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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
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Ollantaytambo
8:00 am - 10:00 am Pick up at your hotel and transfer to the QELQANQA community.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
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 hours • Admission ticket free -
3
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 hours • Admission ticket free -
4
18:30 - 19:30 Share dinner with local families.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
5
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.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
6Ollantaytambo
15:00 - 15:45 Farewell with the families and return to Ollantaytambo.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Ollantaytambo – open yauricunca - QELQANQA Community
Qelqanqa Community - Excursion to Yuraq Cocha lagoon - Qelqanqa Community - Ollantaytambo.
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
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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.
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