Tour Summary
Three hours away from the city, in the province of Canas, district of Quehue, lies the Q’eswachaka Bridge — declared Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. This Inca creation is still used today to cross the Apurímac River.
The material used for this hanging bridge is ichu, a type of grass that grows in the highlands of the Andes. Every year, the inhabitants of the rural communities of Perccaro, Huinchiri, Ccollana, and Qqewe gather to renew its structure, following an ancient tradition. The renewal of the bridge involves a ritual and a festivity lasting about four days, beginning with an ancestral ceremony to honor the Apu Quinsallallawi.
Itinerary
Departures: Tuesday – Thursday – Saturday and Sunday. Please confirm availability in advance.
We will begin our adventure very early in the morning. Starting at 4:30 a.m., we will pick up our passengers from their respective hotels or hostels. Once the entire group is gathered, around 5:00 a.m., we’ll begin our journey in our tourist transport through several districts of Cusco. Our first stop will be in Combapata, where we’ll take a short break to use the restrooms and enjoy a continental breakfast. Then we’ll head to the Combapata viewpoint, where we can admire a panoramic view of the confluence of two rivers — the Vilcanota and Salca Rivers. Continuing the tour, we’ll pass through the community of Pabellones, home to the Pabellones Volcano. After a brief stop there, we’ll continue through the district of Yanaoca, one of the eight districts of the province of Canas in Cusco.
We’ll then continue for about another hour until we reach the district of Q’ewe, where the famous Inca Bridge of “Q’eswachaka” is located. The bridge, made entirely of plant fiber, spans 28.67 meters. What’s remarkable is that it is reconstructed once a year in June by four local communities. Here, we’ll have time to explore Q’eswachaka and its surroundings while your guide shares the fascinating history of this incredible example of Inca engineering.
After visiting the bridge, we’ll head to Combapata, where we’ll enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. Following lunch, we’ll take a short digestive walk of about 15–20 minutes to visit the beautiful lagoons of Pampamarca, Asnacqocha, Acopía, and Pomacanchi. Along the way, we’ll have the chance to observe local flora and fauna and experience the richness of Andean culture. On our way back to Cusco, we’ll make an optional stop at the Rumipunku Portal before continuing our two-hour return trip, arriving in Cusco at approximately 5:00 p.m.
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
| Foreign Tourist (minimum 4 people required) | $55.00 /person |
| National Tourist (minimum 4 people required) | S/.160.00 /person |
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
- Backpack.
- Hiking shoes.
- Water bottle.
- Flashlight.
- Hat.
- Personal travel clothing.
Notice
- We are not responsible for changes due to bad weather, strikes, or other last-minute inconveniences affecting the tour itinerary.
- If the tourist arrives late, any additional costs will be covered by the passenger who made the booking.
