Overview
Your expedition begins with an early departure from Cusco, driving south along the Vilcanota River past the sparkling Pomacocha lake and the town of Acomayo until reaching the trailhead at Pitumarca. From here, you will hike uphill to Yanaqocha for a rewarding crew-prepared lunch before arriving at the Waqrapukara campsite, where you will spend the afternoon taking a comprehensive guided tour of the impressive fortress and its magnificent Inca architecture. As night falls, the experience transforms with a captivating Andean Astronomy lecture and stargazing session using portable telescopes to view the Milky Way, followed by a hearty dinner; the next morning, after a nourishing breakfast surrounded by mountain views, you will embark on a scenic four-hour hike down to Santa Lucia, where your private transportation will be waiting to take you comfortably back to Cusco.
Summary
CUSCO – PITUMARCA – CAMPSITE WAQRAPUKARA
We leave the city behind, and with every step, the history and magic of the Andes await us. Let’s conquer Waqrapukara!
WAQRA PUKARA – SANTA LUCIA – CUSCO
“Fueled by this Andean sunrise, let’s begin the final stretch. Let’s carry the beauty of the mountains in every memory!”
Itinerary
DAY 1: CUSCO – PITUMARCA – CAMPSITE WAQRAPUKARA
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 Yanaqocha 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.
DAY 2: WAQRA PUKARA – SANTA LUCIA – CUSCO
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.








