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Waqra Pukara Full Day Hike: Discover Inca Ruin Mysteries in Apurimac Canyon, Cusco
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Embark on a full-day hike to Waqra Pukara, an ancient Inca ruin perched above the Apurimac Canyon in Cusco. Discover the mysteries of this off-the-beaten-path trek and immerse yourself in the enigmatic ruins. Moderate difficulty, bilingual guides, and stunning views await!
Duration:
1 day
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Triunfo 392 - Waqra Pukara is located about three hours south of Cusco by car, in Apurimac Canyon.Breakfast and lunch on the trek are included. Vegetarian options are available; however, vegan options are not.
What's Included
- Professional tour guide
- Box lunch during the tour
- Hotel pick-up service
- Round-trip transportation from Cusco to Wakra Pukara
- Local breakfast included
- First aid equipment provided
What's Not Included
- Entrance fee for Waqra Pukara
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Wakra Pukara, a massive, horn-shaped Inca site standing above the Apurimac Canyon, and it a amazing day hike in Cusco Waqra Pukara is located at three hours south of Cusco, Peru. Joining us and Discover its enigmatic ruins for yourself on this unique day hike, which will take you far out of the city
Off the beaten path Trek in Cusco!
Please be aware this trek may not be suitable for travelers with vertigo.
Difficulty: Moderate (day-long trek with terrain which gently rises and falls)
Languages: English,
Spanish
Tour Start Time: 4:30.a.m
End Time: Approximately 6:00 pm
Maximum Altitude: 4,500 meters (14,763 ft)
Weather: Cold in the morning; hot and sunny at midday; chilly winds towards evening. (Layered clothing adaptable to different conditions highly recommended.
- Hiking boots
- Small daypack or backpack (approximately 20L)
- Comfortable, lightweight trekking clothes or activewear (layers recommended)
- Waterproof, sturdy hiking boots with good ankle support and traction
- Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
- Warm coat
- Hat and gloves
- Hand sanitizer
- Sun hat or cap
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Water (at least 1L)
- Toilet paper
- Camera
- Cash (in small denominations of Peruvian nuevo soles)
- Waqra Pukara is located about three hours south of Cusco by car, in Apurimac Canyon.
- We are committed to providing your ideal experience in Peru. Therefore, if there are any adjustments you would like to make to reflect your fitness level, lifestyle, or personal interests, we are happy to help! Our itineraries are reasonably flexible and activities can be removed or substituted as necessary.
- Breakfast and lunch on the trek are included. Vegetarian options are available; however, vegan options are not.
- A tip is customary, but the amount is at your discretion. Whatever you feel is appropriate based on the service you have received is fine; please remember to always be courteous and respectful with our guides.
- All of our guides are bilingual and speak both Spanish and English.
- The highest elevation on this hike is 4800 meters above sea level.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Voyage49526051749
Nov 16, 2018
Amazing! - It was a beautiful full-day hike, perfect for people who want to visit something less touristy but still get a once in a lifetime experience, equal as rainbow mountain!
Would recommend!
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Fiekekoebrugge
Nov 15, 2018
Amazing hike - Waqra pukara is the hike to do when your sick of having to much tourists around you and you just want to enjoy nature. It was a tough hike, but definetly worth it. Along the way you enjoy the beautiful flora and fauna that Peru has to offer: condors, cactuses, rockformations, lakes, etc. And getting closer to waqra pukara you have the most amazing view over the canyon. Inti sun trek offers you a boxed lunch, which you can enjoy with the view over the canyon, the condors and the amazing scenery of waqra pukara. If you don't have a lot of time I'd advice to skip the crowded rainbow mountain and go to waqra pukara instead.
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Catherineisadoracote
Nov 14, 2018
Even better than Machu Picchu, you just won't believe it! - We had an amazing day at Waqra Pukara. The hike is challenging, but accessible and we were really proud to be able to make it. Not only Waqra Pukara and the Apurimac Canyon are breathtaking, but all the hike is really beautiful with lakes, the flora of Peru (especially the really small and cute cactuses who grow in altitude), the mountains and some stone circles and stone constructions along the way. When we arrived to the stone structure of Waqra Pukara, we had a picnic with the stunning view over the canyon and we had the chance to see a few condors as well. This site is totally untouched and as it is not popular yet, we had a really pleasant and relax day, without seeing any tourists. It is a must do! The Inti Sun Trek agency is also really helpful, professional and overall, the experience was perfect.
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Maradegregori
Nov 14, 2018
One of the best trips of my life - When you are visiting Cusco do not forget to visit these Inka ruins! We hiked for 7 hours through a breathtaking landskape coming across lakes and stone constructions and we were lucky enough to see 2 condors. I would recommand this excursion to everybody visiting Peru, it is an absolut must do. The agency Inti Sun Trek was very professional, we had a driver and a guide. We got a packed lunch (that is included in the price) that we ate on the archeological site of Waqra Pukara with an amazing view of the Apurimac Canyon. What is really great is that it is not (yet) a touristic place so the site was not crowded like Machu Picchu.
I really enjoyed this day-trip!
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Bartb415
Oct 15, 2018
Wakra Pukara: Amazing off the beaten track tour - This is seriously a hike you should do when going to Cusco. Because it is totally new, unspoiled, undiscovered by tourists... A beautiful hike in the mountains to Wakra Pukara. An interesting Inca site to the south of Cusco in an amazing mountain landscape. Private tour, well organized, well guided: A must do!
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