From Cusco: Waqrapukara & Inkachiriasqa Lagoon 2-Day Hiking Tour

Explore Waqrapukara and Inkachiriasqa Lagoon on a 2-day guided adventure from Cusco with hotel pickup, meals, and key hiking support included.

Getting started

Begin in Cusco with hotel pickup, then board the tourist transportation for the drive toward the high Andes. After meeting your professional bilingual guide, you set out on the 2-day tour that links Waqrapukara and Inkachiriasqa Lagoon. Your first activity is the hike to Waqrapukara, so come prepared for high-altitude walking.

What to expect

Waqrapukara

Waqrapukara is an archaeological site set high above Andean valleys, known for its dramatic location and quieter trails away from main tourist routes. This is the focus of your first day, combining a hike with time at the site itself.

Features

• The route to Waqrapukara takes you through high-altitude Andean landscapes, ending at the archaeological complex perched above the valleys so you can appreciate its exposed position in the mountains.
• Entrance to Waqrapukara is included, and your expert professional bilingual guide leads you around the site, sharing context as you explore this lesser-known destination without the usual crowds.
• Breakfast and lunch during the Waqrapukara tour are provided, giving you set mealtimes on this hiking day without needing to arrange food yourself.
• Trekking poles, emergency oxygen, and a first-aid kit are available during the hike, adding practical support for the terrain and altitude while you move between viewpoints and ruins.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco, along with tourist transportation throughout this part of the tour, are included so you can focus on the hike rather than logistics.

Inkachiriasqa Lagoon

Inkachiriasqa Lagoon, visited on the second day, sits in a remote Andean setting framed by the Salkantay mountains. The day centers on reaching and spending time around the lagoon.

Features

• The hike to Inkachiriasqa Lagoon brings you to a remote mountain lake surrounded by the Salkantay mountains, giving you sustained time in high-Andean scenery that feels far from busy routes.
• Your entrance to Inkachiriasqa Lagoon is covered, and your expert guide leads the group around the area, helping you navigate the terrain and pointing out key viewpoints around the water.
• Breakfast and lunch during the Inkachiriasqa Lagoon tour are included, so you have scheduled meals built into the second day of this high-altitude itinerary.
• Trekking poles, emergency oxygen, and a first-aid kit are also provided on this day, supporting you during the hike and time around the lagoon in case altitude or effort makes the walk more demanding.
• Tourist transportation connects Cusco and the Inkachiriasqa Lagoon trailhead as part of your 2-day tour to Waqrapukara and Inkachiriasqa Lagoon, keeping transfers between locations organized while you stay overnight in Cusco between days.