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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Andean Encounters
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
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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Explore the ruins of Machu Picchu and get to know the people of local Andean communities in Andean Encounters' tours. These tours take you off the beaten path and take you directly to Andean communities, giving you an incredibly authentic experience. Not only will you be able to visit the homes of local Andean communities, you will also have the opportunity to visit many ancient ruins, such as the Ancasmarca ruins, Incan caves, or hotsprings.
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