Waqrapukara trek Astronomy Experience 2 Days / 1 Night

Destination

Waqrapukara

Difficulty

Challenging

Activities

Hiking – Trekking

Trip Type

Hiking – Trekking, Astronomía

Duration

2 Days / 1 Nights

Max

2 Min – 16 Max

Overview

Embark in this  history and astronomical adventure on the Waqrapukara trek. The amazing location of this Inca site often referred to as the “The other wonder of Cusco,” is a hidden gem known for its unique architecture and breathtaking views over the Apurimac River canyon. Waqrapukara provide perfect conditions for AstroTourism. As you look up at the sky, the cosmos reveals itself in all its glory. The Milky Way stretches across the horizon, and you’ll spot constellations that have guided travelers for centuries and dark constellations are able to see here.

What Trip Includes

  • Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 1 or 2 days before your trek.
  • Professional Bilingual English speaking tour guide
  • Pick up from your hotel and transportation to beginning of the trek
  • Camping equipment and Tents. TWO PEOPLE IN EACH TENT
  • First-aid kit & Oxygen tank
  • A guided tour during the Huaqrapukara hike.
  • 01 AstroTourism camping experience at Waqrapukara campsite with portable telescopes.
  • Lunch and Dinner / 1st day (Vegetarian and Free gluten options)
  • Breakfast and Lunch / 2nd
  • Return walking to Santa Lucia town (Hiking time: 4 hrs aprox)
  • Return transportation to Cusco.

What Trip Excludes

  • Breakfast / 1st
  • Dinner / 2nd day
  • Cusco Hotel / 2nd day
  • Sleeping bag 15.00 USD
  • Inflatable Mattress 00 USD
  • Walking sticks 00 USD
  • Tips for Porters, chefs and trek guides
  • Personal Snacks

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We leave the city of Cusco early in our private transport and drive to the south of the valley, following the path of Vilcanota river. On our way, we will pass Pomacocha, a beautiful sparkling Andean lake where we will see the vibrant flora and fauna specific to this habitat. We then continue to the town of Acomayo and take a break,  We then arrive at the very small village of Pitumarca until road will end (3696 m.a.s.l), where we will begin the Waqrapukara Cusco Trek.We will start the hike up hill for couple of hour until we get to qocha spot where we will get lunch with our crew, after that, We continue on to our home for the night at campsite, After we will have the afternoon to tour the archaeological site of Waqrapukara.We then begin with a guided tour of the archaeological site of Waqra Pukara, which awaits us in an impressive location. The spectacular surroundings provide a for a magnificent backdrop to appreciate the ingenuity of this Inca architecture. Here we will be able to see with our very own eyes the architecturally advanced triple jamb vaulted niches. At night , we will have a lecture about the Andean Astronomy in Peru with our Local Guide, see the Milky way in the southern hemisphere. Later we will have dinner.

  • Meals: Lunch, Dinner
  • Maximum Altitude: 4087 m. / 13408 ft.
  • Minimum Altitude: 3296 m. / 10813 ft.
  • Walking Distance: 7.80 km. / 4.84 miles
  • Approximate Walking Time: 5-6 hrs

We start with a nourishing breakfast and hot cup of tea, while surrounded by views of the beautiful mountains. We will continue the beautiful hike to Santa Lucia where our Transportation will be waiting for you, we will drive back to Cusco.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Maximum Altitude: 4087 m. / 13408 ft.
  • Minimum Altitude: 3296 m. / 10813 ft.
  • Walking Distance: 7.80 km. / 4.84 miles
  • Approximate Walking Time: 4 hours

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