Cusco: Pallay Punchu, Raqchi, and Checacupe Day Trip

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.

Om de beschikbaarheid te garanderen, dient u zo snel mogelijk te reserveren. Vroegboekkorting is het overwegen waard, vooral als u de reis plant tijdens het hoogseizoen, zoals op feestdagen of in het weekend.

Deze excursie kunt u kosteloos annuleren tot: annuleringstijd voor aanvang van de reis. Bij annulering na: annulering na: annuleringstijd of niet aanwezig zijn op de excursie wordt de volledige prijs van de activiteit alsnog in rekening gebracht. Te laat komen bij het ophalen of vertrekken wordt beschouwd als niet komen opdagen.