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Ancient brick ruins with a pathway leading through them. 4
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By NalasTrips

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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$93 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 13h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Discover the vibrant colours and sharp formations of Pallay Punchu Mountain
    • Explore the historic Raqchi archaeological complex and the Temple of Wiracocha
    • Enjoy panoramic viewpoints with stunning Andean landscapes throughout the route
    • Enjoy the historic Checacupe Bridge, the region’s architectural heritage

Activity location

    • Cusco
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Cusco
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

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Pallay Punchu + Raqchi + Checacupe Bridge | Full-Day Tour

  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English
Starting time: 4:00 AM
Price details
AU$92.81 x 2 AdultsAU$185.62
Total
Price is AU$185.62

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup (3:30 a.m. – 4:30 a.m.) from accessible street in the historical centre of Cusco
  • Inclusions
    Buffet breakfast in Cusipata
  • Inclusions
    Buffet lunch in Cusipata
  • Inclusions
    1-hour hike at Pallay Poncho
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Raqchi – Temple of Wiracocha
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Checacupe’s three bridges
  • Inclusions
    Stop at Urcos Lagoon viewpoint
  • Inclusions
    Tourist transport
  • Inclusions
    Professional guide
  • Exclusions
    not mentioned services
  • Exclusions
    Fees

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Prams, Baby buggies
    • Not suitable for: People over 95 years, People with altitude sickness, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Pickup: Between 3:30 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. from your hotel in Cusco. (Pickup is available on accessible streets in Cusco's historic centre; otherwise, we will assign a nearby meeting point.)
    Your journey begins with a drive to Cusipata, where you will enjoy a buffet breakfast to fuel up for the adventure.
    We then continue for approximately 3.5 to 4 hours until reaching the trailhead for Pallay Poncho.
    Pallay Poncho Hike (1 hour) (Entrance fee not included, 10 soles cash only)
    Begin a scenic 1-hour hike to this striking multicoloured mountain, famous for its sharp peaks and unique geological patterns. Enjoy plenty of time for photos and exploration.

    Raqchi — Temple of Wiracocha (Entrance fee not included, 10 soles (Peruvian) / 20 soles (foreign tourist))
    After returning from the hike, we visit the impressive archaeological complex of Raqchi, home to the monumental Temple of Wiracocha, one of the most significant structures of the Inca Empire.

    Checacupe — The Three Bridges (Entrance fee not included, 10 soles cash only)
    Continue to Checacupe, where you will see three historical bridges side-by-side: Inca, Colonial and Republican
    A fascinating visual timeline of Peru’s engineering history.

    Buffet Lunch in Cusipata (included)
    Return to Cusipata to enjoy a buffet lunch.

    Urcos Lagoon Viewpoint (Entrance fee not included, 5 soles cash only)
    Before heading back to Cusco, make a final stop at the Lagoon of Urcos, an ideal spot for panoramic photos.

    Return to Cusco: Approximately 5:00 p.m. we end in Regocijo or San Francisco Square, near Main Square

Location

Activity location

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    • Cusco
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Cusco
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru