Half-Day Acclimatization Hike with Llamas and Alpacas in Cusco

5.0 (8 reviews) Cusco, Peru
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience an easy way to get adapted to the altitude in Cusco Hiking with Llamas and alpacas with a pleasant activity around the mountains of Cusco. This hike takes place on ancient inca trails that we still have around, those trails will lead us to some ancient inca temples that are hidden in the small valleys, also those ancient inca trails are still used by the local people and we easily can meet locals herding their llamas, alpacas ans sheeps, this hike is not demanding.

The Best option to get involved into the Cusco weather and altitude!

What's included

  • Entrance tickets for archeologycal sites
  • Professional multi-lingual guide (English and Spanish)
  • snacks
  • Transportation
  • Hotel pick up
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks

What to expect

  1. Tambomachay
    1h
    An small andean town that still practice farmin activity with some ancients tools, is a place located 20 minutes away from Cusco city and will be the starting point of our acclimatization hike.
  2. Inkilltambo
    1h
    Inkilltambo Trail Rumiwasi Ruins – It is one of the trails on the outskirts of the city of Cusco, where we can still find intact Inca roads. You will find archaeological ruins and sacred Inca temples with a unique peculiarity in each of them on this trip. Inkilltambo Trail Rumiwasi Ruins is recommended for families for a beautiful picnic hike in the Andes for explorers of enigmatic sites.
  3. Templo de la Luna
    1h
    According to the morphological characteristics of this place and the writings of some chroniclers about this piece of art, it dates back to the Imperial Inca period (1438-1532 AD), built and carved on a rock, in the interior and also outside (upper-part) ceremonies or rituals were dedicated mainly to the Moon (You can see on the image below the moon-figure carved on the rock) and other deities such as the Pachamama (Mohter earth)
  4. 1h
    It is an ancient inka temple that was used probably by some tribes from the jungle, at this small temple we can see carved on the rock some monkeys and a specail rock carved on shape of a human heart , this is a place right next to an inca trail that will lead us to the Cusco city to finish our hike .

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

5.0 (8)
From
$110.00 per person
Check availability & book
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • Instant confirmation
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
More activities in Cusco
From
$110.00 per person
Check availability