1-Day Q’eswachaka Inca Bridge Tour from Cusco with Four Lagoons

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Marvel at the ancient Q’eswachaka, the last surviving Inca bridge
• 02 Learn about the 600-year annual tradition behind the bridge
• 03 Visit the Yanaoca viewpoint and hear about the revolution of Tupac Amaru
• 04 Take in the scenery of Pomacanchi, Acopia, Asnaqocha, and Pampamarca lagoons
• 05 Spot local birdlife such as parihuanas, wild ducks, and peli

Sign up for this day tour to the famous Inca bridge of Q’eswachaka, the only one that still exists, and learn about the tradition that has been carried out annually for 600 years. Get the chance to cross the 28-metre bridge, made of qoya fibre and sticks, and enjoy the scenic journey through Yanaoca and the four lagoons on the way back to Cusco.

Sign up for this day tour to the famous Inca bridge of Q’eswachaka, the only one that still exists, and learn about the tradition that has been carried out annually for 600 years.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Q’eswachaka Bridge and Four Lagoons Day Tour

• Pick-up is at 4:30 a.m. from your hotel or from the indicated departure point if you are staying in a remote location.
• At 5:00 a.m., depart from Cusco city and head south to Yanaoca.
• At 9:00 a.m., after enjoying breakfast, continue to your first and most awaited destination, the Inca Q’eswachaka Bridge, the last Inca bridge still surviving into modern times. Cross the bridge and take pictures for about 1 hour.
• At 11:00 a.m., return to Yanaoca and visit the viewpoint, where your guide will explain the revolution of Tupac Amaru.
• Then continue to observe the Pabellones Volcano for about 20 minutes.
• At 1:00 p.m., enjoy a delicious set menu prepared by the chef. At 2:00 p.m., take part in a traditional artisanal fishing activity and walk around Urinsaya Lagoon in the "Gran Amaru".
• On the way back, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four lagoons: Pomacanchi Lagoon, Acopia Lagoon, Asnaqocha Lagoon, and Pampamarca or Tungasuca Lagoon. In these lagoons, you can observe various birds such as parihuanas, wild ducks, and peli.
• Return to Cusco, arriving at approximately 7:00 p.m.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Tourist transportation for 15 to 19 passengers
• Bilingual English-Spanish professional guide
• American breakfast
• Semi-buffet menu
• First aid kit
• Oxygen

What's Not Included

• Entrance to Q’eswachaka Bridge (S/10.00 soles)
• Ride on the Gran Amaru (S/10.00 soles)
• Snacks and tips

What to bring

• Wear sneakers or comfortable shoes.
• Drink plenty of fluids during your excursion.
• Bring a raincoat (long poncho) in the rainy season.
• Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants.
• Bring sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat for sunny days.
• Bring sunglasses and plastic bags.
• Carry any medicine and personal-use items you may need.
• Bring one light backpack or briefcase per person.
• Bring a camera or camcorder and film.
• Keep checks and coins in small denominations of dollars, euros, or soles on hand.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Plaza de Armas, Cusco, Perú

Tour start

JG98+FCR, Quehue 08280, Perú

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.