Huilloc Community Tour 1D

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Duration: 1 Day
Availability : The Lares to Machu Picchu 4D trek; Classic Inca Trail 4D; Short Inca Trail 2D. You must book a private tour.
Max People : 12

About the Huilloc Community Tour 1D

Add an extra day to your trek and visit the charming community of Huilloc! On this one-day cultural immersion you will visit a Quechua family and experience a bit of life in the rural Andes. Huilloc is a lovely, bustling Andean community located about 30 minutes away from Ollantaytambo, where community members still wear traditional dress. Spending time with a Quechua family is a great way to experience the real Peru in the highlands of Cusco! This is a great cultural immersion experience.

Available on: Lares to Machu Picchu 4D trek; Classic Inca Trail 4D trek; Short Inca Trail 2D trek. You must book a private trek.

 

Price

Prices are per person in USD, based on group size. We do not have fixed-date group departures. If you do not want to book a private tour, please see our Trekkers Wanted page for a list of open departures within your dates.

2 people

$215

3 people

$165

4-6 people

$139

7+ people

$129
WHY BOOK WITH US?

High quality personalized experience

Unique, off-the-beaten track routes

Experienced staff

Verified sustainability practices

$20 of every trek donated to Threads of Peru

Important Details About the Huilloc Community Tour 1D

What is Included?

Meals

  • Lunch and dinner on the first day
  • Breakfast on the second day

Trekking Team

  • Quechua/Spanish/English-speaking guide

Additional inclusions

  • Transportation
  • 1 activity with your Quechua family hosts

What is Not Included?

  • Breakfast on the first day

Optional Extras & Upgrades

We offer you the opportunity to personalize your trip and make your experience more comfortable through our Optional Extras and Upgrades.

All options are available during the reservation process; please ask your sales consultant for more information.

  • Light-weight aluminium walking stick. Two sticks are recommended for tough hikes.

Important!

  • When calculating the cost of renting equipment, calculate using the length of the entire trip, not just the number of trekking days.
  • Please be careful with rented equipment! You are responsible for the cost of replacement if something is damaged or broken.
  • Any upgrades or trip extensions must be requested at time of booking.

What to Pack

Cusco can experience every season in a single day, so you should be prepared for sun and rain, cold and hot weather! We recommend a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, sweater, rain gear or plastic poncho, winter hat or toque and gloves. In addition, you should bring:

      • A light day pack to carry your things
      • Water bottle and snacks
      • Money for snacks, souvenirs and tips

You can also see What To Bring for our comprehensive recommendations on what to pack for a trek in the Andes. For more great suggestions, check out our blog about How to Prepare for a Trek in Peru.

Available Discounts

  • 5% off a day tour listed price when you also book a 3-day or longer trek operated by Apus Peru
  • Youth 12-17: 5% off. A valid passport must be presented upon booking.
  • Children 5-11 years: 15% off. A valid passport must be presented upon booking.
  • Children 0-4 years: 75% off. A valid passport must be presented upon booking. Children under 4 will not count towards the total number of guests in a group, but will be charged 25% of the per person price based on final group size. For example, a group of 4 adults and one child under 4: adults will be charged the full price per person based on a group size of 4 and the child will be charged 25% of the per person price for a group of 4. Children under 3 will not be considered to occupy a seat on any train or bus, and instead must ride on a parent’s lap. Car seats, cribs and other baby needs may not be included and must be discussed in advance. For more information about travelling with infants and toddlers, please see this blog as well as the Age Requirements section of our Booking Conditions.

    Remember that scans of the student card (for students) or passports (for children) need to accompany the booking in order to be eligible for the discount.

Trekkers Wanted

Want to join a trek? Ready to confirm a departure date of your own, but interested in having others join you? Then Trekkers Wanted is for you! Our innovative Trekkers Wanted system matches people up who are interested in hiking the same trek, bringing costs down and multiplying the fun for everyone!

Read More about Trekkers Wanted, post your trek or search for confirmed departures!

Important Info

  • The times cited in this itinerary are approximate. Walking times depend on the group
  • The program is subject to change, due to weather and other unexpected circumstances
  • When you are visiting people’s homes please be respectful. Please refer to our Responsible Tourism pages. You can also ask for a copy of our Traveler’s Code of Conduct guide.

Ready to Book?

  • Does this trek sound like just what you were looking for? If you’re ready to book or just want to find out a bit more information, fill out the Inquiry Form in the top right-hand corner of this page to get the ball rolling. You’ll be connected with one of our amazing sales people who will be able to turn your dream of hiking in the Andes into a reality. For more information on the entire booking process, please see our How To Book page.
  • Travel insurance is a must! World Nomads offers travel insurance for adventure activities.

Huilloc Community Tour 1D Itinerary

This is a great opportunity for those interested in an immersive cultural experience, spending a bit of quality time with a Quechua family learning about the traditional Andean lifestyle.

This one-day trek extension includes a tour of the community and one activity. The activity will be an immersive cultural experience, such as a weaving demo, short community hike, agricultural activities (such as planting or harvesting potatoes, depending on the season), or alpaca herding!

You’ll spend the night with a host Quechua family and also share meals with them. The homestay rooms will be with your Quechua family hosts. In Huilloc, these rooms are basic but clean and comfortable, and some even include running water and a flush toilet!

>>Read more about Andean homestays.

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