Tour to the Inca Bridge Q´eswachaka Full Day

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Qeswachaka Inca Bridge Tour – Full-Day Cultural Experience from Cusco

Our full-day Qeswachaka Inca Bridge is for those who want to explore a place that is not so crowded or off the beaten path of other tours. This tour will take you towards the southern valley of Cusco. The location of this bridge was part of a network that belongs to the Inca Trail. It is considered a modern relic, as the communities (about 1,000 residents approximately) that live near the bridge renew it annually every June with the techniques of their ancestors. The material from which the bridge is made is Puna straw (better known as ichu) and seeing this bridge is a cultural spectacle since each rope is handmade so come and enjoy this wonderful experience with META Peru.

Service Level:

Comfortable camping with private chef and portable toilet. Modern vehicles with private driver.

Difficulty:

Some steep inclines at high altitudes, that can be regarded as strenuous. With sufficient pre-trail training, its easily achievable.

Travel Style:

Hiking, trekking, and camping.

Group Size

Small group experience; Max 12, Avg 5..

Travel Style:

Hiking, trekking, and camping.

Group Size

Small group experience; Max 12, Avg 5..

Itinerary

Cusco – Canas – Q’eswachaka Inca Bridge

Our adventure begins with a pick up from your hotel at approximately 4:00am or 5:00am in the morning and then we head towards the province of Acomayo. Once there, we will drive around the 4 different lakes and visit each one from a viewpoint. The lakes are: Pomacanchi, Acopia, Asnaqocha and Pampa Marca. You will be able to observe the local flora and fauna of each lake.

After visiting these lakes, we will continue towards the province of Canas. This is the stop to visit the famous Inca bridge, Qeswachaka (3,700 m / 12,139 ft). The bridge itself is 33 meters long and 1.20 meters wide. Every June, local communities work together to rebuild this bridge by hand using ancient Inca techniques using local Ichu (straw) as the main material.

You will have the incredible opportunity to cross this bridge and take photos. It is an unforgettable experience! Once we have finished with this tour, we will return to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel, culminating our exciting adventure.

  • Meals included: Box lunch
  • Distance: 2 kms / 1.2 miles
  • Difficulty: medium.

An unique experience

Inclusions

  • Private transportation (META PERU  private van).
  • Experienced professional guide.
  • Box lunch.
  • Experienced professional guide.
  • First aid kit and oxygen.
  • Ticket to visit the inca bridge.

Does not include

  • Staff appreciation (tips)
  • Services not mentioned in this tour.
  • Walking poles: 15 USD per pair per hike (professional poles that can be extended).

You can rent with us, request it in the briefing or at the time of making your reservation.

Dates & Prices

Recomendations

Essential items

  • Original passport (the same one you used to book your trek)
  • Valid university ID (if you have booked as a student)
  • Good backpack (the smaller the better: 30 or 35 liters)
  • Water storage: 2-3 L (Camelbaks backpacks are recommended)
  • Comfortable hiking boots with ankle support.
  • Sleeping bag (can be rented at META PERU)
  • Headlamp: essential
  • Toilet paper

What to bring in your duffel bag

  • 2 T-shirts
  • 2 hiking pants at least
  • 2 sets of underwear
  • 2 pairs of socks
  • Thermal jacket
  • Warm clothing, warm jacket
  • Waterproof gloves (even if they are ski gloves)
  • Comfortable camping shoes.
  • Quick-drying towel. We provide small towels, but you may prefer a larger one.
  • Small bottle of soap: we provide warm water each day for washing.
  • Battery charger: There is no electricity along the route.
  • Plastic bags will be provided at the office. Please ask for them.
  • Sleeping bag: Must be resistant to -15°C minimum. It can be rented from us for 20 USD.

Toiletries

  • Facial moisturizer
  • Alcohol gel
  • Moist towelettes
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Personal medications
  • First aid kit: band aids, etc.

What to put in your backpack

  • We strongly recommend having a small 30-40L day trekking backpack in which you can carry the following things
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Headlamp: unpredictable
  • Woolen hat
  • Rain gear
  • Snacks such as chocolate bars, cereal bars or any dried fruit.
  • Coca leaves
  • Plastic rain poncho
  • Gloves
  • Camera
  • Alcohol gel
  • Toilet paper and small plastic bag for trash.

Water: Please bring your own water on the first day until the first camp for lunch, then we will provide cold boiled water at each meal. Please bring your water bottle.

More Information

Please read the information provided carefully as it will help answer all your questions about our services.

If you wish, we can pick you up from the airport to give you a warm welcome to the city of Cusco and transfer you to your hotel, so you must inform us of your flight details at least 14 days before your trip. On the day of your arrival, please look for our representative who will be holding a sign with the META Peru logo at the airport (coordinate when making your reservation).

The information talk will take place the night before the trek at 6:00 pm at our office or at your hotel.

FIRST, to book your INCA TRAIL tour to Machu Picchu, we need you to fill out our reservation form by clicking BOOK NOW on our home page as well as to the right side of the tour of your choice or click here on the INQUIRE NOW link to contact us so we can give you the best options during your stay in PERU.

Please note that we cannot purchase your Machu Picchu tickets without the following information:

  • Personal information (your full name, exactly as on your passport).
  • Gender
  • Passport number.
  • Date of birth (dd / mm / yyyy).

Remember: that during the period of 2025 the tickets to the Inca citadel (MACHUPICCHU) are in high demand so we recommend you make the reservation in advance to guarantee an unforgettable quality experience.

***Copies of the passport of each participant are required in order to reserve the tickets for the visit to the Inca citadel (MACHUPÍCCHU)!

SECOND, we require a deposit of $250.00 USD per person, in order to purchase the entrance tickets to the archaeological park of MACHUPICCHU. You can make your deposit by clicking on the symbols VISA, PAYPAL or the payment method that is enabled when you click on BOOK NOW that is located on the right side of the chosen tour or you can also send us a message to our email to contact you, this link will be found in INQUIRE NOW.

We would appreciate it if you pay in cash at our office (we accept US dollars or Peruvian soles) during your briefing 2 or 4 days before your trip. We have many ATMs in downtown Cusco. You can also pay with VISA or PAYPAL online, but you will have to pay a 5.5% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. To pay your balance via PAYPAL, you must log in to your PAYPAL account using our email address of  metaperutravel@gmail.com.

We recommend you pay in cash at our offices to avoid this charge.

At META PERU your care and experience is the most important thing.

¡Yes! You must bring your original passport and it is very important that it has the same passport number that you sent us to book your permit for the Machu Picchu Tour or package. Your passport will be checked when you enter Machu Picchu and when you board the train. In case you are renewing your passport, please send us a copy of your old passport to secure your permission and be able to change it when you get your new passport. If so, please send us a copy of your new passport as soon as possible.

DISCOUNTS

  • 18-25 years old: 30 USD. Information required on the student card: university name, student name, student photo, expiration date, etc. A copy of the card is required at the reservation and government approval for the discount.
  • Children under 18 years old: 30 USD. Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
  • Children under 11 years old: 40 USD. Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.

In the event that you are unable to finish the trek due to health reasons, our team will take you to the nearest town for assistance with transportation. We always carry oxygen on our treks for any respiratory issues. In extreme cases, we can arrange for a helicopter at your expense. (Travel insurance required, recommended). There are no refunds in the unlikely situation that you are unable to finish the trek.

Generally, those who need help getting off the trail are taken to Ollantaytambo and if they recover quickly they continue the journey to Aguas Calientes (cost incurred by the trekker) and visit Machu Picchu according to the original plan.

Unfortunately, the answer is No. Once the permits have been purchased, the Peruvian government does not allow any changes, so we cannot change any dates after the permit has been purchased. The permits are also non-transferable and non-refundable. If you cancel your Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 days, the deposit is not refundable at all.

Of course! Round-trip transfer to your hotel is included in all our packages! If you have booked your hotel in the Sacred Valley, we will drop you off there and vice versa.

If you are satisfied with the services provided, a tip is appreciated by our staff, although it is not mandatory. While it may not be a custom, it is of great importance to the people who will take care of you during the trek. It inspires excellent service and is an ingrained feature of the tourism industry in many META Peru destinations. Of course, you are free to tip as much as you like, depending on your perception of the quality and length of your trip. Remember, tipping is not mandatory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.

Yes, we are a local, sustainable and responsible tour operator that incorporates universal principles of tourism: protecting the environment and benefiting local communities by respecting their culture and religion. With this in mind, we have trained all our local staff to know, respect and understand local places and people in relation to the environment.

  • Walking sticks 15 USD per pair per trek (Professional walking sticks that can be extended)
  • Additional night in Aguas Calientes – From $60 USD (depending on availability)
  • Vistadome Train Upgrade 67 USD per person (RETURN ONLY)

You can rent from us, please request it in the briefing or at the time of making your reservation.

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