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Full Day Hike To Waqrapucara In Cusco

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Trekking, Archeology

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English, French, Spanish

Description

Visit the archaeological site of Waqrapukara (fortress) in the Cusco region. Built by the pre-Colombian Qanchi tribe, and later conquered by the Incas, the ancient Andean city of Waqrapukara is one of Peru's archaeological treasures. Travel to Pitumarca town and enjoy some scenic landscape views of the Peruvian Andes from this region. 


Highlights
  • Explore the Pitumarca town 
  • Enjoy panoramic views of the Peruvian Andes 
  • Explore the spiritual town and centre of Waqrapucara
  • Behold stunning views of the Apurimac canyon  
  • Sites to visit in Cusco expand_more
    • Leave Cusco early in the morning around 3:30 AM for the journey to Pitumarca town.
    • Arrive at Pitumarca town and have breakfast. Continue your road journey till you reach the beginning of the hike at the Peruvian flat terrain, a paradise spot where one can see panorama views of the Peruvian Andes.
    • Explore the spiritual town and centre of Waqrapucara, with a visit to the local temple, whilst enjoying stunning views of the Apurimac canyon. 
    • Finally, follow a trail that goes down, by the mountainside. This will include about three hours of trekking until you return back to your starting trail for the return journey to Cusco at 7:00 pm.
What's Included

  • Pick-up from your hotel

  • Transportation

  • Cusco Tour guide

  • Breakfast and lunch box

  • Entrance fee to Wakra Pukara

  • First aid equipment

What's Excluded

  • Dinner

  • Snacks on the way

  • Tips for the crew

What to bring

  • Hiking boots

  • Small daypack or backpack (the smaller the better)

  • Comfortable, lightweight trekking clothes or activewear (layers recommended)

  • Waterproof, sturdy hiking boots with good ankle support and traction

  • Raincoat or rain poncho

  • Warm coat

  • Hat and gloves

  • Hand sanitiser

  • Sun hat or cap

  • Sunscreen

  • Sunglasses

  • Insect repellent

  • Water (at least 1L)

  • Personal medications

  • Camera

  • Some money to buy snacks

Meeting Point

Cusco, Peru

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Per Person
1 To 4 USD 50 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 50 / person