Private Full-Day Hike: Discovery of Chinchero, Urquillos and Huayllabamba's Inca Past
Chinchero
Embark on a full-day private hike to discover the Inca past of Chinchero, Urquillos, and Huayllabamba. Explore traditional textile work, admire stunning views, and visit preserved Inca terraces and colonial haciendas.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Chinchero - Chinchero is located 28 km from the city of Cusco, at 3,780 meters above sea level. Its main square is an extraordinary fusion between Inca and colonial architecture. Its church is one of the best examples of Cusco religious art, it was built on Inca walls, with an altar decorated in gold leaf in the Baroque style.
What's Included
  • Box Lunch.
  • Professional bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish)
  • First Aid Kit and Oxygen.
  • Pickup and drop-off.
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses.
  • Trekking stick.
  • Cusco Tourist ticket - BTC
  • Gratuities.
  • Meals not mentioned.
Additional Information

During the morning you will be transferred from your hotel in Cusco to Chinchero. This is a small and picturesque Inca town where you will learn about the traditional textile and craft work of the area. In the same way, you will be able to observe wonderful views of the Sacred Valley from the top and get to know the beautiful chapel that preserves original paintings of the Cusco school inside. From Chinchero, you will start a walk to Urquillos, a town located at 2980 meters above sea level where Inca terraces, a temple and colonial haciendas are preserved. You will enjoy a box lunch along the way. After knowing the place you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cusco or in the Sacred Valley.

  • It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying in order to coordinate your activity.
  • Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
  • Minimum age to walk is 12 years.
  • Walking distance: 4,9 miles / 8 km - Maximum altitude: Chinchero (12040 feet / 3670 m a.s.l.)
  • To visit Chinchero, it is important that you acquire your Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC)
  • Travel accessories: sunglasses and retainer strap, sun block and lip balm, toiletry kit, small washcloth, personal first-aid kit.
  • It is recommended to bring local currency (peruvian Sol), for drinks, snacks, tips and souvenirs.
  • This activity requires good acclimatization (at least full 48 hours in Cusco downtown altitude)
Location
Chinchero
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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