Qeswachaka Bridge and 4 Lakes Tour from Cusco | 1 Day
TRIP SUMMARY
Qeswachaka Bridge and 4 Lagoons Tour Overview
The Qeswachaka Bridge and 4 Lakes Tour from Cusco is a full-day cultural experience, ideal for travelers who wish to discover a different, authentic route filled with history in the Peruvian Andes. During this journey, you will visit the famous Qeswachaka Bridge, considered the last Inca bridge woven with plant fiber, as well as the beautiful circuit of the 4 Lakes in southern Cusco.
Qeswachaka is much more than a bridge: it is a living tradition renewed every year thanks to the work of local communities, who preserve ancestral techniques passed down from generation to generation. This suspension bridge crosses the ApurÃmac River and is part of one of the most representative cultural expressions of the Inca legacy in the region.
According to official tourism sources in Peru, Q’eswachaka is recognized as the last Inca bridge and keeps alive a tradition of more than 500 years. It is also recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.
In addition to visiting this cultural attraction, the tour will allow you to enjoy high-Andean landscapes, traditional villages, natural viewpoints and lakes surrounded by mountains. It is an excellent option if you have already visited Machu Picchu or the Sacred Valley and are looking for a less conventional experience, with history, nature and local connection.
With Kantu Peru Tours, you will take this excursion accompanied by a professional guide, tourist transportation and an organization designed so you can make the most of the day without complications. It is a perfect tour for couples, families and travelers who wish to discover a different side of Cusco in just 1 day.
Itinerary
The Qeswachaka Bridge and 4 Lakes Tour from Cusco begins with pick-up from your hotel and departure towards the south of the region, along a route surrounded by Andean landscapes, traditional villages and natural viewpoints. During the journey, we will visit the Pabellones volcanoes and the circuit of the 4 Lakes, where you can enjoy high-Andean scenery perfect for photographs and moments of connection with nature.
After exploring this scenic area, we will arrive at the Qeswachaka Bridge, known as the last Inca Bridge. This suspension bridge, woven with plant fiber, crosses the ApurÃmac River and preserves an ancestral tradition that is renewed every year thanks to the work of the Andean communities. At this point, our guide will explain the historical and cultural importance of Qeswachaka, its relationship with the ancient Inca road system and the value of this living tradition for local identity.
Finally, after enjoying this cultural and natural experience, we will begin the return journey to Cusco. We will arrive in the city in the afternoon or evening, concluding a different tour, ideal for those who wish to discover a less conventional route filled with history, Andean landscapes and living tradition.
Included
- Hotel pick up (city center).
- Professional Guides.
- Tourist transport with a professional driver.
- Breakfast and Box Lunch.
- First aid kit and oxygen balloon.
- Entrance Ticket.
Not Included
- Services not mentioned.
- Water and snack.
- Tips.
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Recommendations
WHAT WE RECOMMENDED TO BRING
- Passport or identity document (can be copied)
- Small backpack (water bottle, snacks, and more).
- Extra cash (Soles).
- Hat or cap for the sun and sunglasses
- Sunscreen.
- Trekking sneakers.
- Light and warm clothes, gloves, scarf, jacket
- Waterproof jacket/rain poncho if your visit is between October to March.
- Walking sticks.
- Camera and extra batteries.
Prices
| Group Service | Price | Click to Book |
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| Price per Person | ||
| Group Service (Regular Group - 18 people) |
$45.00 USD | BOOK NOW |
| Private Service | Price | Click to Book |
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| Price per Group | ||
| Group of 1-3 People | $260.00 USD | BOOK NOW |
| Group of 4-5 People | $300.00 USD | BOOK NOW |
| Group of 6-8 People | $340.00 USD | BOOK NOW |
| Group of 9-13 People | $380.00 USD | BOOK NOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
The Qeswachaka Bridge is located in the district of Quehue, province of Canas, south of Cusco. It is a suspension bridge woven with plant fiber that crosses the ApurÃmac River.
The tour lasts approximately the entire day. It begins early in the morning from Cusco and ends in the afternoon or evening with the return to the city.
Because it preserves an ancestral weaving technique using plant fiber and is renewed every year through a community tradition. This practice was recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2013.
Yes. The tour normally includes the circuit of the 4 Lakes in southern Cusco, a scenic route where you can appreciate high-Andean lakes, mountains and local communities.
It is not a demanding hiking tour. It is mainly a cultural and scenic journey by tourist transportation, with short walks at the places visited.
It is recommended to bring an identity document or passport, comfortable clothing, a light jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses, a cap, water, a camera and cash in soles.
Yes. It is a good option for families, couples and travelers looking to discover a different cultural attraction near Cusco, without undertaking a high-difficulty trek.
It can be visited throughout the year. However, the dry season, between April and October, usually offers better conditions to enjoy the landscapes and take photographs.
Depending on the conditions at the site and local instructions, some visitors may cross it. You should always follow the guide’s instructions and respect the community’s safety regulations.
Because you will travel with a local agency from Cusco, with a professional guide, tourist transportation and organized assistance to enjoy a safe, informative and well-planned cultural experience.
Final
Book your Qeswachaka Bridge and 4 Lakes Tour from Cusco and discover the last Inca bridge up close, unique Andean landscapes and a different cultural route in just 1 day.
At Kantu Peru Tours, we help you organize a safe, authentic and well-planned experience, with a professional guide and personalized assistance.
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