highlight: departing from the sacred valley's tourist route and visiting a unique agricultural and weaving community.

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On this trip we visit rural communities to learn a little about their weaving and farming techniques. This is a really exceptional trip for those with an interest in having a glimpse of how the people of the Sacred Valley really live. This is a far cry from the relatively touristed Pisac and Urubamba.

At the same time we will pass through some very picturesque countryside and have great views of jagged peaks against the skyline. We meet in the Plaza de Armas of Cusco at 8am, and take a public bus to the market town of Pisac. We will spend a short time looking around this fascinating market before taking a local combi to a village high up in the hills above the Pisac ruins. From here we begin our hike through pretty farmland to the village of Chawaytiri - if we pass by people working in the fields we might stop and talk to them about their farming practices.

In Chawaytiri village there are people in the fields and in the village set up with their looms and they will be only too happy to explain the meaning of their weavings and their use of natural products to make dyes. Inevitably, a group of villagers will gather with their weavings and you will have the opportunity to buy some of these spectacularly woven items. The quality of the products offered is superb, so you cannot expect to get a "bargain" though you will meet the person who made your souvenir! We continue from the village uphill to visit some pre-Inca rock drawings before having lunch by the river. We then hike downhill by a different route for about 1.5 hours and take a combi back to Pisac. Time permitting, we will explore the market a little more before taking our bus back to Cusco.

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Departure: Plaza de Armas, Cusco 8am Return: 6.00pm to Plaza de Armas

Hiking: Approximately 4 hours in total

*You can join this tour with one of our other day tours for a fascinating visit to the Sacred Valley. Accomodation and meals will be at your own cost. Please ask for more information.*

Included: English, Spanish & Quechua speaking guide , Boxed Lunch & Transport by public bus

Not included: Water & Snacks

What you need to bring: Money forsnacks and souvenirs, water bottle, hat, sunscreen, jumper (sweater), rain protection (or plastic poncho), plus any other personal items you might wish.

NEW!!! Weaving and Farming by Bicycle option!

Your private transport picks you up at your hotel and takes you to Pisac where there is a lively market which you can wander around. We will then take private transport to the Abra (Pass) high up in the mountains above Chaywatiri. From here we will mountain bike downhill stopping in the interesting weaving village of Chaywatiri before arriving back in Pisac in the afternoon. We will stop at the ruins of Pisac on the way. The private care will acompany us all along the route and take tired bicycle riders!

Included:
" All Transport
" Guide
" Cook
" Modern bicycles and helmets
" First-Aid kit.
Not included:
" Snacks or high energy trekking food
" Drinking water.

We offer affordably priced tours for two people so that you can depart on most days. If you are travelling alone, you can still depart on this tour, any day. (Price: $100)

Downhill Mountain bike adventure $100 (min 2 passengers)

If you have a group of five or more people, please contact us for a special rate.

This trip uses PUBLIC TRANSPORT. If you would like comfortable private transport, this can be arranged. Please contact us for costs.

For our payment conditions and booking please refer to our page Payment & booking

APUS PERU Adventure Travel Specialists - Email: apusperu@westnet.com.au

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