Q’eswachaka Rope Bridge Tour
Overview
Travel back in time and walk across the last living Inca rope bridge — the Q’eswachaka Bridge — woven entirely by hand using traditional Andean grass. This full-day tour takes you through stunning Andean landscapes, remote villages, and four beautiful lagoons. Learn about Inca engineering, ancestral rituals, and the cultural significance of this UNESCO-recognized tradition, still maintained by local communities each year.
Itinerary
04:30 AM – Pick-up from Hotel in Cusco
- Early departure from Cusco heading southeast through the Andes.
Breakfast Stop (local village)
- Enjoy a light local breakfast en route (optional, at own expense).
Visit the 4 Lagoons of the Region
- Explore Pampamarca, Asnacocha, Acopía, and Pomacanchi — high-altitude Andean lakes surrounded by peaceful scenery.
Arrival at Q’eswachaka Bridge
- Guided walk across the 28-meter-long Inca rope bridge suspended over the Apurímac River.
- Learn about the traditional techniques used to rebuild the bridge annually by local communities.
Picnic Lunch
- Relax and enjoy a box lunch near the bridge or lagoons (included).
Return to Cusco
- After a memorable day, we return to Cusco, arriving around 5:00 PM–6:00 PM.
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Cusco
- Private tourist transportation
- English/Spanish-speaking professional guide
- Box lunch (vegetarian options available)
- Entrance fees to all visited sites
- First aid kit and oxygen
Not Included
- Breakfast (optional stop, not included)
- Personal expenses and snacks
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guide and driver
What you need to Know?
- Bring warm clothing and a windbreaker
- Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots
- Sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, hat)
- Water bottle and snacks
- Camera or smartphone for epic landscape shots
- Altitude sickness pills (consult your doctor before trip)
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The bridge is renewed annually using centuries-old techniques and tested for safety by the local community before use.
Basic physical condition is enough. The walk is moderate, but those with vertigo or fear of heights should take precautions.
Yes! Q’eswachaka is the last remaining Inca rope bridge still built using ancestral techniques, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Every June, during a 3-day communal event where villagers from four communities gather to reconstruct the bridge entirely by hand.
Yes, a box lunch is included. Let us know your dietary restrictions in advance.
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