CUSCO

Its name in Quechua means "navel or center of the world" and thats just what the Cusco is, because at that time was the capital of the Inca Empire and as capital represented not only political control but also the main place of worship and ritual.

Cusco is a mixed city: where gorgeous colonial buildings were built on the foundations of Inca stunning architecture. Due to the beauty and cultural value of this city, in 1983 was declared Humanity Cultural Heritage by UNESCO and is known as the Archaeological Capital of America.

FD DISCOVERING SACSAYHUAMAN

Description: Early morning, departure to Sacsayhuaman to discover the most recent archaeological site found. A walk full of amazing landscapes like the “X Zone”; 10 minutes from the city of Cusco, it still remains mysterious and indecipherable. Continue to Uñay Qenqo, named like this because is very close to Qenqo and it is especial because it is surrounded by forests. After Qenqo, we proceed to Laqo, a place full of mysticism, is usually used to perform rituals dedicated to the moon. Later, visit Inquiltambo, enjoying the work of the Incas with the details in their constructions. Our last stop, Qallachaka, which is surrounded by beautiful terraces with a unique biodiversity. On the way back to Cusco, enjoy a delicious box lunch.

FD TREKKING IN THE HEIGHTS: HUCHUY QOSQO

Description: We will leave Cusco at 8:00 am on a private bus that will take us to Chinchero and then to Tauca, the starting point of the trek. We will start the hike uphill through a mountain landscape full of llamas and alpacas until you reach the mountain pass at 4500 m.a.s.l. We will then descend for approximately an hour and a half more to reach the Inca archaeological site of Huchuy Qosqo. This site was built with 2 levels, it used to be a stop in the Inca route to Lares. After lunch, we will continue descending to Lamay, where a private bus will be waiting to take us back to Cusco.

2D/1N ANDEAN EXPERIENCE: CHINCHERO

Description: Early morning departure for a unique experience in Chinchero for 2 days visiting different communities. Once in Chinchero, We will see an exhibition of textiles and dyes. Then we proceed to enjoy a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, we are ready to the recollection of plants for the preparation of dyes. Overnight in the house of a local people. Next day, after breakfast, we will visit the communities of Umasbamba and Corcor. We will return to Chinchero for lunch, in the afternoon we had fun doing dye of textiles. After a wonderful day, we return to Cusco.

HD JOURNEY TO THE SOUTH: RAQCHI

Description: Raqchi was once an important destination for pilgrims. Its massive rectangular layout is surrounded by four large walls featuring two entries on the south side and an altar opposite them. The outside of  this  complex  is composed  of  several  warehouses  and  other buildings  around  the temple that served as dwellings for priests, servants  and  the  populace.  Inside  the  temple,  there   is   a longitudinal  dividing  wall  made  of  delicately carved stone and adobe  bricks  over  12  meters  tall.  The  internal  structure is finished   with  22  cylindrical  columns  made  of  carved  adobes supporting the  roof of the  chamber.  Its walls were plastered and painted red.  Alter this visit return to Cusco.

FD SMALL TREKKING IN CUSCO: CHINCHAYPUCLLO

Description: Drive through the picturesque towns of Izcuchaca and Zurite. Along the journey we will stop at a typical local market, admire the beautiful nature and people whose traditional cultures are alive today. We will proceed through an unpaved road to visit Chinchaypucyo main square and church. Afternoon return to Cusco.