Your day starts early with pickup from your hotel in Cusco between 4:30 and 5:00 a.m. You’ll head south toward Cusipata, where a delicious local breakfast awaits — including a warm glass of quinoa drink and fresh bread with cheese.
Continue to the Combapata Viewpoint, a perfect stop for panoramic photos of the valley and Andean farmlands. From there, your scenic drive leads to the first lagoon, Pomacanchi (approx. 3,660 m / 12,007 ft), followed by Acopía (~3,707 m / 12,162 ft), Asnacocha, and Pampamarca (~3,750 m / 12,303 ft). At each stop, your guide will share insights about the area’s flora, fauna, and cultural importance within the Andean ecosystem.
Next, you’ll reach the Q’eswachaka Bridge (3,700 m / 12,139 ft), the last Inca-style bridge still in use. Learn how local families rebuild it annually using ancestral weaving techniques. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can even cross the bridge yourself — an unforgettable experience!
Before returning to Cusco, you’ll stop in Tungasuca, birthplace of the famous Andean leader Túpac Amaru II, where you’ll visit his historic home. Return to Cusco in the afternoon, arriving around 4:30–5:00 p.m., after a day full of culture, nature, and living history.