Private Service info:The price of our (private) service (depends very much on the number of people in your group (more people, less price). In this service NO other people you don't know/want will be part of your group unlike the in which you can be a part of a group of up to 16 people from different countries, ages, gender, level of fitness, etc, etc.Private service is generally recommended for families traveling with children, honeymooners, older people, group of friends, etc, etc
What are the benefits of doing a private tour?.- One of the main reasons why the private option is sought after is because you do not need to worry about which dates we have departures set for or if our departures have enough space…Your only concern is whether or not there are permits available…You can choose almost any date that you want if permits are available… In addition to the convenience and flexibility in booking, the private option provides a more personal trip experience for your group. We will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel….The guide will focus all of his energy and attention on your group. You can also be more specific about the foods that you would like to be served during the trek. It is a truly wonderful experience to go on such an amazing journey with only your friends and loved ones. Ask a South Adventure Peru Tours Rep how you can arrange your own private tour.
A brief history of the City!-Cuzco is a city in southeastern Peru, near the Urubamba valley (Sacred Valley) of the Andes mountain range. Cuzco was the capital Of Inca Empire. Many believe that the city was planned to be shaped like a Puma. The city had two sectors: the urin and hanan, which were further divided to each encompass two of the four provinces, Chinchaysuyo (NW), Antisuyo (NE), Contisuyo (SW), and Collasuyo (SE). A road led from each of these quarters to the corresponding quarter of the empire. Each local leader was required to build a house in the city and live part of the year in Cuzco, but only in the quarter of Cuzco that corresponded to the quarter of the empire he had territory in. According to Inca legend, the city was built by sapac Inca Pachacuty, the man who transformed the Kingdom of Cuzco from a sleepy city-state into the vast empire of Tahuantinsuyo. But archaeological evidence points to a slower, more organic growth of the city beginning before Pachacuti. There was however a city plan and two rivers were channeled around the city.
The first Spaniards arrived in the city on November 15th, 1533. Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, officially discovered Cuzco on March 23 th, 1534, naming it the "Very noble and great city of Cuzco". The many buildings constructed after the Spanish conquest are of Spanish influence with a mix of Inca architecture, including the Santa Clara and San Blas barrios. The Spanish undertook the construction of a new city on the foundations of the old Inca city, replacing temples with churches and palaces with mansions for the conquerors. During the colony, the city of Cuzco was very prosperous thanks to the agriculture, cattle rising, mining as well as the trade with Spain. This allowed the construction of many churches and convents, and even a Cathedral, university and an Archbishopric. Often, Spanish buildings were juxtaposed atop the massive stone walls built by the Inca.
Schedules: From 9:00 am or from 2:00pm // Departure: Daily departures are available every day all year.// Duration: This tour takes around 4 Hours including the Historical center and the surrounding ruins of Cusco.// Places to Visit: Main Square, Cathedral, Qoricancha (Sun Temple). The tour drives along the outskirts of the city up to famous fortress of Saqsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay ruins.
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Weather around Cusco Region.-For more information about the weather around Cusco region, sees this link http://www.senamhi.gob.pe Private VIP Service.- Private service for organized groups departs any day . Highly recommended, best value.
Our PRIVATE GUIDE TOUR Includes:
- Oficial English-Speaking guide
- Private tourist van (Private VIP Service only) Full equipped
- Multi-day of FULL Tourist Ticket ,valid for entrance to many museums and ruins in Cuzco and the Sacred Valley)
- Tour price includes government sales tax (19% as known IGV)
- First aid kit and oxygen bottle
Our PRIVATE GUIDE TOUR Not Included:
- Hotel in Cuzco and flight tickets
- Laundry service and Taxi services / Tips for guide and camp staff Alcoholic drinks and Breakfast or lunch
- Tips for guide and camp staff
- Hotel in Cusco or in the sacred valley of the Incas
- Sun glasses
What you need to Bring/Carry:
- Small back pack and Hiking boots or tennis shoes are welcome
- Bottle of water and Flash light and batteries
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
- Sun block (sun protection cream)
- Insect repellent / Rain gear is necessary only during the raining season (November - April)
- Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc
- Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries / Sunglasses
- Extra money (soles)
Tourist Ticket or Boleto Turistico de Cusco ( BTC ) .-
Officially known as the Boleto Turistico Unico (BTU) this ticket is valid for 10 Days. It is sold at the Instituto Nacional de Cultura INC. The ticket allows you entry to the following sites: Religious Art Museum // Regional History Museum // Sacsayhuaman // Qenko // Puca Pucara // Tambo Machay // Pisac // Ollantaytambo // Chinchero // plus a few other sites, This ticket does not include the Koricancha-Santo Domingo complex - separate entrance fee of 10 Soles and Does not include the entry to Cathedral of 25 Soles each one).
Private service price for 2011:
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If you are interested in any of the tours we have on offer then simply e-mail us at info@southadventureperutours.com or reservas@southadventureperutours.com Indicate which tour you are interested in, when and we will send you relevant trip dossier outlining the itinerary with availability, tour price, terms and conditions. For contacting us regarding any of the tours or general issues fill in the form mentioned below. Fields mark with are required for processing the form correctly. We will response you as soon as possible.
Recommendation: If this is your first going to the Andes or High Mountains, we recommend getting information about the Altitude Sickness, see below some websites recommend by High Mountain doctors and scientist from over the world. ISMM – International Society For Mountain Medicine http://www.ismmed.org/np_altitude_tutorial.htm#AMS MEDEX – Medical Expeditions http://medex.org.uk/
