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Waqrapukara Full-Day Trek from Cusco: Hidden Inca Fortress

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LANGUAGE
1 Day
DURATION
4300 m.
MAX. ALTITUDE
Moderate
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Moderate
Route
  • Cusipata
  • Waqrapukara
EN / ES / PT
LANGUAGE
1 Day
DURATION
4300 m.
MAX. ALTITUDE
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Hike to the Spectacular Horned Fortress on the Ultimate Off-the-Beaten-Path Trail

Route
  • Cusipata
  • Waqrapukara

Discover Waqrapukara on a 1-day tour and marvel at the impressive horn-shaped Inca fortress, located on top of a mountain in Cusco. Waqrapukara has a unique beauty. Its formations are the result of sudden changes in temperature, rain and hailstorms. On the hike to Waqrapukara you will be able to appreciate the majesty of the place and observe the beautiful landscapes that surround it. This great trek takes you outside of the traditional treks in Cusco.

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Tour Itinerary

Pick up from the hotel between 4:00 and 4:30 in the morning.

We will start the trip for 1:30 hour and a half, in our tourist transport, to the district of Cusipata, where we will have our breakfast.

Then we will return to our transport that will take us for 1 hour more approximately, by an unpaved road to the place called "Punta Carretera". Place where we will stop for about 10 minutes to make the last preparations before starting our hike to WaqraPukara.

The walking time will last from 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours approximately. We will walk along a flat road slightly stretched with small ups and downs, the distance to travel is 2.5 kilometers approx. During the journey, we will enjoy beautiful landscapes, such as the high lagoons of the Andes or Cochas.

As we approach the Waqrapukara archaeological complex, we will appreciate the gigantic rock formations that give depth to the Apurimac River Valley. Finally, we will arrive at WaqraPukara.

Waqrapukara was a religious sanctuary. Its fine constructions made of granite stone prove it. The guide will explain the importance of this archaeological complex, and we will have free time to visit the place on our own, take pictures, enjoy the scenery and the majesty of the archaeological complex of Waqrapukara.

After the visit we will return by the same way to Punta Carretera, here our transport will wait for us and bring us back to the district of Cusipata where we will have our respective buffet lunch and after lunch we will return to the city of Cusco.

This will take two and a half hours. We will be in Cusco at approximately 18h.

The time of the tour will be confirmed at the destination.

Hike Information

Hiking distance12 km / 6.4 miles.
Hiking time6½ to 7 hours approximately.
Maximum altitude4400 masl / 14,436 ft.
StartsPick up at your accommodation in Cusco around 4:00 am.
EndsReturn to Cusco around 6:00 pm.

Inclusions

What's Included

  • A day before we will provide you with complete tour information.
  • We will stop by your hotel before starting the tour.
  • Tourist transportation during the tour - Round trip.
  • Breakfast and Lunch
  • Professional English/Spanish speaking guide for the tour.
  • The tour includes a first aid kit and oxygen bottle for emergencies.

Not Included

  • Drinks and snacks.
  • Tips.
  • Horse.
  • Travel insurance.

Recommendations

  • Bring your original identity card or passport.
  • Bring warm, waterproof or thermal clothing (jacket, scarf, gloves, and hats).
  • We suggest doing the tour with trekking shoes.
  • Bring a small backpack with your camera, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water.
  • Raincoat in rainy season extra clothes (from October to March). Rain poncho.
  • Bring money, preferably soles.

Places You Will Visit

Cusipata is recognized as the starting point for exploring the Rainbow Mountain and Waqrapukara
Place 1

Cusipata

Cusipata, a picturesque village, is recognized as the starting point for exploring the Montaña de Colores and Waqrapukara. This destination offers visitors the opportunity to rest and prepare before the trek.

Waqrapukara is an Inca fortress in the south of Cusco
Place 2

Waqrapukara

Waqrapukara is an Inca fortress in the south of Cusco, known for its peculiar location among rock formations in the shape of horns. Waqrapukara is an emerging tourist destination, accessible through a hike surrounded by breathtaking landscapes.

Rates & Booking

We offer options to suit different budgets. The price depends on whether you choose a shared group service or a private tour. The rate is per person.

Shared Service
USD 80
Price per person
  • Transportation
  • Meals
  • Professional Guide
  • Medical Assistance
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Price Considerations

  • Price per person
  • Minimum 2 travelers

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  • Group Visit to Waqrapukara
    Group Visit to Waqrapukara

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Best experience in Cusco My experience with Andino Peru Tour was wonderful. Impeccable, honest, punctual, respectable work. I only have compliments for everyone on the team, from Ricardo, who first assisted us via WhatsApp, to the transfer back home, as well as all the guides, hotel receptionists, and drivers involved in these five days in Cusco. Tupananchiskama, Peru 🇵🇪
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Andino Peru Tours is a 10! Ricardo, from Andino Peru Tours, has always been very attentive, since our first contact. He was careful with our stay, always looking to know how we were and if we needed anything. We really like the tours and guides offered by the agency, including he managed to change one of the tours that was already included in the package to better meet our needs. It was all very organized. We really enjoyed traveling with Andino Peru Tours and we recommend the agency.
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Excellent experience, highly recommended!! We loved the experience, they are very punctual, they coordinated everything perfectly. All the tours that we wanted for our trip were included. Our agent was always attentive to our itinerary and needs. I highly recommend it 10/10 👌🏼😃
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Experience Traveling with Andino Perú Tours was a wonderful experience in every way, very good logistics, super punctual in everything, the quality and comfort of the hotels is exceptional, the meals, in addition to that, all the tours we took were to our liking, with supremely professional guides (Jhon, Guillermo and Aníbal excellent), with a lot of knowledge and super attentive to the tourist. I highly recommend this agency, for us it was a dream trip and they met all our expectations in terms of support. Thank you very much Andino Tours
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Everything great, I congratulate you, I loved it. Everything excellent, I congratulate you, everything very good, the logistics in transport, hotels, restaurants, the best were the tour guides, very professional in the history of each site visited, the names of these guides JHON machupicho, Guillermo sacred valley, Aníbal rainbow mountain, Cristian humbatay lagoon. They get a 10 out of 10. We came recommended by friends and we are going to recommend them to others.
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I liked everything, it was spectacular Traveling with Andino Perú Tours was spectacular since it is a very responsible company that has very good logistics, with very good guides who are trained to explain and make your experience better. Just like Jhon, Guillermo, and Aníbal, in general the hotels were comfortable and the food was super delicious
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Incredible experience Communication, service, and organization were impeccable. All the tours and experiences we took were very good and formidable, especially the tour to Humantay Lake with Mary and the tour in Machu Picchu with Verónica.
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Everything was very good! Everything went perfectly: very punctual, excellent guides, transportation. Communication is very good and available at all times. Highly recommended!
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Spectacular. We were happy with our trip through Cusco with Andino Perú Tours. From the first moment, we felt very close and warm attention, always looking out for us and resolving every doubt with kindness. We did Machu Picchu and the Rainbow Mountain, and everything turned out perfect. The service was excellent from beginning to end. The hotel was very good, comfortable, and well-located. The guides were very good, attentive, and always willing to help us. The transportation was also excellent: punctual, safe, and comfortable for all transfers. Without a doubt, a highly recommended agency. If you visit Cusco and want a well-organized experience with a personal touch, don't hesitate! We would travel with them again.
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Excellent services Excellent services, all the visits and tours were very organized, and each of the staff members were excellent professionals and people. That made every travel experience turn out spectacular and be very special and unforgettable. Thank you very much Ricardo for your excellent services and to the entire Andino Peru Tours team

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