Experiential Tourism in the community of Misminay + Machu Picchu

Misminay is one of the several communities in Cusco that still keep alive their ancestral customs and a grateful relationship with nature. Nowadays they are part of the experiential tourism activity and this allows them to publicize their cultural practices closely related to textiles and agriculture. In Misminay its people welcome you with great warmth, kindness and delicious dishes to taste. We complement this experience with a visit to the great Inca citadel “Machu Picchu” where you will recover from a lot of energy.
Objective of the workshops: Show the cultural wealth transmitted from generation to generation, jealously guarded by the residents, and share the work techniques that are part of their ancestral knowledge and familiarize them through of their experiential experience in each of the processes during the development of the workshop.
Duration: The workshops last from 45 minutes to one hour and can be extended depending on the degree of interest and participation of the visitors. On a tour of the different houses and in each of them with different activities such as: agricultural session, textile session, walk to the Moray viewpoint and the making of adobes.

Duration:
2 days
Dificult:
Easy level
Group size:
from 2 to 8
Altitude:
3700 meters above sea level
Travel style:
Cultural
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Terms

  • Departure at 08:00 hrs. Tourist Transportation to the Sacred Valley.
  • Approximately an hour and a half route to reach the community of Misminay.
  • Development of the different workshops.
  • Lunch prepared by the Misminay community.
  • Accommodation in the community of Misminay.
  • Dinner prepared by the community.

  • Departure 04:30 a.m. approx. from lodging and connection to Ollantaytambo station
  • Transportation up to find the majestic citadel of “Machu Picchu”.
  • Approximate guided tour of Machupicchu. 2 ½ hours.
  • Return by bus to “Machu Picchu Village” (or “Hot Water”).
  • Free lunch.
  • Connection with the Aguas Calientes train station – Ollantaytambo Station.
  • Transfer Ollantaytambo – Cusco.

INCLUDED IN THE TOUR

  • Tourist transportation for all tours.
  • Official tourism guide.
  • Local guide of the Misminay community.
  • Food (prepared by the community).
  • Participation in workshops on Andean textiles, agricultural workshops and walk to the Moray viewpoint.
  • Transfers from Misminay to the Ollantaytambo train station.
  • Transfer from Ollantaytambo to the city of Cusco.
  • Round trip train tickets Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo on an “Expedition” tourist train or similar.
  • Bus transfer up and down “Aguas Calientes” – Machu Picchu.
  • Entrance tickets to the Machu Picchu Citadel (valid only for 1 day).
  • Biosafety protocols.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR

  • Activities not mentioned above.
  • Food (Except Lunch in the community of Misminay).
  • Drinks and extra expenses.

Group Tour

A group tour means that it is open for other hikers to join.

Private Tour

2 Travelers: $ 0 per person
3 Travelers: $ 0 per person
4 Travelers: $ 0 per person
5 Travelers: $ 0 per person
6 Travelers: $ 0 per person
7 Travelers: $ 0 per person
8 more Travelers: $ 0 per person

Private tours are available and the price depends on the size of the group.

Additional Items

We recommend bringing the following:

  • Passport or ID document.
  • Camcorder and/or photographic camera.
  • Light clothing and comfortable shoes.
  • A personal backpack.
  • Rain poncho.
  • Mosquito repellent.
  • Sombrero.
  • Binoculars.
  • Sunglasses and plastic bags.
  • Water Cantimplora or Mineral water bottle.
  • Medicines and personal things.
  • Carry coins in small denominations of Soles or Dollars.

Frequent Questions

The tour includes tourist transportation, official and local guide, food prepared by the community, participation in Andean weaving workshops, agriculture and a walk to the Moray viewpoint, transfers from Misminay to the Ollantaytambo train station, round-trip train tickets , bus transfers to Machu Picchu, entrance tickets to Machu Picchu and biosafety protocols.

During the tour, participants will have the opportunity to interact with the residents of Misminay, who will share their ancestral knowledge and show their cultural practices, including Andean weaving workshops and agricultural activities.

The tour lasts two days. On the first day, workshops and activities take place in the community of Misminay, followed by lodging and dinner. The second day we visit Machu Picchu with a guided tour and return to Cusco.

During the experience in Misminay, lodging is offered in the same community, where participants will be able to experience the warmth and hospitality of the local residents.

No specific fitness level required. However, the tour includes moderate hiking in Machu Picchu, so it is important to be prepared for this. The activities are designed to be accessible to most participants.

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