Qeswachaka Bridge Tour

Tour description

Full Day Tour of the Last Inca Bridge.

Qeswachaka Bridge Tour, located at an altitude of more than 3,700 meters, the breathing becomes difficult and the headache persistent. In this remote part of the Andes, there is a splendid work of Andean engineering measuring 28 meters long and 1.20 meters wide that persists in modernity.

Easy

Qeswachaka Bridge Tour

1 day

Price from $USDper person

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Trip Details

Overview

05:30 a.m. pick up from the hotel (from the historical center).
05:00 a.m. Departure from the city of Cusco heading south to Yanaoca.
07:00 a.m. breakfast in Yanaoca.
09:00 pm visit 4 lakes on the way to the Q’eswachaca Inca bridge.
12:00 am Visit Q’eswachaca Inca Bridge.
01:00 pm lunch
2:00 retorn to Cusco
6:00 pm arrival to Cusco

Trip Details

Physical classification: Moderated(3/5)
Activities: Hiking, cultural, Archeology, gastronomy, nature, landscapes, Flora and fauna, mountains, snow-capped mountains, snow-capped mountains
Lodging: We have Economy, Standard, Superior, Deluxe hotels, in single, double, triple or family accommodation; Reservations).
Group size: Large groups, customized groups and private services.
When to travel: All year round, but March to December is recommended.

Itinerary

01:

Qeswachaka Inca Bridge Tour

Pick up of our passengers at 4:30 a.m. at their hotels or at the departure point indicated in case they are in remote locations. 5:00 a.m. departure from Cusco city heading south to Yanaoca. 5:00 a.m. departure from Cusco city heading south to Yanaoca. 9:00 a.m. after enjoying our breakfast we will leave for our first and desired destination “Qeswachaca” the last Inca bridge still surviving to modernity. Where we will be able to cross and take pictures for 1 hour. 11:00 am we will leave with return to Yanaoca where we will visit the viewpoint where our guide will explain the revolution of Tupac Amaru, on our return we can observe the Volcano of pavilions for about 15 minutes 1:00 pm we can enjoy a delicious menu that our chef will make you wait. At 2:00 pm we will have a place to participate in one of the traditional activities of artisanal fishing and spend a walk in the Urinsaya lagoon in the “GRAN AMARU”. On our return we can enjoy the most beautiful scenery of the 4 lagoons: Pomacanchi Lagoon, Acopia Lagoon, Asnaqocha Lagoon, Pampamarca or Tungasuca Lagoon. (ride on the Gran Amaru and fishing activity). In these lagoons we can observe a variety of birds such as the Parihuanas, wild ducks and Pelicans. After these activities we will return to Cusco arriving at approximately 7:00 pm.

Inclusions

Included

Tourist transport of 15 to 19 passengers
Professional tour guide in English or Spanish.
American Breakfast
Menú semi-bufete.
First aid kit.
Hot Beverages

No Included

Entrance to Inca Bridge Q’eswachaka s/10.00 soles
Ride on the Gran Amaru s/10.00 soles.
Telephone calls.
Snacks, tips

Optional

Recomendations

Wear sneakers or light shoes or tennis shoes.
Drink plenty of fluids on your excursions.
Raincoat (long poncho) in rainy season.
Long sleeve shirts.
Sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat for sunny days.
Sunglasses, plastic bags.
Medicine and/or personal use items (liquid for contact lenses)
One light backpack or briefcase per person.
Camera or camcorder and film.
Have on hand checks and coins in small denominations of dollars, euros or soles.

Frequently Asked Questions

what is the last Qeswachaka Inca bridge?

During the Inca empire a large network of roads were built connecting the capital of the Inca empire with the towns, due to the rugged geography of the Cusco Andes, it was necessary to build bridges to facilitate crossing the mighty rivers or deep canyons, among the most outstanding constructions were the hanging bridges built of plant fiber straw or Ichu, Vegetable typical of the heights, So Queswachaka bridge is a natural sample of the living culture of the Inca people.