Tour Q'eswachaka & Las Cuatro Lagunas full Day, Qeswachaka 1D

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.)

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