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From Cusco: Choquechaca and Pumamarca Private Full-Day Hike

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    From Cusco: Choquechaca and Pumamarca Private Full-Day Hike

    From US$ 270 per person

    Hike amongst stunning landscapes and learn more about Andean culture with a full-day hike to Choquechaca and Pumamarca. See ruins from the Inca Empire, meet the locals of Choquechaca, and enjoy a hike amongst colorful flora and fauna.

    About this activity

    Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
    Covid-19 precautions
    Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
    Mobile ticketing
    Use your phone or print your voucher
    Duration 11 hours
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    Instant confirmation
    Live tour guide
    English, Spanish
    Pickup included
    Pickup begins 15 minutes prior to the departure time. This activity does not include pickup from private residences (Airbnb). If you stay in one, please contact the local partner days prior to the start of the tour, in order to coordinate a meeting point for pickup. For tax purposes, it is important to send passengers' passport copies to destinationservices@limatours.com.pe when you arrive in Cusco.
    Private group

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Visit Choquechaca, a town inhabited by the Incas where archaeological remains can be seen
    • Hike through stunning landscape with interesting flora and fauna
    • Take home beautiful textile and craft work made by local artisans
    • Be impressed by the archaeological site of Pumamarca
    • Enjoy scenic views of mountains full of terraces
    Full description
    Enjoy a full-day hike that showcases the natural and cultural wealth of the Sacred Valley. Be in awe of stunning landscapes and learn more about Andean culture. Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel in Cusco. Head towards Pallata, and make a short stop in Ollantaytambo, the former royal estate of the Inca Empire. Continue on to Pallata and begin your hike. Starting at 3100 meters above sea level, this hike takes you through several ecological floors that display magnificent changes in the colors of the flora and fauna. Witness and experience the cloud forest phenomenon, where the humidity of the valley is retained causing it to drizzle all year. At 3800 meters above sea level, arrive in Choquechaca. Meet the locals that live in this quaint town and learn about its traditions and culture. Then, enjoy a box lunch before heading back. On your way back, take a detour to Pumamarca, the Inca archeological site with the largest number of platforms throughout the valley. Conclude your hike with a relaxing ride back to your hotel.
    Includes
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Transportation
    • Bilingual tour guide (Spanish and English)
    • Box lunch
    • Admission to Pumamarca
    • First aid kit
    • Walking sticks
    • Personal expenses
    • Gratuities
    Not suitable for
    • Pregnant women
    • People with back problems
    • Wheelchair users
    Covid-19 precautions

    You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

    Safety measures in place
    • You must keep social distance while in vehicles
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    Traveler requirements
    • You will receive a mandatory temperature check
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask
    • You must bring your own headphones

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    What to bring

    • Comfortable clothes
    • Sunglasses
    • Sunscreen
    • Cash
    • Hiking shoes

    Know before you go

    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • This activity is not wheelchair accessible
    • Roundtrip transportation is available from hotels located in Cusco's historic center
    • The maximum altitude of this hike is in Choquechaca at 12,467 feet or 3,800 meters above sea level
    • The walking distance of this hike is 4.3 miles or 7 kilometers
    • This activity requires good acclimatization (at least full 48 hours in Cusco downtown altitude)
    • Recommended travel accessories are sunglasses and retainer strap, sunblock 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
    • 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 partner
    Organized by
    LimaTours

    Product ID: 396722