Waqrapukara Hiking Day Trip from Cusco

The tour begins with pick-up from your hotel between 4:30 and 5:00 a.m. Once the entire group is on board, we will start your journey towards the south of Cusco. We will travel for approximately 3 hours by tourist transport, making a stop in Cusipata to enjoy a comforting breakfast.

After breakfast, we will continue to the town of Santa Lucía, where we will take a detour and travel for another 15 minutes along a winding road until we reach Punta Carretera. Here, we will take about 10 minutes to get ready and make final preparations before starting the hike. We will begin the hike uphill, which will take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and covers a distance of around 2.5 kilometers. Along the way, we will enjoy beautiful Andean landscapes, canyons, and mountains until we reach the archaeological complex of Waqrapukara.

Upon arrival, the guide will provide a complete explanation about the history, architecture, and cultural significance of this impressive site. Afterwards, there will be free time to explore on your own and take photos. After the visit, we will enjoy a delicious box lunch before starting your return.

We will hike back along the same route to Punta Carretera, where your transport will be waiting to take us back to Cusco. Arrival in Cusco is expected around 6:00 p.m.