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Chinchero & textile traditions
Chinchero brings together Andean landscapes, textiles and local history. Textile interpretation and natural dyeing offer another perspective on its cultural heritage.
Guided journey · 11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS
11-Day Cusco & Puno Spiritual Journey with Wachuma
Follow Andean traditions from Chinchero and Quillarumiyoq to Amaru Muru. Between these visits, explore Machu Picchu, cross the highlands on the Route of the Sun and stay with a family on Lake Titicaca.
Guided journey · Cusco to Juliaca via Puno · Nine hotel nights and one family homestay
YOUR PACEGuided journeyGuided experiences along the route
YOUR STAYNine hotel nights and one family homestayAccommodation confirmed with your booking
YOUR ROUTECusco · Machu Picchu · Puno · Amantaní · JuliacaA journey shaped around these places
YOUR SUPPORTLocal English-speaking guideAsk our Cusco team about your plans
PLACES, PEOPLE AND EXPERIENCES
A journey to remember.
Follow Andean traditions from Chinchero and Quillarumiyoq to Amaru Muru. Between these visits, explore Machu Picchu, cross the highlands on the Route of the Sun and stay with a family on Lake Titicaca.
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Machu Picchu
Stone architecture and mountain scenery define this destination. Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo, is part of its surrounding visitor landscape.
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Amantani
Stay with a family on Amantaní and visit the ceremonial sites of Pachatata and Pachamama before returning to Puno.
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YOUR JOURNEY, DAY BY DAY
11-day itinerary.
A clear view of each day: what you will discover, where you sleep and the meal arrangements to plan for.
DAY 1 · Cusco · Museo Inka · Qoricancha
Cusco’s Inka Museum and Temple of the Sun
Meet your driver at Cusco airport and transfer to your hotel. The morning is free to settle in and rest at altitude.
In the afternoon, explore the Inka Museum’s collections with your guide, then visit Qoricancha, the Temple of the Sun. Look closely at its stonework as your guide explains the site’s place in Inca religious life.
DAY 2 · Cusco · Sacsayhuamán · Chinchero
Sacsayhuaman and the Temple of the Moon
Visit the archaeological complex of Sacsayhuaman in the morning, then continue to the Temple of the Moon. Your local hosts introduce the Karpay tradition and its connection to Pachamama and the mountain spirits known as Apus.
In the afternoon, travel by road to Chinchero in the Sacred Valley.
DAY 3 · Chinchero
Chinchero and the Wachuma tradition
Start the day in Chinchero with breakfast and a visit to its temples and altars. The rest of the day is set aside for the Wachuma (San Pedro) ceremony described in the itinerary.
Return to your accommodation for the evening.
DAY 4 · Chinchero · Moray · Maras · Ollantaytambo · Machu Picchu Pueblo
Chinchero textiles, Moray and Maras
Meet local weavers and see how natural dyes are used in Chinchero textiles. Continue to Moray’s circular terraces and the salt ponds of Maras, where local families still work the pans.
In the afternoon, drive to Ollantaytambo and take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo. Spend the evening in town and choose a local restaurant for dinner at your own expense.
DAY 5 · Machu Picchu Pueblo · Machu Picchu · Ollantaytambo
Machu Picchu and the train to Ollantaytambo
After breakfast, ride the shuttle from Machu Picchu Pueblo to the citadel. Follow your guide through the sectors on your assigned circuit during a visit of about two hours.
Return to town for lunch at your own expense, then take the train to Ollantaytambo for the night.
DAY 6 · Ollantaytambo · Quillarumiyoq · Cusco
Quillarumiyoq and the Ancahuasi Valley
Travel through farming communities to Quillarumiyoq in the Ancahuasi Valley. A local ceremonial leader introduces the moon temple and the despacho, an offering of gratitude to Pachamama and the Apus.
The day’s program includes the Wachuma tradition. Return by road to Cusco in the afternoon.
DAY 7 · Cusco · Andahuaylillas · Raqchi · La Raya · Pucará · Puno
To Puno along the Route of the Sun
Board the tourist bus in Cusco. Along the Route of the Sun, stop at the church of Andahuaylillas and the archaeological site of Raqchi, known for its temple dedicated to Wiracocha.
Cross the high pass at La Raya, then stop in Pucará before arriving in Puno. A transfer takes you from the bus station to your hotel.
DAY 8 · Puno · Uros · Amantaní
The floating Uros islands and Amantaní
Travel by boat across Lake Titicaca to the Uros islands. Residents explain how they use totora reeds to build and maintain the floating islands.
Continue to Amantaní and meet your host family. Share a meal and spend the evening on the island before staying overnight in the family home.
DAY 9 · Amantaní · Pachatata · Pachamama · Puno
Pachatata and Pachamama on Amantaní
Visit Pachatata and Pachamama, two ceremonial sites on Amantaní. Learn about their place in island traditions and the daily activities of the families who live here.
In the afternoon, take the boat back to Puno and return to your hotel.
DAY 10 · Puno · Inca Uyo · Amaru Muru · Puno
Inca Uyo and the stone doorway of Amaru Muru
Stop at Inca Uyo, a site associated with fertility traditions. Continue through the Valley of the Spirits to Amaru Muru, also called Willka Uta, to see the doorway carved into the rock.
The itinerary sets aside time for the final Wachuma ceremony at Amaru Muru before returning to Puno.
DAY 11 · Puno · Juliaca
Puno to Juliaca airport
Leave Puno for Juliaca airport. The transfer is coordinated with your departure time, whether you fly in the morning or afternoon.
Arrange your onward flight to Lima separately, allowing time for any international connection.
A PLACE TO REST. PART OF THE JOURNEY.
Nine hotel nights and one family homestay.
The places you stay connect each stage of your journey. Confirm the exact accommodation and room arrangements before travel.
Cusco region4 nights
Cusco region
Cusco region
Confirm the hotel for the Chinchero segment and the return to Cusco.
Or similar · Subject to confirmed arrangements
Machu Picchu Pueblo1 night
Machu Picchu Pueblo
Machu Picchu Pueblo
Stay in town the night before the citadel visit.
Or similar · Subject to confirmed arrangements
Ollantaytambo1 night
Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo
Stay here after the return train from Machu Picchu.
Or similar · Subject to confirmed arrangements
Puno3 nights
Puno
Puno
Your base before and after the lake excursion.
Or similar · Subject to confirmed arrangements
Amantaní1 night
Amantaní
Amantaní
Share a family home on Lake Titicaca on night eight.
Or similar · Subject to confirmed arrangements
Hotel photographs show itinerary examples; destination photographs illustrate the area. Exact rooms and selected categories are confirmed with your quote.
KNOW WHAT YOU ARE PLANNING
The essentials, made clear.
Read the included services alongside the exclusions and booking notes. Your confirmed quote sets the final arrangements.
INCLUDED
The core of your journey
Guiding and transport
- Guided visits, three scheduled Andean ceremonies and admissions for the listed sites
- Machu Picchu entry, rail travel via Ollantaytambo and round-trip shuttle
- Tourist bus to Puno and two-day Uros and Amantaní excursion
- Airport pickup in Cusco and drop-off in Juliaca
Accommodation and meals
- Nine hotel nights and one homestay on Amantaní
- Ten breakfasts, two lunches and two dinners
PLAN SEPARATELY
Personal choices & extras
- Domestic and international flights
- Meals outside the confirmed itinerary, tips and travel insurance
- Optional Huayna Picchu admission
Ask for a written quote with dates, hotels and services for your group. Arrange flights separately.
DATES & AVAILABILITY
When would you like to go?
Tell us your preferred dates and group size. Our team will check the train, Machu Picchu entry and accommodation availability together.
YOUR TRAVEL QUOTE
Price on request.
Departures start with two travelers. Request a per-person quote for your dates, with the accommodation and included services itemized.
Share your dates
Tell us when you would like to travel.
Discuss the journey
Review the route, stays and group size with our Cusco team.
Review your quote
Check the arrangements and inclusions for your departure.
MAKE THE JOURNEY YOURS
Optional arrangements.
Ask about optional Huayna Picchu admission and how it fits your Machu Picchu visit.
Discuss your preferences
Ask about optional Huayna Picchu admission and how it fits your Machu Picchu visit.
Request a tailored quote ↗Before you confirm
Ask for a written quote with dates, hotels and services for your group. Arrange flights separately.
A LITTLE PREPARATION GOES A LONG WAY
Travel ready.
Pack for cool Cusco mornings, sun in the Sacred Valley and showers along the route.
- Warm layer and sun hat
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
- Daypack and water bottle
- Sun protection and personal items
A LITTLE CLARITY BEFORE YOU GO
Your questions, answered.
The practical details that help you plan your journey.
Where does the trip end?
On day eleven, travel by road from Puno to Juliaca airport. Arrange your onward flight separately.
Where will I stay on Lake Titicaca?
Spend the eighth night with a host family on Amantaní. After the island visit on day nine, return to a hotel in Puno.
How many people are needed for a departure?
Departures are offered for a minimum of two travelers. Ask the team to confirm your dates and price.
YOUR JOURNEY STARTS WITH A CONVERSATION
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