Peru · Hiking

13-Hour Waqrapukara Hiking Tour from Cusco with Breakfast and Lunch

13 Hours Round trip from Cusco Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire the fortress of Waqrapukara
02 Explore the archaeological complex of this hidden treasure
03 Enjoy an approximately 2-hour hike through scenic landscapes
04 Capture memorable photographs at the site

Embark on a captivating 13-hour journey from Cusco's historic center to Sangarara, where breakfast awaits before you continue along a scenic winding road to the trailhead. From there, enjoy an approximately 2-hour hike to the archaeological complex of Waqrapukara. Explore this ancient marvel, take memorable photographs, and discover a large part of the site before enjoying lunch. This shared experience offers a rewarding combination of hiking, archaeology, and hidden landscapes in the Cusco region.

Later, you will hike for approximately 2 hours until you reach the archaeological complex of Waqrapukara.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 13 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

Cusco to Sangarara and the Waqrapukara Hike

The tour begins with pick-up from accommodation within the historic center between 4:00 and 4:30.
Then, you will head south of Cusco to the town of Sangarara, where you will make your first stop to enjoy breakfast.
You will continue along a zigzag road to the parking area, where the walk will begin.
Later, you will hike for approximately 2 hours until you reach the archaeological complex of Waqrapukara. Upon arrival, you will have enough time to take photographs and explore a large part of the site. After the visit, there will be time for a box lunch.
You will then return to Cusco, arriving at approximately 6:00 p.m.