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Waqrapukara Tour – Full-Day Hiking Adventure

December to May Rainy Season (Green Season)
June to November dry season (yellow season)

Places to visit

Acomayo Pitumarca Laguna Pomacanchi Waqrapukara Ruins
Difficulty Moderate Hike
Availability All year
Maximum altitude 4330 m.s.n.m
Type Tour Adventure and Hiking

Waqrapukara Tour Overview

Waqrapukara archaeological complex is located in the district of Pomacanchi in the province of Acomayo at (4,300 meters). Castilian means “Waqra” means “Horn” and “Pukara” meaning “Strength”, then Waqrapukara means strength of the horn.

Also it is known as Llamapuka by the people and say they are no horn but stops ears are a flame.

This Waqrapukara Full Day Tour will take you on a 3-hour drive from Cusco, followed by a 3-hour hike along ancient Inca roads and pre-Hispanic trails to the Waqrapukara complex. Located at 4,300 meters altitude, not only is the majesty of Waqrapukara a treat for the eyes, but so is the panoramic view of the canyon from atop its famous horns.

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Waqrapukara Tour Itinerary

    We will pick you up from your hotel at 4:30 am with our private transport, then we will begin our journey in direction to the south of the city of Cusco to bridge Chuquicahuana, where we will change the head of the journey to the southeast and our first stop is the Pomacanchis lagoon located at an altitude of 3600 meters, here appreciate the exit of the sun and we will take the first photos of the trip.

    Continuing our journey we arrive at the Sangarara village where we stop for breakfast that will be make by our profesional chefs, then we will continue our journey in our car to the community of Campy 3850 meters from where we start our walk from a total of 9 kilometers approximately until the wonder of Waqrapukara.

    The walk offers a unique and incomparable scenery, passing through valleys, you gorges, stone forests, and also have the opportunity to photograph paintings of the first people who lived in these places, around 11:00 am we will arrive Wonder of Waqrapukara, after visiting with our guide every space of this sacred enclosure will return by the same route to the village of Campy where we enjoy our lunch.

    After our lunch we return to the city of Cusco, arrival time approximately 6:30 pm.

What’s Included in This Tour?

Included

  • Pick up from you hotel.
  • Round trip transportation in our  bus (bed sit).
  • Breakfast 
  • 1 Buffet lunch (eat as much as you like!)
  • Hot drinks.
  • Professional Tour Guide.
  • Assistant tour Guide (only for 9 people or more)
  • First Aid kit and Oxygen bottle.
  • Entrance fee.
  • Horse for emergencies.

 Not Included

  • Alcoholic drinks and others not mentioned on the list
  • Walking stick USD 5.00 (each).
  • Rain poncho (can be bought anywhere in the city or along the trail).
  • Horse for entire trip (USD 35.00)

Pricing

Private Service Price:

  •  From $160 USD - (2 to 3 people)
  • From $130 USD - (4 to 5 people)
  • From $110 USD  (6 to 8 people)

Packing List

What you need to take

  • Daypack, warm clothes (scarf, sweaters, rainjacket, gloves)
  • Walking boots.
  • Walking sticks
  • Rain poncho
  • Sun hat + sunglasses.
  • Toilet paper and hand sanitizer.
  • Suncream
  • Extra money, minimum 250.00 soles (USD $80.00)

Waqrapukara Tour – Full-Day Hiking Adventure

$160.00
USD / person
1 day
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A memorable Short Inca Trail experience

We did the Short Inca Trail as a couple with Wari Expeditions and really enjoyed the experience. The hike was moderately challenging, but we had time to take in the scenery along the way. Visiting Wiñay Wayna and arriving at Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate were highlights for us.

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The full-day tour to the Sacred Valley was an incredible experience. Everything was very well organized, from the punctual pick-up to the comfortable transportation. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, and the sites we visited, such as Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Moray, were absolutely breathtaking. The buffet lunch was also very good. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Cusco!.

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