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From Ayacucho: Excursion to Vilcashuamán, Pumacocha, and Puyas de Raimondi

By PERUINKASICO DMC
Free cancellation available
Price is €43 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Admire the stunning Puyas de Raimondi.
  • Explore the archaeological complex of Intihuatana.
  • Tour the Inca city of Vilcashuamán.
  • See the Pumacocha Lagoon and its landscapes.
  • Discover temples and monuments of Tahuantinsuyo.

Activity location

    • Ayacucho
    • Ayacucho, Ayacucho, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Urbanización, Portal Constitución N°004, Ayacucho 05002, Peru | The meeting point is: The entrance of the Casa Andina Standard Ayacucho hotel. Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the start of your sightseeing tour.
    • Ayacucho, Ayacucho, Peru

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Tourist transport.
  • Inclusions
    Official tour guide.
  • Inclusions
    Assistance during the excursion.
  • Inclusions
    Tourist tickets
  • Exclusions
    Service charge for the tour guide.
  • Exclusions
    Snacks.
  • Exclusions
    Drinks.

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Nudity, Weapons or sharp objects
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Discover one of the most important archaeological circuits in Ayacucho on an excursion that combines nature, history, and the heritage of the Inca Empire. Along the way, you'll visit impressive monuments, high Andean landscapes, and one of Peru's most iconic plant species.

    The first stop will be in the community of Manallasaq, where you can see the stands of Puya raimondii, considered the largest plant in the Andes and a unique species that blooms only once during its long life. This extraordinary natural show makes the area one of the best places to appreciate this iconic species.

    The tour continues to the archaeological complex of Intihuatana, located next to the Pumacocha Lagoon. This important ceremonial centre stands out for its perfectly preserved stone constructions and for the unique landscape where the lagoon takes the shape of a puma, a figure of great symbolism within the Andean worldview. During the visit, you'll see the Torreón del Inca, the Intihuatana or sundial, the Baños del Inca, and the ancient Aclla Wasi, spaces that show the high level of development achieved by Inca engineering and architecture.

    The excursion ends in Vilcashuamán, one of the most important cities in Tahuantinsuyo, built as the administrative and ceremonial centre of the empire. Here you'll visit Plaza Pachacútec, the Temple of the Sun and Moon, the imposing Ushno – a ceremonial pyramid used for official acts and rituals – and the enigmatic Piedra del Vaticinio, places that preserve the grandeur of the Inca civilisation.

    Located more than 3,400 metres above sea level, this tour offers a perfect combination of archaeological heritage, high Andean landscapes, and nature, making it an ideal experience for those who want to explore one of the most fascinating historical routes in Ayacucho.

Location

Activity location

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    • Ayacucho
    • Ayacucho, Ayacucho, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Urbanización, Portal Constitución N°004, Ayacucho 05002, Peru | The meeting point is: The entrance of the Casa Andina Standard Ayacucho hotel. Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the start of your sightseeing tour.
    • Ayacucho, Ayacucho, Peru