Waqrapukara Acomayo Cusco - Full Day Tour
Waqrapukara Acomayo Cusco is an archaeological site and an Inca fortress in the South of Cusco. The trek is perfect for those inquisitive to know more about Inca civilization in Peru.
This off the beaten track experience begins at a small Andean village named Wayki. From here, it is about an hour hike up to the inca site that nestles at 4300 metres above sea level. In Quechua, the name Warapukara signifies Horn Fortress. It is located in the ravine covered forest.
The trek is quite a rewarding experience. You will be hiking through the Apurimac river and canyon. You will be witnessing different flora and fauna of the region. You will also get an insight to the life and culture of locals in this remote Andean village.
Why SAMEX Tours Peru?
SAMEX Tours Peru is a fully locally owned licensed tour operator based in Cusco. We have an excellent team of professionals who are passionate about what they do. They have an excellent knowledge about the routes, history and culture.
Waqrapukara Trek is one of our signature treks. We maintain high safety standards. Our main aim is to offer you a pleasant and a safe experience on any of our tours.
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Waqrapukara Acomayo Cusco Trek Highlights:
Experience the best of Waqrapukara with our local English speaking guide. Discover many unknown facts about this Inca fortress.
Waqrapukara Acomayo Cusco Trek Information:
Tour Type: History, hiking and adventure Highest point of trek: 4300 metres above sea level Good For: Reasonably fit travellers.Waqrapukara Acomayo Cusco
We will be picking you up from your hotel in Cusco early in the morning at 0400 AM. We will then drive you through the Sacred Valley of Incas to Cusipata village. Here we will be stopping for breakfast. After breakfast, we will be touring the Pomacanchi lagoon.
We will then drive to Huayqui. This is the starting point of the Waqrapukara hike. Here our guide will be briefing you before we will begin the hike.
On our way up, we will be stopping to see the well preserved cave paintings.
Once at the archaeological complex of Warqapukara, we will be giving you a guided tour of the complex. On this tour, we will be visiting the sungate, the spiritual ceremony centre. Our guide will also give you a tour of the premises of the Inca God, Viracocha.
From up above the fortress, you will get a breathtaking view of the Apurimac canyon. Once you have had your fill of the full day hike, we will hike back down to Huayqui where we started from. Here we will stop for lunch.
After lunch, we will be driving you back to your hotel in Cusco.
What is Included:
- Trip briefing.
- Bilingual guide (English-Spanish).
- Breakfast and Lunch
- Round trip transportation
- Entrance Tickets
- First-aid kit and oxygen.
- Samex tours Peru uses walkie talkies.
- All trash produced during the trek returns to Cusco.
Service not Included:
- Domestic flights. (we can book for you)
- Travel Insurance.
We recommend that you bring:
- Original passport and (University, College valid student card if applicable).
- Water bottle and Snacks
- Some Peruvian Soles in cash.
PRICE IN REFERENCE
This example tour has costs beginning at US $ 95 per person, based on two sharing accommodations. 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 +51958192161.
Waqrapukara Acomayo Cusco Frequently Asked Questions
Waqrapukara is located in the South of Cusco. It is quite difficult to reach there by public transport as you will need to make several stops to get there. The best and the easiest way is to sign up for a tour from Cusco.
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