Huanacaure Mountain Hike Half Day
Tour Type: Day Tour with history, culture and nature.
Trip Length: Half Day
Group Size: 2 – 12 Hikers
Difficulty Level: Moderate, but rewarding hike.
Weather: Dry season (hot & sunny days) – Rainy season (Changeable weather)
Overview
The Andean mountains of Peru are rich in culture, nature & history. The picturesque landscapes around Cuzco are world renowned for their beauty and as a place of deep spirituality. This trek starts just from the bottom of Cusco city and takes you through the high mountains, passing by the beautiful landscapes (one of the amazing view point 360° in Cusco City), visiting the ancient Inca Archaeological site Huanacaure. On this trek we will enjoy beautiful sweeping mountains, farmlands and landscapes along the way.
This trek is recommended for people who want to experience the sacred valley away from the crowds and explore the less congested trails to Machu Picchu.
Would you like a remote experience in the Andes? If so, please join us!
Half Day: Cuzco – Kirkas Village-Huancaure Arqueological Site And View Point-Cuzco
We will pick you up around 7:00 am from your hotel and 40 minute-drive to trailhead (Kirkas Village) a small community located in San Jeronimo Distric of Cusco. Following we will get ready to start our hike to Huanacaure mountain. Also we will grab our snack to go. Our hike will take approx. 1 hour and 45 minutes to get to the top of Huanacaure where you will enjoy the views, landscapes, flora and fauna, farmlands along the way. Once you get there we will explore the Inca arqueological site built by our ancestors 600 years ago. Likewise, you will able to breathe fresh air and be revitalized by magic nature of Cusco look outs. After that you will enjoy your snack and head back to Cuzco city following the original Inca trail along down the valley. It might take around 2.5 hours downhill .We will arrive back to Cuzco city around 2 pm.
Note: Walking times depend on the group’s hiking ability. The guide may change snack spots, depending on the group’s progress.
End of our services.
Hiking Distance: 5 Km /3 miles (4 to 6 hours)
Included:
- Professional guides (Spanish and English).
- Tourist Transportation and Professional Driver.
- Water and Snack to go
- First aid kit and oxygen balloon.
- Entrance Ticket.
Not Included
- Walking sticks (5.00 USD)
- Services not mentioned
- Extra porter or horse
This Huanacaure Mountain Hike is available all year around, as well as Peru usually celebrates annual festivities, special events, special occasions and activities such as: The Feast of the Sun, Easter Sunday procession, Folkloric Parade, Carnival, Christmas Day, Bullfighting, and so on, occasionally, unforeseen events such as: Solar and Lunar eclipses would be a surprising experience for you. For this reasons, Inca Vision will guarantee your departure dates if you book it in weeks or months in advance and right time. Book now! Only your confirmation is needed.
Check your availability for Annual Festivities, Special Events and Huanacaure Mountain hike.
Availability Dates: All year around, except (February)
January 1st.
February or March (Variable Sunday)
March or April 1st to 8th.
June 24th
July 28th and 29th.
October 31st.
November 1ST and 2nd.
December 24th and 25th.
What you need to bring
- Passport or identity document
- Small backpack
- Camell Back or water bottle, (snacks and more).
- Hat or cap for the sun and sunglasses.
- Sunscreen, lipstick, toilet paper
- Trekking sneakers
- Light and warm clothes, gloves, scarf, jacket
- Waterproof jacket/rain poncho if your visit is between the months of October to March.
- Walking sticks ( you can hire it from Inca Vision Tours)
- Camera/ cellphone and extra batteries
- Extra cash (Soles).
We require a deposit of 50% of the total price per person for any tours or treks. The deposit can be made via PayPal or Western Union. If you rent camping and hiking gear, upgrade tours or receive a discount of the total price our sales team will email you the updated remaining balance payable at our Cusco office.
Price per person: 50 $ USD (2 people minimum)
Price per Group: From $ 120 USD per Group (from 1 – 3 persons)
From $ 145 USD per Group (from 4 – 6 persons)
Note.
- From 7 or more, ask for it with Inca Vision Tours Expert
- If you book this tour for more than 2 people, ask for it and get a discount for this tour.
Note. If you are in Cusco already, then you can book Huanacaure Tour with us and pay for it in cash as well.
Pay with PayPal
Please note that PayPal charge a fee of 5% (only for online deposits) which the client is responsible for. The fee is for the use of PayPal’s secure payment gateway. Please send your deposit to incavisiontours@gmail.com and notify us after payment has made through PayPal.