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Explore the spiritual heart of the Andes with this half-day hike to Huanacaure Mountain, a hidden gem just outside of Cusco city. This off-the-beaten-path adventure offers a unique blend of Inca history, breathtaking panoramic views, and authentic highland culture.
Starting just at the base of Cusco, this hike leads you through sweeping Andean landscapes, farmlands, and mountain trails, culminating in a visit to the archaeological site of Huanacaure—an important place in Inca mythology and considered by some as the origin point of the Inca civilization.
From the top, enjoy a 360° viewpoint over Cusco, making this one of the best panoramic hikes near Cusco. The route offers peace, solitude, and a meaningful connection with nature and Andean spirituality—far from the tourist crowds.
This hike is ideal for travelers who want to discover less crowded Inca trails, enjoy nature, culture, and history, and still return to Cusco by midday.
We will pick you up around 7:00 am from your hotel and 40 minute-drive to trailhead (Kirkas Village) a small community located in San Jeronimo Distric of Cusco. Following we will get ready to start our hike to Huanacaure mountain. Also we will grab our snack to go. Our hike will take approx. 1 hour and 45 minutes to get to the top of Huanacaure where you will enjoy the views, landscapes, flora and fauna, farmlands along the way. Once you get there we will explore the Inca arqueological site built by our ancestors 600 years ago. Likewise, you will able to breathe fresh air and be revitalized by magic nature of Cusco look outs. After that you will enjoy your snack and head back to Cuzco city following the original Inca trail along down the valley. It might take around 2.5 hours downhill .We will arrive back to Cuzco city around 2 pm.
Note: Walking times depend on the group’s hiking ability. The guide may change snack spots, depending on the group’s progress.
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Hiking Distance: 5 Km /3 miles (4 to 6 hours)
This Huanacaure Mountain Hike is available all year around, as well as Peru usually celebrates annual festivities, special events, special occasions and activities such as: The Feast of the Sun, Easter Sunday procession, Folkloric Parade, Carnival, Christmas Day, Bullfighting, and so on, occasionally, unforeseen events such as: Solar and Lunar eclipses would be a surprising experience for you. For this reasons, Inca Vision will guarantee your departure dates if you book it in weeks or months in advance and right time. Book now! Only your confirmation is needed.
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To book this Huanacaure Mountain hike half day in Peru an initial payment of $ 20 USD per person is required. The remaining balance can be paid online or in person at our office in Cusco. The deposit can be made via We Travel, Western Union or MoneyGram. If you rent camping and hiking gear, upgrade tours or receive a discount of the total price our sales team will email you the updated remaining balance payable at our Cusco office.
Note. If you are in Cusco already, then you can book Huanacaure Mountain Tour with us and pay for it in cash as well.
Price per person: 50 $ USD (2 people minimum)
Price per Group: From $ 120 USD per Group (from 1 – 3 persons)
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In the event you need to cancel your trip, cancellation fees will be assessed as outlined in our cancellation policy. If canceling, you may not transfer your deposit to another person’s trek/tour. See Inca Vision Tours ‘Terms and Cancellation Policy
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