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▷ Huanacaure Mountain Hike Half Day
Up to 12 People
GROUP SIZE
From 10°C to 15°C
Temperature
3,700 m | 12,130 ft
Max. Altitude
All year around
Availability Dates
Huanacaure Mountain Hike – Half-Day Tour from Cusco
Explore the spiritual heart of the Andes with this half-day hike to Huanacaure Mountain, a hidden gem just outside of Cusco city. This off-the-beaten-path adventure offers a unique blend of Inca history, breathtaking panoramic views, and authentic highland culture.
Starting just at the base of Cusco, this hike leads you through sweeping Andean landscapes, farmlands, and mountain trails, culminating in a visit to the archaeological site of Huanacaure—an important place in Inca mythology and considered by some as the origin point of the Inca civilization.
From the top, enjoy a 360° viewpoint over Cusco, making this one of the best panoramic hikes near Cusco. The route offers peace, solitude, and a meaningful connection with nature and Andean spirituality—far from the tourist crowds.
This hike is ideal for travelers who want to discover less crowded Inca trails, enjoy nature, culture, and history, and still return to Cusco by midday.
Tour Details:
- Tour Type: Half-Day Hike with Inca history, panoramic views, nature & culture
- Duration: Approx. 4–5 hours
- Group Size: 2 to 8 hikers (small group experience)
- Difficulty Level: Moderate (short ascent but rewarding)
- Best Season: Dry season (April–October) – Rainy season (November–March) features variable weather
Itinerary – Huanacaure Mountain Hike Half Day
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)
Inclusions for Huanacaure Mountain hike
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
Departure Dates- Huanacuare Mountain Hike Half Day
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.
Email us to see our availability for Annual Festivities, Special Events and Huanacaure Mountain hike.
Price for Huanacaure Mountain hike Half Day Tour
To book this Huanacaure Mountain hike half day in Peru an initial payment of $ 20 USD per person is required. The remaining balance can be paid online or in person at our office in Cusco. The deposit can be made via We Travel, Western Union or MoneyGram. 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.
Note. If you are in Cusco already, then you can book Huanacaure Mountain Tour with us and pay for it in cash as well.
Price per person: 50 $ USD (2 people minimum)
Price per Group: From $ 120 USD per Group (from 1 – 3 persons)
Note.
- If you book this tour for more than 2 people, ask for it and get a discount for this tour. “This condition applies only if you are part of a single group (For 3 + people booking at the same time) and does not apply to groups organized by the travel agency.”
- Children 10 years old or less, the discount is $10 USD only in Private Tour (To receive the child discount you must send us a copy of the child’s passport).
Payment method
Pay via We Travel
Please note that We Travel charges a fee ranging from 1.5% to 3.9 % (depending on the type of currency used) for online deposits. For payment made via bank transfer a 2% fee will be applied which the client is responsible for. The fee is for the use of We travel’s secure payment gateway. Please, notify incavisiontours@gmail.com or info@incavisiontours.com after payment has made through, We Travel.
Pay via Western Union
Please note that Western Union charges a variable fee for online deposits, depending on your nationality and location. Western union payments should be addressed to the following receiver:
- Full Name: Jaime Cusi Huaman
- Address: APV. Jardines Del Inca C-10, Cusco – Perú
Pay via MoneyGram
Please note that MoneyGram charges a variable fee for online deposits, depending on your nationality and location. MoneyGram payments should be addressed to the following receiver:
- Full Name: Jaime Cusi Huaman
- Address: APV. Jardines Del Inca C-10, Cusco – Perú
Please remember to send us the tracking code (MTCN) in order to pick up the deposit and confirm your booking. Once your payment is made via Western Union or MoneyGram, please notify ours sales team.
In the event you need to cancel your trip, cancellation fees will be assessed as outlined in our cancellation policy. If canceling, you may not transfer your deposit to another person’s trek/tour. See Inca Vision Tours ‘Terms and Cancellation Policy
Terms and Cancellation Policy.
For details about cancellations, refunds, and other policies, please visit our Terms and Cancellation Policy.
What you need to bring- Huanacaure Mountain hike
Gear List
- 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).
