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Local lunch on the field
Hike through one of the most scenic trails in Peru
Andean architecture and building
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Andes in Huaraz
Prepare a traditional meal

3-Day Stay in an Andean Community

By Alternative Peru
Free cancellation available
Price is $380 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Enjoy a 3-day stay in a traditional community near Huaraz. Through a wide range of activities, you will get to experience daily life in the Andes and learn about Peru's traditional culture. These may include a visit to the Archaeological Site, hiking, workshops on traditional architecture, agriculture, handicrafts, or cooking traditional dishes. Your 3-day cultural experience includes accommodation, meals, and a professional guide.

Your visit benefits the local community in different ways. First of all, it provides an (additional) income to several members of the community, including the cook and the local guide. Secondly, the interest and attention of people who come from all over the world increase the pride of your indigenous host family and the local people in the community. The local people on the tour are all in a way community leaders who work hard to improve their environment and community. The admiration of visitors from across the world reinforces their engagement.

Activity location

  • Huaraz
    • Huaraz, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Huaraz
    • Huaraz, Peru

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Andes Community Stay
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • Opening hours: Tue 7:30am-9:30am

Visitors will experience daily life in the Andes and learn about the local culture and nature through a wide range of activities.
Pickup included

Price details
$380.00 x 1 Adult$380.00
Total
Price is $380.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and dropoff
  • What's includedWhat's includedAccommodation as per itinerary
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 6 years
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved.
  • Note: Due to the altitude, you might have some respiratory problems when doing physical activities. If easily suffering from altitude disease, it is recommended to bring dexamethasone (after consulting with a health care professional)
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country and date of birth are required at time of booking for all participants to book the bus tickets
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. From December to April, there can be heavy showers at times. While the days are warm, the nights in the mountains can be very cold. The sun is very strong in the mountains, sun screen and a hat are highly recommended
  • In extreme cases, the tour can be canceled because of weather, for instance floods, or because of political circumstances, for instance strikes. If canceled, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
  • You will be staying with a local indigenous family. Your local guide speaks basic English, Spanish and Quechua
  • Important: You must contact the local tour operator to advise of your chosen activities upon booking

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Meet your host family
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at a family lodge. Private rooms with shared bathrooms with modern toilets and showers with hot water.
Huaraz
  • 2h
Your host will meet you at the bus station or your hotel in Huaraz. He will take you on a 3-mile/8 km ride to your destination through the small towns surrounding Huaraz. You will be welcomed by your host family with breakfast and shown around the house and your room.
Paria
  • 2h
After settling in, your guide will take you on your first activity, which, depending on the season, may involve traditional architecture, agriculture, or local handicraft making. Once done with your activity, you will enjoy a delicious local lunch prepared by the family.
Paria
  • 2m
After lunch, you can rest for a bit, start your next, new activity or continue the activity you started earlier. In the evening, you will enjoy a great dinner. You will also have free time before and after dinner to walk around town, talk to the locals, or ask your guide for other suggestions.
Day 2: Day Full of Activities
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at a family lodge. Private rooms with shared bathrooms with modern toilets and showers with hot water.
Laguna Radian
  • 2h
This day is dedicated to doing a lot of activities. Depending on the season and your preferences, you may go on a full-day hike with your host and see one of the beautiful lagoons, learn how to harvest quinoa, corn, or potatoes, cook a local dish, or learn more about traditional architecture and build your construction in the typical style of the region. In the evening, you can learn how to prepare the sacred drink of the Incas.
Day 3: Last Activity
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included
Huaraz
  • 8h
You have this day to take one more activity and learn more about the culture and community. In the evening, you'll be back at the Bus Station or your hotel in Huaraz.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESHuaraz
    • Huaraz, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHuaraz
    • Huaraz, Peru

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