The Q’eswachaka Bridge Tour is a unique experience that will take you to discover an impressive hidden treasure in the Cusco region. This adventure combines history, living culture and breathtaking landscapes, visiting the last Inca bridge made of vegetable fiber, still preserved and renovated annually by the local communities.
The Qeswachaka Bridge Tour is an absolutely unique tour. This tour will take you to some lesser known but amazing attractions within the Cusco region.
On this tour you will see the beautiful four lakes of the highlands of Pomacanchi and Qeswachaka, the famous and ancient Inca bridge made of vegetable fiber. This new tour is not as popular with tourists and will allow you to take in the amazing sites in a more peaceful manner.
You will also have the opportunity to interact with members of local indigenous communities who don’t see many tourists. Tourism helps these communities sustain their way of life. Places visited on this tour: Combapata Viewpoint Apurimac Viewpoint Qeswachaka the Last Inca Bridge Pampamarca Lake Asnacqocha Lake Acopía Lake Pomacanchi Lake Rumi Punku.
This tour will not only allow you to experience breathtaking landscapes, but will also bring you closer to the local communities, who have preserved the ancestral bridge building technique for generations.
The Incas left a legacy that has lived on for centuries and the Qeswachaka bridge is definitely the perfect example of it! This 29-meter-long wooden bridge is renovated yearly, a tradition that unites several communities as it did over 600 years ago. Here’s what to expect:
Q’eswachaka – this Inca bridge is the only one that still exists. It is located approximately three hours from Cusco by car, in the province of Canas. People who love adventure and culture should visit this place. people who have the courage can cross the bridge that measures 28 meters and that is made of ichu (puna straw).
Cusipata
We will then have a one hour and half van journey to the town of Cusipata, where we will have our buffet breakfast. After this will continue drive for 30 minutes until we will get the Combapata viewpoint, from which we will enjoy the beautiful landscapes and see where the Salcca River meets the Vilcanota, the Sacred River of the Incas.
Pomacanchi
We will drive to the south of Cusco for about 2 hours. On the way, we will be able to appreciate four small lakes: Pomacanchi, Acopia, Asnaqocha and Pampamarca.
Yanaoca
We will also stop briefly in Yanaoca to appreciate Pabellones Volcano, a little volcano located a few meters away from the road.
Grutas De Q’arañahui
After lunch, we will have a very interesting stop on our way back to Cusco. These natural caverns were once an important site for the local villagers, as the stalactites on the cave form curious figures. (only private tour)
Pomacanchi
afther our visit qeswachak bridge, we will make a brief stop on Lake Pomacanchi to enjoy the sunset and the natural wildlife of the lake.
Qeswachaka Bridge
After a few more hours on the road, we will arrive at Qeswachaka, and after a short hike, we will appreciate a traditional Inca bridge made of straw, the last of its kind. Of course, due to its fragile material, the local villagers replace the ichu (Andean straw) each year. Once we’ve finished with all the activities, we’ll return to Cucipata. we will have a break to enjoy our Buffet lunch.
Later in the afternoon, we will start our journey back to Cusco. You will be dropped off at your hotel/hostel within the historic centre of Cusco at approximately 06:00 in the evening.
At Tunqui Expeditions, we specify the included and non-included services under all the tour itineraries listed on our website. We take care of all the logistics, but please pay attention to the details to avoid missing anything. Some items may be different for specific programs, so please read carefully before booking with us.
What is Included ?
What is NOT Included ?
We want to make your trip to Peru as memorable and as carefree as possible. In this section, you’ll find the answers to all the questions you have about traveling with Tunqui Expeditions in one place. Please read the following information carefully – it will help you with any questions about our services.
Do you have another question that we haven’t answered here? Write us and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
Can I store my luggage at your office?
Of course
During the trip, your main luggage can be stored at our office (you can organize it with us on the briefing day or by email) or at your hotel, both free of charge.
Any equipment that you won’t need on the trek can be stored safely in your hotel. Nearly every hotel will provide this service. Don’t leave items of value with your bags; put them in the hotel safe and obtain an itemized receipt (in the unlikely case of theft, many insurance companies require that you have a copy of the receipt itemizing everything). It’s best to put items such as credit cards inside a sealed, signed envelope for extra peace of mind.
Pick up of guests
Please note:
Group Tours
Group tours are made up of different types of people, then physical conditions and ages can vary. By agreeing to be part of a group tour, you also accept that some people may be faster or slower than you. Therefore, each person can go at their own pace on the route.
It may be the case that a group wishes to modify the tour; however, the guide will be the one who decides, after consulting with all the participants, if such modifications are possible.
Strikes and demonstrations
Strikes and demonstrations are common in Peru, and this may interrupt some of our tours. Roads can be blocked, and train tracks can be taken over. However, we will try to keep your trip as originally planned, even if it means leaving the night before the scheduled date.
Under these circumstances, tours may also be canceled. In case of changes or cancellations, everything will be coordinated with you by our operations department. Your safety is our highest priority, and our decisions will be made to protect it.
Lost objects
Please pay attention to where you leave your things and remember to take everything once you leave our transport, tents or restaurants. You’re the only one responsible for your objects during the tour.
Remember to check this list before packing your bags to make sure you don’t forget anything important. Have a nice trip!
Essential
Clothing
Equipment
Recommended
The “Qeswachaka Bridge Tour” can leave any day of the week, the whole year.
Group Price: US$ 180.00 US$ 160.00 per person
This small-group journey is guaranteed to operate with just two guests. Notice that PayPal charges a fee of 7 %, which we ask the client to cover since it’s due to the use of its service. This tax is just for online deposits.
Price Guarantee
Once your booking has been confirmed, we guarantee the price won’t increase, whatever the circumstances. So please, before booking, ensure you’ve read all our important tour information.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation
Additional Info
