The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions and other factors. Trust our guide, who will adjust the route to make your adventure unforgettable.
Important Note: Please bring cash in soles to purchase entrance tickets.
The Cusco Tourist Ticket is required to visit various attractions in Cusco city, South Valley, Sacred Valley of the Incas, and museums in the city. This ticket is managed by the Cusco Cultural Tourist Services Committee, COSITUC, and can be purchased in Cusco or at the start of your excursion.
“Illapa Peru Trip” is a 100% Peruvian-owned tour operator based in Cusco, with extensive experience in hiking, adventure tours, and customized travel packages. As a completely local company, we’re dedicated to providing travelers with authentic, high-quality experiences.
Our vision as a local company is to deliver personalized travel and hiking journeys, managed exclusively by experienced local professionals, with a strong focus on HIGH-QUALITY and PERSONALIZED SERVICE.
We are proud of our reputation as a travel agency that upholds RESPONSIBLE and SUSTAINABLE practices benefiting both the environment and local communities.
We treat our team like family and ensure they receive fair wages. We are incredibly proud of each member of our team! Their dedication makes it possible for us to provide the top-notch service that our many travelers appreciate.
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To ensure a more personalized experience at “Illapa Peru Trip,” we keep our group sizes to a maximum of 8 travelers. This approach allows us to offer a tailored experience, unlike companies that operate with larger groups.
Our guides are our pride. They’re highly knowledgeable and professional, fluent in English, and deeply passionate about Inca culture and history. Each guide is committed to ongoing personal and professional development, allowing them to share accurate insights and fascinating theories about Andean heritage. They are friendly, athletic, and well-educated, with backgrounds in Archaeology, Tourism, Botany, History, or Anthropology.
Hiking with “Illapa Peru Trip” ensures a fulfilling experience. Our porters are here to make your journey comfortable and memorable. They carry your equipment, prepare meals, set up camps, and attend to your needs so you can relax and enjoy the adventure. Along the way, you’ll connect with local people, explore stunning sites, and discover historic Inca villages.
We provide our porters with essential equipment at no cost: jackets, sun hats, warm hats, shirts, pants, hiking boots, comfortable bags, canteens, back support belts, sleeping bags, mattresses, and travel insurance. Our porters come from remote communities, and by hiring them, we help improve their economic conditions and support their children’s education. We treat our porters like family!
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“Illapa Peru Trip” is committed to giving back to isolated communities. We support social projects and prioritize hiring local staff.
We are proud to support local communities not only by providing employment but also by offering assistance to their families. This holistic approach benefits our employees from the Peruvian Andes and their loved ones, strengthening our connection to the local heritage.
