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Tour Information: Day trip to Waqrapukara
  • Type ServiceGroup Tour
  • DificultModerate
  • DestinationsCuzco, Waqrapukara
  • ActivitiesCultural and History, Friends, Trekking

One-day adventure to the incredible Pre-Inca Fortress!

Can you imagine escaping the chaos of the city and fleeing the crowds to discover a unique site off all mass circuits? Our one-day tour to Waqrapukara is the ultimate option to immerse yourself in absolute peace and tranquility. Here you will discover such an incredible place that very few locals and almost no tourists dare to explore.

  • Delve into a unique Inca fortress and temple: Waqrapukara.

  • Be blown away by its extensive and perfectly preserved agricultural terraces, imposing walls, carved stairways, and stone chambers marked with the unmistakable Inca seal.

  • Traverse breathtaking Andean landscapes and capture truly epic photographs.

  • Observe native flora and fauna while your expert guide reveals their secrets.

  • Experience authentic traditional Andean life in rural communities.

  • Live a day out of the ordinary, far from the noise and crowds.

Join us on this epic trek to the majestic pre-Inca construction of Waqrapukara, also known as the Fortress of the Horns, nestled in the mighty Apurímac Canyon. This sacred and beautiful place fuses advanced architecture with mind-blowing natural formations, all immersed in a dreamlike landscape surrounded by small crystal-clear lagoons. The colossal rock horns rise to 4,140 m / 13,583 ft.

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Day trip to Waqrapukara Includes

Includes

  • Permits and entrance fees: Ticket to the Waqrapukara archaeological site
  • High-quality and safety service
  • Experienced tour guide: An official tourism guide fluent in English and Spanish will accompany you along the entire route. He/she will explain every detail of the culture and environment, and will ensure your safety and comfort so you can enjoy worry-free.
  • First-aid kit
  • Additional services included in our program
  • 24/7 customer service: We have telephone service available 24 hours a day to facilitate communication with Salkantay Trekking before the trek.
  • Meals: Breakfast and buffet lunch
  • Snacks and water: We will provide you with a water bottle and snacks including local fruits, cookies, chocolate, candies, etc.
  • Hygiene products: Small towel and soap to clean your hands before each meal.
  • All transportation included: We pick you up from your hotel and, at the end, drop you back at the door of your accommodation in Cusco.

Does Not Include

  • Dinner
  • Hiking clothing
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for our staff (although we pay good wages, tipping is customary in Peru and always appreciated)
  • Additional costs or delays beyond our control: This includes events such as landslides, extreme weather conditions, itinerary changes for safety reasons, illness, pandemics, changes in government policies, political instability, strikes, force majeure events, among others. Important: In most cases, we guarantee your tickets and all logistics in advance (paying for permits, schedules, accommodations, supplies, and staff mobilization) to ensure everything is ready. Therefore, any additional costs arising from these unforeseen situations must be covered by you, since we also have to reorganize multiple internal aspects. We sincerely thank you for your understanding and cooperation under these circumstances.
What to bring on Day trip to Waqrapukara?

Packge List

  • Trekking poles (only if needed)
  • Light personal backpack
  • Hiking boots or shoes
  • Hiking pants
  • Thermal pants
  • Hiking socks
  • Waterproof jacket or rain poncho (mandatory from November to April, rainy season)
  • Hat that protects face and neck
  • Thick wool or fleece hat
  • Neck scarf or buff
  • Wool or waterproof gloves
  • Sunscreen (very important)
  • Personal medication
  • Energy bars
  • Lip balm or lip protectant
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Bottled water
  • Extra cash (in soles)
Day trip to Waqrapukara Itinerary

Day 1Cusco - Cusipata - Pomacanchi - Waqrapukara - Cusco

Let yourself be swept away by the incredible Inca fortress of Waqrapukara

This daring one-day adventure kicks off very early, while night still embraces the city. We will pick you up from your hotel around 4:00 a.m. and begin a two-hour journey to the town of Cusipata. There, you will recharge with a breakfast that will fuel you for what lies ahead. Then we will continue along the edge of the splendid Pomacanchi Lagoon, a mirror of water surrounded by endless highland pastures and Andean crops. This lagoon is, no less, the second largest in the entire Cusco region.

Immediately after, we will resume the route on an unpaved road for another hour toward the town of Santa Lucía, while the landscape hits your retina around every curve —with the lagoon appearing in the distance. From the town, a final stretch will take us to the trek starting point, where you will have plenty of time to prepare your gear. The first section lasts approximately an hour and a half, with views of the magnificent Apurímac Canyon, one of the deepest and highest in Peru, and a wild landscape of cliffs that will leave you breathless.

When we reach the Waqrapukara viewpoint, you can take a breather and fire off the first photos of this fortress that rises defiantly on the edge of the abyss. Then we will ascend along a trail carved into the cliff edge, while the Apurímac River snakes far below.

You will have approximately an hour and a half to explore the archaeological complex at your leisure: climb among the remains of the temple, photograph the famous horn-shaped rock formation, and soak in the mind-blowing canyon views. Waqrapukara possesses enigmatic pre-Inca and Inca constructions, terraces, and a fascinating history that make it the perfect setting to learn about Andean culture. Without a doubt, this wonderful place will steal your breath from start to finish.

When the group is ready, we will begin the return along the same trail. We will reach our private transport after an hour and a half of trekking and finally return to Cusco at approximately 5:00 p.m.

– Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
– Maximum elevation: 4,140 m / 13,583 ft
– Minimum elevation: 3,700 m / 12,137 ft
– Approximate distance: 5 km / 3.11 mi

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