Q'eswachaka Inca Bridge - 1D
Expedition Overview
Experience living Inca history by visiting Q'eswachaka, the last remaining hand-woven Inca rope bridge in the world. Suspended 30 meters above the Apurimac River, this incredible feat of engineering is entirely made from braided 'Ichu' (a local Andean grass). Every year, four local Quechua communities come together in a centuries-old tradition to cut down the old bridge and weave a completely new one over three days. The tour also includes a scenic drive through the breathtaking Route of the Four Lagoons (Pomacanchi, Acopia, Asnaqocha, and Pampamarca).
Day by Day Itinerary
Cusco - Four Lagoons - Q'eswachaka - Cusco
We pick you up from your hotel between 4:30 AM and 5:00 AM. Our journey takes us south of Cusco, driving for about 2 hours to the district of Cusipata where we enjoy a delicious breakfast. We then enter the 'Route of the Four Lagoons'—Pomacanchi, Acopia, Asnaqocha, and Pampamarca—each offering unique flora, fauna, and stunning reflective landscapes. After enjoying the lagoons, we drive for another hour to the Quehue district, the home of the Q'eswachaka Bridge (3,700m). You will have the thrilling opportunity to walk across this 28-meter long swaying grass bridge, feeling the ancient engineering beneath your feet. Your guide will explain the meticulous, communal process of weaving the bridge. After exploring the area and taking photos of the Apurimac canyon, we return to Cusipata for a buffet lunch before driving back to Cusco, arriving around 5:30 PM. • Estimated Driving Time: 7 hours (round trip) • Highest Altitude: 3,700m / 12,139ft
Guaranteed departure dates, official DIRCETUR entrance permits, and zero intermediary commission fees when you reserve directly with our Cusco headquarters.
✅ What is Included
- ✓Early morning pick-up from your hotel in Cusco
- ✓Expert bilingual guide specializing in Andean culture
- ✓Private tourist transportation (round trip)
- ✓Nutritious breakfast and lunch in local communities
- ✓Entrance fee to the Q'eswachaka bridge
- ✓First aid kit and emergency oxygen
✕ Not Included
- —Personal snacks and extra water
- —Tips for the guide, driver, and the local community members
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