2-Day Private Tour in Qelqanqa to Discover its Culture

5.0 (2 reviews) Cusco, Peru
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Duration2 days
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Qelqanqa is an indigenous community of the Andes, located in the valley of the Patacancha River, belonging to the district of Ollantaytambo, province of Urubamba, in Cusco. It is rich in flora and fauna, where you can find 60 species of birds and more than 700 species of plants. In Qelqanqa there is still a direct descent from the last Incas, which can be corroborated with the current surnames of the locals, such as Sinchi, Huamán, Yupanqui, Quespe, among others.

Why book this tour?
Disconnect from the city and take a break by immersing yourself in the nature of Qelqanqa. Live with local people from the community. Learn about the traditions and more about the culture of the Inca heritage and the Quechua language. Try local cuisine with natural ingredients.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • One night accommodation
  • Professional Guide
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic Beverages

What to expect

Day 1: Ollantaytambo – open yauricunca - QELQANQA Community
  1. Ollantaytambo
    2h
    8:00 am - 10:00 am Pick up at your hotel and transfer to the QELQANQA community.
  2. QELQANQA HOMESTAY TOURISM
    3h
    10:00 - 13:00 We will meet the families. We will have a reception with ancestral music and dance, typical costumes of the area and a tasting of teas with natural ingredients.
    We will also participate in the preparation of pachamanca, which is one of the traditional dishes of the community.
    Demonstration of fabrics, alpaca wool production process, where they are dyed and spun with natural pigments, crafts, description of iconography.
    Share lunch (pachamanca) made with natural local ingredients.
  3. QELQANQA HOMESTAY TOURISM
    4h
    13:00 - 13:30 short break to rest

    13:30 - 15:30 We take a short 25-minute walk to the point where the Mother Earth ceremony will take place. The activity will be led by a shaman and local families.

    3:30pm- 5:00pm Return to local houses, cultural exchange with families (way of life, language, socialization with local people).
  4. QELQANQA HOMESTAY TOURISM
    2h · Admission ticket included
    18:30 - 19:30 Share dinner with local families.
Day 2: Qelqanqa Community - Excursion to Yuraq Cocha lagoon - Qelqanqa Community - Ollantaytambo.
  1. QELQANQA HOMESTAY TOURISM
    6h
    Excursion to the Yuraq Cocha lagoon

    7:00 am Breakfast with the locals

    8:00am - 12:30pm We are going to take a walk of about 4 hours to the lagoon. Along the way we will observe local flora, fauna and landscapes.
  2. Ollantaytambo
    1h
    15:00 - 15:45 Farewell with the families and return to Ollantaytambo.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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