Cusco: Q'eswachaka, the Last Inca Rope Bridge
ID: GYG1545153-2356090
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Paese: Peru
Durata:
12:00 ore
Descrizione
Cross the last Inca rope bridge still standing, rebuilt by hand every June. Full day from Cusco with hotel pickup, local guide, breakfast, and lunch.
Cross Q'eswachaka, the last surviving Inca rope bridge, on a full-day excursion from Cusco. Every June, four Quechua communities harvest the straw, bless the fibres, and rebuild the bridge from scratch. In 2013, UNESCO recognized this collective knowledge as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Before crossing the bridge over the Apurímac River, your professional local guide, in Spanish or English, will explain how it was built and what it means to the communities that keep it alive.
We'll pick you up at your hotel in Cusco in the early morning and set off on a journey through the Andes. Along the way, there's a stop for breakfast with mountain views, photo stops, and a typical lunch in the countryside. Vegetarian options are available upon request. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation are included, and you can book the group or private service.
Punti salienti
- Cross Q'eswachaka, the last surviving Inca rope bridge
- Discover how four Quechua communities rebuild it every June
- Hear the history of the bridge from your local guide before stepping onto it
- Breakfast overlooking the mountains and a typical lunch in the Andean countryside
Lingue guida
INFORMAZIONI IMPORTANTI
The sightseeing tour lasts approximately 12 hours
Due to the altitude, it is recommended that you spend a couple of days in Cusco beforehand to acclimatize.
The hikes are short and of moderate difficulty. The tour is suitable for most travelers, including families and those with no trekking experience.
The weather in the Andes can change quickly
The best time is the dry season, from May to October, when the sky is clearer.
Every June, the communities rebuild the bridge in a traditional ceremony. ℹ️ It is not guaranteed that the sightseeing tour will coincide with it.
If you would like a vegetarian meal, please let us know your preference in advance.
The final pick-up details and times are confirmed in your reservation
INCLUSO
- Round-trip transportation to and from your hotel in Cusco
- Admission ticket to the Q'eswachaka Bridge
- Professional local guide (Spanish and English)
- Breakfast
- Lunch (vegetarian options on request)
NON INCLUSO
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, and extra drinks)
- Gratuities for the guide, driver, or other staff (optional)
- Any services not listed in the confirmed itinerary
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.
