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Waqra Pukara Trek 1 Day - Huaynas Expeditions
Cusco, Peru
10 hours
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History
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What You Will Do
The Waqra Pukara trek is one of the new alternatives of a full day hike in Cusco, ideal for people who love walking and adventurous, it is also considered a good alternative of a training for people who have not yet done the Inca Trail or Salkantay Trek.
Waqra Pukara could have been the fortress, sanctuary, astronomical observatory ?. These are the interpretations for this enigmatic monument of classical Inca architecture that stands at 4, 300 meters above sea level. In the abysses of the Apurímac River canyon south of the City of Cusco.
Waqra Pukara could have been the fortress, sanctuary, astronomical observatory ?. These are the interpretations for this enigmatic monument of classical Inca architecture that stands at 4, 300 meters above sea level. In the abysses of the Apurímac River canyon south of the City of Cusco.
What's Included?
- Local food (1 breakfast, 1 lunch) prepared by a restaurant.
- English / Quechua / Spanish professional guide speak.
- Pick up from your hotel in the morning of departure.
- First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Pre trek Briefing (briefing at the hotel).
- Vegetarian and free gluten food for no extra cost.
- Second Tour Guide over 12 people.
- Entrance fee to Waqra Pukara.
What's Not Included?
- Extra expenses.
- Dinner.
- Travel and health insurance (bring copies with you please).
- Waking sticks (it can be rented from us US$ 20 for the entire trip).
- Tips (optinal).
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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3 hours
The tour begins with the pick up from the hotel at 5:00 am and then we head south to Chuquicahuana where I will take the route to Acomayo during this journey we will appreciate the Pomacanchi lagoon where we will have a small stop. Continuing with the tour we will arrive at Sangarara where we will have a breakfast, and then continue to the community of La Rinconada where we will begin the walk to Waqrapukara. During this walk we will be able to appreciate a large amount of flora and fauna typical of the area until we reach our destination Waqrapukara, where we will have a guided tour visiting the following places: Intipunku ("Puerta del Sol"), main square, Torreones, terraces, enclosure of Wiracocha and cave paintings depicting llamas. After the visit to Waqrapukara we will begin with the return to Sangarara where we will have lunch and there will be mobility for our return to Cusco.
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Huaynas Expeditions.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Options
- Guide - English
- Guide - Spanish
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