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Misminay & Ollantaytambo

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Duration

8 Hours

Activity Type

Customized Package

Group Size

2 people

Departures

Everyday

Overview

Visit the community of Mullaka’s Misminay, located 75 minutes from Cuzco and discover the Andean lifestyle. Share with the local people the ancestral knowledge of this community choosing one of their daily activities: weaving seminar, agricultural or ethnobotany session. Then, head over to the ruins of the Ollantayambo Fortress and the Temple of the Sun, a mysteriously built structure with massive 12 foot (3.5m) tall stones.

The Misminay & Ollantaytambo is a private guided full day activity. Prices are “from” per person based on two travelers.

Solo Traveler booking accepted, a Single Surcharge ($195) will apply, please insert “1” in the Extras check box.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Be greeted by the Misminay community with music, dances and a delicious lunch.
  • Learn traditional Andean techniques; from the extraction of wool to the use of natural colourants.
  • Immerse yourself and learn the ancient agricultural techniques that the Incas achieved to conserve and preserve their greatest food heritage: the potato.
  • The magnificent archeological site of Ollantaytambo and amazing views of the valley.
  • Step back in time through the cobblestone streets, ruins and quaint shops of Ollantaytambo.

What you will do

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Day 1: Cusco - Misminay - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
Day 1: Cusco - Misminay - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
You will leave your hotel in Cusco and head to the Raqchi viewpoint, from where you will have an impressive view of the Sacred Valley. Then, you will visit the Misminay community, where the residents will give you a warm welcome with music and typical dances. There, you will participate in one of the community’s traditional activities along with some residents. Afterwards, you will enjoy a delicious lunch prepared with local products. At the end of your meal, you will head to the town of Ollantaytambo, where you will find one of the most representative architectural complexes of the ancient Inca Empire and one of the few places where the Spanish conquerors lost an important battle. You will tour the town, visit the ruins and see the Inca’s wonderful architectural work. Before leaving, you will stop at the traditional town market, where you will have the opportunity to buy some local handicrafts. Finally, you will be taken back to Cusco.

Included/Excluded

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • English/Spanish speaking guides
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Transport by air-conditioned van
  • Entrance Ticket to Ollantaytambo fortress
  • Tips and other personal expenses
  • Any extras not mentioned in the program

Activity Location

FAQs

How prices are based?
Prices are "from" per person based on two travelers.
Solo Traveler booking accepted, a Single Surcharge ($195) will apply, please insert "1" in the Extras check box.
The Misminay & Ollantaytambo is a private guided full day activity. 
Can this tour start from Sacred Valley?
This activitie can depart from Cusco city or from the Sacred Valley. If you are staying in the Sacred Valley area and want to experience this tour please contact us.
Misminay Community & Non Government Organisations
We fully support "Wings"
Wings was born as a first responsible tourism project in the community of Misminay in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, in 2007. We contributed with funding for the construction of the touristic infrastructure and training for members of the community. This first contact became a bond that has gotten stronger throughout the years, through collaborative work in social responsibility projects that benefit 23 local families. The last generations of Misminay have stopped migrating, because in tourism they found an opportunity to enhance their quality of life within their hometown. Throughout the years, Misminay has improved and diversified its touristic product to adapt to the different traveler profiles.
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Nicolas Samuel

Member Since 2021

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