Cuzco the old capital of the Inca empire is situated high up in the Andes. There is so much to do and see that one needs several days here. There are lots of perfect Inca ruins in and nearby the city like Qorikancha and Sacsayhuaman. On Tuesdays, Thursday and Sundays there are markets in the Sacred valley which has got some very spectacular ruins as well. This gives the opportunity for an excellent full day excursion. Highlight for most people is the excursion to Machu Picchu. This can be a full day excursion but there is also the possibility to spend the night in a hotel in the nearby village of Aquas Callientes or even right next to the ruins. Those trips mentioned above are classical things to do.
But there is more. How about river rafting, or horse riding in the mountains? And what about walking the famous Inca Trail? Allow yourself some time to explore the city on foot and experience the local architecture, markets and craft shops and there are lots of restaurants and bars to experience local food and cocktails.
WE SUGGEST THE FOLLOWING TOURS IN CUZCO
- A half day city tour to the centre of town to look at the colonial buildings and visit the Cathedral, Qoricancha, Saqsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pukapukara, and Tambomachay ruins.
- Sacred Valley visiting Pisaq Market, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo Ruins and Chinchero.
- Tour to Machu Picchu.
- Walking the Inca trail 04 days/03 nights starting at KM 82.
- Walking the Inca trail 02 days/01 night starting at KM104 (shorter version).
- Walking the Choquequirao trail 04 days/03 nights.
- Walking the Salkantay trail 05 days/04 nights. (Alternative trail to Machu Picchu).
- Walking the Lares trail 04 days/03 nights (Another alternative trail to Machu Picchu).
- Walking the Huchuy Qosqo trail 01 day (Great one day walk in the country).
- Rafting in Urbamba river.
- Horse riding in the countryside near Cuzco.
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