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Q'ESWACHAKA BRIDGE TOUR

  • Group Group Size:

    2-20 People

  • Group Destination:

    CANAS

  • Group Departure :

    EVERY DAY

  • Group Level :

    Easy

  • Group Category :

    TOUR

Qeswachaka Inca Bridge Tour
Qeswachaka Inca Bridge
Qeswachaka Bridge
Qeswachaka
Qeswachaka Tour
Qeswachaka Bridge
Qeswachaka Inca Bridge Tour
Qeswachaka Inca Bridge
Qeswachaka Bridge
Qeswachaka
Qeswachaka Tour
Qeswachaka Bridge
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Q´eswachaka Tour - Inca tradition that resists modernity. The Q'eswachaka Inca bridge over the Apurimac River, is completely woven with ichu, according to the Inca tradition, and is the only one of its kind in the World.

The Qeswachaka Bridge is restored by the locals every year in June, it takes at least 3 days to be ready for use. As our ancestors the Incas, the locals use only natural grass from the highlands and lots of hands to do it.
Q´eswachaka is a rope bridge made with Inca knowledge and techniques which has been transmitted from generation to generation until today. The Bridge is over the waters of the Apurimac river and belongs to the Qapaqñan road network.
The Queswachaca suspension bridge is known as the last Inca bridge and is located in the Cusco region.
The Inca bridge of Queswachaca is important as it maintains the ancestral customs of our ancestors the Incas and is the last Inca bridge today, every second Sunday of June the Inca bridge of Queswachaca is renewed, carrying out 3 days of festivities.
The bridge is 28 meters long and 1.20 meters wide, the inhabitants of the communities of Chaupibanda, Huinchiri, Choccayhua and Qollana Qehue and its annexes Ccomayo, Perccaro, Chirupampa among others. They build the bridge following the tradition of the Inca Pachacutec, about 800 community members.

Process for the construction of the Queswachaca bridge

The first day begins with the celebration of the "apu Quinsallallawi", during the celebration the ichu is collected, which is braided by the women of the communities.
The second day the Inca bridge of Queswachaca is dismantled, thus removing the stone nails that support the bridge, later the four ropes that are the main support of the bridge are put on.
The third day the weaving of the bridge is carried out. After hard work, the culmination of the Queswachaca bridge is celebrated with food and typical dances.

Q´ESWACHAKA BRIDGE

We will pick you up at your hotel, to leave early to the south valley of Cusco (5:00 am approx). After 1 hour and 30 minutes, The first stop will be in Cusipata town. Here we will take a delicious Breakfast and go to the district of Quehue – province of Canas.
After 3 hours of travel by car, you start a walk to see the last Inca Bridge (Qeswachaka). While we observe the bridge, we will have the explanations of a very knowledgeable tour guide, who will talk about the history, traditions, process to build the bridge, and something more about the Inca culture.
After some free time, you return to the town of Cusipata to take lunch. In the way, we will take some extra stops to see 4 lagoons and enjoy them from a beautiful viewpoint. Finally, after finishing our great tour, we will return to Cusco City, arriving at 6:00 pm approx.

OUR SERVICE INCLUDES

Professional Guides.
Tourist transport with a professional driver.
Breakfast and Box Lunch.
First aid kit and oxygen balloon.
Entrance Ticket.

NOT INCLUDED

Services not mentioned
Water and snack
Tips

What you need to take:

A small backpack.
Copy of your passport.
Good team trek, such as hiking boots, scarf, polar or thermal clothing, gloves, fleece warm hat and wool socks.
Waterproof pants and jacket for the cold
T-shirts and long sleeve sweaters
Poncho Rain
Sun hat
Sunscreen, Mosquito repellent.
Camera and films
Canes.
Extra money for souvenirs, drinks and TIPS.


List of objects to take to the tour.

Cusco Destination

OUR PRICES:

Remember that!!! This Tour is only available Every day - We can depart any day of the week, as long as permits are available.

40.00 USD.

Per person ( Eight, or more, tour)

“This tour at Cusco is available Everyday provided we have a minimum of 2 passengers”

 

By booking or participating in a tour and any related products or services (a “Tour”) with Cusco Destination Travel Agency E.I.R.L., you agree to these Terms & Conditions.

Booking:

Your booking is confirmed and a contract exists when the Tour Operator or your travel agent issues a written confirmation after receipt of the applicable deposit amount. Please check your confirmation carefully and report any incorrect or incomplete information to the Tour Operator or authorized agent immediately. Please ensure that names are exactly as stated in the relevant passport.
You will pay a deposit which is completely non-refundable in any situation. There are no exceptions.
You will be required to show the original passport (not a copy) that you booked with, at the checkpoint to enter to the tourist attraction. If you originally booked with an old passport and then renewed your passport, you must also bring your expired passport along with your new, valid passport to permit entry or they will refuse your entrance to the tourist attraction.
The only acceptable ID to receive a Student Discount is your University Card with a clear expiration date that must be the same year as trek. IDs with expiry dates the following year, even though clearly valid, will not be accepted by the Peruvian government. You must submit a copy of this card at time of booking.

Cancellations:

Cancellations: In order to confirm this trip, a deposit of 50% is required per person at time of booking. The balance of the trip price is due 90 days before the departure date. Special holiday payment and cancellation terms may apply. Guests who must cancel their trip for any reason must do so in writing (we do not accept medical notes of any kind) as our out of pocket expenses are non-refundable to us.. Standard cancellations are subject to the following per-person penalties, based on number of days prior to departure:

ONCE BOOKED, DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. CHART BELOW OUTLINES WHAT FURTHER FEES WILL BE DUE.

Cancellation By
Terms
91 days or more before departure we will retain 50% of your deposit.
90 – 30 days before departure we will retain 75% of the total tour cost.
29 – 0 days before departure we will retain 100% of the total tour cost.

Tour permits:

Permits: The permits are in your name and can not be transferred to anyone else under any circumstances. Change of dates is also not possible once a permit has been purchased. Permits are non-refundable and non-transferable. The deposit will be forfeited. Please note that this is a regulation of the Peruvian government and not Cusco Destination Travel Agency E.I.R.L. (or any agency).
In extreme cases when the “tourist attraction” is declared closed for safety reasons, Cusco Destination Travel Agency E.I.R.L. will replace your tour with an alternative tour.
Those who booked PERMITS with a Student ID must bring that ID with them on the tour. If they fail to show this card at the entrance to the tourist attraction, they will not be allowed entry onto the tourist attraction.

Medical Information:

You must advise Cusco Destination Travel Agency E.I.R.L. of any medical problems or allergies you may have. if your health is questionable, then you should consult a doctor. If you are over the age of 70 years old, then you will need to present us with a current good health medical certificate.
You are responsible for assessing whether a Tour is suitable for you. You should consult your physician to confirm your fitness for travel and participation in any planned activities. You should seek your physician’s advice on vaccinations and medical precautions. The Tour Operator does not provide medical advice. It is your responsibility to assess the risks and requirements of each aspect of the Tour based on your own unique circumstances, limitations, fitness level and medical requirements.
Cusco Destination Travel Agency E.I.R.L. reserves the right to deny you permission to travel or participate in any aspect of a Tour at any time and at your own risk and expense where the Tour Operator determines that your physical or mental condition renders you unfit for travel or you represent a danger to yourself or others.
Pregnancy is considered a medical condition and must be disclosed to the Tour Operator at the time of booking. The Tour Operator may refuse to carry pregnant women over 24 weeks. The Tour Operator may refuse to carry anyone with certain medical conditions if reasonable accommodation or alternatives cannot be arranged.
It is strongly encouraged to purchase Travel Insurance to protect you in case of medical emergency or any tour cancellations.

Tours and Treks:

All balances need to be paid in either cash, Western Union, Transfer Bank or PayPal (in full) prior to the briefing which will be held the night before your tour. Visa incurs a 5% service fee and if you need to use another card, it must be through PayPal which incurs a 5.5% service fee.
You must advise your guide if you wish to leave the group or the camping area for independent walks or sightseeing. If you are experiencing any problems with the services of the guide or tour, please advise the guide in that moment, so that he can resolve any problems.
All Adventure Treks include transportation to Cusco. The return train route depends on train availability.
If you become ill or injured on the trail and are unable to continue, a porter will be provided to accompany you back to an area with emergency assistance capabilities. Helicopter air lifts and medical assistance are at the expense of the trekker. If you are unable to complete the tour due to illness, we will assist you in meeting your group at Machu Picchu to recommence your tour at that point. There will be no refund of the original payment. However, we will prepare a document to certify illness which can be presented for your travel insurance.
Cusco Destination Travel Agency E.I.R.L. will take all reasonable care in providing to our clients avoidance of accident, illness, and loss of personal property, and will only employ suitably qualified staff. We accept responsibility for the actions of our own employees. Cusco Destination Travel Agency E.I.R.L. cannot, however, be responsible for any action of third parties. You are totally responsible for your own personal property and rented equipment.
Cusco Destination Travel Agency E.I.R.L. does not take responsibility for unfavorable weather conditions, natural catastrophe, strikes, accidents, illness, injury, loss of personal ítems, etc. It is the client’s responsibility to carry insurance to cover these types of events. We reserve the right to modify or cancel the program due to any of the unforeseen conditions listed above.
Cusco Destination Travel Agency E.I.R.L. may modify your itinerary where reasonably required in its sole discretion.
Group tours might be as large as 16 participants. Groups are open to everyone no matter skill or age. By accepting a Group Tour you acknowledge that others might change the speed and timing of the tour.
All tours are done in English.

Delays:

Any costs, whether direct or incidental, incurred by the Customer as the result of delays caused by bad weather, trail conditions, river levels, road conditions, transportation delays, sickness, government intervention or other contingencies which are beyond the control of southern explorations will not be reimbursed.

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