Overview
Overview
- Day 1: Cusco – Chinchero – Cuper – Cusco
Itinerary
AlpacaNature hike Itinerary
Day: 1 Cusco – Chinchero, Cuper Community – Cusco
Collecting you from your Cusco Hotel at approximately 8 a.m. our private van will take you directly from your hotel. At each stop along the way, the van will patiently await your readiness to continue, ensuring a seamless and comfortable journey. Following the day’s adventures, we’ll return you directly to your hotel.
Guiding you through this immersive experience are our professional guides. Their deep-rooted connection to the region, coupled with a genuine enthusiasm for sharing their heritage, ensures not only safety but also a rich and enlightening experience.
This full-day excursion in Chinchero, nestled within the Sacred Valley of the Incas, offers a profound cultural immersion. Traverse the mountains encircling the local community, where you’ll discover the medicinal properties of native plants and encounter the serene beauty of crystal-clear lagoons.
As we tread the paths once frequented by ancient civilizations, accompanied by llamas and alpacas, we’ll delve into the historical significance of South American camelids as pack animals, a tradition spanning centuries.
Following our mountainous trek, savor a delectable picnic lunch featuring local delicacies amidst the Andean landscape, with a privileged backdrop of the lake and Chinchero town.
Concluding our adventure, we’ll explore the Chinchero archaeological site and its main square adorned with a fusion of colonial and Inca architectural elements. A leisurely stroll through the village will be accompanied by a captivating textile demonstration, offering insight into local craftsmanship and traditions.
- Maximum elevation: Chinchero 3,800 m / 12,467 ft.
- Minimum height: 2,850 m / 9,350 ft
- Walking Distance: 8 km / 4.97 miles.
- Estimated duration: 3 hours.
- Difficulty: Moderate
Inclusions
Includes:
- English and spanish-speaking tour guide
- Round-trip private transportation
- Picnic lunch with tipical organic product from the área.
- Welcome drinks
- Pick up from your hotel
- Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit
Does Not Include:
- Tourist Ticket for archeological site (70 soles/US$25 per person).
- Tips for the crew
- Water
- Snack
- Travel Insurance
What you need to take for the chinchero Inca trail hike and poc poc waterfall.
- Original passport
- Small Backpack
- Rain gear or rain poncho
- Warm jacket.
- Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses.
- Comfortable hiking shoes
- Trekking pants
- Shirts or t-shirts
- Personal medication
- Reusable water bottle or CamelBak water bladder
- Hand sanitizer
- Toilet paper
- Reusable trash bag to recycle the garbage collected
- Extra money
Price
Alpaca Nature Walking Price
- 2 people US$140 per person
FAQs
The history of Chinchero
At the end of the 15th century, the emperor Túpac Yupanqui built and established his residence there. In 1533, when the Spanish settled in Cusco, Chinchero was an important point for the Inca defense. It was there that the rebel Manco Inca settled to fight the Spanish.
Is Chinchero Peru worth visiting?
Located 28 km from the city of Cusco, it is a place where you can still feel and appreciate Inka culture not only through the preservation of its customs but also through its fascinating archaeology and craftwork. Undoubtedly, a destination that will capture your heart from the very beginning.
What is the altitude of Chinchero?
Chinchero is located 30 kilometers northwest of Cusco city and has an altitude of 3,762 metres (12,343 ft).Its colorful houses and fascinating handicrafts will give you a firsthand experience of the Inca culture.
