Waqrapucara Hike

OVERVIEW:


Waqrapukara is a lesser known Inca fortress that is gaining popularity as a hidden treasure among travellers looking for an off the beaten track hiking adventure. This impressive Inca archaeological complex is remotely located in the acomayo area and offers amazing views of Andean landscapes, llamas, alpacas, lakes and the Apurimac Canyon!



DETAILED ITINERARY:


We will pick you up from your hotel in the historic center of Cusco at 4 am. If you did not sleep in the historic center, we will set up a pick up point. We will have a car ride south towards Sangarara, a typical village near Waqrapukara. On the way we will stop for photos at the Pomacanchi lagoon which has tranquil bluish green waters. After breakfast at Sangarara we will continue to Rinconada community from where we will start our hike ( 5 miles - 8 kms) At Waqrapukara, you will have a guided tour of Intipunku (sun gate), the main square, the towers, andenería, Wiracocha enclosure etc. After the guided tour you will have free time to explore the site and take lots of pictures, later you will start an easier downhill hike to huayqui town (4.3 miles - 7 km) where we will have lunch before continuing our return journey to Cusco.

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PRICES PER PERSON IN US DOLLARS

PRIVATE TOUR:

2 - 3 People 4 - 5 People 6 - + People
US$185 US$115 US$95

TOUR WITH A GROUP:

4 - 5 People 6 - + People
US$70 US$60
INCLUDED IN THE PRIVATE TOUR:
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Round trip PRIVATE transportation: Hotel - Beginning of the hike - Hotel Professional English/Spanish speaking Tour Guide Assistant tour Guide (for more than 9 people) First Aid kit and Entrance fees
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR WITH A GROUP:
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Round trip bus transportation: Hotel - Beginning of the hike - Hotel Professional English/Spanish speaking Tour Guide First Aid kit and Entrance fees

Does not include: Tips, excess baggage charges, services & sales taxes, additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or bottled water, non described meals & snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls or messages, reconfirmation of international flights and items of personal nature.


BOOKING & PAYMENT FOR THE TRIP:


- To reconfirm and book we will need you to send a deposit of 20% of the trip's price ASAP.

- The remaining balance has to be paid 60 days before your tour.

ADDITIONAL TOURS IN CUSCO & THE SACRED VALLEY
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