Qeswachaka Inca Bridge & 4 lagoons

We hope you are ready for this journey through the Andes of Cusco. You will visit the Queswachaqa Bridge, the best preserved relic from Inca times. You will also enjoy the views of the 4 lakes that are on this route and you will discover part of the history of Peru by visiting the village of Tungasuca. Therefore, we recommend that you enjoy this adventure without worries and leave everything in our hands!

• Departures: Every day.
• Duration: One day (4:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).
• Maximum altitude: Qeswachaka Bridge (3,700 masl).
• Tour style: Short hikes and travel by tourist transport.
• Difficulty level: Easy.
• Type of tour: Cultural/Adventure.
• Group size: Less than 18 people per group.

SHORT ITINERARY

• Cusco - Cusipata - Circuit 4 lagoons - Queswachaka Bridge - Tungasuca - Cusco 
• Pick up from your hotel.
• Transfer in tourist transport to Cusipata town. Duration: 2 hours.
• Breakfast in Cusipata.
• We continue the journey to the Circuit of the 4 lagoons.
• Visit to the Circuit of the 4 lagoons.
• Transfer to the last Inca Bridge of Qeswachaka.
• Guided tour to the Qeswachaka Bridge.
• Transport to Tungasuca town
• Guided tour of this town, birthplace of Tupac Amaru.
• Return to Cusco by tourist transport. 

Note: The times indicated are only for reference. 

Day 1: Cusco - Cusipata - Circuit 4 lagoons - Queswachaka Bridge - Tungasuca - Cusco

We will start this great adventure by picking you up from your hotel at the agreed time. We will travel in our tourist transport by the southern route of Cusco - for 2 hours - to the Cusipata town (3,310 masl). At this point we will have a warm breakfast to continue our journey to the Circuit of the 4 Lagoons. We will make a stop at each one of them, finding spectacular viewpoints, many of them with figures made of "totora", aquatic reed that grows in these areas.

The visit of this circuit will begin at the Pomacanchi Lagoon (3,660 masl), the largest of our trip. We will continue until we reach the water mirror of Acopia (3,707 masl) and finally we will reach a strategic point where we will be in the middle of the lagoons of Asnaqocha and Pampamarca (3,750 masl). An incredible journey through the most beautiful natural landscapes of Cusco and where we can usually observe wildlife.

After enjoying these memorable views. We will pass by the Quehue district , where the last Inca Bridge of Queswachaka (3,700 meters above sea level) is located. Once in this place, our guide will give us a tour of the entire area, we will be able to observe from afar how this bridge suspended over the waters of the Apurimac River, stands out among the landscape for its intense yellow color, which corresponds to the natural fibers with which it is built.

When we are near the bridge our guide will tell us the story about Queswachaka, which is handmade by the people of the four surrounding communities. Then, one by one we will cross this bridge. This is the reason why this experience will be personalized for you. Already in the center of this great relic you will feel a lot of peace and the satisfaction of having had the courage to go through this famous attraction.

After living these experiences, we will go to the village of Tungasuca (3,950 meters above sea level), a small and very cozy place, full of history. In this area, we will find the house of Tupac Amaru, the first precursor for the independence of Peru. To finish this tour, we will return to Cusipata town, where we will enjoy a typical lunch and after a short rest, we will return to Cusco.

Note: The times indicated are only for reference.

OPTIONAL-LUNCH AT PAMPAMARCA LAGOON

We leave you this option that you can add to the Tour Inca Bridge Qeswachaka + 4 lagoons.

PRIVATE SERVICE:

LUNCH AT PAMPAMARCA LAGOON / TRADITIONAL TOTORA REED BOAT RIDE.

This is a service that you can add to the normal tour. On the way back you can make a stop at the Pampamarca Lagoon to enjoy lunch in one of the communities of this area and also take a ride on a traditional boat, and observe the landscapes that this place offers, where you can also see flamingos, geese and ducks. Depending on the time of the year. In addition, you can take a ride on the totora reed boats, which is a very relaxing trip.

For more information about this option, please contact us. We will be happy to customize your trip: 

HIGHLIGHTS

Colorful landscapes

Along the route you will be able to see all the landscapes that the Andes of Cusco have to offer. From the gigantic mountains adorned by multicolored vegetation, passing by lagoons of intense blue color and arriving to the ravine where the Queswachaca Bridge is located where its intense yellow color contrasts with the surrounding landscapes and the Apurimac River.

Flora and fauna

When we make our way through the lagoons of this route, we will be able to observe picturesque constructions made of totora, an aquatic plant that grows in these places. We will also see some of the wildlife: ducks, flamingos or parihuanas, geese and more. It will depend on the time of the year to see these birds.

Last Inca Bridge Queswachaka

The translation for the name of this ancestral relic is: "Qeswa" which means braid and "Chaka" which means bridge. Recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, since 2013. It is probably the last vestige of the construction technology of the Inca culture.

INCLUDED:

• Pick up service from your hotel.
• Tourist transportation during the route.
• Professional bilingual guide (English and Spanish).
• 1 breakfast.
• 1 lunch.
• First aid kit, including oxygen.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Entrance fee to Queswachaka Bridge. 
• Tips.
• Travel insurance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

What should we bring for our trip?

In our day trip to Qeswachaka Inca Bridge, we can find varied climates for that reason we recommend you to bring:

General:

• Passport or Identification Document.
• Comfortable walking shoes.
• Light backpack to carry personal belongings. 
• Cell phone/camera.
• Portable charger.
• Personal snacks (water, dried fruits, etc.).
• Personal medications.

For the cold or rain:

• Warm clothing.
• Waterproof clothing/rain poncho.

For sun:

• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses 
• Hat.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Here are some recommendations for you to consider before your trip to Queswachaka Bridge:

• Most of the tour will be done in our tourist transport. Therefore, the hikes will be short and you will not need to have previous physical preparation.
• Although many times people have doubts about the safety of this bridge. You should keep in mind that it is very safe and stable for the use of all people.
• The second week of June is the renovation of the Qeswachaca Bridge, therefore, it is a good time to visit it. You will be able to observe its elaboration and participate in the traditional festival that is celebrated as a way to complete the work.
• You can visit all year round, but the most recommended time is from April to October.
• It is a trip that is recommended for children and adults. Because the degree of difficulty is minimal.

Private service: the price depend of the number of people.