Tour Summary
Waqrapukara is an archaeological complex located in the district of Acos, province of Acomayo, in the department of Cusco. It is located near the Apurímac River, at 4,300 meters above sea level, and can only be reached on foot.
Itinerary
Waqrapukara is one of Cusco’s hidden treasures at 4,300 meters above sea level, still unknown to many travelers. Originally built by the Qincha people and later conquered by the Incas, it was declared a National Cultural Heritage site in 2017. Known as the “Machu Picchu of the pre-Incas,” this full-day tour from Cusco will take you back in time and make you feel like the ancient Incas once did as they conquered the Andes mountains.
The tour begins with hotel pickup at 5:00 a.m. We will head south towards Chuquicahuana, where we take the route to Acomayo. Along the way, we’ll stop briefly at the Pomacanchi Lagoon for photos. Continuing our journey, we’ll arrive in Sangarara for breakfast and then proceed to the community of La Rinconada, where our hike to Waqrapukara begins. During the hike, we’ll enjoy stunning views of the local flora and fauna typical of the region until we reach our destination — Waqrapukara. Here, we’ll take a guided tour visiting the following sites: Intipunku (Sun Gate), Main Square, Towers, Agricultural Terraces, Wiracocha’s Enclosure, and rock paintings depicting llamas.
After visiting Waqrapukara, we’ll begin our return to Sangarara, where we’ll enjoy lunch before taking our transportation back to Cusco.
Inclusions
INCLUDED:
- Bilingual guide (Spanish – English).
- Hotel/Hostel pickup.
- First aid kit and oxygen tank.
- Lunch.
- Breakfast.
- Entrance fees.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Tips for the guide and driver (optional).
- Bridge entrance fee (10 soles for both locals and foreigners).
Price
| PRICE PER PERSON GROUP SERVICE | 55.00 USD |
| PRICE PER PERSON PRIVATE SERVICE (MINIMUM 2 PASSENGERS) | –.00 USD |
PAYMENT METHODS
To book the tour, you must make a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total tour price per person. Once you arrive in Cusco – Peru, you must pay the remaining balance at our offices before starting the tour. We accept both US dollars and Peruvian soles, and only in cash. You can book any of our services using these methods:
WESTERN UNION
Money transfer company (the fastest and safest way to send money in Peru). The transfer of your deposit takes only a few minutes, which gives us a great advantage to quickly purchase tickets before spaces run out for Waynapicchu Mountain or trains. Sending money via WESTERN UNION has an additional fee, which must be fully covered by the client.
Name: ANGEL JOSEPH
Last name: BONNETT PEREZ
ID Number: 45795736
City: CUSCO
Country: PERU
Then send us an email with the following information:
Operation and transaction number: (MTCN) / 10-digit number, very important
PAYPAL
This is a fast and secure method to send money from anywhere in the world. You can send your deposit using your credit card or bank account. This method has an additional 10% fee, which must be fully covered by the client. [email protected]
BANK TRANSFER
We also accept bank transfers from any bank to our account. This method has no extra cost, but in some cases, your bank may charge you a transaction fee, which must be fully covered by the client.
When making your transfer from any local bank, please use the following information:
Bank Name: INTERBANK SOLES
Account Number: Soles – 4283 1148429052
Interbank Number: 0034 280131 4842905206
Account Holder: ANGEL JOSEPH BONNETT PEREZ
SWIFT Code: BINPPEPL
Bank Name: BCP DOLLARS
Account Number: Dollars – 285-39705167194
Interbank Number: 002285 13970 516719458
Beneficiary Name: BONNETT PEREZ ANGEL JOSEPH
SWIFT Code: BCPLPEPL
Bank Name: BCP SOLES
Account Number: Soles – 285-37127107094
Interbank Number: 00228513712710709452
Beneficiary Name: BONNETT PEREZ ANGEL JOSEPH
SWIFT Code: BCPLPEPL
The deposit must be sent under the name of ANGEL JOSEPH BONNETT PEREZ.
Then, please send us the deposit receipt to our email, attaching the following information:
- Scanned copy of passport or ID of the participants of the tour.
- Start and end date of the tour to reserve spaces and permits.
- To start the booking process, please send us the following information:
- Name of the accommodation where the traveler will be staying in Cusco.
- Phone number and email address for emergencies.
Recommendations
- Bring your ID or passport.
- We recommend bringing a small backpack with your camera, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a bottle of water.
- Since the route involves a long hike, wear comfortable trekking shoes.
- After the guided tour, take a moment to enjoy the magical atmosphere — open your arms and recharge your energy.
