PEROLNIYOC MACHU PICCHU 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHS
The Perolniyoc waterfall is a hidden gem that offers us some of the best landscapes in the Sacred Valley!
This is an off the beaten path that hides a wonderful waterfall of over 45m / 147ft high as well as a pre-inca archaeological site with some of the best views of the mountains of the Sacred Valley.
The hike will start in the community of Socma and after 1h30min you will arrive in the archaeological site of Raqaypata (also known as Perolniyoc ruins), on the top of the waterfall. You’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the views and take the best pictures before hiking back to Socma.
Our next and final stop will be the Archeological Center of Ñaupa Iglesia, an ancient Ceremonial Temple dedicated to the Moon.
If you still wants more, ask your guide for a quick stop in the Sacred Valley Brewery, just a few miles from Ñaupa Iglesia, where you can enjoy a good pint of the best craft beer in Cusco.
Day 1: We will pick you up from your hotel at 7:30 am in a private transportation to start the day heading to the community of Socma.
Driving through the Sacred Valley, you will see the wonderful sacred river of the Incas and some other native communities.
Once we arrive in Socma we will begin our incredible hike.
First, you will hear your guide tell you briefly about the place and the unique agriculture so that as you walk you can better appreciate your surroundings.
Along the way, you will be able to see a great variety of the amazing biodiversity including plants and animals.
After about an hour, we will arrive at the archaeological site of Raqaypata. The guide will help you explore this site and then we will descend to the waterfalls.
The Perolniyoc waterfall is an incredible natural wonder and Inca ceremonial fountain. You will have time to admire the fall and even jump in the water if you are up for the experience.
Finally, we will return by foot to Socma and take our minivan. On our way back, we will stop briefly at the archaeological center of Ñaupa Iglesia (an ancient temple) This sacred cave emits an energy that can only be felt by stepping inside.
Finally arriving at Pachar we will have a delicious lunch made from natural products from the local community, If you want you can visit the craft beer factory of the Sacred Valley. Thereafter head back to Cusco.
Note: If you want to continue to Machu Picchu or Ollantaytambo please let us know it is located only 20 min away from Pachar.
Day 2: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
After breakfast in the hotel, we will travel ½ hour by bus to Machu Picchu for a 2 ½ hour walking tour of the site, visiting the temples, palaces and many other interesting places. You will have time to climb up Huayna Picchu that overlooks the ruins. We will return to Aguas Calientes at about 2pm to take the train back to Cusco. (B)
INCLUDED:
• Pick up from hotel
• Transportation by bus to Challacancha in Mollepata
• English / Spanish speaking tour guide
• Admission fee to Machu Picchu
• 04 Breakfasts, 04 lunches and 04 dinners
• Camping equipment: 2 person large
• Mattress and tent
• Cooking / dinning tent, tables, chairs
• First aid kit
• Horses and horsemen to carry camping equipment
• Cooking supplies
• Bus to Machu Picchu ruins and return to Aguas Calientes
• Expedition train back to Ollantaytambo, and bus to Cusco
NOT INCLUDED:
• Lunch in Aguas Calientes
• Tips or additional spending money
PASSENGER MUST BRING:
• Original passport
• Sleeping bag
• Water bottle
• Insect repellent
• Sun block
• Sun glasses
• Hat
• Comfortable hiking shoes
• Change of clothes including Swimsuit (for hot springs)
• Flashlight
• Rain coat
• First aid kit
Our group sizes small at INKATREKS, allowing us to give you highly personalized service. This lets you enjoy your hike more and better get to know all the other participants, making your experience unique and unforgettable, high level of environmental and social responsibility.
Price for small groups (8 people maximum, 2 people minimum)
$390.00 USD for adults
$370.00 USD for students
Our scenic trek to the Perolniyoc Waterfall & Inca Archeological Site takes you to rarely visited places and combines culture with ecotourism. This experience will take you deep into the Sacred Valley, where you will appreciate the spectacular work of nature! Hidden in a forest of abundant, sub-tropical vegetation, you can cool off in the crystal clear waters of the Perolniyoc Waterfall. Also, we will visit the archeological center that sits directly above the waterfall: Perolniyoc, also called Racaypata.
This exceptional tour will leave you feeling enchanted by the cultural and historical importance of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The Perolniyoc Waterfall is over a hundred meters high, by far the largest waterfall in the Sacred Valley! Ñaupa Iglesia is a sacred site where people went to worship before the Spanish conquest. If you want to do more than scratch the surface of the importance of the Sacred Valley, you cannot miss this hike during your visit to the Cusco region.
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