2-Day Chinchero Machu Picchu, Andean Ceremony & Pachamanca

2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 6 more

This experience combines ancient Andean spirituality with local culture and gastronomy, offering travelers a unique opportunity to connect deeply with Peru’s ancestral traditions. Unlike standard tours, this journey includes a traditional Despacho ceremony guided by an authentic Andean priest (Paqo), a hands-on Pachamanca lunch prepared underground, and a private guided visit to Machu Picchu. It’s an immersive cultural adventure that blends spirituality, nature, and history for an unforgettable two-day experience in the heart of the Andes.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bus service from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back
Tourist train tickets (round trip)
Private guide
Breakfast
Entry ticket to Machu Picchu (circuit subject to availability: 1 or 2)
Traditional Pachamanca lunch in Chinchero
1-night hotel accommodation in Urubamba
Round-trip transportation from Cusco
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Personal expenses or tips

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Travelers will be picked up from their hotel. Please wait in the hotel lobby and be ready at least 20 minutes before the indicated pickup time. Our guide will arrive with an official badge and a photo check displaying the agency name “Chullpi Expeditions” for easy identification.

OR
Meeting point

Travelers who don’t require pickup should meet at Plaza de Armas, Cusco. Arrive 10 min before start time. Our guide will wait with a “Chullpi Expeditions” sign or contact you via WhatsApp or call to coordinate.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Andean Ceremony and Pachamanca Experience in Chinchero

    1 stop
  • 1
    Chinchero

    This activity takes place in the Andean village of Chinchero, where you will participate in the sacred rituals of Pichay (energy cleansing) and Kallpachacuy (spiritual strengthening). This unique experience renews vital energy, releases emotional blockages, and reconnects you with nature, following the Andean principle of balance between body, mind, and spirit. Guided by an Andean priest (Paqo), the 4-hour ritual restores inner harmony and promotes well-being and clarity. Afterward, enjoy a traditional Pachamanca an ancestral meal cooked underground with hot stones featuring chicken, pork, or guinea pig, along with native potatoes, fava beans, and other local ingredients. Then we’ll continue to Ollantaytambo to board the train to Aguas Calientes, where we’ll spend the night. The next day, we’ll visit the majestic Inka city of Machu Picchu, completing a deep journey of connection, culture, and spirituality.

    5 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Machu Picchu Excursion: The Eternal Legacy of the Incas

    1 stop
  • 2
    Machu Picchu

    The second day is dedicated to the Excursion to Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Early in the morning, the guide will accompany the group to the entrance of the sanctuary to begin a cultural tour through the main archaeological areas. Travelers will explore terraces, temples, enclosures, and viewpoints that reveal the architectural mastery and historical depth of the Inca civilization. Throughout the visit, the guide will explain the ceremonial and astronomical meaning of each site, as well as its harmony with the surrounding landscape. After the guided tour, participants will have free time to take photos, relax, and enjoy the incredible views before returning to Aguas Calientes to board the train back to Cusco, ending an unforgettable day full of history, culture, and wonder in the heart of the Andes.

    6 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
Supplied by CHULLPI EXPEDITIONS S.A.C.

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Nature and Wildlife Tours
Overnight Tours
Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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