Highlights
- Half – day Cusco – City Tour
- Exploring Cusco Main Square
- Discover the ancient Inca sun temple of Coricancha.
- Exploring the Inca site of Saqsaywaman “Inca fortress”
- Exploring the Inca site of Qenqo “Inca Amphitheater”
- Exploring the Inca site of Pucapucara “Inca Checkpoint”
- Exploring the Inca site of Tambomachay “Temple of the Water”
- Great-value tour includes hotel pickup, and round-trip transport
- Private tour ensures a personalized experience and the undivided attention of your guide
Pre-Tour Briefing:
The tour guide will meet you at your hotel one day before your tour to give you a briefing. They will tell you all about your tour and answer any questions you may have. It is important to us that you ask any questions you may have so the tour guide will get you ready for your amazing tour.
TOURING WITH THE BEST
You will be touring with the best team made of our guides, drivers. You will be proud of the people in our team for their hard work. We treat our team very well and provide them with everything they need to work well and respond to your needs.
What makes us different?
Runas Expeditions is owned by locals and based in Cusco-Peru. Runas Expeditions has the best professional staff, we work hard to provide a high-quality service, RE organize all kinds of tour packages and we are ready to answer your questions, we arrange your tour according to your needs and we are very flexible. And the most important thing for us is your safety in each tour, you are in good hands, we take care of you from door to door.
- 100 % local tour company
- Passion for the essential and details
- Passion for Peru Tours
- Small groups and _customized experiences
- Authentic experiences
- Safety standars
- Experienced Tour Guides
- Committed to social projects
- DEPARTURES: Daily.
- Hours: 8:00 am to 12:30 pm.
- Hours: 12:50 pm to 18:00 pm
PLACES THAT ARE VISITED IN THE CITY:
- Cusco Main Square
- Koricancha Inca Temple.
OUTSIDE OF THE CITY:
- Sacsayhuaman – Inca fortress.
- Qenqo – Inca shrine.
- Pucapucara – Inca check point.
- Tambomachay (Water Temple).
Cusco – Qoricancha – Saqsayhuaman – Qenqo – Puca Pucara – Tambomachay
This half-day tour is available in the morning or afternoon. Your guide will meet you at your hotel lobby and pick you up in our private transportation. We begin by exploring Cusco’s Main Square, the Plaza de Armas, before enjoying a 10-minute walk to the most important temple of the Inca Empire: the Temple of the Sun, known as Qoricancha (“Golden Enclosure” in Quechua). Here, you’ll observe remarkably preserved Inca architecture and visit smaller temples dedicated to the moon, rainbow, stars, lightning, and thunder. This site offers a fascinating comparison between Inca construction techniques and Spanish colonial architecture, as the Santo Domingo Church was later built directly on top of the original temple. Qoricancha was also the spiritual center of the Inca Empire, from which the four quarters of the empire extended.
From Qoricancha, we walk along Avenida El Sol to board our private transport for a 25-minute drive to the outskirts of Cusco, where we visit the spectacular archaeological site of Sacsayhuamán. This site is famous for its massive stonework, including monoliths weighing up to 200 tons. Although originally a religious site, the Spanish considered it a military fortress due to its strategic location and imposing construction. After your guide’s explanation, you’ll have free time to explore the site on your own.
At the appointed time, we regroup and continue to other nearby archaeological sites. Our next stop is Qenqo (“Labyrinth” or “Zigzag”), an intriguing Inca site carved into natural rock formations. Here, you’ll see steps, seats, geometric reliefs, and a puma-shaped design. The site is believed to represent Andean constellations and the Inca concept of the three worlds, symbolized by sacred animals: the condor, puma, and snake. Some theories suggest it was also used for funerary rituals.
We then take a short five-minute drive to Puca Pucara, a small circular Inca site that once served as a military control post and resting place for travelers arriving from the Amazon. It also helped protect the nearby site of Tambomachay.
Our final stop is Tambomachay, known as the Temple of Water, featuring impressive ceremonial fountains believed to have been used by the Inca elite for ritual bathing. Water played a vital role in Inca spirituality, symbolizing renewal and rejuvenation—hence its association with the legendary “Fountain of Eternal Youth.”
After the visit, we return to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel.
WHAT YOU NEED TO TAKE?
- Sun hat.
- Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended).
- Waterproof jacket/rain poncho.
- Water
- Camera and films.
Tourist Ticket: 70 soles (or 130 soles if you are also doing the Sacred Valley)
Q’oricancha/Temple of the Sun: 15 soles
Prices:
Cusco City Tour Prices
- GROUP of 1 to 6 people – $150 USD for the total group (not per person)
- GROUP of 7 to 12 people – $180 USD for the total group (not per person)
If you are more than 12 people please contact us.
Why runas expeditions?
RUNAS EXPEDITIONS is an experienced travel company, we are experts doing tours and you are our motivation; to show you our culture; You will have your best adventure and experience ever in PERU. We will work together to do your trip, hiking through the Andes to reach MACHUPICCHU or any other tours.
Peru is one of the countries that has so many things to do as an adventure, so we offer you the best experiences ever in your lifetime. Whatever is your tour you will have the best adventures. All our tours are only and strictly operated by RUNAS EXPEDITIONS with our professional staff. we are located and based in Cusco, working more than 10 years in the tourism industry, we believe that we are in advance than any others tour companies because we really practice and educate the people to protect the environment and we really help to local people with giving jobs, and giving donations to the local children. And we really care about our employees guides, chefs, porters, horsemen and all our staff. Runas Expeditions contributes to the Peruviangovernment with 19%taxes on all sales (overseas companies are exempt from paying this so do not contribute to the Peruvian economy in this aspect).
All our tour guides are from university who speak English; they are very professional with a lot knowledgeable and a lot passion to their work.
Do i need to be fit?
Well all the treks Inca trail, Salkantay Trek, Lares Trek, Ausangate trek or whatever trek are moderately difficult, at least you need to train like go running, gym, hike a little bit or do any exercise. On the trail you will have enough time do anything, if you are hiking slow on the way that’s not problem take your time enjoy yourself because our tour guides will be ready to help at any times.
Please when you will be going high altitudes, go slowly and steady and drink a lot water and of course drink the magical coca tea.
How long in advance should I book for the Inca trail?
Well all the treks Inca trail, Salkantay Trek, Lares Trek, Ausangate trek or whatever trek are moderately difficult, at least you need to train like go running, gym, hike a little bit or do any exercise. On the trail you will have enough time do anything, if you are hiking slow on the way that’s not problem take your time enjoy yourself because our tour guides will be ready to help at any times.
Please when you will be going high altitudes, go slowly and steady and drink a lot water and of course drink the magical coca tea.
How can I proceed to book a reservation for the Inca trail?
Sending your main Departure date and back up date:
You must provide us a main date and a backup date. By providing us with a main date and a backup date for your trek classic Inca Trail, you automatically authorize Runas Expeditions to use either of these dates for your reservation. Runas Expeditions within the next 24 hours, we will send you an electronic receipt confirming your trek has been officially booked and also to confirm the exact departure date of your trek. And will be required to make a deposit of 20% or 200$ USA of the total price of the Inca Trail. If you want more information just follow the website or contact us.
How can I proceed to book a reservation for the Inca trail?
Sending your main Departure date and back up date:
You must provide us a main date and a backup date. By providing us with a main date and a backup date for your trek classic Inca Trail, you automatically authorize Runas Expeditions to use either of these dates for your reservation. Runas Expeditions within the next 24 hours, we will send you an electronic receipt confirming your trek has been officially booked and also to confirm the exact departure date of your trek. And will be required to make a deposit of 20% or 200$ USA of the total price of the Inca Trail. If you want more information just follow the website or contact us.
How can I proceed to book a reservation for the altervative treks?
The same as the Inca Trail, sending your departure date and backup date:
You must provide us a main date and a backup date. By providing us with a main date and a backup date for your trek classic, you automatically authorize Runas Expeditions to use either of these dates for your reservation. Runas Expeditions within the next 24 hours, we will send you an electronic receipt confirming your trek has been officially booked and also to confirm the exact departure date of your trek and also you have to do a deposited of 200$ usa or 20% of the total price of the trip.
How many days in advance is recommended to be in Cusco? How far in advance must one check in at the royal adventura office to guarantee the reservation?
All the hiker from any treks, we high recommended to be in Cusco 2 or 3 days before doing the trek in order to acclimatize with high elevation. The last details about your trek (to pay the remaining balance) should be at the Runas Expeditions office at least two days prior to departure
Do i need to send a deposit and how much do i need to deposit?
Yes, you do. We use your deposit “Non- refundable’’ to pay official fees when making your official reservation. For example, we need to pay tourist and porters entrance fees and taxes (19%). We also use it to secure chefs, porters and horses for our different treks.
You have to deposit US$200 per person for Inca Trail and US$200 per person for alternative trek or us $200 for any tours.
US$265 per person for Inca Trail + WaynaPicchu or for the Alternative trek + WaynaPicchu.
Please confirm if you want to climb WaynaPicchu as it needs to be booked well in advance too; this is US$65.00 per person there are 2 time sessions: 7 to 8am or 10 to 11am this also needs to be specified although you need to be flexible to either time.
NOTE: The client will assume all transaction fees.
Can i book group service or private?
When you book as Group Service, you will meet people from different nationalities, different ages, and different culture minds, while you are hiking you don’t have to wait for the last one but you will wait at lunch place and camping site because you will share the same food, the same sleeping tents etc.
When you book as Private Service, you will definitely have exclusive service with more details and surprise to you. You will travel just yourself not with other people to share thing, it will selected just two people for honeymooners, for family or a group of friends and normally the groups are small but they could be a big group.
And also we included one way transportation from the airport to your hotel + sleeping bag.
Is there a meeting before the trek or any tours?
Of course there will be a meeting at Runas Expeditions office before doing any tours, where you will meet your tour guide, the rest of your group, and be provided with a clear information about your trek or any tours.
Can i rent equiment from Runas expeditions?
Yes, You can. Here you can rent sleeping bag, sleeping tens, trekking poles, inflammable matrass or air mattresses but we don’t rent hiking boots, rain jackets or other personal clothing.
Can i rent an extra porter and how much will they carry for me?
Runas Expeditions, you don’t have to pay for extra porter, we included in all our tour extra porter to carry 7 kilos per person (duffle bag), so we are the only tour company who provide this. You will carry just a small daypack.
