Qeswachaca Inca Bridge Full Day

Qeswachaka Inca Bridge

Full Day
Starting from US$50 per person
Qeswachaca Inca Bridge Full Day
Group Size Icon
No Accommodation
Group Size Icon
Up to 10 People Group Size
Max. Altitude Icon
CUSCO LOCATION
Difficulty Icon
Moderado Difficulty
Dowload Brochure

Qeswachaca Inca Bridge Full Day

Q’eswachaka Tour . -During the reign of the Incas, a massive network of roads, and one in particular, called Qhapaq Ñan, united every part of the Inca empire. To cross the rugged geography of the Andes, many hanging bridges made out of vegetal fibers were erected. This complex technology has been transmitted from generation to generation in order that there is still today one remaining bridge. Indeed Q’eswachaka Inca bridge has been renovated annually for more than 500 years, connecting the past with the present. Suspended above the Apurimac River at 3,700 meters (12,139 ft) above sea level, Q’eswachaka bridge is restored each June by over a thousand of people from four communities. This ancient ritual was recognized in 2013 by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Crossing it is like going back in time.

  • Places to visit in this tour: Combapata viewpoint, Inca bridge of “Q’eswachaka” and the lagoons of Pampamarca, Asnacqocha, Acopía and Pomacanchi.
  • Modality: Adventure, cultural and ecological.
  • Duration: 1 day
  • Degree of difficulty: None,
  • Languages: English, Spanish
  • Departure time: 4:30am to 5:00am
  • Return time: 4:30pm approximately
  • Minimum group required: 3 people to go on this tour.
  • Maximum number of participants: 20 per group
  • Periods: All year round, recommended April – November
  • Maximum altitude: 3, 800 masl

ITINERARY

Cusco – The Inca Bridge of Q’eswachaka – The Circuit of the 4 lagoons – Cusco

The tour begins with the pick-up from your accommodation between 4:30 and 4:45 am. If your hotel or hostel is not located in the city center, we will pick you up from the doorway of our office building. Once the whole group is gathered, around 5:00 am, we will start our journey in our private transportation.

We will then have a two hours hour van journey to the town of Combapata, where we will have our local continental breakfast. After this will continue drive for 15 minutes until we will get the Combapata viewpoint, from which we will enjoy the beautiful landscapes and see where the Salcca River meets the Vilcanota, the Sacred River of the Incas. Then, we will continue our journey to Yanaoca, one of the eight districts in the Canas province of Cusco. From Yanaoca, we will drive thirty minutes more to the Q’ewe district. From there, you will have your first glimpse of the ancient bridge suspended between the steep rock cliffs, as we drive down the Apurimac canyon. We will then leave the car and descend a steep path to a viewpoint to take photos, before carefully crossing the bridge together! Get ready for the adrenaline rush of a lifetime as you make your way across the swaying bridge, and try not to look too closely at the river several meters below! On the other side, the bridge attendant will greet us and give a brief demonstration of the bridge’s history and construction. After visiting the bridge, we will drive  to the ´place where we will have lunch. Then will continue driving to the region’s where the four famous lakes are: Pampamarca, Asnacqoccha, Acopia, and Pomacanchi. Set like jewels among the gold-green hills, they shine in the warm, afternoon sun as native flamingos and other birds fly and feed around their edges.

INCLUDED

What is included in the Q’eswachaka Tour?

  • Pick-up from your accommodation or Hotel
  • Professional, bilingual tour guide
  • Transportation
  • Tourist transport, which are very comfortable and come with all necessary safety features. Our driver has several years of experience and is an expert at navigating the narrow mountain roads.
  • Breakfast and lunch box (vegetarian options available)
  • First aid kit (includes emergency oxygen tank)

NOT INCLUDED

Not included

  • Tips for your tour guide and driver
  • Breakfast or dinner
  • Snacks

WHAT TO BRING

What to bring?

  • Small daypack
  • Light, comfortable clothing
  • Warm jacket
  • Water (we recommend at least 1 liter)
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Rain Gear
  • Cash (in small denominations of Peruvian nuevo soles)
  • Personal medications
  • Toilet Paper
  • Camera
  • Snacks (granola bars, dried fruits, chocolate, etc.)

ENQUIRE NOW

Personal Details

Trip Details

Qeswachaca Inca Bridge Full Day
14 years and above
Below 14 years
6 + 4 =
Recuerde |  Uno de nuestros expertos en viajes se pondrá en contacto con usted en breve para confirmar la disponibilidad del viaje que ha elegido, darle más información y/o proporcionarle opciones alternativas. Una vez establecida la disponibilidad, le pediremos un depósito y una inscripción en línea completa para confirmar su plaza en el viaje. Si tiene alguna pregunta o desea confirmar la disponibilidad por teléfono, llámenos al +51 990 272 027.

Remember |  One of our Travel Experts will contact you soon to confirm the availability of the trip you chose, give you more information, and/or provide you alternative options. Once availability is established, we will ask for a deposit and a completed online registration to confirm your spot on the trek. Please call us at +51 990 272 027 with any questions or to confirm availability over the phone.

Tour Price
Book in advance
from
344USD by
person
Full Day

Qeswachaca Inca Bridge Full Day

Price From 50 USD per person

Qeswachaca Inca Bridge Full Day - Mapa

Map Qeswachaca Inca Bridge Full Day

Plan your Trip to Peru

Chat with local specialist who can help organize your trip.

What's it like

Gallery Qeswachaca Inca Bridge Full Day


Related Peru Treks

Cusco City Tour Half Day

City Tour in Cusco  Tour with us the most beautiful and visited archaeological complexes in Cusco. Book our half-day tour, Cusco City Tour, and visit the most valuable treasures of the oldest living city in America: The majestic Cathedral of Cusco, a symbol of the Andean religious syncretism – C

Rainbow Mountain Peru and Red Valley Trek

Rainbow Mountain And Red Valley Tour 1 Day is one of the iconic Cusco hikes is a must-do day trip if you’re in the Cusco area and have some extra time! Rainbow Mountain and the red valley are a series of high Andean landscapes full of rainbow colors and there are also hills and peaks of […

Rainbow Mountain Full Day

The Rainbow Mountain Full Day Vinicunca Peru Walking up the mountains in the Andes is indescribable, the Rainbow Mountain tour full day will show you the beauty of the Vilcabamba range of mountains. this is one of the mountain range in Peru that has the highest concentration of snowy peaks, this c

From US$50

Start a Conversation

Hi! Click one our members below to chat on WhatsApp ;)