About this experience
Textile Art, Andean Flavors and Machu Picchu: A Cultural Trip (2 days and 1 night)
Experience a unique experience for small groups, where you will discover Machu Picchu and the traditions of the Andes in a different way. On the first day, explore the famous Inca citadel with an expert guide. The next, immerse yourself in the Sacred Valley, where you will learn ancient dyeing and weaving techniques, sharing with a local community and supporting single mothers who preserve these traditions. Enjoy a lunch Pachamanca, a delicious meal cooked in an underground oven with meat, potatoes, corn and local herbs. Stroll between alpacas and llamas, and connect with nature. With groups of up to 8 people, your experience will be more intimate, personalized and different from what other tours offer.
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
- Take only a small backpack or carry-on bag to Aguas Calientes. The train does not allow large luggage and, if you carry more, you will be charged an extra 50%. Most travelers leave their large bags at their hotels in Cusco, where they keep them free and safe.
- IMPORTANT: The Machu Picchu authority requires the following data to issue the entry: full name, passport number, date of birth and nationality. When booking, please ensure that you provide this information correctly as it appears on your passport.
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- entrance tickets to the Machupicchu citadel
- train tickets timetables outbound 5:40 am and return 8:53 am the next day
- Lunch
- teacher and materials in the weaving workshop English and Spanish language
- lunch segundia dia (Pachamanca, traditional typical dish)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- private transportation for transfer from Ollanta to chinchero and return to Cusco hotel door
- pick-up from the hotel and transfer back to the hotel at the end of the tour
- official guide to professional tourism language English,Spanish
- breakfast on the second day (hotel in Machupicchu)
- 1 night hotel category three stars double or double room
Not included
- lunch and dinner on the first day
- domestic and international air tickets are not included
- Tips (optional)
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- We offer free pickup service from any location in Cusco (hotels, hostels, Airbnb). If pickup is at the airport the flight must arrive before 7:00 am , We also offer free pick up from the airport. The tour operator will wait for the passenger in the hotel lobby, hostel or department
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- TREK&ADVENTURE MACHUPICCHU
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Take only a small backpack or carry-on bag to Aguas Calientes. The train does not allow large luggage and, if you carry more, you will be charged an extra 50%. Most travelers leave their large bags at their hotels in Cusco, where they keep them free and safe.
- Tickets to Machu Picchu will be allocated subject to availability at the time of booking. The first option will be Circuit 2, so we recommend booking in advance. If exhausted, Circuit 1 or Circuit 3 will be assigned as the last option.
- The tour or activity will have a maximum of 08 travelers.
- The price is adjusted according to the size of the group: the more you join, the lower the individual cost.
- IMPORTANT: The Machu Picchu authority requires the following data to issue the entry: full name, passport number, date of birth and nationality. When booking, please ensure that you provide this information correctly as it appears on your passport.
- As for the briefing, a representative of TREK & ADVENTURE MACHUPICCHU will contact you one day in advance to arrange the meeting in your hotel lobby, as previously agreed. During this meeting, you will receive a printed program with the detailed itinerary, in addition to the important tickets that are part of it.
- IMPORTANT: Access to Machu Picchu is limited and is organized in shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Our tour is scheduled between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., guaranteeing access to any of these shifts, depending on availability and capacity.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Questions about this experience
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If pickup is at the airport the flight must arrive before 7:00 am ,
We also offer free pick up from the airport.
The tour operator will wait for the passenger in the hotel lobby, hostel or department
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