Immerse yourself in the true heart of the Andes on our Authentic Andean Experience. Journey from Cusco through the breathtaking Sacred Valley, explore the charming town of Lamay, and connect with local families in the remote village of Poques. Share an unforgettable day learning ancestral farming techniques, hiking with llamas to panoramic viewpoints, preparing a traditional Pachamanca feast, and witnessing the art of Andean weaving firsthand.
Experience genuine hospitality, authentic traditions, and the stunning landscapes of Peru in a sustainable and respectful way.
Join Tunqui Expeditions and discover the magic that few travelers ever get to see.
An Authentic Andean Experience Day in the Andes with a Local Family
Venture beyond the ordinary tourist routes and immerse yourself in the authentic heartbeat of Peru’s Sacred Valley. This intimate, full-day experience combines breathtaking mountain vistas, ancient agricultural traditions, and genuine cultural exchange with a welcoming Andean family.
Journey Highlights:
This is not merely a sightseeing expedition but a genuine cultural exchange with families who have cultivated these lands for generations. By choosing this tour, you support authentic community tourism that preserves traditional ways of life while providing sustainable income for local families.
Start your unforgettable adventure with an early morning pickup from your Cusco hotel. As we travel north, we’ll make a scenic stop at El Mirador de Taray, offering sweeping views over the Sacred Valley. Here, your expert guide will introduce you to the incredible agricultural innovations of the Incas, from ancient terraces to ingenious irrigation systems that shaped life in the Andes.
Our route continues to the authentic town of Lamay, whose name comes from “Llamac,” meaning “the place where llamas live.” Unlike more touristy destinations, Lamay offers a glimpse into genuine Peruvian life, rich in traditions and untouched by the modern world.
Ascending through a quiet valley sprinkled with rural communities, we reach the remote highland village of Poques. Here, a local family welcomes you with live Andean music and traditional dances. Savor a wholesome Andean breakfast with quinoa porridge and freshly harvested fruits before touring their homes and terraced farmlands.
Learn about the diverse varieties of corn, potatoes, and tubers they cultivate using ancestral techniques that have been passed down for generations.
Experience one of the most ancient and cherished culinary traditions of Peru: the Pachamanca. Together with your host family, you will prepare a traditional underground barbecue, using hot stones to cook seasoned meats, potatoes, and corn.
While the meal cooks beneath the earth, embark on a short, scenic llama hike to a stunning viewpoint, where a small fruit picnic awaits amidst the breathtaking Andean landscape.
After the hike, return to the village to unearth the Pachamanca and join your new friends in a hearty feast. The meal features traditional delicacies such as Guinea Pig, Alpaca meat, and a colorful array of native potatoes – all sourced locally. This special gathering is a unique opportunity for cultural exchange, conversation, and connection.
Before bidding farewell, witness a live demonstration of traditional Andean weaving techniques. Learn how artisans create vibrant natural dyes and intricate textile patterns that are famous around the world. It’s a beautiful closing to a day rich in learning, laughter, and discovery.
Early Morning Pickup:
Your adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Cusco.
El Mirador de Taray:
Pause at the scenic El Mirador de Taray for breathtaking valley views. Learn about the Inca’s ingenious agricultural systems, including terracing and irrigation.
Visit Lamay:
Continue to the authentic town of Lamay, meaning “place where llamas live,” to witness traditional Peruvian life, largely untouched by tourism.
Journey to Poques Village:
Ascend through a peaceful valley dotted with small communities to the remote village of Poques.
Welcome by Local Family:
Upon arrival, a local family greets you with vibrant traditional music and dance. Enjoy a nourishing breakfast featuring quinoa porridge and organic fruits.
Farm and Culture Tour:
Tour their home and farmlands. Learn about the diverse varieties of corn, tubers, and potatoes they cultivate using ancient methods.
Pachamanca Preparation:
Participate in the preparation of a traditional Pachamanca, an underground barbecue cooking technique dating back to Inca times.
Llama Hike and Picnic:
While the meal cooks, join the family for a short hike with llamas to a spectacular viewpoint. Enjoy a small fruit picnic in a stunning Andean setting.
Pachamanca Feast:
Return to help unearth the Pachamanca and share a hearty meal with your host family, featuring guinea pig, alpaca, native potatoes, and corn.
Weaving Demonstration:
Before departing, watch a demonstration of traditional Andean weaving, from natural dye creation to intricate textile designs.
We want to make your trip to Peru as memorable and as carefree as possible. In this section, you’ll find the answers to all the questions you have about traveling with Tunqui Expeditions in one place. Please read the following information carefully – it will help you with any questions about our services.
Do you have another question that we haven’t answered here? Write us and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
Can I store my luggage at your office?
Of course
During the trip, your main luggage can be stored at our office (you can organize it with us on the briefing day or by email) or at your hotel, both free of charge.
Any equipment that you won’t need on the trek can be stored safely in your hotel. Nearly every hotel will provide this service. Don’t leave items of value with your bags; put them in the hotel safe and obtain an itemized receipt (in the unlikely case of theft, many insurance companies require that you have a copy of the receipt itemizing everything). It’s best to put items such as credit cards inside a sealed, signed envelope for extra peace of mind.
Pick up of guests
Please note:
Group Tours
Group tours are made up of different types of people, then physical conditions and ages can vary. By agreeing to be part of a group tour, you also accept that some people may be faster or slower than you. Therefore, each person can go at their own pace on the route.
It may be the case that a group wishes to modify the tour; however, the guide will be the one who decides, after consulting with all the participants, if such modifications are possible.
Strikes and demonstrations
Strikes and demonstrations are common in Peru, and this may interrupt some of our tours. Roads can be blocked, and train tracks can be taken over. However, we will try to keep your trip as originally planned, even if it means leaving the night before the scheduled date.
Under these circumstances, tours may also be canceled. In case of changes or cancellations, everything will be coordinated with you by our operations department. Your safety is our highest priority, and our decisions will be made to protect it.
Lost objects
Please pay attention to where you leave your things and remember to take everything once you leave our transport, tents or restaurants. You’re the only one responsible for your objects during the tour.
Remember to check this list before packing your bags to make sure you don’t forget anything important. Have a nice trip!
Essential
Clothing
Equipment
Recommended
The “Authentic Andean Experience” can leave any day of the week, the whole year.
Group Price: US$ 150.00 per person
This small group tour is guaranteed to operate with just 2 people.
Please note that PayPal charges a 5% fee, which we ask the client to cover as it is due to the use of their service. This fee is only for online deposits so you will pay the rest in cash (on the day of the briefing in Cusco) at no charge.
Price Guarantee
Once your booking has been confirmed, we guarantee the price won’t increase, whatever the circumstances. So please, before booking, ensure you’ve read all our important tour information.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation
Additional Info
An Authentic Andean Experience Day in the Andes with a Local Family
Venture beyond the ordinary tourist routes and immerse yourself in the authentic heartbeat of Peru’s Sacred Valley. This intimate, full-day experience combines breathtaking mountain vistas, ancient agricultural traditions, and genuine cultural exchange with a welcoming Andean family.
Journey Highlights:
This is not merely a sightseeing expedition but a genuine cultural exchange with families who have cultivated these lands for generations. By choosing this tour, you support authentic community tourism that preserves traditional ways of life while providing sustainable income for local families.
Start your unforgettable adventure with an early morning pickup from your Cusco hotel. As we travel north, we’ll make a scenic stop at El Mirador de Taray, offering sweeping views over the Sacred Valley. Here, your expert guide will introduce you to the incredible agricultural innovations of the Incas, from ancient terraces to ingenious irrigation systems that shaped life in the Andes.
Our route continues to the authentic town of Lamay, whose name comes from “Llamac,” meaning “the place where llamas live.” Unlike more touristy destinations, Lamay offers a glimpse into genuine Peruvian life, rich in traditions and untouched by the modern world.
Ascending through a quiet valley sprinkled with rural communities, we reach the remote highland village of Poques. Here, a local family welcomes you with live Andean music and traditional dances. Savor a wholesome Andean breakfast with quinoa porridge and freshly harvested fruits before touring their homes and terraced farmlands.
Learn about the diverse varieties of corn, potatoes, and tubers they cultivate using ancestral techniques that have been passed down for generations.
Experience one of the most ancient and cherished culinary traditions of Peru: the Pachamanca. Together with your host family, you will prepare a traditional underground barbecue, using hot stones to cook seasoned meats, potatoes, and corn.
While the meal cooks beneath the earth, embark on a short, scenic llama hike to a stunning viewpoint, where a small fruit picnic awaits amidst the breathtaking Andean landscape.
After the hike, return to the village to unearth the Pachamanca and join your new friends in a hearty feast. The meal features traditional delicacies such as Guinea Pig, Alpaca meat, and a colorful array of native potatoes – all sourced locally. This special gathering is a unique opportunity for cultural exchange, conversation, and connection.
Before bidding farewell, witness a live demonstration of traditional Andean weaving techniques. Learn how artisans create vibrant natural dyes and intricate textile patterns that are famous around the world. It’s a beautiful closing to a day rich in learning, laughter, and discovery.
Early Morning Pickup:
Your adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Cusco.
El Mirador de Taray:
Pause at the scenic El Mirador de Taray for breathtaking valley views. Learn about the Inca’s ingenious agricultural systems, including terracing and irrigation.
Visit Lamay:
Continue to the authentic town of Lamay, meaning “place where llamas live,” to witness traditional Peruvian life, largely untouched by tourism.
Journey to Poques Village:
Ascend through a peaceful valley dotted with small communities to the remote village of Poques.
Welcome by Local Family:
Upon arrival, a local family greets you with vibrant traditional music and dance. Enjoy a nourishing breakfast featuring quinoa porridge and organic fruits.
Farm and Culture Tour:
Tour their home and farmlands. Learn about the diverse varieties of corn, tubers, and potatoes they cultivate using ancient methods.
Pachamanca Preparation:
Participate in the preparation of a traditional Pachamanca, an underground barbecue cooking technique dating back to Inca times.
Llama Hike and Picnic:
While the meal cooks, join the family for a short hike with llamas to a spectacular viewpoint. Enjoy a small fruit picnic in a stunning Andean setting.
Pachamanca Feast:
Return to help unearth the Pachamanca and share a hearty meal with your host family, featuring guinea pig, alpaca, native potatoes, and corn.
Weaving Demonstration:
Before departing, watch a demonstration of traditional Andean weaving, from natural dye creation to intricate textile designs.
We want to make your trip to Peru as memorable and as carefree as possible. In this section, you’ll find the answers to all the questions you have about traveling with Tunqui Expeditions in one place. Please read the following information carefully – it will help you with any questions about our services.
Do you have another question that we haven’t answered here? Write us and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
Can I store my luggage at your office?
Of course
During the trip, your main luggage can be stored at our office (you can organize it with us on the briefing day or by email) or at your hotel, both free of charge.
Any equipment that you won’t need on the trek can be stored safely in your hotel. Nearly every hotel will provide this service. Don’t leave items of value with your bags; put them in the hotel safe and obtain an itemized receipt (in the unlikely case of theft, many insurance companies require that you have a copy of the receipt itemizing everything). It’s best to put items such as credit cards inside a sealed, signed envelope for extra peace of mind.
Pick up of guests
Please note:
Group Tours
Group tours are made up of different types of people, then physical conditions and ages can vary. By agreeing to be part of a group tour, you also accept that some people may be faster or slower than you. Therefore, each person can go at their own pace on the route.
It may be the case that a group wishes to modify the tour; however, the guide will be the one who decides, after consulting with all the participants, if such modifications are possible.
Strikes and demonstrations
Strikes and demonstrations are common in Peru, and this may interrupt some of our tours. Roads can be blocked, and train tracks can be taken over. However, we will try to keep your trip as originally planned, even if it means leaving the night before the scheduled date.
Under these circumstances, tours may also be canceled. In case of changes or cancellations, everything will be coordinated with you by our operations department. Your safety is our highest priority, and our decisions will be made to protect it.
Lost objects
Please pay attention to where you leave your things and remember to take everything once you leave our transport, tents or restaurants. You’re the only one responsible for your objects during the tour.
Remember to check this list before packing your bags to make sure you don’t forget anything important. Have a nice trip!
Essential
Clothing
Equipment
Recommended
The “Authentic Andean Experience” can leave any day of the week, the whole year.
Group Price: US$ 150.00 per person
This small group tour is guaranteed to operate with just 2 people.
Please note that PayPal charges a 5% fee, which we ask the client to cover as it is due to the use of their service. This fee is only for online deposits so you will pay the rest in cash (on the day of the briefing in Cusco) at no charge.
Price Guarantee
Once your booking has been confirmed, we guarantee the price won’t increase, whatever the circumstances. So please, before booking, ensure you’ve read all our important tour information.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation
Additional Info
