3-Day Stay in an Andean Community

5.0(2)3 daysBook 2 days aheadHuaraz, Peru

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$380

Enjoy a 3-day stay in a traditional community near Huaraz. Through a wide range of activities, you will get to experience daily life in the Andes and learn about Peru's traditional culture. These may include a visit to the Archaeological Site, hiking, workshops on traditional architecture, agriculture, handicrafts, or cooking traditional dishes. Your 3-day cultural experience includes accommodation, meals, and a professional guide.

Your visit benefits the local community in different ways. First of all, it provides an (additional) income to several members of the community, including the cook and the local guide. Secondly, the interest and attention of people who come from all over the world increase the pride of your indigenous host family and the local people in the community. The local people on the tour are all in a way community leaders who work hard to improve their environment and community. The admiration of visitors from across the world reinforces their engagement.

Included

Local guide
Hotel pickup and dropoff
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Accommodation

Not included

Gratuities

What you'll do

Huaraz
Huaraz, Peru
Your host will meet you at the bus station or your hotel in Huaraz. He will take you on a 3-mile/8 km ride to your destination through the small towns surrounding Huaraz. You will be welcomed by your host family with breakfast and shown around the house and your room.
2 hours
After settling in, your guide will take you on your first activity, which, depen
ding on the season, may involve traditional architecture, agriculture, or local handicraft making. Once done with your activity, you will enjoy a delicious local lunch prepared by the family.
2 hours
After lunch, you can rest for a bit, start your next, new activity or continue the activity you started earlier
In the evening, you will enjoy a great dinner. You will also have free time before and after dinner to walk around town, talk to the locals, or ask your guide for other suggestions.
2 min

This day is dedicated to doing a lot of activities
Depending on the season and your preferences, you may go on a full-day hike with your host and see one of the beautiful lagoons, learn how to harvest quinoa, corn, or potatoes, cook a local dish, or learn more about traditional architecture and build your construction in the typical style of the region. In the evening, you can learn how to prepare the sacred drink of the Incas.
2 hours

You have this day to take one more activity and learn more about the culture and community
In the evening, you'll be back at the Bus Station or your hotel in Huaraz.
8 hours

Meeting and pickup

35 locations

Pickup details

Hotel and bus station pick-up in Huaraz is included. Airport pick-up is also available for an additional fee.

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Gran Hotel Alturas
Av. Raymondi N_ 316, Huaraz, Peru
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Hostal El Virrey 2
Antonio Raymondi 907, Huaraz, Peru
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Waras Hotel
Sta. Gadea 821, Huaraz, Peru
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Hotel Nieves
3n 380, Carhuaz, Peru
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Hostal Balcon de Judas
141 Avenida los Olivos, Huaraz, Peru
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Los Portales de Yungar Ecolodge Huaraz
Yungar Km 18.5, Huaraz, Ancash, Huaraz, Peru
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Hospedaje Apus
Avenida Manco Capac, First Block Up to Pinar, Huaraz, Peru
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Hotel Huaraz
Av. Luzuriaga #529, Huaraz, Peru
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Hotel Los Inkas - Huaraz
Jiron Federico Sal y Rosas 305, Huaraz, Peru
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Hotel La Casona
Avenida 27 de Noviembre 138, Huaraz, Peru
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Mirador Backpackers B&B
Pasaje Moises Castillo 985, Huaraz, Peru
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La Casa de Zarela
Julio Arguedas 1263, La Soledad, Huaraz, Peru
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Willcacocha Guest House
Jr. San Martin 1273, Huaraz, Peru
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Andes Warak
Av Luzuriaga 407, 2do Piso, Huaraz, Peru
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Hotel Korysha
Parque Ginebra, Huaraz, Peru
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Hotel Turistico Everest
Pje. Ranrapalca N5, Huaraz, Peru
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Hotel Colomba
Jiron Francisco de Zela 210, Huaraz, Peru
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Monte Blanco Hotel
Jr. Jose de la Mar 620, Huaraz, Peru
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San Sebastian Hotel Boutique
Jr. Italia 138, Huaraz, Peru
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Hotel Galaxia
Jr. Juan de la Cruz Romero 638, Huaraz, Peru
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Brit's Hotel
Jr. Mariscal A. A. Caceres, N 391 - 399, Huaraz, Peru
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Hosting House Leiva
Jiron 28 de Julio 457, Huaraz, Peru
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Hotel La Joya
Jr. San Martin 1187, Huaraz, Peru
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Cordillera Hotel
Jr. Jose Mercedes Villanueva 1205, Huaraz, Peru
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Hotel Royals
Av. Cordillera Negra 347, Huaraz, Peru
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El Tumi Hotel Huaraz
Jr. San Martin 1121, Huaraz, Peru
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Hospedaje El Rey
Pasaje Juan Olivera 919, Huaraz, Peru
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Hostel Traveller's palace
Jr. Enrique Palacios Jr. Enrique Palacios N_312, San Francisco, Huaraz, Peru
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Benkawasi
Jiron Juan de la Cruz Romero, Huaraz, Peru
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Guest House Vacahouse
Carlos A. Izaguirre Alzamora - Parque FAP 710, Huaraz, Peru
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Ebony Hotel
Jr. Jose de Sucre 742, Huaraz, Peru
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Hostel Cesars
13 de Diciembre #756, Huaraz, Peru
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Hotel Milan
Julian de Morales, Huaraz, Peru
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Villa Concepcion Lodge
Av. Manco Capac s/n, Anta, Peru
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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 6 years
A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Note: Due to the altitude, you might have some respiratory problems when doing physical activities. If easily suffering from altitude disease, it is recommended to bring dexamethasone (after consulting with a health care professional)
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.