Cusco: Pallay Punchu, Raqchi, and Checacupe Day Trip
ID: GYG1157029-1774174
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Paese: Peru
Durata:
16:00 ore
Descrizione
Experience three top Andean attractions in a single day: the colorful Pallay Punchu Mountain, the ancient Raqchi archaeological site, and stunning scenic viewpoints.
Pickup takes place between 3:30 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. from your hotel in Cusco (within accessible streets of the Historic Center; otherwise, we will assign a nearby meeting point).
Your day starts with a direct transfer to Cusipata, where a buffet breakfast awaits to prepare you for the experience.
We then continue for 3.5 to 4 hours until reaching the starting point of the hike to Pallay Poncho.
Pallay Poncho Hike (1 hour)
Enjoy a scenic, one-hour ascent to this vibrant, multicolored mountain known for its sharp edges and unique geological formations. There will be ample time to take photos and appreciate the landscape.
Raqchi – Temple of Wiracocha (Entance fee not included, 10 soles (Peruvian) / 20 soles (foreign tourist))
After the hike, we proceed to the remarkable archaeological site of Raqchi, home to the impressive Temple of Wiracocha — one of the most important Inca structures ever built.
Checacupe – The Three Bridges
Next, visit Checacupe to observe its three adjacent bridges — Inca, Colonial, and Republican — offering a clear visual evolution of Peru’s engineering legacy.
Buffet Lunch in Cusipata (included)
Return to Cusipata to enjoy a buffet lunch.
Urcos Lagoon Viewpoint
Before concluding the tour, make a final stop at the scenic Urcos Lagoon for panoramic photos.
Return to Cusco: Around 5:00 p.m., ending at Regocijo or San Francisco Square, close to the Main Square.
Punti salienti
- Explore the iconic Raqchi Temple.
- Capture views at the Urcos Lagoon viewpoint.
- Hike the colorful Pallay Punchu Mountain.
- Discover the three historic bridges of Checacupe.
Lingue guida
INCLUSO
- Hotel pickup (3:30 a.m. – 4:30 a.m.) from accesible street in the historical centre of Cusco
- Buffet breakfast in Cusipata
- Buffet lunch in Cusipata
- 1-hour hike at Pallay Poncho
- Visit to Raqchi – Temple of Wiracocha
- Visit to Checacupe’s three bridges
- Stop at Urcos Lagoon viewpoint
- Tourist transportation
- Professional guide
NON INCLUSO
- Not mentioned services
- Drinks
Quando dovrei prenotare?
Per garantire la disponibilità, prenota il prima possibile. La prenotazione anticipata è consigliata soprattutto se stai pianificando il viaggio durante l'alta stagione come le festività pubbliche o i fine settimana.
Cancellazioni
Questa escursione può essere annullata senza costi fino a 24 ore prima dell'inizio del viaggio. Se la annulli dopo 24 ore o non ti presenti all'escursione, ti verrà comunque addebitato il prezzo intero dell'attività. Essere in ritardo al ritiro o alla partenza sarà considerato come non presentarsi.