About this experience
The full day tour of Qeswachaka Bridge 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
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wear Confortable clothes and comfortable walking shoes for the tour
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What is included
- Tourist Transportation
- Pick up from your hotel
- Sime Buffet Lunch
- First aid kit (includes emergency oxygen tank
- Semi Buffet Breakfast
- Professional tour guide who is fluent in English
Not included
- Entrance fee for Qeswachaka Bridge
- Entrace fee for the Mini Volcano
Itinerary and highlights
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.
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.
one of the eight districts in the Canas province of Cusco. From Yanaoca, we will drive thirty minutes more to the Q’ewe district. From there, you will have your first glimpse of the ancient bridge suspended between the steep rock cliffs, as we drive down the Apurimac canyon.
We will then leave the car and descend a steep path to a viewpoint to take photos, before carefully crossing the bridge together! Get ready for the adrenaline rush of a lifetime as you make your way across the swaying bridge, and try not to look too closely at the river several meters below! On the other side, the bridge attendant will greet us and give a brief demonstration of the bridge’s history and construction.
Meeting and pickup information
- wait for us in the reception
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Inti Sun Trek
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wear Confortable clothes and comfortable walking shoes for the tour
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Where is Qeswachaka? Qeswachaka is located four hours from Cusco by car, on the edge of Apurimac canyon, in the Quehue district of Canas province. Can I cross the bridge? Yes! All visitors are welcome and encouraged to cross the bridge; however, this is not recommended for visitors with vertigo. What is the length of the Qeswachaka Bridge? The bridge is approximately 28 meters (99 feet) long and 1.2 meters (4 feet) wide. When does the tour start and finish? Since the location is four hours away, we will have an early start at 7:00 a.m. The tour finishes at 7:00 p.m. What does the tour consist of? Is this a walking tour? This is mostly a bus tour, with various stops at points of interest. Is there a toilet on the bus? No, however we can stop for toilet breaks. What is the maximum altitude? The maximum altitude we will reach is 3,800m/12,468ft. What will I do if I suffer from altitude sickness? We will treat you accordingly. We carry oxygen cylinders and altitude tablets
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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