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Waqrapukara 1 day trekking + meals

Waqrapukara 1 day trekking + meals

Waqrapukara is an attraction that translates as Fortress in the form of horn, was a residence of the Inca nobility where you can still see temples and Inca enclosures. The attraction is located at 4300 meters above sea level. -The excursion starts with pick up from the hotel (near or inside the historical center) between 4:00 - 5:00 a.m. - We will travel to Sangará, place of our first stop for breakfast. -Then we will continue until we reach a parking place where the mobility will stay and start the 2 hour walk to the archaeological center of Waqrapukara. -Upon arrival you will have a brief guide and time to visit part of the area. -We will return to the car and return to Sangará where we will make the last stop for lunch. -Return to the city of Cusco, you will be dropped off near the Plaza de Armas. -Arrival time 6:00 p.m. approximately.

"Waqra Pucara, The Majestic Fortress Revealing Secrets of the Andes".

"Waqra Pucara, The Majestic Fortress Revealing Secrets of the Andes".

This is one of the tours in Cusco that will take you to unforgettable places. We will start at 4:30 in the morning, when our transportation will pick you up at your hotel. Then, we will head to the district of Acomayo (Pitumarca), where you will enjoy a delicious Andean breakfast. Afterwards, we will continue our tour bordering the majestic Pomacanchi Lagoon, surrounded by meadows and cultivated fields. This impressive lagoon is one of the largest in the region. We will then head to the starting point of the hike, which lasts approximately 3 hours. During the hike, you will be able to observe the local flora and fauna, as well as enjoy panoramic views of the mountains and rock formations. Finally, we will arrive at the Waqra Pukara fortress around noon. After a short rest, we will start the tour of the archaeological center of Waqra Pukara with our tour guide, who will provide you with all the detailed information. You will have free time to explore the site and take pictures. At the end of the visit to the fortress, we will return to the village of Pitumarca to enjoy lunch. Afterwards, we will board our transportation to return to Cusco. Our tour ends in the center of Cusco at approximately 5:00 pm.

Waqra Pukara wonderfull place Full Day

Waqra Pukara wonderfull place Full Day

Pick up: 4:30 hrs a.m. You will be picked up at your hotel, (located in the historic center of the city) We will go to the town of Sangarara where it will be our first stop to have a delicious breakfast. Afterwards we will continue the trip along a zigzag road until we reach the parking lot, where the walk will begin. Later we will begin the walk for 2 hours to reach the archaeological complex of Waqrapukara. On this tour we will visit some important places where you will have enough time to fully enjoy the place and take some photographs. Finally we will return to the restaurant in Sangarara to enjoy a complete buffet lunch. We will return to the city of Cusco by the same route, ending our tour near the Main square (aproxímate time of arrival 18:00 hrs).

From Cusco | Waqrapukara, the horn-shaped Inca fortress

From Cusco | Waqrapukara, the horn-shaped Inca fortress

Day 1: Cusco - Cusipata - Santa Lucia - Waqrapukara First, at 04:00 a.m. we will go to your hotel. After approximately 2 hours we will arrive at Quiquijana, where we will have breakfast. Then, we will arrive to the community of Santa Lucia and from there we start the hike. After 1h. 30 min. of walking we will arrive to the archaeological center of Wagrapukara, and we will taste our Box Lunch. Then our guide will explain everything about this beautiful place. Also, free time to take the best pictures. We will return walking along the same path. After a short rest, we will continue with our return to the city of Cusco. Finally, we will leave you near the main square of Cusco, end of the service. Note: Service is subject to variation without prior notice, due to weather conditions (rains, floods, floods, etc.), strikes and/or demonstrations and any other event that does not allow the normal development of the itinerary. Any cancellation of the service for the reasons indicated above, does not apply refund. The itinerary may vary at the discretion of the operator, always to ensure the safety of the traveler and the best development of the service in its entirety. If you do not attend the day of the service, it is considered as "Done" without any claim, postponement or refund.

Cusco: Trekking to Waqrapukara 1 day + Meals

Cusco: Trekking to Waqrapukara 1 day + Meals

Hike to Waqrapukara for 1 day: Waqrapukara is a fortress known for the peculiar form of horns that it presents, in this place lived the Inca nobility, until today you can observe the enclosures and Inca temples, located at 4300 meters above sea level. The excursion starts with the pick up from your hotel (in or near the historical centre) between 4:00 - 5:00 a.m., where we will go to our first stop sangara, place where we will have breakfast. Then we will continue to a parking place where we will park the vehicle and start the hike to the archaeological centre of Waqrapukara for 2 hours. Upon arrival you will have time to visit part of the area with a brief guide. We will return to the car and return to Sangará where we will make our last stop for lunch. The return to Cusco city will be approximately at 6 pm. You will be dropped off near the Plaza de Armas.

Waqrapukara: Discover the Hidden Inca Fortress

Waqrapukara: Discover the Hidden Inca Fortress

4:00 am approx. Our guide will pick you up at the hotel and we will head along the road to Acomayo, until we reach Sangarara where we will have a brief stop for a delicious nutritious breakfast (eye we have several routes we can choose another). We continue the journey to the community of La Rinconada, where we will begin our hike for about 2hrs. Approx. until our destination waqrapukara. Arriving there we will enjoy an impressive view and learn more about this archaeological site and have time to enjoy and take pictures. After this, we return by the same route to Sangarara where we will have lunch. Finally we will return to Cusco arriving at 7:00 pm. approx.

Cusco | 8 Days of Adventure & Comfort in elegant Hotel ☆☆☆☆

Cusco | 8 Days of Adventure & Comfort in elegant Hotel ☆☆☆☆

(Please note that this tour must be booked 2 months in advance or you must check the availability of entrance tickets to Machu Picchu for the desired date) Day 1: Welcome to Cusco and City Tour Upon arrival, a representative will meet you at the airport and take you to your 4 star hotel. Take advantage of the morning to acclimatize and get ready for the city tour at 14:00. You will visit Qoricancha, the Temple of the Sun, Sacsayhuaman, and the archaeological sites of Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay. Every corner will tell you stories of the rich Inca heritage. The tour will end around 18:30, and then you will rest at your hotel to continue the next day. Day 2: The Wonder of Machu Picchu After breakfast in Aguas Calientes, you will take a bus to Machu Picchu. You will have a two-hour guided tour, exploring the secrets of this wonder of the world. Afterwards, you will enjoy a lunch menu in Aguas Calientes before returning by train to Ollantaytambo, where a shuttle will take you back to Cusco. Overnight in a comfortable 4-star hotel in Cusco. Day 3: Adventure at the Humantay Lagoon At 04:00 to 05:00, we will pick you up to start a trip to Mollepata (3 hours). There you will enjoy breakfast and begin a 2-hour hike to the Humantay Lagoon, famous for its emerald color. At the end, we will return to Mollepata for a buffet lunch and then return to Cusco at 17:00. Day 4: Maras and Moray At 07:30, we will begin our journey to the town of Maras. We will visit the circular terraces of Moray, which the Incas used as an agricultural laboratory, and then we will head to the salt mines of “Salineras”, where you will have time to explore and buy local products. We will return to Cusco at 15:00 to rest. Day 5: Rainbow Mountain Adventure The adventure begins early between 04:00 and 05:00 am. After a 2 hour transfer to Tintinco, you will enjoy breakfast before starting a hike to Rainbow Mountain. Enjoy its vibrant colors and capture memories with photos. After the hike, you will have lunch in Tintinco before returning to Cusco around 17:00, where you will rest at your hotel. Day 6: Waqrapukara After an early breakfast in Sangarara, you will travel to this picturesque village (2h30). At 07:30, you will start a 2-hour hike to Waqrapukara, an impressive archaeological site. Then, you will return to Sangarara for lunch and, finally, you will take the transportation back to Cusco, where you will arrive at 19:00 to rest at your hotel. Day 7: The 7 Lakes of Ausangate At 04:30 am, you will be picked up to travel to Pacchanta (3 hours). After breakfast, you will begin a hike to the 7 lagoons of Ausangate. After exploring, you will return to Pacchanta to enjoy hot springs and a buffet lunch. You will return to Cusco, where you will arrive at 18:30 to rest. Day 8: Farewell and Unforgettable Memories On your last day, a shuttle will take you to the airport or bus terminal, giving you time to reflect on your incredible adventure.

Waqrapukara Tour 1-Day | Breakfast + Lunch |

Waqrapukara Tour 1-Day | Breakfast + Lunch |

Day 1: Waqrapukara We will start with your pick up from the hotel in Cusco at 05:00 am. Then we will go to the south of Cusco, to the town of Sangarara where we will have our first stop. At this point, we will make a stop to have our delicious breakfast. Then we will continue along a zigzag road to the parking lot. from where the walk will start. Later we will have a walk of approximately 2 hours until we reach the archaeological complex of Waqrapukara, upon arrival we will have enough time to take pictures and explore a large part of the place. After this visit we will have a "box lunch" time. Then we will return by the same route to the parking lot to return to the city of Cusco (approximate time of arrival 6:00 p.m.)

Full Day – Tour to the Inca Bridge of Qeswachaka

Full Day – Tour to the Inca Bridge of Qeswachaka

First, you will be picked up from your hotel in the morning, then you travel through the province of Acomayo and stop to visit the different lagoons of Pomacanchi, Acopia, Asnaqocha, and Pampamarca or Tungasuca along the way. In these lagoons, you can see the local people fishing, totora hut camps, and pedal boats. You can also observe different species of flora and fauna in each lagoon. After the visit to the lagoons, you will go to the province of Canas. Finally, you will reach the main destination: the Inca bridge of Q’eswachaka, which is 33 meters long and 1.20 meter wide. Each year it is renewed by hand with the use of ichu by the inhabitants of the area - before carrying out the activity a payment ceremony is made to the Pachamama to ensure protection. You will cross the hanging Inca bridge, requiring courage in order to complete this very special experience that should not be missed. You will take great pictures of the authentic and unique panoramic views. Once you have visited the bridge, you will return to Cusco.

From Cusco: Waqrapukara day tour with meal

From Cusco: Waqrapukara day tour with meal

BEFORE MAKING THE RESERVATION CHECK THE AVAILABILITY OF THE TOUR. First, we will start with the respective pick up from the hotel in Cusco at 05:00 hrs. Then we will head south of Cusco, to the village of Sangarara where we will have our first stop. Then we will continue along a zigzagging road to the parking lot, from where we will start the hike. Then we will have a walk of approximately 2 hours to reach the archaeological complex of Waqrapukara, upon arrival we will have enough time to take pictures and tour much of the place. Then we will return by the same route to the parking lot to return to the city of Cusco (approximate time of arrival at 18:00 hrs).

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Waqrapukara 1 day trekking + meals

Waqrapukara 1 day trekking + meals

Waqrapukara is an attraction that translates as Fortress in the form of horn, was a residence of the Inca nobility where you can still see temples and Inca enclosures. The attraction is located at 4300 meters above sea level. -The excursion starts with pick up from the hotel (near or inside the historical center) between 4:00 - 5:00 a.m. - We will travel to Sangará, place of our first stop for breakfast. -Then we will continue until we reach a parking place where the mobility will stay and start the 2 hour walk to the archaeological center of Waqrapukara. -Upon arrival you will have a brief guide and time to visit part of the area. -We will return to the car and return to Sangará where we will make the last stop for lunch. -Return to the city of Cusco, you will be dropped off near the Plaza de Armas. -Arrival time 6:00 p.m. approximately.

"Waqra Pucara, The Majestic Fortress Revealing Secrets of the Andes".

"Waqra Pucara, The Majestic Fortress Revealing Secrets of the Andes".

This is one of the tours in Cusco that will take you to unforgettable places. We will start at 4:30 in the morning, when our transportation will pick you up at your hotel. Then, we will head to the district of Acomayo (Pitumarca), where you will enjoy a delicious Andean breakfast. Afterwards, we will continue our tour bordering the majestic Pomacanchi Lagoon, surrounded by meadows and cultivated fields. This impressive lagoon is one of the largest in the region. We will then head to the starting point of the hike, which lasts approximately 3 hours. During the hike, you will be able to observe the local flora and fauna, as well as enjoy panoramic views of the mountains and rock formations. Finally, we will arrive at the Waqra Pukara fortress around noon. After a short rest, we will start the tour of the archaeological center of Waqra Pukara with our tour guide, who will provide you with all the detailed information. You will have free time to explore the site and take pictures. At the end of the visit to the fortress, we will return to the village of Pitumarca to enjoy lunch. Afterwards, we will board our transportation to return to Cusco. Our tour ends in the center of Cusco at approximately 5:00 pm.

Waqra Pukara wonderfull place Full Day

Waqra Pukara wonderfull place Full Day

Pick up: 4:30 hrs a.m. You will be picked up at your hotel, (located in the historic center of the city) We will go to the town of Sangarara where it will be our first stop to have a delicious breakfast. Afterwards we will continue the trip along a zigzag road until we reach the parking lot, where the walk will begin. Later we will begin the walk for 2 hours to reach the archaeological complex of Waqrapukara. On this tour we will visit some important places where you will have enough time to fully enjoy the place and take some photographs. Finally we will return to the restaurant in Sangarara to enjoy a complete buffet lunch. We will return to the city of Cusco by the same route, ending our tour near the Main square (aproxímate time of arrival 18:00 hrs).

From Cusco | Waqrapukara, the horn-shaped Inca fortress

From Cusco | Waqrapukara, the horn-shaped Inca fortress

Day 1: Cusco - Cusipata - Santa Lucia - Waqrapukara First, at 04:00 a.m. we will go to your hotel. After approximately 2 hours we will arrive at Quiquijana, where we will have breakfast. Then, we will arrive to the community of Santa Lucia and from there we start the hike. After 1h. 30 min. of walking we will arrive to the archaeological center of Wagrapukara, and we will taste our Box Lunch. Then our guide will explain everything about this beautiful place. Also, free time to take the best pictures. We will return walking along the same path. After a short rest, we will continue with our return to the city of Cusco. Finally, we will leave you near the main square of Cusco, end of the service. Note: Service is subject to variation without prior notice, due to weather conditions (rains, floods, floods, etc.), strikes and/or demonstrations and any other event that does not allow the normal development of the itinerary. Any cancellation of the service for the reasons indicated above, does not apply refund. The itinerary may vary at the discretion of the operator, always to ensure the safety of the traveler and the best development of the service in its entirety. If you do not attend the day of the service, it is considered as "Done" without any claim, postponement or refund.

Cusco: Trekking to Waqrapukara 1 day + Meals

Cusco: Trekking to Waqrapukara 1 day + Meals

Hike to Waqrapukara for 1 day: Waqrapukara is a fortress known for the peculiar form of horns that it presents, in this place lived the Inca nobility, until today you can observe the enclosures and Inca temples, located at 4300 meters above sea level. The excursion starts with the pick up from your hotel (in or near the historical centre) between 4:00 - 5:00 a.m., where we will go to our first stop sangara, place where we will have breakfast. Then we will continue to a parking place where we will park the vehicle and start the hike to the archaeological centre of Waqrapukara for 2 hours. Upon arrival you will have time to visit part of the area with a brief guide. We will return to the car and return to Sangará where we will make our last stop for lunch. The return to Cusco city will be approximately at 6 pm. You will be dropped off near the Plaza de Armas.

Waqrapukara: Discover the Hidden Inca Fortress

Waqrapukara: Discover the Hidden Inca Fortress

4:00 am approx. Our guide will pick you up at the hotel and we will head along the road to Acomayo, until we reach Sangarara where we will have a brief stop for a delicious nutritious breakfast (eye we have several routes we can choose another). We continue the journey to the community of La Rinconada, where we will begin our hike for about 2hrs. Approx. until our destination waqrapukara. Arriving there we will enjoy an impressive view and learn more about this archaeological site and have time to enjoy and take pictures. After this, we return by the same route to Sangarara where we will have lunch. Finally we will return to Cusco arriving at 7:00 pm. approx.

Cusco | 8 Days of Adventure & Comfort in elegant Hotel ☆☆☆☆

Cusco | 8 Days of Adventure & Comfort in elegant Hotel ☆☆☆☆

(Please note that this tour must be booked 2 months in advance or you must check the availability of entrance tickets to Machu Picchu for the desired date) Day 1: Welcome to Cusco and City Tour Upon arrival, a representative will meet you at the airport and take you to your 4 star hotel. Take advantage of the morning to acclimatize and get ready for the city tour at 14:00. You will visit Qoricancha, the Temple of the Sun, Sacsayhuaman, and the archaeological sites of Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay. Every corner will tell you stories of the rich Inca heritage. The tour will end around 18:30, and then you will rest at your hotel to continue the next day. Day 2: The Wonder of Machu Picchu After breakfast in Aguas Calientes, you will take a bus to Machu Picchu. You will have a two-hour guided tour, exploring the secrets of this wonder of the world. Afterwards, you will enjoy a lunch menu in Aguas Calientes before returning by train to Ollantaytambo, where a shuttle will take you back to Cusco. Overnight in a comfortable 4-star hotel in Cusco. Day 3: Adventure at the Humantay Lagoon At 04:00 to 05:00, we will pick you up to start a trip to Mollepata (3 hours). There you will enjoy breakfast and begin a 2-hour hike to the Humantay Lagoon, famous for its emerald color. At the end, we will return to Mollepata for a buffet lunch and then return to Cusco at 17:00. Day 4: Maras and Moray At 07:30, we will begin our journey to the town of Maras. We will visit the circular terraces of Moray, which the Incas used as an agricultural laboratory, and then we will head to the salt mines of “Salineras”, where you will have time to explore and buy local products. We will return to Cusco at 15:00 to rest. Day 5: Rainbow Mountain Adventure The adventure begins early between 04:00 and 05:00 am. After a 2 hour transfer to Tintinco, you will enjoy breakfast before starting a hike to Rainbow Mountain. Enjoy its vibrant colors and capture memories with photos. After the hike, you will have lunch in Tintinco before returning to Cusco around 17:00, where you will rest at your hotel. Day 6: Waqrapukara After an early breakfast in Sangarara, you will travel to this picturesque village (2h30). At 07:30, you will start a 2-hour hike to Waqrapukara, an impressive archaeological site. Then, you will return to Sangarara for lunch and, finally, you will take the transportation back to Cusco, where you will arrive at 19:00 to rest at your hotel. Day 7: The 7 Lakes of Ausangate At 04:30 am, you will be picked up to travel to Pacchanta (3 hours). After breakfast, you will begin a hike to the 7 lagoons of Ausangate. After exploring, you will return to Pacchanta to enjoy hot springs and a buffet lunch. You will return to Cusco, where you will arrive at 18:30 to rest. Day 8: Farewell and Unforgettable Memories On your last day, a shuttle will take you to the airport or bus terminal, giving you time to reflect on your incredible adventure.

Waqrapukara Tour 1-Day | Breakfast + Lunch |

Waqrapukara Tour 1-Day | Breakfast + Lunch |

Day 1: Waqrapukara We will start with your pick up from the hotel in Cusco at 05:00 am. Then we will go to the south of Cusco, to the town of Sangarara where we will have our first stop. At this point, we will make a stop to have our delicious breakfast. Then we will continue along a zigzag road to the parking lot. from where the walk will start. Later we will have a walk of approximately 2 hours until we reach the archaeological complex of Waqrapukara, upon arrival we will have enough time to take pictures and explore a large part of the place. After this visit we will have a "box lunch" time. Then we will return by the same route to the parking lot to return to the city of Cusco (approximate time of arrival 6:00 p.m.)

Full Day – Tour to the Inca Bridge of Qeswachaka

Full Day – Tour to the Inca Bridge of Qeswachaka

First, you will be picked up from your hotel in the morning, then you travel through the province of Acomayo and stop to visit the different lagoons of Pomacanchi, Acopia, Asnaqocha, and Pampamarca or Tungasuca along the way. In these lagoons, you can see the local people fishing, totora hut camps, and pedal boats. You can also observe different species of flora and fauna in each lagoon. After the visit to the lagoons, you will go to the province of Canas. Finally, you will reach the main destination: the Inca bridge of Q’eswachaka, which is 33 meters long and 1.20 meter wide. Each year it is renewed by hand with the use of ichu by the inhabitants of the area - before carrying out the activity a payment ceremony is made to the Pachamama to ensure protection. You will cross the hanging Inca bridge, requiring courage in order to complete this very special experience that should not be missed. You will take great pictures of the authentic and unique panoramic views. Once you have visited the bridge, you will return to Cusco.

From Cusco: Waqrapukara day tour with meal

From Cusco: Waqrapukara day tour with meal

BEFORE MAKING THE RESERVATION CHECK THE AVAILABILITY OF THE TOUR. First, we will start with the respective pick up from the hotel in Cusco at 05:00 hrs. Then we will head south of Cusco, to the village of Sangarara where we will have our first stop. Then we will continue along a zigzagging road to the parking lot, from where we will start the hike. Then we will have a walk of approximately 2 hours to reach the archaeological complex of Waqrapukara, upon arrival we will have enough time to take pictures and tour much of the place. Then we will return by the same route to the parking lot to return to the city of Cusco (approximate time of arrival at 18:00 hrs).

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