The Land of the Yachaqs: the Andean texitle tradition

4.5

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 8 hrs

Difficulty: Moderate

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Highlights

Local delicious cuisine
Welcoming ceremony at the Sacred Valley
Shearing, cleaning and coiling of alpaca wool

All about the trip

We will pick you up in the morning and depart for the Sacred Valley. You will be greeted by an amazing community reception. After the welcoming ceremony, you will begin “Decoding the Andean Textile” this starts with an explanation of all the different organic materials used to make the natural dyes – which plants they come from, what is their symbolism, and what other uses they have (many have medicinal qualities as well). The second activity is the shearing, cleaning and the coiling of the sheep or alpaca wool that is used in textiles – followed by a demonstration of how the wool is dyed by boiling. The iconography that is used in the textiles is extremely important to the villagers of Amaru – and through the duration of this activity, a local guide will explain the most important motives of each symbol that is weaved in the textile.After, you will have an amazing lunch consisting of local cuisine prepared fresh with local ingredients. We say goodbye and transfer back to your hotel.

What is included in the price

Textile activity
Lunch at the community
Local interpreter
Transfers
Guide

What is not included in the price

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Instructions

Please dress according to local weather conditions.

What to take with you?

A small bag or rucksack
Sturdy footwear suitable for walking
Personal ID or Passport
Additional drinking water
Energy snacks
Waterproof jacket
Sun protection, e.g. a hat or sun cream
Camera

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

You will be picked up and dropped off at your hotel in Cusco. Please let us know the name of your hotel during the booking process.

Final destination:

Same as the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy - Medium

Cancellation more than 10 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 4 to 10 days prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking Price.
Cancellation less than 4 days prior to the starting date. No refunds.

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