Explore Cusco on a group tour that visits four ruins over five hours. The group format removes the pressure of planning your own sightseeing itinerary.
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Explore Cusco on a group tour that visits four ruins over five hours. The group format removes the pressure of planning your own sightseeing itinerary.
Overview
This half-day outing packs the four Inca sites above Cusco into a single five-hour loop, with a stop at an alpaca sanctuary on the way back. The run starts at Qorikancha, the old temple in the city centre, then climbs out to Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay before finishing at Manos de la Comunidad, where entry is the only admission covered by the tour price.
Hotel pickup and drop-off within Cusco city centre is included, along with round-trip transport and a guide in English or Spanish. Groups are capped at fifteen travellers, and reviewers often describe the actual vans as holding fewer people than that, with drivers handing out water and watching belongings between stops.
It suits anyone who wants the ruins around Cusco covered in one morning or afternoon without arranging taxis or a partial tourist ticket route alone. Admission fees are extra, so travellers should read the practical notes below before booking.
What's Included
Included
Hotel pick up and drop off in Cusco City Center
English or Spanish Tour Guide
Round trip transportation
Not Included
Admission Fee - Entry tiket (US$18.00 per person)
Itinerary
Hotel pickup, city centrePickup from hotels in Cusco city centre, then the short drive to the starting point near Triunfo street. The tour ends back at the same meeting point.
Qorikancha (40 minutes)The Temple of Coricancha, first stop of the day. Admission ticket not included.
Sacsayhuaman (45 minutes)The longest stop of the tour. Admission ticket not included.
Q'enqo (30 minutes)The next stop of the loop. Admission ticket not included.
Puka Pukara (20 minutes)The shortest stop of the loop. Admission ticket not included.
Tambomachay (35 minutes)The final ruin of the route. Admission ticket not included.
Manos de la Comunidad (30 minutes)An alpaca sanctuary stop where, according to reviewers, visitors can meet and feed llamas, alpacas and vicuñas. Admission ticket is included.
Return to meeting pointDrive back down to Cusco, ending near Triunfo street.
What To Expect From The Tour
A few practical points come up again and again in traveller reviews and in the listing itself.
Guides and drivers. Reviewers again and again praise the guides as knowledgeable about Inca history and engineering, and several mention drivers who kept belongings safe in the van and provided water.
Budget for tickets. Admission to the ruins is not in the tour price. The listing states the entry ticket costs US$18.00 per person. Only the alpaca sanctuary stop includes entry.
Walking and mobility. Travellers describe a good walk around each of the sites. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, per the listing, which also says most travellers can participate.
Small group feel. The listing caps groups at fifteen, and reviewers frequently mention travelling in small vans, sometimes with only a handful of passengers.
Water and weather. Multiple reviewers mention drivers providing water. The listing notes the tour requires good weather; if it is cancelled for poor conditions, a different date or a full refund is offered.
The alpaca stop. Several travellers mention the alpaca sanctuary as a highlight, with the chance to feed llamas, alpacas and vicuñas.
Common issues. The honest complaints are consistent. Entry tickets are not included, which one reviewer felt made the half-day price hard to justify against longer tours that include meals. The tour depends on good weather and a minimum number of travellers; if either fails, the operator offers a different date or a full refund. The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Common Questions
What is included in the price?
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco city centre, round-trip transport, and a guide in English or Spanish. The alpaca sanctuary stop is the only one with included admission.
How much are the entry tickets?
The listing states the admission ticket is US$18.00 per person, paid separately from the tour price. Only the alpaca sanctuary stop includes admission.
Where does the tour pick up from?
From hotels in Cusco city centre, and it ends back at the meeting point near Triunfo street. Travellers staying outside the city centre should check with the operator before booking.
How long is the tour?
The listing gives five hours, covering pickup, every stop and the return to the meeting point. Treat the timing as approximate.
Can I cancel if my plans change?
Yes, for a full refund you must cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather or low numbers, you get a different date or a full refund.
Is this tour suitable for kids or people with limited mobility?
The listing says most travellers can participate and that the group is capped at fifteen. It is not wheelchair accessible, and travellers describe walking around each of the sites.
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