: In the morning, we will pick you up from your accommodation at approximately 4am. If your hotel or hostel is not located in the city center, we will pick you up from the doorway of our office building. We will begin the two and a half hour drive towards Marcaconga village, then continue into the district of Pitumarca, where we will eat breakfast.

After breakfast, we will return to the car for thirty more minutes of driving along a zig-zagging, unpaved road, until we reach Punta Carretera. Here, we will have ten minutes to stretch, organize our things, and make any final preparations for our trek. We will walk across gently rolling terrain for about two hours, observing gorgeous landscapes studded with small glacial lakes along the way.

Once we arrive at the Waqra Pukara Overlook, we will pause briefly to take our first photos of this incredible fortress perched on the edge of a canyon. We will then descend for about forty minutes along a steep, cliffside path into the site itself, while the Apurimac River runs swiftly below.

We will explore the ruins for approximately an hour and a half, climbing through the remains of the temple, taking photos against the incredible canyon scenery, and resting on clifftops in the shadows of the stone walls. When the group is ready, we will begin the ascent back the way we came. We will reach the car after about three hours of trekking, and return to Cusco at approximately 6:00 pm.

What does it include?

• Pick-up from your accommodation or Hotel
• Round trip transportation between Cusco and Waqra Pukara
• English/Spanish-speaking professional guide
• Breakfast and lunch box (vegetarian option available)
• Entrance fee to Wakra Pukara
• First aid equipment

Not included

• Tips for your tour guide and driver
• Dinner

What should you bring?

• Hiking boots
• Small backpack (approximately 20 liters)
• Comfortable, lightweight trekking or sports clothing (layers recommended)
•  Waterproof, sturdy hiking boots with good support and traction at the ankles
•  Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
• Coat
• Hat and gloves
•  Hand sanitizer
•  Sun hat or cap
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Insect repellent
• Water (at least 1L)
•  Personal medication
• Muscle relaxants
• Painkillers or anti-inflammatories
•  Band-aids (especially those designed for blisters)
• Toilet paper
• Camera
• Cash (in small denominations of Peruvian nuevos soles)