WAQRAPUKARA TREK

FULL DAY

Waqrapukara trek from Cusco

Waqrapukara, meaning Horn Fortress In Quechua, is in reference to the massive and powerful rock formations of this Peru site. This magnificent archaeological site is located in the southern province of Cusco. Built upon a mountain, Waqrapukara full day offers views of what seems as endless mountains that span so far they disappear into the horizon.

It is believed that this powerful archaeological site was at one point used for astronomical observation and ritual, as well as, the development of agriculture as the buildings are westward facing. Within the stone structures, you will also see vaulted niches with three jambs, a rare detail only found in Mauka Llaqtta architecture in the mythical Paqarektampu.

This full day tour in  Waqrapukara will bring you through various ecological levels including: Quechua, Suni, and Puna. Through each one we will see the beautiful diversity in flora and fauna.

Waqrapukara tour is perfect for someone with minimal time looking for an experience unique to the others, as it is off the beaten path, rich in history and culture, and surrounded by vast beauty.

Tour Price

WAQRAPUKARA TREK

FULL DAY

Price from $

130

USD Per Person

Group Size

Up to 16

Activity Level

Moderate

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Trip Details

ITINERARY

  • Day 1: Cusco – Wayky – Waqrapukara – Cusco

To make the most of our time on the trail and at the Waqrapukara, our full day tour will start before dawn. Collecting you from your Cusco hotel at around 4:00am A very early start to what will be quite a long day! We are heading south on a paved road, in the direction of Puno, towards a small community called Choquecahuana. This is located in a Cusco district called Acomayo, along the way, we will see the impressive Pomacanchis lake and several picturesque villages until we reach the huascar juntion where the paved road ends, then we will continue our drive on a dirt road until we reach Wayki where our adventure begins for the Waqrapukara full day (3,350m/10,990ft)

Before we beging the hike we will have our breakfast, perfect fuel for the hiking ahead. Then it is time to set out. The first part of our full day tour is llamapinta, which will take about one hour and a half. From here we continue hiking uphill for 2 hours aprox. along a winding trail sorrounded by mountains. The views here are stunning.

Finally, we will arrive at waqrapukara site (4,150m/13,615ft)!!

We will have some rest and enjoy our boxed lunch, then we will start our guided tour of this inca fortress. In quechua it is called Waqrapukara that means (Horn fortress).

Waqrapukara Cusco is an imposing arquelogical site feature perche don a mountain top surrounded by beautiful, lush scenary. then we will have about an hour to explore the site. Signs direct us to the different áreas of the site which includes several structures.

After we had an amazing inca history, we will return along the same trail. As we walk another two hours and a half to the starting point, we will have the last opportunity in the stunning of the of the surrounding mountains.

Finally, we arrive at Wayki where our transport will be waiting to drive us  back to Cusco.

We drop you off at your Cusco hotel around 7pm, weary but with incredible memories of a very unique day.

  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch
  • Walking distance: 15km
  • Wlking time: 5-6 hours
  • Minimum altitude: 3,350m/10,990ft
  • Maximum altitude: 4,150m/13,615ft
  • Level of Difficulty: Challenging

Inclusions

Waqrapukara tour Includes.

  • Professional Bilingual English speaking tour guide (additional tour guide for groups of nine people or more)
  • Pick up from your hotel and transportation to wayki
  • Return transportation from wayki to your Cusco hotel
  • Entrance fee to Waqrapukara ancient inca site
  • 1 breakfast, 1 lunch
  • Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit

 Not Included

  • Trekking poles – you can rent them from us
  • Tips
  • Travel /Health/Emergency Insurance

What you need to take for Waqrapukara hike full day

  • Original passport
  • Water (recommend at least 2L)
  • Rain jacket/poncho
  • Winter hat and gloves
  • Rain pants
  • Snacks
  • Sun block (factor 35+ recommended, the sun can be strong)
  • Sunglasses and sun hat
  • Camera with spare batteries
  • Binoculars
  • Trekking poles (recommended especially for the steep descents, can be rented from us)

Price

Waqrapukara Trek Cost

Group service:

  • US $130 per person

Private Service:

  • US $180 per person

Optional Rentals

  • Hiking poles – US $5.00 (pair)