From Cusco: Waqra Pukara Trek with Lunch
ID: GYG375001-674921
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
17:00 hours
Description
Trek through beautiful landscapes and past high Andean lagoons on this full-day excursion from Cusco. Explore the Waqra Pukara Archaeological Complex and learn its history from a knowledgeable guide.
Grab your trekking gear and venture to Waqra Pukara, enjoying excellent views and pristine landscapes as you go. Take pictures of the giant stone formations of the ceremonial center and explore this pre-Inca site know as the "forest of stone."
The day begins with pickup from your accommodation between 3:30-4:00 AM. Travel for 2 hours to the Pitumarca District where the group will stop for breakfast. Return to the van for a 30-minute drive to the starting point. After a 10-minute briefing with the guide, begin the trek to Waqra Pukara.
Trek over flat roads with intermittent hills for approximately 2 hours, passing beautiful landscapes dotted with cochas (Andean Lagoons), then descend to reach the Waqra Pukara Viewpoint. Take stunning photos of the Waqra Pukara Archaeological Complex then descend about 40 minutes to reach the ceremonial center.
Admire the gigantic stone formations around the site and view the Apurimac River Valley below. Take 1.5 hours to visit the Waqra Pukara ceremonial center and take a group photo before returning to the starting point along the same trail.
Meet the driver for the 2-hour return transfer and arrive at the main square in the City of Cusco between 6:00-7:00 PM.
Highlights
- Enjoy stunning landscapes and pristine mountain lakes
- Explore the Waqra Pukara Archaeological Complex on a day trip from Cusco
- Take pictures of the gigantic stone formations and explore the ceremonial center
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Vegetarian lunch options are available upon request
• Please bring a personal backpack, comfortable trekking shoes, and appropriate hiking clothes
• It is important to carry at least 2 liters of water as well as toilet paper and hand sanitizer
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Please provide the local partner with your accommodation name and address. Pickup will be between 3:45- 4:25 AM, depending on the size of the group. Please wait in the hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the time indicated by the local partner.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
