Overnight Huilloc Community Tourism 2D

Transport

• Collection from your hotel on the morning of departure for the Huilloc Community Tourism visit
• Private transport to/from Cusco as described in the itinerary

Trekking Team

• English/Quechua/Spanish speaking professional guide, plus an assistant guide for groups over 8

Additional inclusions

• 2 activities

Meals

• Most meals

Meals

• Breakfast on the first morning
• Dinner on the last day
• Snacks and water

Other

• Boleto Turistico and entry fees
• Tips for the guide

We offer you the opportunity to personalize your trip and make your experience more comfortable through our Optional Extras and Upgrades. All options are available during the reservation process; please ask your sales consultant for more information.

Equipment Available for Rent

• • Light-weight aluminium walking stick. Two sticks are recommended for tough hikes.

Optional Activities

• • Combine with a day trip to Machu Picchu, either at the beginning or end of your trek
  • Combine with any trek for a complete Cusco Experience!

Important!

• • When calculating the cost of renting equipment, calculate using the length of the entire trip, not just the number of trekking days.
  • Please be careful with rented equipment! You are responsible for the cost of replacement if something is damaged or broken.
  • Any upgrades or trip extensions must be requested at time of booking.

Cusco can experience every season in a single day, so you should be prepared for sun and rain, cold and hot weather! We recommend a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, sweater, rain gear or plastic poncho, winter hat or toque and gloves. In addition, you should bring:

• • A light day pack to carry your things
  • Water bottle and snacks
  • Money for snacks, souvenirs and tips

You can also see What To Bring for our comprehensive recommendations on what to pack for a trek in the Andes. For more great suggestions, check out our blog about How to Prepare for a Trek in Peru.

• No discounts available for this Community Tourism visit

Our whole trekking team know the Huilloc region like the back of their hand! They are some of the warmest, endearing and wonderful people you are ever likely to meet.

Our guides are all licensed and receive regular training. They share their experience, professionalism, knowledge and enthusiasm with our passengers on every trek.

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• The times cited in this itinerary are approximate. Walking times depend on the group, and the guide may make changes depending on the progress of the group.
• The program is subject to change, due to weather and other unexpected circumstances
• Remember, this community tourism visit is an authentic visit to Andean communities. When you are visiting people’s homes please be respectful. Please refer to our Responsible Tourism pages. You can also ask for our Traveler’s Code of Conduct guide.

• Does this trek sound like just what you were looking for? If you’re ready to book or just want to find out a bit more information, fill out the Inquiry Form in the top right-hand corner of this page to get the ball rolling. You’ll be connected with one of our amazing sales people who will be able to turn your dream of hiking in the Andes into a reality. For more information on the entire booking process, please see our How To Book page.
• Travel insurance is a must! World Nomads offers travel insurance for adventure activities.

Your community tourism visit begins when we will pick you up at your Cusco hotel and head out of the city around 8am. We travel first to the picturesque “living Inca village” of Ollantaytambo where we can stop for a brief rest to stretch our legs, pick up snacks and any last-minute supplies or grab a coffee.

From here, we continue on, up the mountain behind Ollantaytambo, about half an hour by car until we reach the village of Huilloc where we will meet our homestay family. You will be shown to your room where you can leave your things before joining your host family for a tour of the village. The pride of Huilloc is their fish farm and its accompanying restaurant, so this is sure to be a stop!

After the tour, we will return to your homestay home for a home-cooked meal. In the afternoon you will have a chance to partake in the first of your two chosen activities, whether that be a weaving demo, helping out in the fields or taking a short hike.

It’s always an early night in the communities, so after another shared meal with your host family, we’ll tuck in for a good night’s rest.

This morning, we’ll likely have breakfast around 7 am. Then you’ll have time for a second activity of your choice before we start the journey back down to Ollantaytambo.

In the late morning, we can have a guided tour of the Ollantaytambo ruins, or spend time simply wandering the cobblestone streets of this lovely town.

After lunch at a restaurant, we will head back to Cusco. If it’s any day between Wednesday and Sunday, we can stop at the local craft brewery, Cervecería del Valle, for a great afternoon beer in nearby Pachar before continuing on to Cusco.

We will arrive in Cusco in the early evening.