Q’eswachaka Inca Bridge
- Daily departures
- Group service
- Tour guide
- Flexible Cancellation
- Pick up from hotel
- Spanish
Q’eswachaka Inca Bridge
The Q’eswachaka Inca Bridge is a unique example of living Inca tradition. Suspended over the Apurímac River, this rope bridge — made of native grass (qoya ichu) — is rebuilt each year by local communities using techniques passed down for generations.
Declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, Q’eswachaka represents the enduring connection between Andean people, their environment, and their ancestors.
On this full-day tour with Qolla Tours, you’ll explore highland landscapes, visit picturesque lagoons, and walk across or admire this impressive handwoven bridge.
Places to Visit
- Four Andean Lagoons – Pomacanchi, Acopia, Asnaqocha, and Pampamarca, each with distinct beauty and importance.
- Q’eswachaka Inca Bridge – A 33-meter-long rope bridge suspended over the Apurímac canyon at 3,700 m (12,140 ft).
- Small Andean villages – Glimpses of traditional life in the highlands.
Itinerary
4:30 AM: Hotel Pickup in Cusco
Depart Cusco heading south through scenic highland valleys.
7:00 AM: Breakfast stop
Enjoy a local breakfast en route.
8:30 AM: Visit to the Four Lagoons
Stop at Pomacanchi, Acopia, Asnaqocha, and Pampamarca lagoons, known for their natural beauty and birdlife.
11:00 AM: Arrival at Q’eswachaka Bridge
Walk across or observe the bridge. Learn from your guide about the annual rebuilding festival, Inca engineering, and its cultural significance.
12:30 PM: Picnic lunch in the area
Enjoy lunch surrounded by Andean scenery.
1:30 PM: Return to Cusco
Begin the journey back with views of rural landscapes.
6:00 PM: Arrival in Cusco
Drop-off at your hotel or city center. End of the tour.
What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Cusco city center)
- Round-trip tourist transport
- Breakfast and picnic-style lunch
- Bilingual professional guide (English/Spanish)
- Entrance fees to the Q’eswachaka area
- First aid kit and oxygen supply
What's not included?
- Snacks or bottled drinks
- Tips for guide and driver
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Recommendations
- Wear sturdy walking shoes — paths are uneven and natural.
- Dress in layers — the highland climate varies greatly during the day.
- Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a rain jacket.
- Carry water and energy snacks.
- Bring cash in soles for optional local purchases.
- Don’t forget your camera — the bridge and landscapes are unforgettable.
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Q’eswachaka Inca Bridge
Full Day
