From Cusco: Waqrapukara Guided Hiking Tour

Hike to Waqrapukara on a full-day guided route from Cusco with meals, private round-trip transfers, and safety equipment included.

Getting started

Depart from Cusco in private return transportation arranged for your group and begin the drive through the Andean countryside. Your professional hiking guide introduces the route and safety plan as you travel toward the trailhead. A breakfast stop in Cusipata sets you up for the hike, then you continue by vehicle to the starting point for the walk to Waqrapukara.

What to expect

Waqrapukara archaeological site

This full-day tour centers on Waqrapukara, an archaeological site set amid granite rock formations above the Apurímac River Valley in the Andes. You follow your expert hiking guide along the trail to reach the stone structures and viewpoints that look across the surrounding mountain landscapes.

Features

• Views along the hike include the Apurímac River Valley and surrounding mountain scenery, as well as the impressive granite rock formations that frame Waqrapukara. At the site, you can explore ancient stone structures and take free time to walk around, enjoy the scenery, and capture photos.
• Entry to Waqrapukara is included through your Waqrapukara entrance ticket, so you focus on the hike and exploration rather than buying access on arrival.
• Your professional hiking guide leads the route, explains the history and cultural importance of Waqrapukara, and helps you experience a complete day that combines adventure, nature, and local culture in the Andean highlands.
• Breakfast and a buffet lunch are provided, including 1 breakfast stop on the route and 1 lunch after the hike, so you can recharge during the day without arranging your own meals.
• Private round-trip transfers between Cusco, Cusipata, the trailhead, and back ensure a dedicated vehicle for your group throughout the journey.
• Emergency equipment and medical assistance are available for the hike, supported by two-way radios, a first aid kit, and a portable oxygen tank that travel with the team for added safety on the Andean terrain.