Waqrapukara Tour Full Day

Waqrapukara Full Day Tour – Itinerary
We begin the day by picking you up from your hotel in Cusco at 4:30 AM, heading south through the scenic South Valley on a 3-hour drive to the community of Campi. Along the way, we’ll make a stop to enjoy breakfast with beautiful views of the countryside.

After breakfast, we continue to the starting point of our hike. The trail is relatively flat with some gentle ups and downs, making it accessible to most travelers. The hike to Waqrapukara takes approximately 2.5 hours round trip, with around 2 hours spent walking.

This route is especially recommended for those preparing for or recovering from the Inca Trail, as it offers excellent acclimatization and a chance to enjoy unique landscapes and local biodiversity. On the way, we’ll pass impressive rock formations, ancient cave paintings, and encounter the native flora and fauna of the Andes.

Upon arrival at Waqrapukara, you’ll have about 1 hour to explore the archaeological site—an incredible example of Inca engineering and architecture, dramatically built atop a mountain ridge. The views and atmosphere here are truly unforgettable.

We return via a shorter and easier trail to the community of Wayki, where our transportation will be waiting. From there, we drive back to Cusco, arriving around 7:00 PM.

Itinerary
04:30 AM: Hotel pickup in Cusco

Drive (approx. 3 hrs) to Campi community in the South Valley

Scenic stop for breakfast with countryside views

Begin hike to Waqrapukara (approx. 2.5 hrs round trip, moderate difficulty)

On the way: admire rock formations, ancient cave paintings, and native flora and fauna

1-hour guided tour of the Waqrapukara archaeological site

Return via a shorter trail to the community of Wayki

Drive back to Cusco, arriving around 7:00 PM