Qelqanqa is an indigenous community of the Andes, located in the valley of the Patacancha River, belonging to the district of Ollantaytambo, province of Urubamba, in Cusco. It is rich in flora and fauna, where you can find 60 species of birds and more than 700 species of plants. In Qelqanqa there is still a direct descent from the last Incas, which can be corroborated with the current surnames of the locals, such as Sinchi, Huamán, Yupanqui, Quespe, among others.
Why book this tour?
Disconnect from the city and take a break by immersing yourself in the nature of Qelqanqa. Live with local people from the community. Learn about the traditions and more about the culture of the Inca heritage and the Quechua language. Try local cuisine with natural ingredients.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Lunch
✔ Dinner
✔ Breakfast
✔ One night accommodation
✔ Professional Guide
✔ Tea and coffee
✖ Gratuities
✖ Alcoholic Beverages
Pickup Locations
1. Katari At Plaza De Armas Cusco
2. Hotel Warani
3. San Agustin Plaza
4. Yupay Inn Hotel
5. Hotel Urpi Inn
6. San Agustin International Hotel
7. Casa Hanna Colonial
8. Huaranhuay Hotel
9. Hotel Piedmont
10. Mister Inkas Hotels Inn
11. Tecte Guest House
12. Yuyay Apartaments Cusco
13. Hotel Taypikala Cusco
14. Qorikoyllur Hostal
15. Panamerican Inn Hotel
16. Tupac Yupanqui Hotel
17. Imperial Golden House
18. Cultural Guest House
19. Romero Urpi Inn Cusco
20. Hotel Valle Andino
Itinerary
Ollantaytambo – open yauricunca - QELQANQA Community
1
Ollantaytambo
8:00 am - 10:00 am Pick up at your hotel and transfer to the QELQANQA community.
Duration: 2 hours
2
QELQANQA HOMESTAY TOURISM
10:00 - 13:00 We will meet the families. We will have a reception with ancestral music and dance, typical costumes of the area and a tasting of teas with natural ingredients.
We will also participate in the preparation of pachamanca, which is one of the traditional dishes of the community.
Demonstration of fabrics, alpaca wool production process, where they are dyed and spun with natural pigments, crafts, description of iconography.
Share lunch (pachamanca) made with natural local ingredients.
Duration: 3 hours
3
QELQANQA HOMESTAY TOURISM
13:00 - 13:30 short break to rest
13:30 - 15:30 We take a short 25-minute walk to the point where the Mother Earth ceremony will take place. The activity will be led by a shaman and local families.
3:30pm- 5:00pm Return to local houses, cultural exchange with families (way of life, language, socialization with local people).
Duration: 4 hours
4
QELQANQA HOMESTAY TOURISM
18:30 - 19:30 Share dinner with local families.
Duration: 2 hours
Qelqanqa Community - Excursion to Yuraq Cocha lagoon - Qelqanqa Community - Ollantaytambo.
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QELQANQA HOMESTAY TOURISM
Excursion to the Yuraq Cocha lagoon
7:00 am Breakfast with the locals
8:00am - 12:30pm We are going to take a walk of about 4 hours to the lagoon. Along the way we will observe local flora, fauna and landscapes.
Duration: 6 hours
2
Ollantaytambo
15:00 - 15:45 Farewell with the families and return to Ollantaytambo.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
