TREK WAQRAPUCARA MACHU PICCHU 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHS
The Waqra Pukara Trek 2D/1N adventure that offers a captivating journey through stunning natural landscapes. This trek includes one camping night facing the ancient archaeological site of Waqrapukara, providing a unique blend of outdoor exploration and historical discovery.
Waqrapukara: It is an archaeological fortress whose shape is a horn, located high above the Apurimac River at 4,400 meters above sea level. Located 115 kilometers from Cusco in the province of Acomayo in the district of Acos. The archaeological monument is surrounded by impressive platforms, squares and a forest of stones that resemble thrones with mythological giants contemplating the Andean landscape. “Waqrapukara has nothing to envy to the best cultural, adventure and high mountain tourism destinations”, come and dare to explore this magical place.
DAY 1: TOUR WAQRAPUCARA
We are departing at 4:30 from your hotel of Cusco and drive 3hrs. ½ to Acomayo town along the way youn enjoy the beautiful quechua landscapes, then We continue to the village of Wayki the starting point of this trek, the walk takes 2 hrs. to reach the archaeological site of Waqrapukara, along the trek each time you turn a hill the landscape will surprise you with its extreme formations and in some unusual. After a short break and enjoy our lunch, we will visit and delight in the beauty of this monument after the complete visit of this magic place, we will undertake the return to our vehicle that will wait for us at Wayki village. We will arrive to the city of Cusco around 6:00 in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel.
DAY 2: TOUR MACHU PICCHU
We will pick up to you from your hotel at 05:30 to go by bus 2 hrs to Ollantaytambo, from this palce We will take the train to Aguas Calientes town then We go by bus 30 minutes to visit the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. The Lost City of the Incas is a stone city constructed using sophisticated techniques, with exquisite detail worthy of being one of the seven wonders of the world you will appreciate the temple of the Sun, water fountains,the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarters then descend by bus to Aguas Calientes in the afternoon and take the train back to Ollantaytambo, where our staff will be waiting for you, to transport you by bus to Cusco and drive you to your hotel
INCLUDED
- Private transportation to head of trail
- Professional, English-speaking guide
- Return to Cusco and transfer to your hotel
- Box lunch
- Entrance tickets
- Transfers Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
- Professional guide in the required language.
- Entrance tickets to Machu piccchu
- Train Ollantaytambo – Machu picchu – Ollantaytamb
- lunch in Machu picchu
DOES NOT INCLUDED
- Tips, and extra spends
PASSENGER MUST BRING:
• Original passport
• Daypack for camera, snacks, etc.
• Larger backpack for personal belongings
• Water bottle
• Insect repellent
• Sun block
• Sun glasses
• Hat
• Comfortable hiking shoes
• Change of clothes
• Flashlight
• Rain coat
• First aid kit
Our group sizes small at INKATREKS, allowing us to give you highly personalized service. This lets you enjoy your hike more and better get to know all the other participants, making your experience unique and unforgettable, high level of environmental and social responsibility.
Price for small groups (8 people maximum, 2 people minimum)
$450.00 USD
- The word Waqrapukara is a Quechua word: Waqra = Horn, Pucara = Strength.
- The inhabitants of Llamapuka assure that they are not horns but are the stopped ears of a flame that alerts the presence of foreigners.
- It is divided into 2 parts: The upper part where the rocky spur is located where 2 enclosures can be seen separated by a central space, we can also see niches and doorways, all these constructions are of ceremonial functionality.
- The lowest part conformed by Inca anderia, 5 enclosures and niches.