Shared Group

Inca Bridge of Q'eswachaka Full Day

4.2

350

Peru, Cusco

1 / 3. Inca suspension bridge

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Duration

1 day

Difficulty

Moderate

Tour type

Shared Group

Best season

Apr – Oct (dry season best)

Language

English / Spanish

This tour combines a visit to 4 peaceful and charming lagoons, as well as the impressive Inca bridge of Q’eswachaka. Truly the views towards the lagoons will take more than your breath away! We will have the opportunity to cross the Q’eswachaka rope bridge tour, renovated on the first week of June of each year by the local community members. Walking across this handmade bridge using ancestral Inca techniques, that links the banks of the Apurímac River, will be a totally unique experience.

Overview

Travel south from Cusco on a full-day tour to *Q’eswachaka Bridge, where local communities keep Inca bridge-building techniques alive. Begin with visits to Pomacanchi, Acopia, Asnaqocha, and Pampamarca lakes, with time to take photos and observe the surrounding Andean landscape.

Continue to the Apurímac River, where Q’eswachaka stretches across the canyon, woven from grass fibers. Learn how its annual renewal brings communities together through shared work and knowledge passed down through generations. When conditions and local access permit, walk across the suspension bridge and experience this construction tradition firsthand before returning to Cusco.

Tour Highlights

Visit Q’eswachaka on a day trip from Cusco: Travel to the Inca rope bridge and return to your hotel the same day.
See a tradition maintained by local communities: Discover a bridge woven from grass fibers using skills passed down through generations.
Cross above the Apurímac River: Walk across the suspension bridge when conditions and local access permit, with views into the river canyon.
Explore the four lakes route: Stop at Pomacanchi, Acopia, Asnaqocha, and Pampamarca to observe the landscape and look for local birdlife.
Connect Inca engineering with life today: Learn how the bridge’s annual renewal brings communities together through shared work and rituals.

Itinerary

Q’eswachaka Bridge Itinerary

Day 1: Inca Bridge of Q'eswachaka Full Day - Group Tour

In combined timing, around 5:00 am, we will pick you up from your hotel in the morning to go to Acomayo, where we will visit the Pomacanchi, Acopia, Asnaqocha, and Pampamarca or Tungasuca lakes. In these lakes, people usually can fish, camp in totora reed huts, and we will have time to observe different species of flora and fauna in each lake.

After visiting the lakes, we will head to the Canas province, continuing until our main destination, the Inca bridge of Q’eswachaka (3,700 meters/12,139 feet above sea level). With a length of 1.20 meters and a width of 33 meters, this bridge is rebuilt by hand by the local residents using “ichu”. To protect the work that they will do, the locals perform the “payment to Pacha Mama” ceremony beforehand.

We will cross the suspended Inca bridge going and coming back, where you will need courage to cross it. It’s a very special experience that you cannot miss since it is one of the bridges that has maintained its traditional construction since Inca times. You will be able to take beautiful photos of an authentic and unique panorama. Once visited, we will return to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel.

Overnight: Hotel in Cusco (not included)

Included

What's Included

Transportation
Guide
Entrance Tickets
Breakfast
Lunch
First aid kit
Oxygen Balloon

Not Included

Breakfast
Dinner
Air flights
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 and sunglasses
Insect repellent
Sunhat
Clothing for hot and cold weather conditions

Long-sleeved shirts, (due to there being mosquitos in Machu Picchu)
Rain gear or poncho
Extra memory stick and additional batteries
Walking shoes/boots
Extra Cash in soles and small denominations if possible
Camera
Personal medications (for headaches, anti-inflammatory´s etc).

FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect on the Q’eswachaka Bridge tour from Cusco?

This full-day group tour combines the four lakes route with a visit to Q’eswachaka, an Inca rope bridge over the Apurímac River. You will travel through the provinces of Acomayo and Canas before returning to Cusco.

Which lakes will we visit along the way?

The route includes Pomacanchi, Acopia, Asnaqocha, and Pampamarca, also referred to as Tungasuca in the itinerary. These stops provide time to observe the surroundings, take photographs, and look for birds and other local wildlife.

Can I cross the Q’eswachaka rope bridge?

The itinerary includes walking across the bridge and back. Crossing depends on the bridge’s condition and local access on the day. Follow the instructions provided at the site.

Is this a hiking tour?

This is primarily a sightseeing trip by vehicle, with walking at the stops and the planned bridge crossing. It does not include a long-distance trek. The suspension bridge may feel challenging if you are uncomfortable with heights.

Will we see the bridge being rebuilt?

The bridge is renewed during an annual community event. Reconstruction and its associated ceremonies are not part of every departure. If you want to travel specifically for the renewal, ask our team to confirm the event dates and arrangements before booking.

Is Q’eswachaka the original bridge from Inca times?

The bridge is renewed using traditional construction skills maintained by local communities. Its connection to Inca history lies in the knowledge and techniques passed down through generations, rather than in ropes that have remained unchanged for centuries.

Are fishing and camping included at the lakes?

No fishing or camping activities are listed in this itinerary. The lake visits focus on sightseeing and observing the surrounding flora and fauna.

Is this a group or private tour?

This itinerary is a group tour, so you will share transportation and the scheduled visits with other travelers.

Does the tour include a hotel stay in Cusco?

No. The excursion ends with a return to your hotel in Cusco, but accommodation is not included.

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