PROGRAM FACTS
Trip Type
Hiking
Total Distance
6.5 Km - 4.0 Mi
Difficulty
Moderate
Max. Altitude
3,765 m - 12,352 ft
Group Size
Minimum 2
Description:
There are places never described in book guides, but ends up staying with you once you discover it. This is the hike to the Poc Poc Waterfall, a hidden natural beauty in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, easily accessible from the traditional town of Chinchero. What begins as a hike without many expectations, turns into one of the favorite experiences in Cusco.
Itinerary
Cusco - Chinchero - Poc Poc Waterfall - Urquillos - Urubamba - Cusco
Our adventurous journey to the Poc Poc Waterfall begins in Cusco City. We will pick you up from your hotel at 6:00 in the morning, still early, but essential for logistic reasons due to our weather conditions.
The drive from Cusco will be for an approximately 45 minutes until reaching the Chinchero District, a place located at 3,700 meters above sea level, a bit difficult to get oxygen, but the landscape supplements what is insufficient.
After a body stretching, we are ready to begin our adventure. From the town of Chinchero, our hiking route heads east (Sunrise direction), crossing the lower part of the agricultural terraces of the Chinchero Archaeological Center. We will also be able to see agricultural fields of potatoes, barley, and corn on the lef side. The path will be entirely downhill, following an ancient Inca Trail built more than 500 years ago, in addition, the magnificent panoramic views from each resting point will enhance our hike.
Approximately two hours after hiking, we will arrive at the stunning and beautiful Poc Poc Waterfall, impressive from the first moment we see it and enough to captivate us with its beauty.
Thousands of photos and selfies to remind after, a resting moment while we enjoy this natural wonder, eating snacks and taking sips of water is what we share in this hidden globe spot before continuing our journey.
Finished our stay at the Poc Poc Waterfall, backpacks on and we continue the hike through Queuña and Eucalyptus forests. This last part will take us about two and a half more hours until we reach the town of Urquillos, place where our transport awaits for us.
From Urquillos we will drive to Urubamba, an urban city immersed in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we will stop at one of the tourist restaurants properly adapted for visitors, where we will have enough time for lunch. As last, we will drive back to the City of Cusco for 1 hour, our arrival to Cusco is estimated by 3:00 in the afternoon.
- Pick up from your hotel in Cusco City.
- Private round trip transport.
- Professional hiking guide.
- Snacks and a small bottle of water.
- Historical explanation along the hike.
- Personalized attention throughout the tour.
- Entrance ticket to the Poc Poc Waterfall.
- Return to your hotel in Cusco.
- Meals (Breakfast and Lunch) during the tour.
- Tips and additional expenses not mentioned in the tour description.
- A small personal backpack.
- Original identification (passport or ID).
- Rain jacket or poncho.
- Hiking shoes (comfortable according to your preference).
- Additional water and snacks.
- Warm and light clothing (option to store in our transport if you bring enough with you and not needed for the hike).
- Cap or sun hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses.
- Camera and Phone with a fully charged battery.
- Cash in soles.
Hiking Poles:
The hiking poles are perhaps more than just a simple option. If you've had knee problems in the past, we highly recommend to bring a pair of hiking poles. Keep in mind that the entire hike is downhill, you will be completely satisfied by the end of the day.
Cash:
Getting cash from ATMs or banks will be difficult once we leave Cusco. It's advisable to have some cash “Soles” with you, perhaps to buy some snacks or other local things.
Chinchero Archaeological Center:
The visit to Chinchero Archaeological Center is not part of the Poc Poc Waterfall tour. Please check availability if you're interested in visiting it, as well as note that the entrance ticket to the Inca Site is not included, so you will need to purchase the Sacred Valley Tourist Ticket.
Lunch in Urubamba:
According to the Poc Poc Waterfall tour itinerary, we will do a stop in Urubamba after finishing the hike. This is optional and not included in the tour price, our guide could recommend the best place to enjoy a delicious culinary experience in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
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