Textile Art and Andean Flavors Tour with Machu Picchu 2D 1N

Cusco, Peru
Duration2 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Textile Art, Andean Flavors and Machu Picchu: A Cultural Trip (2 days and 1 night)

Experience a unique experience for small groups, where you will discover Machu Picchu and the traditions of the Andes in a different way. On the first day, explore the famous Inca citadel with an expert guide. The next, immerse yourself in the Sacred Valley, where you will learn ancient dyeing and weaving techniques, sharing with a local community and supporting single mothers who preserve these traditions. Enjoy a lunch Pachamanca, a delicious meal cooked in an underground oven with meat, potatoes, corn and local herbs. Stroll between alpacas and llamas, and connect with nature. With groups of up to 8 people, your experience will be more intimate, personalized and different from what other tours offer.

What's included

  • entrance tickets to the Machupicchu citadel
  • train tickets timetables outbound 5:40 am and return 8:53 am the next day
  • Lunch
  • teacher and materials in the weaving workshop English and Spanish language
  • lunch segundia dia (Pachamanca, traditional typical dish)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • private transportation for transfer from Ollanta to chinchero and return to Cusco hotel door
  • pick-up from the hotel and transfer back to the hotel at the end of the tour
  • official guide to professional tourism language English,Spanish
  • breakfast on the second day (hotel in Machupicchu)
  • 1 night hotel category three stars double or double room
  • lunch and dinner on the first day
  • domestic and international air tickets are not included
  • Tips (optional)

What to expect

Day 1: Cuzco -train station-Machupicchu-hotel in hot waters village
  1. Cusco
    Pass by
    Pick up from the indicated place to Ollantaytambo station
  2. Ollantaytambo
    Pass by
    Departure from Ollantaytambo station via train to Machupicchu village
  3. 10m
    Arrival in Machupicchu village to continue on the bus to Machupicchu citadel
  4. Machupicchu
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Your experience in Machu Picchu begins at the Aguas Calientes train station, where our guide will meet you and accompany you to the bus station to ascend to the Historical Shrine. Upon arrival, you will enjoy a guided tour of approximately 21⁄2 hours, exploring the most emblematic places such as the Temple of the Sun, the Intihuatana and Sacred Square. Our guide will reveal the history, architecture and mysteries of the Inca citadel. Then you will have free time to continue exploring, taking pictures or just enjoying the scenery. Afterwards, we will descend to Aguas Calientes, where you can have lunch and tour the town before boarding your return train. This experience is ideal for those who want to know Machu Picchu in an organized way, with detailed information and without worries
  5. Aguas Calientes
    12h
    Return to the village of hot waters or Machupicchu village ,rest in the hotel
Day 2: Andean experience:Transfer to Chinchero, Textile art, flame walking and lunch Pachamanca
  1. Aguas Calientes
    Pass by
    In the early morning you will take the hot water train to Ollantaytambo station
  2. Ollantaytambo
    Pass by
    The carrier waits at the train station to pick them up and take them to the place of the second day experience Chinchero
  3. Chinchero
    7h
    Embark on an authentic experience in the Andes. Walk with flames along an original stretch of the Inca Trail, collect dye plants and connect with nature, living culture and traditional gastronomy.

    When you arrive at the family compound, prepare for a special activity: the making of a Pachamanca, an Andean lunch cooked underground with hot stones. You will participate in their preparation together with other travelers, using local products such as meats, potatoes and beans.

    While lunch is cooking, we will explore the art of Andean textiles with an expert teacher. You will learn to prepare the wool, dye it with natural pigments and weave your own piece. All materials are included and you can take your creation as a souvenir.

    We close the experience with the tasting of Pachamanca, live Andean music and dancing. An authentic celebration of Andean culture.
  4. Cusco
    Pass by
    Ending the experience Transfer from Chinchero to the hotel door

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We offer free pickup service from any location in Cusco (hotels, hostels, Airbnb).
If pickup is at the airport the flight must arrive before 7:00 am ,
We also offer free pick up from the airport.
The tour operator will wait for the passenger in the hotel lobby, hostel or department

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Take only a small backpack or carry-on bag to Aguas Calientes. The train does not allow large luggage and, if you carry more, you will be charged an extra 50%. Most travelers leave their large bags at their hotels in Cusco, where they keep them free and safe.
  • Tickets to Machu Picchu will be allocated subject to availability at the time of booking. The first option will be Circuit 2, so we recommend booking in advance. If exhausted, Circuit 1 or Circuit 3 will be assigned as the last option.
  • The tour or activity will have a maximum of 08 travelers.
  • The price is adjusted according to the size of the group: the more you join, the lower the individual cost.
  • IMPORTANT: The Machu Picchu authority requires the following data to issue the entry: full name, passport number, date of birth and nationality. When booking, please ensure that you provide this information correctly as it appears on your passport.
  • As for the briefing, a representative of TREK & ADVENTURE MACHUPICCHU will contact you one day in advance to arrange the meeting in your hotel lobby, as previously agreed. During this meeting, you will receive a printed program with the detailed itinerary, in addition to the important tickets that are part of it.
  • IMPORTANT: Access to Machu Picchu is limited and is organized in shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Our tour is scheduled between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., guaranteeing access to any of these shifts, depending on availability and capacity.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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