WAQRAPUKARA TOUR
The WaqraPukara Full Day Tour will take you to discover one of the most enigmatic Inca temples in the Andes Mountain range, located in the Cusco region. This trekking experience is ideal for travelers looking to go off the beaten path and explore a lesser-visited destination, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and untouched nature.
WaqraPukara, whose name means “Horn-Shaped Fortress,” may have served different purposes: a fortress, a sanctuary, or even an astronomical observatory. These are some of the interpretations surrounding this fascinating monument of classical Inca architecture, which rises to 4,300 m.a.s.l., overlooking the deep canyons of the Apurímac River, south of the city of Cusco.
Information:
The tour begins with hotel pickup between 4:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Once the group is complete, we will depart by tourist transportation toward the town of Santa Lucía, on a journey of approximately 3 hours. Along the way, we will stop in Cusipata to enjoy an energizing breakfast.
From Santa Lucía, we will take a detour and travel for about 15 more minutes along a winding road until reaching the point known as Punta Carretera. There, we will prepare for about 10 minutes before starting the hike.
The hike to WaqraPukara lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, covering around 2.5 kilometers. Upon arrival, our guide will provide a detailed explanation of the history and importance of this impressive archaeological complex.
Afterward, we will have free time to explore the site on our own, take photographs, and connect with the energy of the surroundings.
At the end of the visit, we will enjoy a box lunch surrounded by spectacular Andean scenery. Then, we will return along the same trail to Punta Carretera, where our transportation will be waiting to take us back to the city of Cusco, arriving around 6:00 p.m.
¿What 's included?
INCLUDED:
- Professional guides
- Transportation
- Buffet breakfast
- Box lunch
- First aid kit, including an emergency oxygen tank
NOT INCLUDED:
- Water
- Entrance fee to WaqraPukara: Foreigners S/ 20
Prices:
¿What Should I Bring?
¿What to bring for the Waqra Pukara Full Day Tour?
To fully enjoy this trekking and adventure experience, we recommend bringing the following:
- Day backpack (recommended capacity between 20 and 30 liters)
- Appropriate hiking clothing
- Waterproof and comfortable hiking shoes
- Short and long pants
- Dry-fit sports T-shirts
- Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
- Water bottle or canteen (minimum 2 liters)
- Toilet paper and hand sanitizer (essential items)
- Personal medications, including muscle relaxants, altitude sickness pills, and headache medicine
- Band-aids or bandages for cuts and blisters that may appear after several hours of hiking
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat or cap
- Extra camera battery
FULL DAY
From:
$41.00
per person
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
- All our rates are subject to availability and change without prior notice.
- An INF (Infant) is considered a child under 2 years and 11 months old. Infants do not pay for any services; however, they are not entitled to meals, a bed, or a seat during tours.
- A CHD (Child) is considered a child from 3 to 11 years old. Children are eligible for a special rate and must share a room with their parents. The child rate applies only per every two paying adults.
- Children over 11 years old are considered adults.
- Minors must travel with a valid identification document.
- Rates are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Rates do not apply during holidays such as Easter, long weekends, National Holidays, Christmas, or New Year.
- Rates are valid for travel until March 2026.
We offer four payment options for you to complete your deposit:
- Credit or Debit Card Payment
Payment can be made using VISA, MASTERCARD, DINERS, or AMERICAN EXPRESS through our secure PAGO LINK system in favor of PERU GREEN LUXURY EIRL.
A 5% additional fee applies (secure SSL system and foreign bank transfer charges). - Western Union Transfer
You may send the deposit via Western Union in favor of our legal representative. The required information will be provided and coordinated directly with your sales executive. - Bank Deposit / International Wire Transfer
Payment can be made to our company account at Banco Internacional del Perú – INTERBANK:
- Account Holder: PERU GREEN LUXURY EIRL
- IBAN Account Code: 200-300327438-9
- RUC: 20564149242
- SWIFT Code: BINPPEPL
For international transfers, you must add US$ 70.00, which corresponds to bank transfer and administrative fees charged to our account.
Please also verify with your bank regarding any additional charges they may apply.
To begin the booking process, please send us the following information:
- Full Name:
- Passport Number:
- Nationality:
- Date of Birth:
- Gender:
- Phone Number:
It is very important to provide the details of your hotel in the city of Cusco, so we can arrange your pick-up at the start of the tour.
To confirm the reservation, a 60% advance payment is required. The remaining 40% balance may be paid upon arrival at your destination.
LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Clients acknowledge and accept that Perú Green Luxury shall not be held responsible for the non-provision of offered services in cases of adverse weather conditions or unforeseen natural disasters. Likewise, the company assumes no responsibility in cases of political unrest, accidents, declarations of state of emergency, border closures, strikes, or any other public acts beyond the control of Perú Green Luxury that could not have been foreseen. In such cases, the contracted services are non-refundable.
- The passenger understands and agrees that Perú Green Luxury acts solely as an intermediary for tourism service providers and therefore assumes no obligation or responsibility for loss, damage, or injury arising in connection with services and accommodations provided by railways, ground transportation companies, local tour operators, cruise companies, airlines, adventure sports providers, hotels, or other lodging establishments. All such services operate under the laws of the respective country and are subject to the regulations issued by the relevant authorities.
- Services provided through this system are intangible; therefore, if passengers fail to use the services on the scheduled date and time for any reason, they will assume full responsibility for the total cost of those services.
