In this full day adventure, you will have the opportunity to explore the Sacred Ruins of Urco and visit the Arin community, where you will visit a traditional Chicheria. From the Arin community, you will go on a small trek to a beautiful waterfall where you will be able to enjoy breathtaking views. After enjoying a delicious homemade meal with the Huycho community, you will end your day taking an exciting ride down a zipline in the mountains of Cusco.
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Highlights
- Look at local products while visiting a local market
- Explore the sacred ruins of Urco
- Drink a Chicha Jora in a traditional "Chicheria"
- After a small trek, enjoy a waterfall and the beautiful views of Sacred Valley
- Eat a traditional Andean lunch at the home of "Mamacha", an indigenous local.
- Take an exciting ride on the Andean Zip
Details
Itinerary
8:30 AM: You will be picked up from your hotel in the Sacred Valley and taken to the local market of small producers.
__8:40-9:00 AM: __You will explore the local market and listen to a brief explanation of its products and its vendors. After exploring the market, you will eat a light Andean style breakfast.
__9:00-9:30 AM: __After breakfast, you will head over to the sacred ruins in Urco.
9:30-10:10 AM: You explore the sacred ruins of Urco and receive a brief explanation of the importance of the location.
__10:10-10:30 AM: __You will head to Arin.
__10:30-10:50 AM: __You will visit a traditional "Chicheria", where you will try a glass of Chicha Jora.
__10:50 AM-12:00 PM: __After a small trek, you will arrive at a beautiful waterfall. You will also be able to enjoy breathtaking views of the Sacred Valley.
__12:00-1:00 PM:__In the community of Huycho, you will be able to enjoy a traditional meal at the home "Mamacha", an indigenous local.
__1:00-1:50 PM: __After lunch, you will be taken to the community of Raqchi surrounded by the stunning Chichero Mountains.
__1:50-3:00 PM: __You will take a ride on the Andean Zipline in Cusco.
__3:00-4:00 PM: __You will be taken back to you hotel in Sacred Valley.
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