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Q’eswachaka Inca Rope bridge tour: Full Day Tour

Q’eswachaka Inca Rope bridge tour: Full Day Tour

Price from: $ 78.00 USD (See: Pricing)
Q’eswachaka Inca Rope bridge tour: Full Day Tour
Tour Type
Scenic Walking Tours
Q’eswachaka Inca Rope bridge tour: Full Day Tour
Maximun Altitude
3,644m (11,955 ft.)
Q’eswachaka Inca Rope bridge tour: Full Day Tour
Physical Level
Easiest
Q’eswachaka Inca Rope bridge tour: Full Day Tour
Recommended Season
April to December
Q’eswachaka Inca Rope bridge tour: Full Day Tour

Q’eswachaka Inca Rope bridge tour: Full Day Tour

Price from: $ 78.00 USD (See: Pricing)

Visit the last Inca bridge near Cusco. This great Qeswachaka tour full day takes you from Cuzco to Q’eswachaka to live the experience with the Andean people—Qeswachaka Tour Last Rope Bridge – a tradition that resists modernity in Peru.

Tour Plan: Cusco | Pitumarca | Qeswachaka

Breathtaking Qeswachaka Rope Bridge Tour

The Q’eswachaka Rope Bridge Tour is an exciting and unique experience located in Peru. The Q’eswachaka Bridge is a traditional Incan bridge that spans over the Apurimac River in the Andes Mountains near Cusco.

Qeswachaka: The Last Inca Bridge Tour, or the last Inca suspension bridge, is 28 meters long and 1.20 meters wide. The villagers use forest grass from the Andes to rebuild the Qeswachaka bridge every year. The Q’eswachaka Bridge: UNESCO recognized it as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2013. True beauty exists on Peru’s Qeswachaka Bridge Tour! Explore this Inca wonder. Our tour guide describes the tourist attractions’ customs, traditions, and functionality. In addition to the bridge, the surrounding landscapes are breathtaking, offering stunning views of the Andean mountains and the Apurimac River below.

Q’eswachaka Inca Rope bridge tour: Full Day Tour

Take a journey back in time on a one-day tour of the incredible Qeswachaka Bridge, the last remaining Inca bridge in the world!

Overview

Qeswachaka Tour Full Day: Overview

Experience the thrill of crossing the world’s last remaining Inca rope bridge! The Qeswachaka Rope Bridge Tour takes you on a journey through the stunning Andean landscape to the remote village of Huinchiri, where local Quechua communities will witness the traditional weaving and construction of the bridge. Then, take a deep breath and step onto the swaying bridge, suspended 120 feet above the Apurimac River, and feel the rush of adrenaline as you make your way across.

Is this trip right for me?

  • We will pick you up from your hotel at 6:00 a.m.
  • Travel distance: CUSCO-Combapata-Yanaoca-Qeswachaka Rope Bridge Tour, 3 hours and a half.
  • Inca Bridge trek distance: 4 km/2.4 miles “One Way.”
  • The altitude of the Inca Bridge is 3,644 meters, or 11,955 feet.
  • Difficulty walking Qeswachaka: Easy-Moderate!

Sites to explore:

  1. The Inca bridge of Pitumarca Checacupe is the “Inca, Colonial, and Republican Bridge.”
  2. Visit the miniature volcano of Pabellones.
  3. Explore the Q’eswachaka Rope Bridge, Peru.
    1. Excellent panoramic views of the Apurimac Canyon
  4. Observe the lagoon of Pomacanchis.
Qeswachaka Full Day Tour Highlights
  • Enjoy a special visit to the Q’eswachaka Inca suspension bridge, which has 550 years of ancestral knowledge.
  • Step back in time and explore the incredible Qeswachaka Bridge in Peru! Get tips and advice on visiting this historical landmark with Kondor Path Tours.

Itinerary

Qeswachaka Tour Full Day Itinerary

The Qeswachaka Bridge is a testament to ancient engineering brilliance and Incan heritage. Kondor Path Tours takes you on a journey to discover the wonders of the Qeswachaka Tour in southern Cusco.

DAY 1

Experience crossing the Inca Bridge

Experience crossing the Inca Bridge
Experience crossing the Inca Bridge
Experience crossing the Inca Bridge
Departure from Cusco

The Qeswachaka Tour usually starts early in the morning in Cusco. You’ll meet your fellow adventurers and a knowledgeable tour guide who will accompany you.

En Route to Q’eswachaka

As you leave Cusco behind, the Andes’ picturesque landscapes will unfold before you. The journey is an adventure, with winding mountain roads and stunning vistas at every turn.

Arrival at the Qeswachaka Bridge

Upon reaching the Qeswachaka Bridge, you’ll be awestruck by its beauty and historical significance. Your guide will share captivating stories and legends associated with the Bridge and the Inca civilization.

Crossing the Rope Bridge

Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping experience as you cross the Qeswachaka Bridge on foot! The bridge is made of woven grass and ropes, swaying slightly with each step. It’s an exhilarating feeling and an actual test of bravery.

Exploring the Surroundings

After crossing the bridge, take some time to explore the surrounding area. You’ll be able to interact with local communities and learn about their traditional way of life.

THE CELEBRATION OF THE INCA BRIDGE OF QESWACHACA IN CUSCO

Several travelers enthusiastically described the Inca work of the hanging bridge of straw. For the peasants of the four communities that work on the bridge’s construction, the Qeswachaka has a sacred character.

The small volcano in Pabellones, Yanaoca

It measures the 4-meter-diameter volcano in the Tungasuca district’s pavilions. It attracts visitors’ attention for its unique size, considered the smallest.

Extra Data:

  • Uncover Peru’s hidden gem—the Qeswachaka Bridge! This Inca creation is made entirely of woven grass and wood, suspended over a raging river.
  • Did you know that only women are responsible for weaving the first rope? Do you want to be part of this bridge process and excursion? The trip in a tourist vehicle is a journey from Cusco to Qeswachaka Bridge, passing through some peasant villages.
Food

Box Lunch

Physical Level

1, Easy

Walking Distance

A light walk

Hiking Time

25-minutes

Starting Altitude

Cusco: 3,350m (10,990 ft)

Minimun Altitude

Qeswachaka Road: 3,644m (11,955 ft)

Highest Altitude

Qeswachaka Bridge: 3,644m (11,955 ft)

Inclusions

Qeswachaka Tour Full Day INCLUSION 

  • Tourist guide “the entire day tour to Qeswachaka Inca Site.”
  • Private tourist transport with fuel and a professional driver
  • Qeswachaka Rope Bridge Tour entrance fee
  • Box lunch.
  • Oxygen tank.
  • First aid kit.

Qeswachaka The Last Inca Bridge, NO INCLUSION

  • Hotel or Airbnb.
  • Meals:
    • Breakfast at your hotel.
  • Water and snacks

What to bring to our Qeswachaka Full Day tour

  • A good daypack
  • Lighter hiking boots.
  • 1 pair of hiking pants
  • Rain jacket or poncho.
  • A warm winter jacket
  • Sun protection cream
  • Re-usable water container

Travel Guide

Travel Guide to the Qeswachaka Bridge in Peru

Be awed by the Qeswachaka Bridge, a majestic pre-Incan suspension bridge in Peru still used today. Here’s how you can visit it:

This Inca Bridge stands over the Apurimac River, approximately 3700 meters above sea level, in Canas, District of Quehue, 160 kilometers south of Cusco.

This province has a cold climate and two well-defined seasons:

The rainy season covers the months of January to March; it is possible to see the presence of rain. Likewise, the maximum temperature is 15 °C and goes down to 5 °C.

The low rainy season is from April to December; during this period, the maximum temperature is 18 °C and the minimum is four °C.

What should be noted is that from June to August, the temperature can drop to -3 C, so the cold is quite intense during these months.

The name Qeswachaka comes from the Quechua letters “Q’eswa,” which means braid, and “Chaka,” which means bridge; we can conclude then that it is a braid bridge.

The material used to build this impressive hanging bridge is ichu of the Q’oya variety (straw or vegetable fiber), grass from the highest areas of the Andes. For the base, thin branches are called “Kallapos.”

The extraordinary bridge is 28 meters long and 1.20 meters wide and swings 30 meters over the Apurimac River.

Unesco recognized the Bridge Renewal Ceremony as an “Intangible Cultural Heritage” in 2013 because this bridge was part of the extended network of roads.

Women do the braiding for the new bridge, supervised by the “Chakaruwak,” or specialists in constructing the bridge.

Suspension bridges were used more than stone bridges during the colonial period because of their excellent earthquake resistance. From September 14 to 21, the festivity of the “Señor de la Exaltación” (Lord of the Exaltation) stands, which is the area’s patron saint.

What’s it like?

  • Deep in the Peruvian Andes lies an incredible feat of engineering—the Qeswachaka Bridge—made entirely from ropes and grass! Learn more about it here.
  • Journey to an ancient Inca bridge in Peru—the Qeswachaka Bridge, famously constructed from woven grass each year! Discover its fascinating history here.

Travelers who love nature will be excited to discover a hidden world south of Cusco. This area is a whole of local cultural enigmatic history. It is located only 3 hour’s drive from Cusco.

This full-day tour is an option for those who wish to know the mysteries of traveling to Cusco, history, and culture; besides, ancestral traditions await you on this tour, perfect for traveling with family and children. The stories the local people tell will be the main advantage of doing the excursion on the Inca Bridge of Queswachaca.

Pricing Breakdown

Qeswachaka Rope Bridge Tour: 1-Day COST

Season 2024

Number of persons Price per person
1 $ 290.00 USD
2 $ 172.00 USD
3 $ 137.00 USD
4 $ 114.00 USD
5 $ 107.00 USD
6 $ 97.00 USD
7 $ 89.00 USD
8 $ 84.00 USD
9 $ 78.00 USD

Embark on an exciting adventure to visit the Qeswachaka Bridge in Peru! Learn more about this impressive bridge and find out how to plan the trip with KONDOR PATH TOURS.

Explore the remarkable ancient feat of engineering that crosses the Apurimac River—the Qeswachaka Bridge in Peru. Visit and learn why it’s one-of-a-kind.

* Kondor Path Tours operates the Qeswachaka Rope Bridge Tour full-day

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Ani T
2023-12-21
Wonderul site, great tour operator and excellent guide We had an evening flight so wanted to do something during the first half of the day, really glad we picked this half-day tour of the Sillustani ruins. The tour agent (Kondor Path Tours) was very flexible about our pickup time and dropoff options, so that really helped. We were able to arrange a later pickup in the morning that included all our luggage and then they dropped us off at the Juliaca airport after the tour. But the Sillustani towers themselves are a real treat to see and learn about all their history. The site itself is very serene and beautiful, with the lake in the background from the main viewpoint. Our tour guide (Richy/Ricardo) was excellent and very helpful and knowledgeable. He gave us not only the ancient history of Sillustani and the adjoining areas, but also a more contemporary history of Peru and the Puno region I have to add that he went over and above by even helping us to check our bags in at JUL airport!
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Maras and Moray + Pachamanca Easily the best tour experience I had during my trip to Peru. I highly recommend Kondor Tours as the customer service is top-notch. James responded to my queries almost instantly each time and was very helpful. We were even treated to a can of cusquenia beer each when we visited the office! Our guide Alfredo was absolutely amazing and we were fortunate to have him as our guide for the tour. He is very passionate about his job and shared so much valuable information with us. He has a very candid character and we were very comfortable throughout! I highly recommend requesting for him as your guide (the best we had while touring Peru for 3 weeks). Also, I would say opting in for and additional traditional peruvian pachamanca meal experience must not be missed. The community people were very warm and gracious hosts and it is eye opening to witness the preparation of such a traditional feast normally done only for special occasions like weddings. We even had time for dancing! Two thumbs up for sure!
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3-day Choquequirao Trek We took a three-day private group trek to Choquequirao as a family of five. Kondor Path Tours organized a pick-up and drop-off in Urubamba instead of Cusco and did an extra stop at the Saywhite archeological site. Everything went very smoothly during the entire trip, meals and accommodation were as expected or better. The trek itself is quite demanding (particularly in three days), but the nature/ views/ Choquequirao/ dearth of tourists largely compensate. Anyway, we were looking for a physical challenge! Our guide Oron was great. Explaining, motivating, solving potential problems/ demands. We would definitely recommend Kondor Path Tours.
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Proffecional company and perfect guide Kondor Path Tours are so proffecional and easy to work with. We went with them on the 2 days short Inca trail to Machu Picchu with our three children. The correspondence was great and everything was perfectly planned in every detail. Our guide Alfredo was so friendly, knowledgeable and pleasant to be around! Thank you Kondor Path Tours - we couldn’t have asked for more!!
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Amazing experience, incredible guide! We had an incredible tour experience with Alfred and our driver Diosmio. They took such good care of us. Alfred was so knowledgeable, kind, and really felt like a friend. Highly recommend this company for your future visit! Awesome experience.
Kristi V
Kristi V
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Alittle bit of everything We had a last minute change of plans when it came to our tour. We were supposed to visit the rainbow mountain but with the recent protesting we called to see if we could change last minute and they were very accommodating. Odon and Fernando were amazing! They took us to see multiple attractions and made us feel very at home. And kudos to Renee for the amazing driving. I would highly recommend using this company for a tour. We will definitely use them if we ever come back!
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Atv Tour Odin and Fernando were great as well as our driver Rene. Very informative about the city of Cusco. Enjoyed our tour with this company and these individuals who took us around. Great time! Highly recommend!!!
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Family vacation Kondor path tours arranged a couple of private tours on our last vacation in Peru. Our first tour was the Rainbow Mountains and the next day we did the sacred Valley Tour. The administrative services were excellent, we met at our hotel the day before our tours and our head guide, Fredy, explained everything perfectly, including what to wear and bring for each tour. On the tour days, our guides (Fredy and Juan Carlos) and driver (Juan Carlos) were great! very knowledgeable, considerate about our party, always helpful and ready to answer questions and meet the expectations (completely different expectations because we had different ages in our party (from 11 to 69 years)) of each party member. The rainbow mountain is awesome and is is really helpful to go with a guide that knows about the area, but also about hiking!!!
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