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This Day Tours Cusco is going to give to you the spectacular option to meet with real indigenous peo
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Tour OverviewThis Day Tours Cusco is going to give to you the spectacular option to meet with real indigenous people in a full day tour, is great for those who would like to get out of the city for a day and visit a local Andean village to learn about the Quechua people and our culture, customs, traditions, our daily locals works, at the same time we will have an opportunity to enjoy a lunch together with this families!
Overview
Itāll take around 8 hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
ItineraryThis activity is developed in several communities around the Cusco city, we use some of the not very touristic places maintaining still the local customs and traditions, but at the same time very well adequate for your necessities, need only about 45 minutes driving and we will get one of the most beautiful sceneries, where those local Families as a members of the community also contributed by designing tourist programs that allows visitors to share the life of the community, the organization of the members is by groups and thanks some private organizations they were trained in maintenance of their homes, cooking classes and food handling and customer service in order to offer passengers good quality service. Over the years it was possible to strengthen and enrich the community as a tourist destination, which is currently considered one of the best rural community tourism ventures in Cusco.
Thanks to the effort and team work with the community, has managed to turn tourism into an important additional income to agriculture. Currently, families have greater capacity savings, which is reflected in the quality of life they lead and actually they invest more in education and health of their childrenās.
Here are some of the activities you can develop in your view.
COOKING LESSONS
Here you can prepare a typical dish together with local inputs and the mud kitchen. You will learn to use a stone mortar and when you mixing you will feel the smells of fresh inputs from a traditional sauce, eucalyptus.
PREPARATION OF PACHAMANCA
Pachamanca is a typical dish of the Peruvian Andes. Our members will explain the preparation of this dish from the time of the Inca Empire and it was prepared only in rituals of thanks to Mother Earth.
PREPARATION OF GUINEA PIG
This type of dish is very traditional here in Cusco, this local family have at list more them 100 guinea pigs (cuy) it is a typical Local dish. Our members will explain the preparation from the beginning till to eat in the very Local style.
AGRICULTURAL WORKS
With the help of local farmers, you will learn techniques and use of ancestral tools to work the land, which are still used today by the way you can learn the endogenous Quechua language too.
TEXTILE SESSION
The Women give us a demonstration on the ancient weaving techniques as the blackstrap loom. They use natural dyes with local plants to color their wool spun by hand, while normally go shepherding their animals.
MAKING OF ADOBES ANDINOS
Andean bricks, called adobes and made from the Inca times to build the houses. It is interesting to approach this little industrialized world and know the process of making bricks by hand with natural materials that are strong enough to withstand the rains.
Finally depending the day and the season we can visit the local school where we can enjoy time with them or just play a game of football with the localās team, after a beautiful day we will drive back to Cusco and we will be around 5:00 PM at the Hotel.
InclusionsINCLUDED (Group Service)
INCLUDED (Private Groups)
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We based all our prices according the type and size of group, like this we ensure your trip because we need only 2 persons to open a new departure.
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Why Choose usWhen it comes to planning an unforgettable adventure in Cusco, Peru, the choices can be overwhelming. With so many travel agencies vying for your attention, it’s essential to select one that stands out and offers a truly exceptional experience. That’s where “Tierras Andinas” Travel Agency comes into play. Here are some compelling reasons why you should choose us for your Cusco adventure:
Travel GuidePERMITS FOR INCA TRAIL:Ā according the regulations of Inca trail by Peruvian government are allow only 500 trekking permits per day and everyone need to purchase a permits including tour guides, cooks and porters. Are only about 200 travelers approximately having access to the Inca trail per day the rest of spaces are for the companyās crew (guides, cooks and porters) ThatĀ“s why, we recommend you to book in several months in advance to secure your place.
Once we purchase all the permits from the national ministry of culture you are 100% confirmed to start the trip this day, cannot be changed or transferable to others.
Inca trail permits are not complete nonrefundable or transferable, so you have to make sure the date youĀ“ll book and as soon as weĀ“ll purchase the Inca trail permits we will send you a confirmation with all permits added
If you change your passport after booking your permit or you are planning to travel with other passport, you HAVE to bring the passport you used to book your permit, in other way youĀ“ll not be able to have access in to the Inca trail.
STUDENTS: If you are student you have an especial discount. Thatās why you have to use your International Student Identity Card green (ISIC) you must have this card and make sure the expiration date must be more over time that weĀ“ll do the trip, if you donĀ“t bring with you will not allow to enter into the Inca trail. ThatĀ“s the rules of ministry of Machu Picchu have.
HUAYNA PICCHU MOUNTAIN: Are allowing only 400 people to climb this mountain per day, so it needs to be booked in advanced and the price is S$80 per person we recommend you do in the second time between 10-11 am, minimum have to book two months in advance based on availability.
MACHU PICCHU MOUNTAIN: Are allowing only 400 people to climb this mountain per day, it needs to booked in advance, the price is S$80 per person it is located in from of Huayana Picchu mountain but is more higher takes about the 1:20 minutes to climb this mountain between 7-11 am.
EXTRA NIGHT IN AGUAS CALIENTES CITY:Ā If you want to stay longer and going back to Machu Picchu to explore more or climb one the famous mountain surrounded, you have to buy a new entrance fee or we can do too for S$80, than you can book an extra night at Aguas Calientes town. We can organize your accommodations in hostel for S$30 or hotel if you prefer but price depend the type of hotel you choose more information contact us. And if you want to book by yourself you can do too. Just let us know that you are planning to stay an extra night so we organize your return train for the next day.
RETURN TRAIN TO CUSCO: The return train is going to be the Expedition service train, which departs at 6.25 pm. Always Based on Peru Rail availability and will be confirmed at your briefing. There is an option to upgrade Vistadome train service with large windows which is an extra S$60 per person. Please let us know your preference at the time of booking. Train services are only between Aguas Calientes city to Ollantaytambo train stations and then bus to Cusco and drop you off in your hotel.
FOOD ON THE TREK: all our meals are a kind of buffet. It is always fresh and most of it is organic. We are used to eat together and we go out of our way to accommodate all dietary requirements including vegetarian options, began and any food allergies. We do not provide any alcoholic drinks on the trek but if you would like you can bring on your own.
OUR EQUIPMENT: all the equipment is the first quality; we provide 4 man tents for only 2 hiker and TERM-A-REST self-inflating air sleeping mattresses no extra fee!!! For everyone, our equipment includes a spacious dining tent, tables and chairs, plates and utensils. We do NOT supply sleeping bags, walking sticks, but all can be rented from us the moment you are booking or in your pre-meeting briefing.
Very important note if you are over 1.95 meters / 6Ā“4ā³ tall then you wonĀ“t be able to rent a sleeping bag in Cusco. In this case it is recommended to bring your own.
OUR GUIDES, COOK AND PORTERS: all our local tour guides speak English, Spanish and Quechua is a local language, is because more of names on the Inca trail and Cusco is in this language that is the reason is very important to know, our cooks provide amazing family style food a nice kind of buffet for all our team, our porters will carry everything for you which makes your trek as easy and comfortable as possible, equipment, all the product for cook, tents. All of them are amazing, helpful, patient, very informative, caring and great persons, if you like give thanks to them you can do with some tips.
We never overload our porters thatās why we make sure that all our team are well looked after and we provide all the equipment that they need, we treated like our family so that they feel like in home as you too.
FITNESS: Many people worry about altitude sickness because on the day two we have to crossing two highest mountains and worry if we can be able to do it with a regular life? To be hones we had people of all ages (from teenagers to pensioners) and age itself is no barrier if you are positive minded and lives an active lifestyle. Before departing for your tour, we recommend visiting your doctor who will be able to provide you with more information about.
The Inca Trail is certainly not easy but you do not need to be an athlete or a trekking expert to complete it. Fitness is naturally important but the Inca Trail is one of the most beautiful hikes in the world, is also a kind of trek that anyone with a positive attitude and determination can do. If you want to enjoy the entire Inca trail, we recommend you to training couple months to come here and you will see how easy it is.
STORAGE DURING YOUR TREK: During you doing the Inca Trail trek your main luggage will be stored in Cusco. We recommend you to leave at same hotel booked in Cusco if you will back after the hike to same hotel they usually have a good lookers because weāll provide you a small duffle bag at your Inca Trail briefing (pre-meeting briefing is normally set for the evening before you start the trek) to pack clothes for 3-4 days. Your team of porters will carry these bags together with the food and equipment for the trail. Please note that you will not have access to these items until the end of each day as the porters will always be behind and ahead of the group, therefore you must bring a small day pack in which you can carry personal belongings such as your rainy gear, camera, water and sun screen etc. By Peruvian law the duffle bag carried by the porters must not weigh more than 6kg (12pounds). If you will need an extra 6 kg duffel bag you can rent for S$75.
“Tierras Andinas” emerged from our deep desire to introduce these captivating tourist destinations to explorers. We specialize in unveiling the most breathtaking locations and offering genuine adventures. The cornerstone of “Tierras Andinas” is our esteemed team of guides, who prove to be our most priceless resource. They possess fluency in English and an unwavering enthusiasm for the local culture. These guides are rigorously trained and consistently stay informed about first-aid techniques, equipped with satellite phones to swiftly contact medical professionals during emergencies. Rest assured, our guides will ensure that you experience these terrains as if you were journeying alongside cherished family and friends.
All of our Tours and Walks are provided exclusively by TIERRAS ANDINAS staff and professional guides. What that means for you is that TIERRAS ANDINAS will never refer you to another company or third party.
Enjoy a good night's sleep in our spacious and professional EUREKA waterproof 4-season igloo tents. All our tents are for four people. Only 2 people will sleep in each, leaving plenty of space to be comfortable and store your travel bag.
To guarantee a more personalized service for our guests, at TIERRAS ANDINAS we have a policy that our groups will not exceed 8 people. This fact alone sets us apart from other companies that operate with larger groups.
We have the most personalized tours and packages for all budgets. They are designed to meet the wants and needs of our customers who are looking for something unique in their travel experience.
TIERRAS ANDINAS has one of the most outstanding food services. Our chefs have been highly trained to prepare the best Peruvian food on our hikes.
TIERRAS ANDINAS conducts annual cleanup campaigns that raise awareness among people around the world who share a desire to help protect the environment. It is our commitment to create a positive and sustainable contribution to the quality of life of rural Andean communities.
At Tierras Andinas, we specialize in crafting unforgettable journeys that immerse you in the rich culture, history and natural wonders of Cusco, Peru, and beyond. Our commitment to social responsibility, environmental stewardship and employee welfare sets us apart in the world of travel.
