Description
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What will you do?
If you are staying in Huayllabamba, Urubamba or Yucay, we will pick you up from your hotel. Otherwise we will meet at the Boticaria Hanpikuy specialty shop. We will go by car to our first stop to have a look at the cave paintings. From there we will walk downhill to the Yucay Outlook where you will be able to see the entire town. After that, we visit our family farm where I will teach you how to make Uchucuta (the local chili sauce) and we will enjoy a delicious traditional lunch. After lunch we will walk through Yucay Inca Terraces which continue to be used for agriculture. We will visit the “Portada del Sol” where you will participate along with a Shaman in a traditional ceremony called “Payment to the Earth.” Afterwards, we will continue descending through the terraces to reach the Palace of Sayri Tupac. You will have some time to shop in a couple of Yucay’s specialty stores. We will end our day in the Yucay Museum to learn about local textiles, ceramics and goldsmithing.
Meeting Point
4 Hours
Monday to Sunday
from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Yucay, Cusco
How to get there
If you are staying in Huayllabamba, Urubamba or Yucay, we will pick you up from your hotel. Otherwise we will meet at the Boticaria Hanpikuy specialty shop.
What is included in the price
Includes:
- Pick up from the Huayllabamba, Urubamba or Yucay Hotel. (If you are in another town of the Sacred Valley or in Cusco city, pick up could be arranged for an additional charge.)
- Tour and explanations at all sites
- Water during the walk.
- Uchukuta class
- Lunch – Andean snack, roast guinea pig, quinoa tabbouleh and chicha morada drink.
- Payment to the Earth Ceremony with Shaman
- Entrance to the Yucay Museum
- Drop off at a Hotel in Yucay or Urubamba. Otherwise the ending point will be the Museum.
Not included:
- Pick up / drop off from towns other than Huayllabamba, Urubamba and Yucay.
If you are in another town of the Sacred Valley or in Cusco city, pick up could be arranged for an additional charge.
Level
Medium
Language in which the experience is offered
Spanish, English and Quechua
Things to consider
Bring:
- Bring a hat,
- Comfortable clothing and shoes
- Sunscreen
- Rain jacket during the rainy season (Nov – Apr).
Do not bring heavy backpacks.
This experience is very suitable for the first day of your stay since it is a gentle walk with a varied itinerary.
Learn about host Dyana
I love nature. I like to explore new places and learn about different cultures. I am from Yucay, a beautiful town in the Sacred Valley. As a child I would wander its streets for hours and listen to my uncles and grandparents tell stories and legends about the village. Now I enjoy showing travelers from all over the world the hidden gems of Yucay.
Meet your hostCancellation Policy
Up to 24 hours prior
