This stunning Qeswachaka bridge is located on top of the Apurímac River at about (3,700 meters/ 12,139 feet), in Canas province, Cusco. This handwoven grass bridge spans 108 feet, and is rebuilt every year as communal effort by all the local people of the region. In the Inca time it was part of the extended network called Qhapaq Ñan or Inca roads, and it is one of the Inca bridges that still maintains its authenticity intact. In the present day this bridge is still useful to transport goods to the different communities in the area. But also, is gaining interest of some travelers. Come with us and discover the most amazing places by unconventional routes to the traditional and live a different experience. You will obtain complete satisfaction after your tour with local experts in private tour service.

The word Qeswachaka is composed of two Quechua words: ‘q’eswa’ which means ropes of twisted straw and ‘chaka’ meaning bridge.

HIGHLIGHTS.

• Duration: Full Day 4:30 am – 5pm
• Exploring the most remote places
• Difficulty: Moderate 1 2 3 4 5 6
• Activities Type: Adventure, Hiking, and Getting off the beaten path
• Group Size: Tours are personalized in private service, you decide the number of travelers in your group.
• Service Type: Private Personalized Tour
• Minimum altitude: 3,600 masl / 11,811ft.
• Maximum altitude: 3,700 masl / 12,139 ft.
• From/ pick up location: Hotels in Cusco or another place located in Cusco. just let us know
• To/ drop-off location: Any hotel in Cusco
• Seasons Available: Year-round, April through November especially recommended

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.”

TREKKING WITH BEST TEAM – RUNAS EXPEDITIONS

You will hike with the best team made of our guides. 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

Food

Every trek tours includes a culinary buffet; we work with local restaurants in order to support the local community, they work with all biosafety protocols. You will enjoy full breakfast, lunch all served hot and tasty. The key to feeling good on a trek like this is eating well and staying hydrated.

Meals are all served family style – large plates for everyone to take what they like. And all food restrictions are honored. No matter if you are vegetarian or gluten free, you will always be well fed.

Qeswachaka Inca Bridge Tour — Summary

Spend a beautiful day taking full day tour to the Inca Bridge of Qeswachaka with local experts

• At 4:30 am Pick up from your hotel in private transportation
• At 7:00 am Visit the famous 4 Lagunas (4 lakes as Pomacanchi, Acopia, Asnaqocha, and Pampamarca or Tungasuca) in the Acopia region
• At 8:00 am Breakfast in either Combapata or Yanaoca village
• At 10:00 am Arrival at the Qéswachaka bridge, to see this feat of Inca engineering and walk across the Q’eswachaka bridge and walk back in time. The only remaining handwoven Inca bridge of its kind, Qeswachaka is a unique piece of living cultural heritage.
• At 11:30 am We depart to return to Cusipata to have lunch
• At 12:30 pm or 1 pm, we enjoy the lunch
• At 13.30 depart to return to Cusco.
• At about 4:30 pm – 5 pm, we drop you off at your respective hotel in Cusco
• See the only remaining Inca bridge, re-woven every year by hand
• Spectacular Mountain scenery
• The stunning view of Apurimac river
• Authentic local villages
• Very welcoming local people
• Stop at a series of Andean lakes along the way (Pomacanchis lake, Acopia lake, etc,)

Day 1: Cusco – 4 lakes – Yanaoca – Qeswachaka – Cusco

After early pick-up at 4:30 am from the hotel in Cusco, we will begin to travel towards the famous Qeswachaka Bridge. On the way, we drive through the beautiful town of Pomacanchi, stopping at the famous Four Lakes as Pomacanchi, Acopia, Asnacqocha, Pampamarca, and other lookout points where you will have a chance to take pictures and take in the sights. These lagoons have many different uses, fishing, totora hut camps and social activities with motor boats and pedal boats. Each lagoon has its unique individually and multiple species of flora and fauna to observe typical of this region.

After the visit the lakes, we keep traveling to the province of Canas. Then finally, we will reach the dreamed destination, which is the Qeswachaka Inca Bridge (3,700 meter / 12,139 feet) tucked in and connected to the mountain ledges joining together this 33-meter-long and 1.20 meter wide. This bridge is totally active, because every year is renewed by hand using the mountain grass called ichu (straw). Four communities in the area are in-charged to renew this bridge annually. Before carrying out the intricacy of the activity a payment ceremony is made to the Pachamama to get help and protection during process.

During the full day tour to Q’eswachaka bridge, all the travelers will have the chance to walk across the hanging bridge as the Quechuas still do. This will be a very unique experience. Which usually needs a special courage. We will take great pictures of the authentic panorama. After we visited the place, in the mid-afternoon, we will begin our return trip back to Cusco. We arrive back in Cusco to drop you off at your hotel around 5pm. Total driving time: approx 6-7h (round trip)

Take note: If you are doing this day tour in mid-June in order to coincide with the Q’eswachaka bridge festival, we will arrive in time to watch the festive dancing.

Important Note:

While we expect the tour will run as the itinerary describes to Q’eswachaka Bridge Tour 1D, participants should accept that there is the possibility of changes, being necessary liable to local conditions, e.g, strikes, natural disasters, these changes might be at the discretion of your travel company.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

Transportation:

• Pick up from your hotel
• Day 1: Private transport from Cusco to Qeswachaka
• Day 1: Private transport from Qeswachaka back to Cusco (to your Hotel)

Entrance Tickets:

• Entrance fee to Qeswachaka Bridge

High Quality Service & Safety standards:

• Pre-departure Briefing
• Experienced Tour Guide
• Best experience of a lifetime
• First Aid Kit + oxygen bottle
• 24/7 Customer Service

Meals:

• 1 Breakfast
• Buffet – Lunch

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?

• Drinking Water
• Tip for your Crew (optional)
• Things not mentioned
• Travel Insurance

What You Need to Bring:

• Original Passport.
• Immigration card.
• Walking boots & trekking poles
• Good backpack or daypack
• Waterproof jacket.
• Warm jacket, hat and gloves
• Recyclable water container or camel bag
• Sun hat + sunglasses
• Sun protection cream
• Camera and films.
• Toiletries (toilet paper, wet wipes)
• Personal medication.
• Extra money for any emergency.

PRICES: Private Tour

• 2 People:            $150 per person (Min. 2 People)

Runas expeditions working hard for your best trip of a lifetime.

Highlights

• Half – day Southern Valley Private Tour from Cusco
• Discover the ancient Inca temple and irrigation system of Tipon
• Explore the pre-Inca site of Pikillacta and learn more about the Wari culture
• Visit the magnificent church of Andahuaylillas, named the ‘Sistine Chapel of the Americas’
• 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:

• Departures: Daily Tours.
• Hours: 7:30 am to 1:30 pm.

PLACES THAT ARE VISITED IN THE SOUTH VALLEY TOUR:

• The Inca archaeological site of Tipon
• The Pre-Inca archaeological site of Pikillacta
• Colonial churchof andahuaylillas.

SOUTH VALLEY – HALF DAY TRIP                           

We will pick you up with our private transportation to begin the South Valley Tour Cusco at 7:30am. This private tour takes you in some of the most beautiful ancient constructions that are somewhat off the beaten path. We start driving through the city of Cusco towards the three of Peru’s ancient wonders located in South Valley of Cusco.

Our first journey will be THE INCA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF TIPON — it’s one of the great marvels of Incan hydraulic engineering, famous for its aqueducts, canals, fountains which are laid out over the terraces all of them carefully made by Incas. In Addition, The Inca archaeological site of Tipon also has one of the most elaborate examples of agricultural terracing created by the Incas and it’ss made up of baths, a temple complex, canals, aqueducts, and tall terraces. Nowadays, The Tipon Archeological Complex has been distinguished as a marvel of civil engineering by the American Society of Civil Engineering. We will visit for about an hour.

Afterwards, we go to PIKILLACTA— it’s a pre-Incan archaeological site that belongs to Wari culture and it was built around 700 to 900 years AD, the pre-Inca site was once a cult headquarters and an administrative center for the great pre-Incan Wari culture. In addition, in the area, you can see qolcas (food deposits), athletics fields, houses, temples, narrow streets and buildings up to four stories high. Pikillacta pre-Incan archaeological is a fine example of their planned urban engineering. There is also a small Inca site just a short walk from Pikillacta, known as Rumicolca, which was a checkpoint for the Incas. The pre-Incan Wari culture is the second largest empire in SouthAmerica after the Incan empire, very well known for its great urban layout, which was the architectural key to inherit the Incan empire. We then continue on to Andahuaylillas.

Next, we will visit the ANDAHUAYLILLAS – it’s an astonishing colonial church from XVII century “the Church of St. Peter, the Apostle”, located in Andahuaylillas town in the southeast of Cusco. This colonial era church home to golden altars, paintings with its murals that cover the walls and the ceiling. The artwork is so fine that the church is called “the Sistine Chapel of the Americas” and, was made by local Quechuans during the colony of Spain. Also, some paintings from the famous “Escuela Cuzqueña” can be appreciated. After our fascinating South Valley Tour Cusco, we will return to Cusco. The whole trip takes about 5 hours.

Optional: For Lunch, on the way back to Cusco, we can stop at Saylla where we can find some typical restaurants to enjoy pork chicharrones, or roasted guinea pig, otherwise we can go strate to your hotel

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

Transportation:

• Pick up from your hotel
• Day 1: Private transport for the Cusco City Tour

High Quality Service & Safety standards:

• Pre-departure Briefing
• Experienced Tour Guide
• Guiding Tour
• First Aid Kit + oxygen bottle
• 24/7 Customer Service

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?

• Hotel in Cusco
• Meals
• Tourist ticket: you must have the entrance fee to visit Tipon and Pikillaqta which is $25.
• Entrance to Andahualillas church.
• Tips for your Crew (optional)
• Other services not mentioned

WHAT YOU NEED TO TAKE.

• Entrance fee to visit each places.
• Sun hat.
• Sun protection cream.
• Waterproof jacket/rain poncho.
• Warm jacket.
• Water
• Camera and films.
• Money for lunch.

Note:  We run this tour only as Private Service.

Prices

Private tour

• Price: $90 USDPer Person –  private Tour (minimum 2 people)
• Price: $200 USD Private Tour of 3 people
• Price: $220 USDPrivate Tour of 4 people
• Price: $220 USD Private Tour of 5 People

If you are more than 5 people please contact us.

Runas expeditions working hard for your best trip of a lifetime.

MORAY & MARAS SALT MINES – HALF DAY TOUR.

We will start at 8:30 am with pick up from your hotel; we will go on to the picturesque town of Maras, 52 km from Cusco. Maras is located at an altitude of 3,380 meters above sea level. This is a small village famous for its salt mines which consist of about 3000 small wells with an average area of about 5m² from which salt is extracted after a drying process.

The Salt mines, better known as “Salineras de Maras”, have been exploited since Inca times as a means of economic exchange. 7 km from Maras, we will visit the archaeological site of Moray. Here in Moray we will see the greatness of the circular terraces of Inca agriculture.

Moray is a group of circular terraces which was used as an agricultural experimental center. The Incas used it to study the adaptation of plants to new ecosystems. The overlapping circular stone rings widen as they rise and it has a total depth of 150 m. After a guided tour, on the way back we will visit the inca site of Chinchero where you’ll see amazing inca temples, plazas and amazig mountains, you can also visit as optional the local alpaca weavers in chinchero town. Then we will go back to Cusco. The tour lasts about 5 hours and ends at your hotel at around 2:30 pm.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

Transportation:

• Pick up from your hotel
• Day 1: Private transport for the chinchero, Moray & Maras Salt Mines

High Quality Service & Safety standards:

• Pre-departure Briefing
• Experienced Tour Guide
• Guiding Tour
• First Aid Kit + oxygen bottle
• 24/7 Customer Service

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?

• Meals
• Entrance fee for Chinchero
• Entrance fee for Moray
• Entrance fee for Maras salt Mines
• Things not mentioned
• Tip for your Crew (optional)
• Travel Insurance

WHAT YOU NEED TO TAKE.

• Ticket to visit the salt mines of Maras (the cost of the ticket is 10 soles).
• A cap or hat or something to protect from the sun.
• Sunblock (factor 35 recommended).
• A rain jacket or poncho.
• warm jacket.
• Water.
• Camera.

Tourist Ticket:  70 soles (or 130 soles if you are also doing the Cusco City Tour)

Maras Salt Mines: 10 soles or $4 per person

PRICES: 

Pricing (per group – not per person):

Group of 1–6 people: USD $175 total

Group of 7–12 people: USD $195 total

If you are more than 12 people, please contact us

If you are student , 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.

Highlights

• Sacred Valley of the Incas –  Full day Tour.
• Visiting the view point of the Sacred Valley.
• Exploring the local market of pisaq (handicraft market)
• Descovering the inca site of Pisaq “temple of the pleiades ”
• Lunch in Urubamba at local restaurant “ supporting local community”
• Exploring the Inca site of Ollantaytambo “royal estate of the Inca emperor”
• Exploring the Inca site of Chinchero
• Great-value tour includes hotel pickup, and round-trip transport
• Great-value tour includes Lunch and Entrance fee
• 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 TEAM

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 pm to 6:30 pm.

PLACES THAT ARE VISITED IN THE SACRED VALLEY:

• The viewpoint of the sacred valley.
• Pisaq Ruins.
• Pisaq market.
• Urubamba [lunch].
• Ollantaytambo Ruins.
• Chinchero Ruins
• Chinchero alpaca farm (it is optional)

We´ll pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 8:00am and then set off on our day trip from Cusco to the sacred valley. Leaving Cusco, we’ll pass by Saqsaywaman and head over the mountains before descending some 450 meters (1,500ft) to the valley floor. Here we´ll find ourselves beside the sacred Urubamba river and the pretty village of Pisaq. In Pisaq, we will visit the colorful traditional (handycrafts market), where you can browse the array of local artisan work and other souvenirs – which of course you can buy to take home with you. We´ll spend about 30 minutes here, and then head up to the ruins of Pisaq which sit atop a hill at the entrance to the valley.

At the Pisaq archaeological site, we´ll explore the extensive ruins and enjoy the beautiful views across the valley. You’ll be given a guided tour of the ruins, passing through various structures that once served as homes, storage rooms and temples, and you´ll see Inca altars, carvings, tunnels, caves and the famous Intihuatana, the “hitching post of the sun.” We’ll explore Pisaq for about 80 minutes.

Afterwards we’ll now head on towards Urubamba, where we´ll stop for about 45 minutes for lunch. After another 30 minutes drive, we’ll reach the amazing Inca town and archaeological site of Ollantaytambo.

Ollantaytambo was the royal estate of the Inca emperor Pachacuteq, who conquered the region and built the town and a ceremonial center. We’ll spend about an hour exploring these magnificent ruins, visiting the amazing Temple of the Sun & seeing massive blocks of rock that were perfectly carved and polished by master Inca stonemasons. Ollantaytambo is also a fine example of Inca agricultural construction and hydro-engineering, with a complex series of stone water fountains, channels and agricultural terraces, the latter organized by elevation to create different microclimates for crop experimentation.

We’ll see the extent of the water system when we return to the town, where fast flowing water channels built by the Incas are still in use today. Walking to the town square, we’ll have great views of the ruins above us, as well as Inca granaries and store houses built on the sides of the surrounding mountains. Here we can also watch the daily life of Ollantaytambo, where many of the locals still wear traditional dress.

After ollantaytambo, we’ll drive to Chinchero where we’ll spend about 30 minutes visiting the famous church and the massive Inca stone wall in the main plaza, which has ten trapezoidal niches. The colonial church, meanwhile, dates back to the early 17^th century, and has built upon the foundations of an Inca temple or palace. The walls of the church are covered in wonderful floral and religious designs. The people of Chinchero are very much connected to the old traditions, and many still dress in colorful clothes that combine indigenous and Spanish influences. We’ll also have wonderful views from Chinchero, as the village is surrounded by the beautiful snowy-capped peaks of Chicon and Veronica.

This is the last destination on our Sacred Valley tour, so now it will be time to head back to Cusco, where we’ll drop you off at your hotel.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

Transportation:

• Pick up from your hotel & Drop off at your Hotel in Cusco city

• Private transport for the Classic Sacred Valley Tour

High Quality Service & Safety standards:

• Pre-departure Briefing
• Experienced Tour Guide
• Personalized service
• First Aid Kit + oxygen bottle
• 24/7 Customer Service

Not Included

• Hotel accommodation in Cusco
• Meals
• Tourist Ticket for entry into archeological sites (Big ticket S/130 /Partial S/70)
• Personal expenses
• Tipping is always appreciated and should be based completely on your satisfaction

WHAT YOU NEED TO TAKE?

• Sun hat.
• Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended).
• Waterproof jacket/rain poncho.
• Water
• Camera and films.

Very Important Note:

All sites in the Sacred Valley require a tourist ticket. Our Super Sacred Valley Tour – 1 Day only requires a partial tourist ticket as explained below:

The Partial Tourist Ticket is PEN 70.00 Soles (about $23 USD per person) and it is valid for 2 consecutive days. With this ticket, you may access to the following sites Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray, and Chinchero.

If you are interested in visiting other sites in the Cusco, we recommend you to buy the General Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turistico General), at a cost of PEN 130.00 Soles (about $42 USD per person), and valid for 10 days with access to 14 different locations including Cusco and Sacred Valley historical sites.

Kids under 10 Years old do NOT pay any entrance fee.

PRICES: Private Service

• Price: $240 USD Per group –  private Tour (minimum 2 people)
• Price: $260 USD Per Person –  private Tour (minimum 4 people)

If you are more than 4 people, please contact us

Runas expeditions working hard for your best trip of a lifetime.

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.

Full-Day Tour: Cusco – Chinchero (Andean Textile Center) – Salt Mines of Maras – Incan agricultural lab called Moray – Ollantaytambo Incan site – Urubamba for Lunch – Pisac ruins & Market

Super Sacred Valley Day Tour or Sacred Valley VIP Tour, begins with an early morning pick-up at 6:45 a.m. from your accommodation in Cusco to drive toward the high mountain village of Chinchero (Western side of the Sacred Valley). CHINCHERO — is a small village with beautiful views of the Sacred Valley and famous for its weaving and spectacularly sited at high altitude (3,800 mt./12,200 ft.). In this charming village, you will see adobe homes, narrow cobbled streets, and people in traditional Peruvian dress. At Chinchero, we will also visit a town that has retained many traditions, resulting in exceptional handicrafts and woven goods (we will be witness to a live demonstration of handmade souvenirs and the use of simple instruments and natural dyes). Besides, we´ll visit the ruins of Chinchero and then, we continue driving to the lookout of Raqchi to take in the view of the Urubamba Valley. This part of the valley is filled with crops that dress the mountains like carpets.

We will then continue our trip to Incan agricultural lab known MORAY — is an archaeological site located to the northwest of Cuzco on a high plateau at about 3,500 mt. (11,500 ft) and just west of the village of Maras. This Inca site contains unusual Inca ruins, mostly consisting of several terraced circular depressions, the largest of which is approximately 30 m (98 ft) deep. As with many other Inca sites, it also has an irrigation system. Here, our guide will transmit you the history of this impressive Inca ruins on the mountain top. After learning how Quechua people cleverly designed a drainage system at the bottom of the terraces in order to avoid flooding during the rainy season. Afterwards, we drive down to SALT MINES OF MARAS — at this amazing site, you can see the pans fed by saline spring water that was built on steep terraces along one side of a narrow valley. The water is sent throughout the pans by a network of channels where the water slowly evaporates leaving the salt behind. Salt has been collected from Maras since Pre-Incan times and it is thought that a collective of salt ‘miners’ has maintained the terraces and channels for hundreds of years. We then follow the route to URUBAMBA — The charming town enveloped by tall Andean peaks in the heart of the Sacred Valley to reach OLLANTAYTAMBO — is a quaint town of Inca foundation with remarkable water channels, stone streets, colorfully dressed native people and the great Sun Temple on the hilltop. We then go to Urubamba town for our Buffet Lunch.  

To finish off, we will head to Pisac drive along the Urubamba River… Our final stop is THE INCA RUINS OF PISAC and THE MARKET. Once there, you will explore the Pisac archaeological park and learn about the powerful Inca Empire. Then we back on road to down to the Pisac town´s traditional market for a brief exposure to all local artisans and their colorful merchandise. After our full day Sacred Valley tour service will end at your hotel in Cusco.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

Transportation:

• Pick up from your hotel & Drop off at your Hotel in Cusco city

• Private transport for the Super Sacred Valley Tour

High Quality Service & Safety standards:

• Pre-departure Briefing
• Experienced Tour Guide
• Personalized service
• First Aid Kit + oxygen bottle
• 24/7 Customer Service

Not Included

• Hotel accommodation in Cusco
• Meals
• Tourist Ticket for entry into archeological sites (Big ticket S/130 /Partial S/70)
• Entrance fee for the Maras salt mines – 10 soles (US $3.15)
• Personal expenses
• Tipping is always appreciated and should be based completely on your satisfaction

WHAT YOU NEED TO TAKE?

• Sun hat.
• Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended).
• Waterproof jacket/rain poncho.
• Water
• Camera and films.

Very Important Note:

All sites in the Sacred Valley require a tourist ticket. Our Super Sacred Valley Tour – 1 Day only requires a partial tourist ticket as explained below:

The Partial Tourist Ticket is PEN 70.00 Soles (about $23 USD per person) and it is valid for 2 consecutive days. With this ticket, you may access to the following sites Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray, and Chinchero.

If you are interested in visiting other sites in the Cusco, we recommend you to buy the General Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turistico General), at a cost of PEN 130.00 Soles (about $42 USD per person), and valid for 10 days with access to 14 different locations including Cusco and Sacred Valley historical sites.

Kids under 10 Years old do NOT pay any entrance fee.

Prices:

• Price: $260.00USD Private Tour (minimum 2 people)

• Price: $280.00USD Private Tour (Group of 3 people)

• Price: $280.00USD Private Tour (Group of 4 people)

• If you are more than 5 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.

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 IS INCLUDED?

Transportation:

• Pick up from your hotel
• Day 1: Private transport for the Cusco City Tour

High Quality Service & Safety standards:

• Pre-departure Briefing
• Experienced Tour Guide
• Guiding Tour
• First Aid Kit + oxygen bottle
• 24/7 Customer Service

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?

• Meals
• Entrance fee for Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, PucaPucara and Tambomachay
• Things not mentioned
• Tip for your Crew (optional)
• Travel Insurance

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.

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HIGHLIGHTS.

• Hiking in the most remote places off the beaten path.
• Learn and interact with our native Tour Guides
• Meet our multicultural team
• Booking with us! you support our Social Projects
• We create amazing trip to Rainbow Mountain

PRE-TREK 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.”

TREKKING WITH BEST TEAM – RUNAS EXPEDITIONS

You will hike with the best team made of our guides. 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

Food

Every trek tours includes a culinary buffet; we work with local restaurants in order to support the local community, they work with all biosafety protocols. You will enjoy full breakfast, lunch all served hot and tasty. The key to feeling good on a trek like this is eating well and staying hydrated.

Meals are all served family style – large plates for everyone to take what they like. And all food restrictions are honored. No matter if you are vegetarian or gluten free, you will always be well fed.

Rainbow Mountain Tour Full Day

• DISTANCE: 8 km / 5 miles, 5 hours approx
• Day1: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley
• Type of trek: Nature, Cultural and history adventure and much more.
• Minimun Elevation: 4,500 m / 14,720 ft.
• Maximun Elevation: 5,200 m / 16,640 ft.
• Weather: From Abril to October dry season, from November to March wet season.
• Departure Dates: Every Day.

Day 1: CUSCO – CUSIPATA – LLAQTO – RAINBOW MOUNTAIN – RED VALLEY – CUSCO

We will pick you up at your hotel around 04:30 am. Then we drive nearly 3 hours in our private van to the trailhead (Llaqto 4,600 m / 14,720 ft). On the way called cusipata we will stop to provide you breakfast for the trek ahead of you. After enjoying our breakfast we will drive 1hour more. Then we will hike up around 2 hours roughly until the top of the RAINBOW MOUNTAIN. On the way up you will have one of the most spectacular views on the planet. Once we reach the top of the Rainbow Mountain you will have time to explore the area and take pictures. We will spend approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour and your private guide will explain everything about this amazing place.

After enjoying the Rainbow Mountains, we keep hiking in order to explore the majestic RED VALLEY which takes another 2 hours, also this is the trail who will take us back to the trailhead (Llaqto), where we catch our van, then we drive for one hour more to our Lunch spot Cusipata (3,250m/11,000feet) where you will be given delicious food and then back to Cusco arriving at your hotel around 04:00 pm roughly.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

Transportation:

• Pick up from your hotel
• Day 1: Private transport from Cusco to Llaqto trailhead
• Day 1: Private transport from Llaqto back to Cusco (to your Hotel)

Entrance Tickets:

• Entrance fee to Raibow Mountain (2entrance fee)

High Quality Service & Safety standards:

• Pre-departure Briefing
• Experienced Tour Guide
• Hiking to Rainbow Mountain
• First Aid Kit + oxygen bottle
• 24/7 Customer Service

Meals:

• 1 Breakfast
• Buffet – Lunch

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?

• Drinking Water
• Tip for your Crew (optional)
• Things not mentioned
• Travel Insurance

CONSIDERATIONS:

Don’t forget you are hiking (above 5,200 m / 16,640 ft, 4,500 m / 14,720 ft), make sure you are fully prepared. this trek is challenging and very rewarding at the same time. you should be in shape and healthy. We really recommend you to spend at least two to three days in Cusco or in other places with the same elevation to acclimatize and drink plenty of fluid before starting the hike.

What Do You Need to Bring?

• Original Passport.
• Immigration card.
• Walking boots & trekking poles
• Good backpack or daypack
• Waterproof jacket.
• Warm jacket, hat and gloves
• Recyclable water container or camel bag
• Sun hat + sunglasses
• Sun protection cream
• Camera and films.
• Toiletries (toilet paper, wet wipes)
• Personal medication.
• Extra money for any emergency.

Prices Private Tour

• 2 People:  $150 per person (minimum 2 People )

RENTALS

• Hiking poles U.S $10.00

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HIGHLIGHTS.

• Hiking in the most remote places off the beaten path.
• Learn and interact with our native Tour Guides
• Meet our multicultural team
• support our Social Projects

PRE-TREK 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.”

TREKKING WITH THE BEST TEAM

You will hike with the best team made of our guides, our chefs and porters. 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. We have the best equipment to camp in each camping sites. 

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

Food

Every trek tours includes a culinary buffet; we work with local restaurants in order to support the local community, they work with all biosafety protocols. You will enjoy full breakfast, lunch all served hot and tasty. The key to feeling good on a trek like this is eating well and staying hydrated.

Meals are all served family style – large plates for everyone to take what they like. And all food restrictions are honored. No matter if you are vegetarian or gluten free, you will always be well fed.

Humantay Tour Full Day

• DISTANCE: 7 km / 4 miles, 5 hours approx
• Day1: Humantay Trek
• Type of trek: Nature, Cultural and history adventure and much more.
• Minimun Elevation: 3,900 m / 12,795 ft.
• Maximun Elevation: 4,200 m / 13,790 ft.
• Weather: From Abril to October dry season, from November to March wet season.
• Departure Dates: Every Day.

 RECOMMENDATIONS: Hikers should be reasonably fit, and spend some time in Cusco to acclimate, we recommed at least 2 days in Cusco or some similiar elevation.

Itinerary Humantay Tour Full Day 

We pick you up from your hotel at 4:00am with our private transportation, then transportation journey will be 2 and half hours to get Mollepata village (2900m or 9500ft). In Mollepata village will stop for a delicious breakfast and you can purchase something else for your adventure. Then we continue 1 more hour of driving to get the starting point of the trek called Soraypampa (3900m / 12795ft). During the journey, you’ll be able to observe the beautiful landscape, and cultural aspects of this region.  If it is a good weather we will have a fantastic view of two big mountains, called Humantay (5,900 meters /19,356 ft) and Salkantay (6,200 meters /20,390 ft elevation).

In soraypampa you’re your guide will give important information about the Schedule, also your guide will take the first official group photo.

Once we finish our introduce time, we’ll start hiking up for 2 hours until reach Humantay lake 4300 meters/ 14107Ft.

During the hike, you will explore the Andes with alpine views, the entire time you will be in gradual uphill hiking along the Humantay valley, reaching the highest point: humantay lake (4300 meters/ 14107Ft), where you will enjoy a huge sense of accomplishment and unparalleled views of the lake with its turquoise-blue water and of the stunning glacier in front of you (Humantay Mountain 5,900 meters /19,356 ft). You will have plenty of time to look around and take photos of the landscape, also you will be exploring the lake and getting the information from your guide.

At Humantay lake your tour guide will offer coca tea to celebrate our amazing adventure.

After this awesome moment we will return and taking with us unforgettable memories. We’ll descend the same way to the starting point of trek for about 1-hour downhill that means from 4300m down to 3900m.

At Soraypampa we will enjoy our delicious lunch with stunning views of the mountains. After lunch we will say good bye to our chef and porter.Then we’ll drive back to Cusco for 3 ½ hours with our private minivan. 
 Our transportation will take you back to your Hotel and you will bid farewell to your guide. Arrival time back to Cusco is at 6:30pm. 

Trip overview:

• Meals: Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch.
• Lowest Elevation: 3900 m/ 12795ft
• Highest Elevation: 4,200 m/ 13,790 ft
• Distance of walking: 7km/ 4 miles
• Approximate walking time: 5 hours
• Level of Difficulty: Challenging
• Area: Dry Mountain.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

Transportation:

• Pick up from your hotel
• Day 1: Private transport from Cusco to Llaqto trailhead
• Day 1: Private transport from Llaqto back to Cusco (to your Hotel)

Entrance Tickets:

• Entrance fee to Humantay lake

High Quality Service & Safety standards:

• Pre-departure Briefing
• Experienced Tour Guide
• Hiking to Rainbow Mountain
• First Aid Kit + oxygen bottle
• 24/7 Customer Service

Meals:

• 1 Breakfast
• Buffet – Lunch

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?

• Drinking Water
• Tip for your Crew (optional)
• Things not mentioned
• Travel Insurance

WHAT YOU NEED TO TAKE.

CONSIDERATIONS:

Don’t forget you are hiking (above 3,800 m / 12,200 ft, 4,200 m / 13,790 ft), make sure you are fully prepared. this trek is challenging and very rewarding at the same time. you should be in shape and healthy. We really recommend you to spend at least two to three days in Cusco or in other places with the same elevation to acclimatize and drink plenty of fluid before starting the hike.

What You Need to Bring:

• Original Passport.
• Immigration card.
• Walking boots & trekking poles
• Good backpack or daypack
• Waterproof jacket.
• Warm jacket, hat and gloves
• Recyclable water container or camel bag
• Sun hat + sunglasses
• Sun protection cream
• Camera and films.
• Toiletries (toilet paper, wet wipes)
• Personal medication.
• Extra money for any emergency.

Prices 

Private Tour:

• $150 per person (minimum 2 people)

RENTALS

• Hiking poles U.S $10.00

Runas expeditions working hard for your best trip of a lifetime