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2-Day Private Tour in Qelqanqa to Discover its Culture
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Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 an...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
One night accommodation
Professional Guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities
Alcoholic Beverages
2-Day Private Tour in Qelqanqa to Discover its Culture
(2) Reviews
About
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 an...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
One night accommodation
Professional Guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities
Alcoholic Beverages
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Ollantaytambo – open yauricunca - QELQANQA Community
4 Stops
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Ollantaytambo
8:00 am - 10:00 am Pick up at your hotel and transfer to the QELQANQA community.
2 hours
2
QELQANQA HOMESTAY TOURISM
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
3
QELQANQA HOMESTAY TOURISM
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).
