About this experience
Take part in a two-day, one-night Quechua cultural immersion with Awamaki’s Andean Overnight program spent with our newest cooperative of women in Huilloc Alto. During your stay you will participate in weaving lessons, spend quality time with local families during meals, learn about medicinal plants, go on an Andean lake hike with a chance to see alpacas and llamas, and finally take part in an ofrenda ceremony.
Receive one-on-one weaving lessons with women from the Huilloc Alto cooperative who will give you a step-by-step introduction to preparing yarn, dying yarn, back strap weaving methods and will individually help you make bracelets to take home.
At a glance
- Duration: 48 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 48 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring hiking boots or sturdy shoes for mud
- Bring refillable water bottle
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Typical Andean dinner, including appetizer/soup, main entree, native Andean herbal tea, Day 1
- Bottled water
- English speaking guide
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Private textile market
- Typical Andean Lunch, including soup or salad and main course, Day 1
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Typical Andean Breakfast, Day 2
- Round trip transportation to the community from Ollantaytambo
- Private homestay with members of your traveling group
- Weaving lesson
Not included
- Hotel pickup and/or dropoff
- Train station pickup and/or drop off
- Transportation to Ollantaytambo from other cities, such as Cusco
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- meeting point at Cafe La Esquina
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Awamaki
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Extended stays and custom trips: If you would like to extend your homestay, please contact us at [email protected]. We can create custom itineraries based on your interests. We can also arrange extended stays in the villages for an immersive and unique travel experience.
- Bring hiking boots or sturdy shoes for mud
- If you need transportation from Cusco to Ollantatyambo, please contact us at [email protected]
- Bring refillable water bottle
- Scheduling requests: Sometimes we can accommodate late departure (11 am) departure times, or early return times (by 1pm). Please note your schedule request in the “special instructions” section when you book. We will contact you if we cannot accommodate your requests.
- Sleeping bag is optional but recommended if you have one
- Bring small bills in soles if you plan to purchase from the artisans
- Consider bringing snacks (chocolates and sweet things for the cold)
- Spare shoes recommended but optional
- Warm layers and rain layers
- We can accommodate most special requests. We can accommodate nearly all dietary restrictions. Please note special requests or dietary restrictions in the “special instructions” section when you book. We will contact you if we are unable to accommodate your request.
- The overnight takes place at high altitude and requires some walking over uneven ground. It also includes a longer walk/hike, but that can be modified to accommodate health needs
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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