1 dia : CUSCO CITY TOUR
THE CATEDRAL
The cathedral in Cusco was built in 1539, and later between the years 1560 and 1664 a new cathedral was constructed. It was designed in the shape of a Latin cross. The façade is in the Renaissance style contrasting with the Baroque and Plateresque. The Cathedral is also famous for its splendid interior with colonial-style goldsmith’s work, woodcarving and a valuable collection of canvases in the style of the so-called Cusqueña School.
Koricancha and the Convent of Santo Domingo
The extraordinarily crafted Temple of the Sun at Koricancha (Koricancha means “courtyard of gold” in Quechua) was the most sumptuous temple in the Incan Empire. In addition to hundreds of gold panels lining its walls, there were life-sized gold figures and solid gold altars. The mummies of the Incan nobles were kept here and used during the religious ceremonies. After the Spaniards looted the temple and emptied it of gold, the exquisite polished stonewalls were used as the foundations of the Dominican Convent of Santo Domingo, but some parts of the original temple still remain today.
Sacsayhuaman
The Sacsayhuaman complex is located on a steep hill above. For many years it was considered to be a fortress. However, modern researchers hypothesize that it was part-residence to the wealthy nobility, and part-temple for religious ceremonies. Although the Spanish demolished the buildings, the remains of this place are still impressive! The grounds surrounding Sacsayhuaman are still used today for the colorful festival of Inti Raymi which is held on the 24th of June every year.
Q’enqo
Qenko is a strange Incan temple carved out of huge stone. Q’enko comes from the Quechua language and means “Labyrinth.” There are carvings everywhere, although some are a little indistinct. There are many zigzag channels on top of the rock, probably used for pouring sacrificial chicha (a local wine made from maize). Inside the rock there are a number of caves, passageways, and an altar.
Puka Pukara
Puka Pukara translates to “the red fortress.” This is a small site and although the name suggests it was a fortress, it does not appear to have any defensive purpose.
Tambomachay
Tambomachay in Quechua means “place of rest.” This “water resort” in Incan times, was a sacred site used to worship the water deity, and had magnificent channels, aqueducts, and waterfalls.
| GROUP SERVICE | PRIVATE SERVICE |
Join other travelers on the tour. Departs daily with collection from central Cusco hotel between 1.10-1.20pm. US$ 25 per person |
No other persons except your group. Departs daily. You have a Private English Speaking Guide and Private Driver at your disposal for the tour. Tour start time: 9am or 1.30pm 1-6 persons : US$ 190 in total 7-13 persons : US$ 250 in total |
Included
- Professional English speaking guide
- Professional Driver
- Transportation
- Collection from Hotel in Cusco with group and private service (return to hotel included with only private service / group service ends Plaza de Armas)
Excluded
- Entrance fees – You need to purchase the Boleto de Turistico at the first site you enter (Soles 130 per person; valid for 10 days and allows you entrance into 16 various sites around Cusco and the Sacred Valley or the 1 Day Boleto Turistico primarily only for the Cusco sites.
- The Cathedral (Soles 25 per person)
- Koricancha (Soles 15 per person)
- Gratuities/tips
Terms & Conditions
Payment / Deposit
Dear travelers,
Thank you so much for sharing your adventure with PERU WIND TRAVELS!
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- Full name (as appears on passport)
- Date of Birth
- Nationality
- Gender
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- A picture of the passport photo page. A camera phone picture or similar is acceptable.
DEPOSITS:
In order to guarantee the reservation of every part of your trip, we require a 50% deposit per person in advance. This payment is non-refundable.
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FINAL PAYMENTS:
The balance payment shall be paid in Cusco during the pre-travel briefing in your hotel or hostel. (You will confirm the time with your travel advisor.) That means the staff of PERU WIND TRAVELS will visit you to give you the tickets and important information for your tour.
We accept cash and PayPal for final payments.
- A client may not depart for the tour until payment in full is received, either in cash or by PayPal.
- Cash payments are due the day before travel departure and can be paid at the pre-travel briefing. We accept US dollars or Peruvian soles for cash payments. We do not accept any other types of currency.
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Modifications in the booking
Any modification to the original booking must be confirmed by written email. Any cost or charges incurred or perceived by our suppliers as a consequence of the modification will be charged to the traveler. We will try to meet all reasonable requests, and make all modifications possible, but they cannot be guaranteed
The substitution of a passenger
If some member of the group cannot travel it is possible to transfer the booking to another person if written notification is given at least 30 days in advance before the departure. NOTE: Bookings for the Inca Trail Programs are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Cancellations
Cancellations by the customer must be through written notification to PERU WIND TRAVELS. The expenses for cancelling are applied as follows.
Starting the day we receive the written notification…
- 29 to 22 days before arrival: 60% loss of the whole price of the trip.
- 21 to 9 days before arrival: 80% loss of the whole price of the trip.
- 8 to 0 days before arrival: 100% loss of the whole price of the trip.
Besides the charges that are shown, airline companies and hotels may impose 100% expenses for cancellations.
Cancellations and changes made by Peru Wind Travels
If we made a change or cancellation to our programs our passengers will be informed at the moment of the booking. If a necessary change is made after the booking, we will inform our passengers as soon as reasonably possible. Peru Wind Travels has the right to increase the cost of the tour.
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Passports, visas and vaccinations
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Expectations, children, guests who are a risk
It is expected that all participants in the tours operated by PERU WIND TRAVELS obey the laws and rules of the visited countries.
It is expected that all passengers ensure that they are physically capable of enduring the rigors of the high-altitude trek/tour they have chosen before making the booking. It is advised that anyone over the age of 60 obtain their physician’s authorization to participate in such a trek/tour.
Children (ages 3-17) are welcome on our trips as long as they are accompanied by their parents or legal guardian. Older adolescents (15-17) are permitted to be accompanied by a responsible adult who is not a parent or guardian (i.e. teacher)
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Disease or discapacity
Any person who suffers from a disease or incapacity or is in treatment for any physical or medical condition must declare the true nature of this condition at the moment of booking and make the necessary arrangements for treatments and/or medicine during the trip. Failure to disclose such information at booking will result in exclusion from the tour and loss of all fees for the trip.
Insurance
We recommend getting travel medical insurance. We do not offer or include an accident insurance policy for trips. However, in case of sickness, accident, or medical emergency we will contact a physician to provide immediate medical assistance or hospitalization if necessary. In the case of a necessary emergency evacuation, all costs are assumed by the traveler.
Complaints
If a traveler has a complaint about any of the arrangements for the trip the guest must go to a guide or representative of PERU WIND TRAVELS right away so that we may try to correct the situation. We can only solve the problems if we are aware of the problems. If the complaint is not made immediately it may affect the traveler’s right to claim reimbursement. If the problem finds no solution, a written complaint must be presented to our agency no more than 14 days after the last day of the trip.
Responsabilities
PERU WIND TRAVELS holds the right to modify in any way the arrangements of the touring programs when necessary or when in the best interests of the travelers. We hold the right to deny or allow any person to participate in our trips. PERU WIND TRAVELS is not responsible for injuries, diseases, bodily harm, loss of personal belongings, additional expenses, accidental delays, or other irregularities that can be caused by intentional acts, intentional omission, or negligence by part of the enterprises or persons that offer or participate in the transportation, housing or other services related with the journey. We are not responsible for natural disasters or acts of nature.
