Waqrapukara Fortress

OVERVIEW

An impressive destination is Waqrapukara, a fortress from the Inca period with a silhouette shape of a horn and what impresses is its location at the top of a deep canyon and its enchanting landscape.

HIGHLIGHTS

Pomacanchi Lagoon (The most important lagoon in the district at 3700 m.a.s.l.).

Waqrapukara, a fortress from the Inca period with a silhouette shape of a horn.

The village of Cusipata at Casa Ausangate.

ITINERARY

At 05:00 AM. We pick you up from the hotel in our transportation.

Heading south, we will travel 2 hours to have breakfast at the restaurant in Cusipata CASA AUSANGATE.

Then we will visit the Pomacanchis Lagoon at 3700 meters above sea level.

At 10:00 AM. We will start the hike to the top of Waqrapukara that will last two hours.

12:01 PM. Explanation and free time in Waqrapukara and then return.

1:30 PM. Visit to the historical villages of the revolution of Tupac Amaru II.

2:30 PM. Buffet lunch in the village of Cusipata at Casa Ausangate.

6:00 PM. Arrival to the city of Cusco (Plaza Regocijo).

INCLUDES

Buffet breakfast and buffet lunch.
Professional tour guide.
Tourist transportation.
Walking sticks.
First aid kit.
Oxygen balloon.

NOT INCLUDED

Entrance fee to the attraction (20 soles one-time payment).
Extra or peronal expenses.
Tips

NOTES

Price per person, from 2 participants.

Rate not valid for holidays in Peru such as: January 1st, May 1st, Holy Thursday and Good Friday, July 28th and 29th, November 1st, December 24th, December 25th, and December 31st.

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All reservations are confirmed with the payment of 50% of the tour, 3 days before the tour. The remaining 50% can be paid one day before the tour.

You can pay for your reservation by deposit to our bank accounts, an Izipay/ PayPal link (which allows you to pay with credit cards and PayPal accounts), and in cash (in exceptional cases).

Changes can be made up to 48 hours before the service, without penalty. Does not apply for last minute reservations.

Cancellations can be made up to 48 hours before the service with a penalty of 10 USD. After that time no cancellations are allowed, and there are no refunds or reimbursements. Does not apply for last minute reservations.

GALLERY

Waqrapukara. Photo by daboost on istockphoto

The Pomacanchi lagoon. Photo by Iuliia Serova on istockphoto

The village of Cusipata. Photo by LUCKOHNEN on istockphoto

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