Qeswachaka Inca Bridge Tour (Full Day)
Qeswachaka Inca Bridge Tour is an unmissable full day tour in Cusco. It takes you to the only surviving rope bridge built during the Inca empire. Qeswachaka bridge is 33 meters long and is suspended 15 metres above the Apurimac river in the province of Canas in Quehue district.
To facilitate commutation within the massive Inca Empire, the Incas built the great Inca Road or Qhapaq Nan. The road links provinces in 25000 miles. In places where they faced geographic challenges, they built suspension bridges.
Although there is a modern bridge now right next to this rope bridge, locals here maintain the tradition of preserving the bridge. Every year the quechua communities from the nearby villages – Huinchiri Chaupibanda, Collana Quehue and Choccayhua gather to dismantle the bridge and braid and swing the new bridge.
The name Qeswachaka is a combination of two Quechua words – Qeswa means bridge and Chaka means braid.
In 2009, the government of Peru recognised the bridge as a cultural heritage site.
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Qeswachaka Inca Bridge Tour Highlights:
Qeswachaka Inca Bridge is the only surviving rope bridge built during the Inca civilization. It is now a cultural heritage site. Experience the history, nature and culture on this full day tour.
Qeswachaka Inca Bridge Information:
Meals Included: Lunch Maximum Altitude: 5100 metres Minimum Altitude: 3250 metres Total Hiking Distance: 1 Kilometre approximately Duration of trip: 7-8 HoursDay 1: Qeswachaka Inca Bridge Tour
We will be picking you up from your hotel in Cusco at 0600 AM. Then in our private transport, we will be driving you through the South Valley of Cusco to Canas Province. On our way, we will make a brief stop to see four lagoons – Pomacanchi lagoon, Acopia, Asnacocha and Pampamarca.
After visiting these lagoons, we will be driving to Canas province. Our guide will share some safety tips on crossing the bridge and will be sharing a history of the bridge.
You can then cross the suspended bridge to the other side of the Apurimac river. The head of the community will be meeting you on the other side. They will demonstrate the process of dismantling and re-building the bridge every year.
We will then stop for lunch. After lunch, we will be driving you back to Cusco.
What is Included:
- Trip briefing.
- Bilingual guide (English-Spanish).
- Lunch
- Entrance Fees
- Round trip transport.
- First-aid kit and oxygen.
Service not Included:
- Domestic flights. (we can book for you)
- Travel Insurance.
We recommend that you bring:
- Water bottle and snacks
- Some Peruvian soles in cash.
PRICE IN REFERENCE
This example tour has costs beginning at US $ 85 per person/ If more will travel in your private party, it will benefit you as the cost “per person” will reduce.
Prices are based on final accommodation choices, travel dates and other details within your tour, which are flexible to your individual interests and desires.
Feel free to reach us via email at info@samextoursperu.com or by calling us directly at WhatsApp +51-962 794 556
Qeswachaka Bridge Tour Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, tourists can cross the Inca Rope Bridge of Qeswachaka.
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