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Our tour embarks on a walking adventure from the Chinchero district to the peasant community of Racchi, where we will be accompanied by alpacas and affable llamas. Also, you can see the snowy, mountains, panoramic views and more, you will also be accompanied by artisans where we will share their life experiences that belong to the project of women entrepreneurs and the one of being able to learn from the artisan textile process based on alpaca fiber. The duration of the tour includes the round trip transfer time.
Acquiring this tour will be able to learn from Cusco culture and how it coexists in harmony with nature and animals, as well as contributing with single mothers artisans and continue working with our millennial culture in the use of alpaca wool.
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MachuQolqa viewpoint: This observation point is a popular place for tourists to stop and enjoy panoramic views of the MachuQolqa Archaeological Park and Sacred Valley of the Incas. It is located 4 minutes from the district of Chinchero on the Cusco-Urubamba Road at KM 34.
The tour ends with some activities at Andean Colors, located 2 km from the starting point. From this location, travelers can arrange transportation or continue their journey. (Andean Colors can assist with transportation arrangements for an additional fee.)
Itinerary
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1Chinchero
This is the starting point, where travelers will get off at the Chinchero viewpoint, to appreciate the landscape view of the archaeological center and its temple. Likewise, they will begin the walk towards the Qori Huayrachina viewpoint.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
At the Qori Huayrachina viewpoint you will see the sacred valley and where you will have a stop for a picnic. Then, the walk will continue to the Machuqolqa archaeological park where the tour will consist of seeing the pre-Inca and Inca constructions.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The first activity will be to feed and drink the llamas and alpacas, so they can rest. Likewise, visitors will have lunch and then learn about the way guinea pigs are raised; and finally learn about the Andean Colors project that helps single mothers who are artisans and the textile process based on alpaca fiber.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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