Embark on an early morning adventure to the stunning Waqrapukara archaeological complex. Beginning with a 2.5-hour hike to Acomayo, you’ll marvel at the four lakes of the Acomayo circuit. After a breakfast at Lake Qenterococha, hike through diverse flora and fauna to reach the first viewpoint of Waqrapukara. Explore this incredible site with a guided tour, then enjoy free time for photos. Return via a different, scenic trail offering views of the Apurimac Canyon. Conclude your journey with lunch before arriving back in Cusco around 7:00 pm.
Overview
Embark on an early morning adventure to the stunning Waqrapukara archaeological complex. Beginning with a 2.5-hour hike to Acomayo, you’ll marvel at the four lakes of the Acomayo circuit. After a breakfast at Lake Qenterococha, hike through diverse flora and fauna to reach the first viewpoint of Waqrapukara. Explore this incredible site with a guided tour, then enjoy free time for photos. Return via a different, scenic trail offering views of the Apurimac Canyon. Conclude your journey with lunch before arriving back in Cusco around 7:00 pm.
- Point of origin: Lima
- Arrival point: Cusco
- Places to be visited: Lima, Ica and Cusco
- Best time to travel: May - October
- Accommodation included
- Transfers included
- Activities and excursions
- Daily departures
Itinerary
Day 1: Tour Cusco - Waqrapukara – Cusco - in group
Early morning, around 3:30 am, we will pick you up from your hotel to start our 2.5-hour hike to the Acomayo province, where we will appreciate the four lakes of the Acomayo circuit. We will continue for another 30 minutes until we reach Lake Qenterococha (4,330 meters, 14,138 feet), where we will take a delicious breakfast.
After breakfast, we will begin our hike to the Waqrapukara archaeological complex. Along the way, we may identify the local flora and wildlife. When we reach the first viewpoint of Waqrapukara, we will take a break and continue to the archaeological site. Finally, we will arrive at this incredible place, rest, explore the archaeological center with our guide, who will provide detailed information, and you will have free time to explore and take photos. Then, we will start our return hike, taking a different trail that is easier and also offers views from another point in the Apurimac Canyon.
We will return to the starting point around 1:40 pm, where our transportation will be waiting for us and we will have lunch. We will arrive in Cusco around 7:00 pm.
Important: Travelers who take the Waqrapukara trip must be in good physical condition and well-acclimated to high altitudes.
Overnight: Hotel in Cusco (not included)
Included
What's Included
Day 1
- Transportation
- Guide
- Entrance Tickets
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- First aid kit
- Oxygen Balloon
Not Included
- Airplane tickets
- Drinks, except as mentioned
- Food, except as mentioned
- Snacks
- Phone calls
- Extra expenses
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Pricing
| Hotel Category | Travelers | Single |
|---|---|---|
| Group ★★★ | Price per person | $90.00 |
What to Bring
- Passport with at least 6 months validity
- Light daypack
- Refillable water bottle
- Toilet paper
- Sunscreen
- Repellent
- Sunglasses
- Clothing for hot and cold weather conditions
- Sunhat
- Rain gear or poncho
- Long-sleeved shirts, (due to there being mosquitos in Machu Picchu)
- Walking shoes/boots
- Camera
- Extra memory stick and additional batteries
- Personal medications (for headaches, anti-inflammatory´s etc).
- Extra Cash in soles and small denominations if possible
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