From Cusco: Q’eswachaka Bridge and 4 Lagoons Day Trip

Highlights

• Cross the last Inca bridge, Q’eswachaka, on a day trip from Cusco.
• Learn about the bridge's history and cultural significance from your guide.
• Visit the 4 Lagoons and enjoy panoramic views of the Apurímac Canyon.
• See the bridge's annual reconstruction if you visit in June.
• Enjoy a breakfast and a buffet lunch of traditional Andean flavors.

Description

Begin your journey with a pickup from your hotel in Cusco. Travel for around 3 hours to the province of Canas, stopping in Cusipata for breakfast. Continue past the town of Yanaoca until you reach the village of Quehue. From this picturesque location, take a short drive to Qeswachaka. Learn about the fascinating method used by the local people to renew the bridge every year. If you travel in June, you can witness the construction of this engineering marvel and see the annual ceremony dedicated to Mother Earth and a festival of typical dances from the region. Cross the bridge from one end to the other, standing more than 15 meters above the Apurímac River. Capture this moment with your camera and enjoy excellent views of the canyon. After a final look at this fascinating place, begin your return journey to Cusco via the 4 Lagoons Route, a scenic route with stops at Pomacanchi, Ancascocha, Pampamarca, and Acopia. These lagoons, also known as the 'sacred lagoons,' are a vital source of fish for local communities and offer spectacular landscapes. Before ending your experience, stop in Cusipata to enjoy a buffet lunch with traditional Andean flavors. Finally, return to Cusco, where you will arrive at approximately 5:00 PM.

Includes

Pre-departure briefing. Entrance ticket to Q’eswachaka Bridge. Professional Spanish- and English-speaking guide. 1 breakfast. 1 buffet lunch. Vegetarian and vegan meal options available. Private transportation from Cusco to the trailhead and back. Emergency communication radios. First-aid kit. Portable oxygen tank.

Excludes

Dinner in Cusco. Optional entrance fee to Pabellones Volcano: S/ 5 per person. Additional expenses. Tips for the guide and support staff. Tips are optional and at the customer's discretion.

Important Information

• The altitude ranges between 3,700 and 3,800 meters above sea level. The activity includes a short hike of approximately 3 km. Weather conditions can vary, so we recommend bringing appropriate clothing for different weather conditions. The tour starts at 4:00 a.m.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund