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Visit Taqrachullu from Cusco

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Explore Cusco with this brand new 3 day Peru adventure.

Go to the Heart of the Andes, visit the ruins of Taqrachullu recently featured in National Geographic at the tres canyones, and you will find yourself in a spectacular place without crowds and without cellphone coverage, and you can see for yourself untouched beutiful nature, along the way you stop at palcoyo rainbow mountain and the ruins at Maucallaqta, Kanamarca and Raqchi. As part of the trip you camp beside hot springs in complete wilderness and visit the official source of the Amazon.

Did you know: We plant two trees per person, per day when you travel with us- making us the sustainable choice.

Trip Highlights
  • Vsit Taqrachullu and the tres canyones valley
  • Stop at several inca and pre-inca sites like Kanamaraca, Raqchi, and Maucallaqta
  • Visit the colourful Placoyo rainbow mountain.
Included
  • All private transport throughout the trip
  • 1 night wilderness camping with equipment
  • All meals: 3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts
  • English-speaking guide throughout
  • Carbon positive trip: carbon offset + 2 native trees planted per person, per day
  • Drinking water throughout the expedition (as part of our plastic reduction pledge)
NOT Included
  • International and domestic flights
  • Travel Insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Personal items (e.g., snacks, souvenirs, drinks, toiletries)
  • Hotel nights before or after the expedition (Unless requested)

Starting early from Cusco we take our journey to the Rainbow mountain at Palcoyo after a short hike to the top looking at the spectacular colours and rock garden we head back to the Car, stopping at Raqchi ruins and then on to Kanamarca built by the k’anas and then expanded by the incas. reaching our final destination of Espinar to rest the night.

Summary
  • Take a short hike to the rainbow mountain at Palcoyo
  • Visit the Inca ruins at Raqchi and Kanamarca

On the second day we stop at Maucallaqta ruins to go around the site and vistit the impressive ruins there, you also stop to see the garganta del diablo, an impressive canyon formation besides the ruins, finally you reach the ruins at Taqrachullu as recently featured in National Geographic hiking through the ruins you get glimpses of the three canyons below.

 

Camping besides hot springs

Summary
  • Head to Maucallaqta ruins and visit the garganta del diablo
  • Reach the ruins at Taqrachullu and see Tres Canyones
  • Camp beside a hot spring with spectacular views of stars in the high Andes

The following day we head to the official source of the Amazon as you get closer the views look out of this world, you then reach the glacier where you enjoy lunch before reaching our final destination the colca canyon. We can organise your stay in the Colca Canyon.

Summary
  • Visit the official source of the Amazon
  • Reach our destination of Colca.
Tres Canyones

Equipment & Packing List

Multisport Kitlist

Important Trip Details

TRIP LENGTH
3 Days
DIFFICULTY
Easy
PEAK ALTITUDE
~4,800m
SEASON
March to December (Avoid Jan - Feb due to rain)
TRIP AVAILABILITY
Private Departure on request only

See What Past Travelers Have to Say

Palcoyo, Pomacanchis & Waqrapukara 3D

We would like to thank you all for organizing an outstanding and amazing trip for us. It was an absolute highlight in the trip we did through the Sierra. The layout of the trip, the organization, the food, the guide, all really perfect. Thank you very much. Hope to be back in Cusco next year for another adventure. Wish you well and best regards
Herbie & Claudia
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