Q’eswachaka Inca Rope Bridge Tour

Step off the beaten path and into living history with our Qeswachaka Inca Rope Bridge Tour, a day trip that brings together ancient Inca engineering, community traditions, and Andean landscapes. This is not just a traditional Inca rope bridge Peru — it’s a vibrant symbol of cultural resilience, maintained in the same way by Quechua communities for centuries.
Located high in the Andes (around 3,700 m / 12,100 ft), the Q’eswachaka bridge spans the deep canyon of the Apurímac River. Made from ichu grass and crafted using ancestral techniques, this handwoven suspension bridge is one of the last of its kind — a living relic of the Qhapaq Ñan, the vast Inca road network.
During the tour, you’ll drive from Cusco into the remote province of Canas, traveling past Pomacanchi, Acopia, Asnacocha, and Pampamarca lakes, where you can soak in the local flora and wildlife. Inca land Adventures Along the way, your guide will share fascinating stories about Inca history, engineering, and the significance of this bridge as a symbol of the ancient empire.
Once you arrive at Q’eswachaka, you’ll learn how local communities — including Huinchiri, Chaupibanda, Ccollana, and Quehue — rebuild the bridge every June using traditional methods and a communal effort known as minka. Qorianka The bridge, approximately 28–33 meters long and 1.2 m wide, sways gently over the canyon, offering a thrilling yet deeply spiritual crossing.
This Cusco cultural day trip is not just about crossing a bridge — it’s about connecting with a community, witnessing a centuries-old tradition, and walking a piece of Inca history. You’ll return to Cusco with a richer understanding of how ancient wisdom lives on through modern generations.

Experience the Q’eswachaka Inca Rope Bridge Tour and walk across this handwoven marvel, preserved by Andean communities for centuries. Discover Incan engineering, breathtaking landscapes, and rich cultural traditions. ​Our full day to Qeswachaka Inca Rope Bridge Tour is for those wanting to explore a unique place that keeps you away from the crowds. This tour will take you through the South Valley of Cusco. The location of this bridge was part of a network belonging to the Inca Trail. It is a considered a modern day relic as the communities (about 1,000 resident or so) that live near the bridge maintain it annually every June. The material the bridge is made with is Puna straw, also known as ichu grass. The tradition of this construction is a direct link with ancient culture, still practiced by modern Quechua people. Explore something new and see the other wonders Cusco has to offer!
This incredible Qeswachaca Inca Rope Bridge day tour begins with hotel pickup at 5am in the morning, we will drive towards the province of Acomayo. Once there, we will drive around the 4 different lakes and visit each one. The lakes are: Pomacanchi, Acopia, Asnaqocha, and Pampamarca. You will able available to observe the local flora and fauna of each lake..
After we visit theses beautiful lakes, we will continue towards the province of Canas. This is the stop to visit the famous Inca rope bridge, Qeswachaka (3,700m/12,139ft). The bridge itself is 33 meters long and 1.20 meters wide. Every June, the local communities work together to rebuild this bridge by hand using the local ichu grass.
You will get the amazing opportunity to cross this bridge and take pictures. It is quite an unforgettable experience! Once we are done with this tour, we will head back to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel.

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• Unique, Customized Itineraries

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• SMALL GROUPSTo ensure a more personalized service for our guests, at Inca land adventures we have a policy that our groups will not exceed 10 people. This fact alone sets us apart from other companies that operate departures with bigger groups.

Private transportation
​English speaking guide
A chef who will cook your breakfast and lunch
First aid kit and emergency oxygen tank.

WHY CHOOSE Inca land adventures?Inca land adventures is a family owned travel agency and a local tour operator based in Cusco with personal experience over many years of trekking. Inca land adventures is a 100% Cusqueñian Company without any shareholders.
Our dream as a locally based company is to create small personalized tours & treks strictly and only operated by local professional staff catering in PERSONALIZED and HIGH QUALITY SERVICE.
We take pride in our reputation as a RESPONSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE tour operator. Our staff are our extended family. We ensure they are supported financially by offering them a fair salary. We are proud of our team without them , we wouldn’t be able to offer the best service and lifetime experiences to our clients.

Prices Per Person: 2026

1 person: US$320.00 per person
2 people: US$180.00 per person
3 people: US$150.00 per person
4 people: US$130.00 per person
5 people: US$120.00 per person
6 people: US$100.00 per person
7+ people: US$90.00 per person.