unforgettable one-day trekking adventure to Waqrapukara, a hidden archaeological treasure nestled in the breathtaking Andean mountains of Peru. This unique tour offers outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs alike the opportunity to explore an ancient Inca sanctuary, surrounded by awe-inspiring natural landscapes.
The Journey Begins
The adventure kicks off early in the morning from the designated starting point, where participants will be transported to the trailhead. As you ascend through picturesque valleys and traverse rugged terrain, you’ll be treated to panoramic views of snow-capped peaks, verdant valleys, and diverse Andean flora and fauna.
The tour starts with the pick up from the hotel from 4:30 to 5:00 a.m., once the whole group is complete we will start the tour, we will travel for 3 hours in tourist transport towards the town of Santa Lucia, in the course we will make a stop in Cusipata to have breakfast, then we will continue the trip.
In Santa Lucia we will take a detour traveling for 15 minutes more through a zigzagging road until we reach the place Punta Carretera. Here we will get ready for about 10 minutes to make the last preparations before starting our hike to Waqrapukara. Once everyone is ready we will start walking, the walk is uphill with a duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes, the distance to travel is about 2.5 kilometers, arrived at Waqrapukara the guide will explain the importance of this archaeological complex, then we will have free time to visit the place on your own and take pictures, after the visit we will enjoy a delicious box lunch, then we will return by the same road to Punta Carretera, where our transport will be waiting to take us back to Cusco.
Arriving in Cusco between 6:00 pm.
OPTIONAL: Gifts for the children of the communities along the track, such as school supplies, second-hand clothes, etc.
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