Q’eswachaka Bridge Tour – 1 Day
1 Day Starting From: $ 0.00 per person
Qeswachaka Bridge Tour–This full day tour to the Inca Bridge of Qeswachaka, is an absolutely unique tour, located on the route of the South Valley of Cusco, an unexplored area that keeps many spectacular sites such as amazing suspension Bridge left from Inca Times (Qeswachaka Bridge), the 7 colors Mountain Vinicunca and the Stone Forest of Palccoyo. During the tour to Qeswachaka Bridge travelers will experience one of the rope bridges surviving for centuries and still functioning for the use of the communities around it. This Q’eswachaka Inca Bridge is a little known place, is nothing touristy yet. This tour is perfect for nature lovers, outdoors adventure, and for the travelers who love the tranquility travel to this amazing place. Besides, this Qeswachaka Bridge Tour comes with stop-offs on the way like the visit to the famous 4 lakes as Pomacanchis lake, Acopia lake, etc, and also will have several hours free to soak in the unique atmosphere.
- Duration: Full Day 4:30 am – 5pm
- Difficulty: Moderate 1 2 3 4 5 6
- Activities Type: Adventure, Hiking, and Getting off the beaten path
- Group Size: Tours are personalized in private service, you decide the number of travelers in your group.
- Service Type: Private Personalized Tours
- Minimum altitude: 3,600 masl / 11,811ft.
- Maximum altitude: 3,700 masl / 12,139 ft.
- From/ pick up location: Hotels in Cusco or another place located in Cusco. just let us know
- To/ drop-off location: Any hotel in Cusco
- Seasons Available: Year-round, April through November especially recommended
What's it like
This stunning Qeswachaka bridge is located on top of the Apurímac River at about (3,700 meters/ 12,139 feet), in Canas province, Cusco. This handwoven grass bridge spans 108 feet, and is rebuilt every one or two years as communal effort by all the local people of the region. In Inca times it was part of the extended network called Qhapaq Ñan or Inca roads, and it is one of the Inca bridges that still maintains its authenticity intact. In the present day this bridge is still useful to transport goods to the different communities in the area. But also, is gaining interest of some travelers. Come with us and discover the most amazing places by unconventional routes to the traditional and live a different experience. You will obtain complete satisfaction after your tour with local experts in private tour service.
The word Q’eswachaka is composed of two Quechua words: ‘q’eswa’ which means ropes of twisted straw and ‘chaka’ meaning bridge.
Qeswachaka Inca Bridge Tour — Summary
Day 1.- Cusco – Yanaoca – Qeswachaka – Cusco
Spend a beautiful day taking full day tour to the Inca Bridge of Qeswachaka with local experts
- At 4:30 am Pick up from your hotel in private vehicle
- At 7:00 am Visit the famous 4 Lagunas (4 lakes as Pomacanchi, Acopia, Asnaqocha, and Pampamarca or Tungasuca) in the Acopia region
- At 8:00 am Breakfast in either Combapata or Yanaoca village
- At 10:00 am Arrival at the Qéswachaka bridge, to see this feat of Inca engineering and walk across the Q’eswachaka bridge and walk back in time. The only remaining handwoven Inca bridge of its kind, Qeswachaka is a unique piece of living cultural heritage.
- At 11:30 am We depart to return to Yanaoca to have lunch
- At 12:30 pm or 1 pm, we enjoy the lunch
- At 13.30 depart to return to Cusco.
- At about 4:30 pm – 5 pm, we drop you off at your respective hotel in Cusc
- See the only remaining Inca bridge, re-woven every year by hand
- Spectacular Mountain scenery
- The stunning view of Apurimac river
- Authentic local villages
- Very welcoming local people
- Stop at a series of Andean lakes along the way (Pomacanchis lake, Acopia lake, etc,)
Day 1:: Cusco – Yanaoca – Qeswachaka – Cusco
After early pick-up at 4:30 am from the hotel in Cusco, we will begin to travel towards the famous Qeswachaka Bridge. On the way, we drive through the beautiful town of Pomacanchi, stopping at the famous Four Lakes as Pomacanchi, Acopia, Asnacqocha, Pampamarca, and other lookout points where you will have a chance to take pictures and take in the sights. These lagoons have many different uses, fishing, totora hut camps and social activities with motor boats and pedal boats. Each lagoon has its unique individually and multiple species of flora and fauna to observe typical of this region.
After the visit the lakes, we keep traveling to the province of Canas. Then finally, we will reach the dreamed destination, which is the Qeswachaka Inca Bridge (3,700 meter / 12,139 feet) tucked in and connected to the mountain ledges joining together this 33-meter-long and 1.20 meter wide. This bridge is totally active, because every year is renewed by hand using the mountain grass called ichu (straw). Four communities in the area are in-charged to renew this bridge annually. Before carrying out the intricacy of the activity a payment ceremony is made to the Pachamama to get help and protection during process.
During the full day tour to Q’eswachaka bridge, all the travelers will have the chance to walk across the hanging bridge as the Quechuas still do. This will be a very unique experience. Which usually needs a special courage. We will take great pictures of the authentic panorama. After we visited the place, in the mid-afternoon, we will begin our return trip back to Cusco. We arrive back in Cusco to drop you off at your hotel around 5pm. Total driving time: approx 6-7h (round trip)
Take note: If you are doing this day tour in mid-June in order to coincide with the Q’eswachaka bridge festival, we will arrive in time to watch the festive dancing.
Important Note:
While we expect the tour will run as the itinerary describes to Q’eswachaka Bridge Tour 1D, participants should accept that there is the possibility of changes, being necessary liable to local conditions, e.g, strikes, natural disasters, these changes might be at the discretion of your travel company.
- Pick-up from your hotel, Airbnb or anywhere in Cusco city
- Round trip private transportation with a professional driver
- An expert tour guide
- Continental breakfast
- Box lunch (vegetarian options available)
- Entrance fee to the Qeswachaka Bridge
- First aid kit and oxygen bottle
- Hotel in Cusco
- Tips for the crew
- Dinner
- Extra expenses
- Drinks
- A small back-pack to carry your belonging
Warm clothes including a scarf, sweaters, jacket, and gloves - Rain gear (especially if traveling in the wet season, from November to March)
- Hiking boots
- T-shirts
- 1 sun hat and sunglasses
- Sunscreen for your skin and lips
- 1 water bottle (1 liter) or canteen
- Personal medications and toilet paper
- Extra money in cash
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