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Waqrapukara, meaning "Horned Fortress" in Quechua, is a stunning Inca archaeological site perched on a natural rock formation with panoramic views of the Andes. This full-day adventure combines archaeology, breathtaking scenery, and hiking for a truly unique experience off the beaten path.
Frequency: Monday to Sunday
Minimum: 2 persons
Hours: 4:30 AM / 6:00 PM approximately
Duration: 9 hours approximately
The tour begins with hotel pickup from 4:30 to 5:00 a.m. Once the entire group is assembled, we'll begin the tour. We'll travel for 3 hours by tourist transport to the town of Santa Lucía.
During the tour, we'll stop in Cusipata for breakfast, and then continue the journey. In Santa Lucía, we'll take a detour, traveling for another 15 minutes along a winding road until we reach Punta Carretera. We'll then get ready for about 10 minutes to make final preparations before beginning our hike to Waqrapukara.
Once everyone is ready we will begin the walk, the walk is uphill and lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes, the distance to be covered is approximately 2.5 kilometers, arriving at Waqrapukara the guide will explain the importance of this Archaeological Complex, then we will have free time to explore the place on our own and take photos, once the visit is over we will enjoy a delicious box lunch, then we will return by the same road to Punta Carretera, where our transportation will be waiting to take us back to Cusco.
Arriving in Cusco at 6:00 p.m.
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Meals: Breakfast and lunch in Waqrapucara
For availability of spaces for this service, please contact us info@salkantaytrek.org or by WhatsApp (+51) 970 506 205 and we`ll send you detailed information, prices, terms and conditions.
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5/5 stars
It was a very pleasant experience! The views were beautiful, and the hike was manageable (2-day Inca Trail). Our guide was great - he took lots of photos, sent us a video at the end, and shared many interesting facts and jokes. The price was high, but it was well worth it, especially since we had...
5/5 stars
The trip was well planned and the guide told us a lot of interesting facts. He also new great places for taking pictures and was really keen to help with other things....
5/5 stars
The 2-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu was absolutely amazing! Everything was well-organized, and reaching the Sun Gate is an experience you won't forget. A huge shoutout to our guide, who was not only super friendly and supportive, but also shared a ton of insightful, factual knowledge about Inca...
