Overview Tour Waqrapukara Full Day
- Duration 1 Day
- Tour type trekking
- Difficulty Moderate
- Max altitude 4140 m.s.n.m.
- Accommodation Not Included
- Group size Minimum 2 people
Experience the breathtaking beauty and ancient history of Waqrapukara on this day tour. We will find a hidden gem in the Peruvian Andes, a stunning archaeological site that offers breathtaking views and insight into the Inca civilization.
Good to know
- ≈4,140 msources give 4,100–4,300 m for the site.
- “Horn fortress”waqra = horn, pukara = fortress, for its two rock peaks.
- 2017declared National Cultural Heritage of Peru.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the hike?
Who built Waqrapukara?
How far is it from Cusco?
Itinerary Tour Waqrapukara Full Day
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The tour starts with the pick up from your hotel from 4:30 to 5:00 a.m., once the whole group is complete we will start the tour, we will travel for 2 hours in tourist transport towards the district of Cusipata to have a delicious breakfast, then we will continue the journey to Santa Lucia we will take a detour traveling for 15 minutes more through a zigzagging road until we reach the place Punta Carretera. Here we will get ready for about 10 minutes to make the last preparations before starting our hike to Waqrapukara. Once everyone is ready we will start walking, the hike is uphill with a duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes, the distance to travel is about 2.5 kilometers, Once we arrive to Waqrapukara the guide will explain us the importance of this Archaeological Complex, then we will have free time to visit the place on our own and take pictures, after the visit, we will return by the same way to the Punta Carretera, where our transport will be waiting to take us back to the District of Cusipata for our lunch. Finally, 2-hour of trip to arrive to the city of Cusco with a stop in the small square Regocijo near the Plaza de Armas 17:30 hrs.
Includes / Does not include Tour Waqrapukara Full Day
Includes
- English-speaking guide.
- First aid kit.
- Breakfast and Lunch
- Tourist Transport
- Entrance fees to Wacra Pucara.
- Pick up from your Hotel.
- drop off at regocijo Plaza.
Not included
- Dinner
- Hiking clothing
- Travel insurance
- Tips for our staff
- bottle Water.
- snacks.
Packing list Tour Waqrapukara Full Day
- 1 Liter of water (per person- at least!)
- Water-resistant trekking shoes.
- Warm clothing (thermal underwear, fleece, hat, gloves, and socks).
- Waterproof clothing (poncho).
- Synthetic or cotton clothing (socks, trousers, shorts, t-shirts).
- Sunhat and sunglasses.
- Sun cream.
- Water bottles such as Nalgene.
- Basic medications.
- Walking sticks.
Prices Tour Waqrapukara Full Day
Tour price
Price per person · ask us for group-size rates
- Starting from US$50 per person Check dates
- Groups & private service Rate based on your group per person Get a quote
To confirm this trip we need you to send us your personal information, you can book through our web site as well as the name of the hotel to come and pick you up.
PRICE:
Our day tours are done shared and the cost is based on your group size.
2 – 15 people : 50 USD$
Overview
- Duration 1 Day
- Tour type trekking
- Difficulty Moderate
- Max altitude 4140 m.s.n.m.
- Accommodation Not Included
- Group size Minimum 2 people
Experience the breathtaking beauty and ancient history of Waqrapukara on this day tour. We will find a hidden gem in the Peruvian Andes, a stunning archaeological site that offers breathtaking views and insight into the Inca civilization.
Good to know
- ≈4,140 msources give 4,100–4,300 m for the site.
- “Horn fortress”waqra = horn, pukara = fortress, for its two rock peaks.
- 2017declared National Cultural Heritage of Peru.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the hike?
Who built Waqrapukara?
How far is it from Cusco?
-
The tour starts with the pick up from your hotel from 4:30 to 5:00 a.m., once the whole group is complete we will start the tour, we will travel for 2 hours in tourist transport towards the district of Cusipata to have a delicious breakfast, then we will continue the journey to Santa Lucia we will take a detour traveling for 15 minutes more through a zigzagging road until we reach the place Punta Carretera. Here we will get ready for about 10 minutes to make the last preparations before starting our hike to Waqrapukara. Once everyone is ready we will start walking, the hike is uphill with a duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes, the distance to travel is about 2.5 kilometers, Once we arrive to Waqrapukara the guide will explain us the importance of this Archaeological Complex, then we will have free time to visit the place on our own and take pictures, after the visit, we will return by the same way to the Punta Carretera, where our transport will be waiting to take us back to the District of Cusipata for our lunch. Finally, 2-hour of trip to arrive to the city of Cusco with a stop in the small square Regocijo near the Plaza de Armas 17:30 hrs.
Includes
- English-speaking guide.
- First aid kit.
- Breakfast and Lunch
- Tourist Transport
- Entrance fees to Wacra Pucara.
- Pick up from your Hotel.
- drop off at regocijo Plaza.
Not included
- Dinner
- Hiking clothing
- Travel insurance
- Tips for our staff
- bottle Water.
- snacks.
- 1 Liter of water (per person- at least!)
- Water-resistant trekking shoes.
- Warm clothing (thermal underwear, fleece, hat, gloves, and socks).
- Waterproof clothing (poncho).
- Synthetic or cotton clothing (socks, trousers, shorts, t-shirts).
- Sunhat and sunglasses.
- Sun cream.
- Water bottles such as Nalgene.
- Basic medications.
- Walking sticks.
Tour price
Price per person · ask us for group-size rates
- Starting from US$50 per person Check dates
- Groups & private service Rate based on your group per person Get a quote
To confirm this trip we need you to send us your personal information, you can book through our web site as well as the name of the hotel to come and pick you up.
PRICE:
Our day tours are done shared and the cost is based on your group size.
2 – 15 people : 50 USD$
