Q’eswachaka Bridge Full Day Tour from Cusco

Overview

1. Day 01

   Cusco – Combapata – Q’ewe – Q’eswachaka – Four Lagoons – Cusco

   The tour begins early with pickup from your hotel in Cusco and a journey south through the Andean countryside. Along the way, stop at the Combapata viewpoint to admire the meeting point of the Salcca and Vilcanota rivers.

   Continue through Yanaoca to the district of Q’ewe, home to Q’eswachaka, the last traditional Inca bridge made from woven plant fibers. During the visit, learn about its construction process, cultural importance and annual renewal by local communities. You will also have the opportunity to cross the bridge.

   After the visit, return to Yanaoca for lunch. In the afternoon, explore the Four Lagoons Circuit, including Pampamarca, Asnacqocha, Acopia and Pomacanchi, surrounded by high-Andean landscapes, local wildlife and rural communities.

   Finally, return to Cusco, arriving at approximately 5:00 p.m.

Itinerary

• DAY 01Q’eswachaka Inca Bridge Tour

  Pick-up

  We pick you up from your hotel early between 4:20 and 4:50 a.m. approximately.

  At 5:00 a.m. we will begin our journey in our tourist transport, passing through some districts of Cusco city heading south.

  Our first stop will be Rumi Punku, which was one of the main entrance points to Cusco during Inca times for all travelers coming from the Qollasuyo region.

  After about one hour of travel, we will stop at the Combapata viewpoint, where you can enjoy beautiful landscapes and, most importantly, see the confluence of the Salcca River and the Vilcanota River, known as the sacred river of the Incas.

  We will continue our journey to Yanaoca. The district of Yanaoca is one of the eight districts of the Canas province, Cusco region. Then we continue for another 30 minutes to reach the district of Q’ewe.

  Arrival

  Here is located the last Inca bridge of Q’eswachaka, built with vegetable fiber and measuring 28.67 meters in length. After our first view of the Inca bridge, we will descend the steps leading to the site. There we will have time to explore and cross the Q’eswachaka Inca Bridge. After experiencing the adrenaline of crossing, our guide will explain the construction process and its cultural significance.

  Return

  After the visit, we will return to Yanaoca, where we will enjoy our lunch. After lunch, we will continue our tour visiting the Circuit of the Four Lagoons: Pampamarca, Asnacqocha, Acopia, and Pomacanchi. Here we will appreciate rich regional flora and fauna, as well as local Andean culture along the way.

  After visiting each lagoon, we will return to Cusco by tourist transport, a journey of approximately 2 hours, arriving in Cusco around 5:00 p.m.

  Note: Tour schedule will be confirmed at the destination.

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