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Highlights
- Explore Waqrapukara's ruins and the remote Inkachiriasqa Lagoon on a 2-day high-altitude trek through valleys and peaks in the Andes.
- Begin in Cusco with hotel pickup and tourist transport to the Waqrapukara and Inkachiriasqa trailheads, then return to the city at the end of each day.
- Hike Waqrapukara and Inkachiriasqa with a bilingual guide and entry included, plus breakfast, lunch, trekking poles, oxygen and a first-aid kit.
- Follow paths to Waqrapukara's lookout points, then walk the shores of Inkachiriasqa beneath Salkantay's peaks along connected highland trails.
Your Experience
Explore Waqrapukara and Inkachiriasqa Lagoon on a 2-day guided adventure from Cusco with hotel pickup, meals, and key hiking support included.
Getting started
Begin in Cusco with hotel pickup, then board the tourist transportation for the drive toward the high Andes. After meeting your professional bilingual guide, you set out on the 2-day tour that links Waqrapukara and Inkachiriasqa Lagoon. Your first activity is the hike to Waqrapukara, so come prepared for high-altitude walking.
What to expect
Waqrapukara
Waqrapukara is an archaeological site set high above Andean valleys, known for its dramatic location and quieter trails away from main tourist routes. This is the focus of your first day, combining a hike with time at the site itself.
Features
- The route to Waqrapukara takes you through high-altitude Andean landscapes, ending at the archaeological complex perched above the valleys so you can appreciate its exposed position in the mountains.
- Entrance to Waqrapukara is included, and your expert professional bilingual guide leads you around the site, sharing context as you explore this lesser-known destination without the usual crowds.
- Breakfast and lunch during the Waqrapukara tour are provided, giving you set mealtimes on this hiking day without needing to arrange food yourself.
- Trekking poles, emergency oxygen, and a first-aid kit are available during the hike, adding practical support for the terrain and altitude while you move between viewpoints and ruins.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco, along with tourist transportation throughout this part of the tour, are included so you can focus on the hike rather than logistics.
Inkachiriasqa Lagoon
Inkachiriasqa Lagoon, visited on the second day, sits in a remote Andean setting framed by the Salkantay mountains. The day centers on reaching and spending time around the lagoon.
Features
- The hike to Inkachiriasqa Lagoon brings you to a remote mountain lake surrounded by the Salkantay mountains, giving you sustained time in high-Andean scenery that feels far from busy routes.
- Your entrance to Inkachiriasqa Lagoon is covered, and your expert guide leads the group around the area, helping you navigate the terrain and pointing out key viewpoints around the water.
- Breakfast and lunch during the Inkachiriasqa Lagoon tour are included, so you have scheduled meals built into the second day of this high-altitude itinerary.
- Trekking poles, emergency oxygen, and a first-aid kit are also provided on this day, supporting you during the hike and time around the lagoon in case altitude or effort makes the walk more demanding.
- Tourist transportation connects Cusco and the Inkachiriasqa Lagoon trailhead as part of your 2-day tour to Waqrapukara and Inkachiriasqa Lagoon, keeping transfers between locations organized while you stay overnight in Cusco between days.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- 2-day tour to Waqrapukara and Inkachiriasqa Lagoon
- Entry to Waqrapukara and Inkachiriasqa Lagoon
- Expert guide
- Hotel pickup, drop-off and tourist transportation
- Breakfast and lunch on both days
- Trekking poles, emergency oxygen and first-aid kit
- Accommodation in Cusco between the two days
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses and purchases
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Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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