• Sun Route Excursion - Hanging Fortress and Lake Titicaca
  • Sun Route Excursion - Hanging Fortress and Lake Titicaca
  • Sun Route Excursion - Hanging Fortress and Lake Titicaca
  • Sun Route Excursion - Hanging Fortress and Lake Titicaca
  • Sun Route Excursion - Hanging Fortress and Lake Titicaca
  • Sun Route Excursion - Hanging Fortress and Lake Titicaca
  • Sun Route Excursion - Hanging Fortress and Lake Titicaca
  • Sun Route Excursion - Hanging Fortress and Lake Titicaca
  • Sun Route Excursion - Hanging Fortress and Lake Titicaca
  • Sun Route Excursion - Hanging Fortress and Lake Titicaca
Peru

Sun Route Excursion - Hanging Fortress and Lake Titicaca

Réf : ZOUBAV

In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    2 days
  • Level
    Confirmed

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    America / Peru
  • Age
    From 10 - 75 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    142.69 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler
  • Languages
    French
    Spanish
    English
A minimum of 2 people (including at least 1 adult) are required to book this stay.
See our solo trips

In a few words

This version of the Route of the Sun is for travelers seeking adventure, spectacular landscapes, and unspoiled places. From Cusco , the first day takes you to one of the most impressive sites in the Andes: Waqra Pukara . Perched on a rocky promontory overlooking canyons, this Inca fortress offers an immersive hike among cliffs, condors, and breathtaking panoramas. Relatively uncrowded, the site retains a wild and powerful atmosphere, ideal for a first foray into the heart of the Andes.

At the end of the day, the road continues to the Andean village of Raqch'i , famous for its archaeological complex dedicated to the god Wiracocha. You will spend the night there with a local family, sharing a simple and authentic moment, immersed in rural life and Andean traditions.

The second day begins with a breathtaking high-altitude route. You'll traverse the colorful landscapes of Pallay Punchu , a mountain with multicolored strata reminiscent of a giant Andean tapestry, before reaching the spectacular Tinajani Canyon, a veritable labyrinth of rock formations sculpted by wind and time. The route ends in Puno , at the gateway to Lake Titicaca. An intense and magnificent itinerary, perfect for connecting Cusco to the Altiplano while taking the time to truly experience the scenery.

The highlights

  • Waqra Pukara
  • Raqchi
  • Pallay Puncho's Colourful Mountain
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Confirmed

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.

The expert's opinion

Before embarking on these two days of hiking, make sure you are well acclimatized to the altitude. A few days of walking in the Sacred Valley and Cusco, along with some rest, will help you cope with the heights of the Waqra Pukara archaeological site.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 5h30
  • Average distance/day: 11 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 425 m
  • Average daily descent: 425 m
  • Exposed Passages: Yes

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 1 to 12 people
Languages ​​spoken:
French
Spanish
English
Aquino

Aquino is the guide who has collaborated with our agency the longest. Originally from the Cusco region, his native language is Quechua, and he also speaks Spanish and French. Passionate about nature and Inca culture, he enjoys accompanying our travelers and sharing his profound knowledge of his country with them. Curious and an explorer at heart, he regularly travels throughout Peru in search of new routes still untouched by mass tourism.

With Aquino, you feel safe throughout the journey, and his contagious good humor helps you to cross the most demanding passes with a smile.

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Management

Security

Our guide and driver are equipped with radios, first aid kits, walking sticks and oxygen.
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
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    Waqra Pukara - Raqchi

    • Transportation Car - 05h - 218km
    • Activity Hiking
    • Duration of the activity 6h
    • Distance 12 km
    • Positive elevation gain 400 m
    • Negative elevation 400 m
    • Accommodation Staying with a local resident
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    We depart early in the morning heading south from Cusco, towards the province of Acomayo, in the district of Pomacanchi. After approximately 3 hours of driving, we will reach the starting point of our trek at Waqra Pukara, a still relatively unknown archaeological site that offers a unique immersion into Andean history and nature.

    Waqra Pukara can be reached via several trekking trails. Depending on your fitness level and the day's conditions, your guide will choose the most suitable route. On average, it takes about 5 hours to hike to this hidden gem of Peru, which offers exceptional views of the Apurímac Canyon.

    This adventure presents a physical challenge, but the view that awaits you at the end is unforgettable! Perched atop the cliffs, the Inca fortress of Waqra Pukara intrigues with its architecture and history. This ancient astronomical observatory, also used as a place of worship and defensive stronghold, testifies to the strategic and spiritual importance of the region during the Inca era. Your guide will reveal all the secrets and legends of this exceptional archaeological site.

    Day 1

Note

Enhance your trip by booking this excursion. However, we do not recommend flying for such a short duration.

Accommodation

Staying with a local resident - Day 1
  • Staying with a local resident - Day 1
  • Staying with a local resident - Day 1
  • Staying with a local resident - Day 1
  • Staying with a local resident - Day 1
Staying with a local resident - Day 1

Your host will welcome you with open arms into their community and introduce you to the traditions of the region.

Access

Departure
Cusco, Pérou
Day 1 : 05h00
End of stay
Puno, Pérou
Day 2 - 18h00

An extension in the Amazon can be added to your stay, as well as group or private excursions in Southern Peru.

Go to the starting point

Access by plane
The nearest airport isCusco

We can arrange your inbound and outbound transfers from the airport.

Price details

The price includes

  1. Breakfast (Days 1 and 2)
  2. Lunch (Days 1 and 2)
  3. Entrances to the sites
  4. Evening meal
  5. Night
  6. Guide
  7. Transportation
  8. Water

The price does not include

  1. The routes to get to the starting point
  2. Tip
  3. Personal expenses

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

Specifics

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).


In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.

It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.


ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.

Equipment

Equipment provided on site

  1. Walking sticks
  2. Water
  3. First aid kit
  4. Oxygen

Equipment to bring

Daypack (25–35 L)

Waterproof backpack cover

Water bottle or hydration pack (min. 2 L)

Sunscreen

Hat or cap

Clothing to bring

  1. Breathable technical T-shirt
  2. Lightweight fleece or mid-layer
  3. Windproof/Waterproof Jacket
  4. Hiking pants
  5. Technical underwear
  6. Hiking socks (1 pair)
  7. Cap or hat
  8. Lightweight hat (often useful at the summit)
  9. Neck warmer / buff
  10. Hiking shoes


The Alex team
Decathlon Travel Partner

The Alex team

• 12 stays
Based in Cusco, our local partner is a pioneering French-speaking agency specializing in slow tourism in Peru. With over 15 years of experience, they design ethical and immersive itineraries that prioritize the traveler's pace, secluded trails, and authentic encounters with local communities. The agency offers private and small-group tours, governed by a strict ethical charter focused on people and respect for the environment. By guaranteeing fair compensation for its local staff, they offer a discovery of Peruvian heritage that is both socially responsible, profound, and sustainable.
Discover their team and their trips
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