About this experience
At more than 3,460 meters high is the archaeological center of Perolniyoq, in the district of Ollantaytambo (Urubamba – Cusco). For centuries, Perolniyoq was covered by vegetation; nevertheless, the little care threatened that this architectural and archaeological jewel disappeared completely.
It sits on the Soqma the Perolniyoc waterfall, which has a drop of 45 meters of pure, crystal clear water. In this place were built two-storey houses, Qolqas that served as warehouses, lodging rooms called kallankas and a ceremonial enclosure.
At a glance
- Duration: 10 min–12 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 min–12 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
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Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- English / Quechua / Spanish professional guide speak.
- Pre trek briefing (briefing at the hotel).
- Local food service (1 lunch, snacks) prepared by a restaurant.
- Pick up from your hotel in the morning of departure.
- First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
- Vegetarian and free gluten food for no extra cost.
- Second Tour Guide over 12 people.
- Transportation from Cusco to the trailhead at the beginning of the hike by private car.
Not included
- Extra expenses.
- Dinner.
- Not detailed meals.
- Travel and health insurance (bring copies with you please).
- Walking sticks (it can be rented from us US$ 10 for the entire trip).
- Tips (optinal).
Itinerary and highlights
At 7:00 am we will come to pick you up from your hotel in Cusco, we will drive through the sacred valley passing through Chinchero, Urubamba, where we will appreciate the scene that shows us this amazing place and in 1 hour and 30 minutes we will arrive at our first place of visit Ñaupa Church.
Ñaupa Church was a very special huaca, because in addition to being a place of worship to the mallquis (mummies) of their ancestors (as shown by the large niche or the stone wall niche), it had to be the site of great announcements of associated astronomical events to the fulfillment of rituals in specific dates of the agricultural calendar, the alignments demonstrate it.
The water of the Perolniyoc waterfall has a drop of approximately 45m, and with an exceptionally particular mark, in its fall, a thin layer that together with the sun’s rays, seems to shine there.
After enjoying this impressive waterfall, we will have our gourmet lunch with drinks that our guide will give you and then we will have the third place to visit, which is the archaeological site of Perolniyoc located at the top of the waterfall, and we will have an explanation from our guide.
Finally, we will return to Cusco, we will arrive around 5:30 pm.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pick up from your hotel (7:00am – 7:30am).
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Huaynas Expeditions
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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