Peru · Culture

12-Hour Qeswachaka Bridge and Four Lagoons Tour from Cusco

12 Hours Round trip from Cusco Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Four Lagoons south of Cusco
02 Visit the small volcano of Pabellones near Yanaoca
03 See the Qeswachaka Inca suspension bridge made of plant fibre over the Apurímac River
04 Compare the Qeswachaka bridge with the colonial Inca bridge of Checacupe

Embark on a captivating 12-hour journey from Cusco's historic center to explore the Four Lagoons, the small volcano of Pabellones near Yanaoca, and the impressive Qeswachaka Inca suspension bridge over the Apurímac River in Quehue. Along the way, discover the diversity of the region's landscapes and compare this remarkable plant-fibre bridge with the colonial Inca bridge of Checacupe on the return journey.

This Inca suspension bridge is made of plant fibre (ichu) and is located over the Apurímac River in the district of Quehue.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Cusco

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Qeswachaka Bridge, Four Lagoons and Checacupe

The tour begins with pick-up from your accommodation in or near Cusco's historic center between 4:00 and 4:30 a.m.
After almost two hours of travel south of Cusco, you will visit the Four Lagoons.
You will then visit the small volcano of Pabellones, located near Yanaoca.
Next, you will arrive at the impressive Qeswachaka Inca bridge. This Inca suspension bridge is made of plant fibre (ichu) and is located over the Apurímac River in the district of Quehue.
On the way back to Cusco, you will make one last visit to the colonial Inca bridge of Checacupe, where you can see the differences between both bridges.
You will return to Cusco, arriving at approximately 5:00 p.m.