Experience an easy way to acclimate to the altitude in Cusco with a half-day hike. Explore ancient Inca trails, encounter llamas and alpacas, and discover hidden Inca temples.
Experience an easy way to acclimate to the altitude in Cusco with a half-day hike. Explore ancient Inca trails, encounter llamas and alpacas, and discover hidden Inca temples.
- Tambomachay - A quaint Andean village that continues to engage in traditional farming using ancient tools. It is situated just 20 minutes from Cusco city and serves as the starting point for our acclimatization hike.
- Inkilltambo - Inkilltambo Trail Rumiwasi Ruins – This trail, located on the outskirts of Cusco, features well-preserved Inca…
- Tambomachay - A quaint Andean village that continues to engage in traditional farming using ancient tools. It is situated just 20 minutes from Cusco city and serves as the starting point for our acclimatization hike.
- Inkilltambo - Inkilltambo Trail Rumiwasi Ruins – This trail, located on the outskirts of Cusco, features well-preserved Inca roads. Travelers will encounter archaeological ruins and sacred Inca temples, each with its own unique characteristics. The Inkilltambo Trail Rumiwasi Ruins is ideal for families seeking a picturesque picnic hike in the Andes and for explorers of mysterious sites.
- Templo de la Luna - Based on the morphological features and chroniclers’ writings, this artistic site dates back to the Imperial Inca period (1438-1532 AD). It is carved into a rock, with ceremonies or rituals dedicated mainly to the Moon, as well as other deities like Pachamama (Mother Earth), conducted both inside and on the upper part of the rock. The moon figure carved into the rock is visible in the image below.
- Kusilluchayoc - El templo de los monos - This ancient Inca temple was likely used by tribes from the jungle. At this small temple, visitors can see monkeys carved into the rock and a special rock shaped like a human heart. It is located next to an Inca trail that leads to Cusco city, marking the end of our hike.
- Entrance tickets for archaeological sites
- Professional multi-lingual guide (English and Spanish)
- Snacks
- Transportation
- Hotel pick-up
- Entrance tickets for archaeological sites
- Professional multi-lingual guide (English and Spanish)
- Snacks
- Transportation
- Hotel pick-up
- Gratuities
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Drinks
Discover a simple way to acclimate to the altitude in Cusco by hiking with llamas and alpacas through the scenic mountains of Cusco. This trek follows ancient Inca trails that remain today, guiding participants to hidden Inca temples nestled in small valleys. These historic paths are still frequented by locals, offering the chance to encounter them…
Discover a simple way to acclimate to the altitude in Cusco by hiking with llamas and alpacas through the scenic mountains of Cusco. This trek follows ancient Inca trails that remain today, guiding participants to hidden Inca temples nestled in small valleys. These historic paths are still frequented by locals, offering the chance to encounter them herding llamas, alpacas, and sheep. The hike is gentle and not strenuous.
This is the ideal choice for immersing oneself in the Cusco climate and altitude!
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
