Peru · Trekking

4-Day Pomacanchi and Wayki Trek from Cusco with Waqrapukara

4 Days Round trip from Cusco Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Admire the wonderful landscapes of the Andes, with beautiful lagoons and waterfalls
  • 02 Visit the Waqrapukara Archaeological complex with sacred Inca ports, terraces, and walls
  • 03 Take in the spiritual side of the trek with a Pachamama ritual ceremony led by a Shaman Inca
  • 04 Explore the Inca and pre-Inca cemetery and learn what the "dead" meant to the ancestors
  • 05 Spot the mysterious lights that appear and disappear near Santa Lucia at night

Marvel at the majestic Inca construction at the foot of the hill and the Kenter Canyon with its majestic river flow on this 4-day trek from Cusco through Pomacanchi, Waqrapukara, and Wayki. Appreciate the wonderful landscapes of the Andes, with beautiful lagoons, waterfalls, striking rock formations, and sacred sites along the route. The journey also includes a ritual ceremony for Mother Earth "Pachamama," time to relax and meditate among sacred rocks, and the chance to witness the mysterious lights that appear and disappear near Santa Lucia.

Participate in a ritual ceremony for Mother Earth, "Pachamama," led by your Shaman Inca.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Cusco
Languages English, French, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Cusco to Pomacanchi and Santa Lucia Camp

  • Get picked up by your Peruvian guide from your hotel at 5:30 am. Then, travel by bus toward the town of Pomacanchi.

  • Walk for about 7 hours until reaching Santa Lucia town. Have lunch and take some time to relax.

  • Appreciate the wonderful landscapes of the Andes, including beautiful lagoons and waterfalls.

  • Camp near Santa Lucia town. During the evening, if you are lucky, you can spot mysterious lights that appear and disappear (UFOs). They are usually seen in front of the Apurimac Canyon.

2
Day 02

Trek to Waqrapukara and Pachamama Ceremony

  • Get up early in the morning for breakfast, and at 7:00 am continue trekking toward Waqrapukara for about 5 hours. Along the route, you will be able to see many rock formations.

  • Camp near the Waqrapukara temple, have lunch, and begin the tour.

  • Participate in a ritual ceremony for Mother Earth, "Pachamama," led by your Shaman Inca.

  • Visit the Waqrapukara Archaeological complex and see sacred Inca ports, terraces, and Inca walls.

3
Day 03

Wayki Trek via Sacred Rocks and Ancient Cemetery

  • Go on a short trek, then take some time to relax and meditate. Feel the connection with the energy of the huge sacred rocks, which are said to have been made by the Apus, the Inca mountain spirits.

  • After two hours, arrive at the Inca and pre-Inca cemetery. Your tour guide will explain what the "dead" meant to the ancestors.

  • Continue walking for about 6 hours until you arrive in the town of Wayki.

Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

4
Day 04

Return to Cusco via Pomacanchi

  • Savour breakfast early in the morning, then take the bus to Pomacanchi. Along the way, see a great variety of birds.

  • Have lunch and continue on to Cusco.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cusco 1 city · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transportation

  • Entrance fees

  • Camping equipment

  • Horses

  • English-speaking local tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Sleeping bags

  • Tips

  • Personal expenses

Know before you go

This tour is also available in Portuguese, Spanish, and Japanese.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cusco, Peru
Tour start
Cusco, Peru
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Cusco.

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