Visit to Misminay and Ollantaytambo Rural Community

Itinerary of Visit to the Misminay and Ollantaytambo Rural Community:

We leave Cusco at approximately 8:00 am. We will pick you up at the hotel and then head to the home of the Andean community.

Our first stop will be an archeological site in Moray. Here we will visit the terraces used by the Incas for botanical activities and appreciate some of its history.

After having walked on this site, we will go to the district of Maras. We will walk along a road until we enter a rural region: Misminay.

In the meantime, a guide will lead the group telling details and origins of the community, whose main activity is agriculture, textile handicrafts and recently, tourism.

During this activity, we will be able to participate in the preparation of uchucuta, a rocoto chili pepper and herbs traditional of their community. We will also visit the interpretation center and take the opportunity to buy local products made by the Misminay.

Finally, we will visit the Ollataytambo archeological complex, one of the most important in Peru, where we will explore the village and the local market.

Our excursion ends around 4:00 p.m. with the return to our hotel in Cusco.

The price of the Visit to the Misminay and Ollantaytambo Campesino Community includes:

• Transfer from lodging in the historic center of Cusco. Access to the hotel area is limited by the narrow streets of the city, if necessary, the guide will suggest a nearby point to start the tour.
• Return to the lodge (private tours) in the historic center of Cusco.
• Professional guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese (ask for availability for this or other languages).

The price of the visit to the Misminay and Ollantaytambo Rural Community does not include:

• Expenses within the activity: Estimated cost per person is 30 USD. Bring the money on the day of the tour
• Transfer from hotels outside the city of Cusco (for private tours, ask if extra costs apply to pick up from Sacred Valley or other places)
• Tip for the guide
• Beverages.
• Breakfast, lunch or other meals not specified in the itinerary.
• Tourist ticket: see information below.
• Entrance ticket to the salt mines of Maras (adults and students: S/20.00).

Tourist Ticket:

• The Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC) allows entry to different attractions. It can be purchased at the entrance of each tourist destination we visit (consider that they only accept payment in cash and in local currency).
• For this tour, you will need the Circuit III – Partial Tourist Ticket, which covers the attractions of Pisac, Chinchero, Moray and Ollantaytambo.
• Prices:
  • Partial Tourist Ticket – Foreigners S /. 70.00
  • Partial Tourist Ticket – Peruvians S /. 40.00

See more information about the Tourist Ticket in this Article.

¿What to bring for the Visit to the Misminay and Ollantaytambo Campesino Community?

•  It is recommended to bring: comfortable shoes, light clothing, hat, gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen, water, rain gear (especially in November – April).
•  Passport or ID card.
• Travel insurance.
•  Audiovisual recording devices (cell phone, camera, video cameras).
•  Cash (local currency).

Considerations for the Visit to the Misminay and Ollantaytambo Campesino Community:

• This tour is not recommended for children under 10 years old.
• It is important that you enjoy a few days in Cusco before doing the tour of Palcoyo, an alternative to the Traditional Rainbow Mountain. This is the only way your body will be adapted to the altitude of the region.
• Remember that, since these are outdoor activities, the natural features of the landscape may vary depending on weather conditions and the natural daylight. Each visit is an authentic experience, where nature reveals itself in unique and unrepeatable ways.

Not Allowed:

• Pets.
• Smoke.
• Large suitcases or bags.

Not recommended for:

• People with heart problems, back problems, asthma or high blood pressure.
• People in wheelchairs.
• Pregnant women.

According to Peruvian regulations, foreign tourists may be exempt from the local tax IGV (VAT). As a formal and registered travel agency, we are required to submit to the local authorities a copy of the document you used to enter the country, as well as your date of entry. For this reason, a few days before your arrival, we will contact you to request a photo of that document and ask you to let us know the date you entered Peru. If we do not receive this information, we will be required to add the 18% corresponding to the IGV tax. 

Thank you for your cooperation!

Cancellation Policy

• More than 30 days in advance: Penalty is 20% of the total amount
• Between 7 and 30 days in advance: Penalty is 40% of the total amount
• Less than 7 days in advance: Penalty is 100% of the total amount

Date changes

• More than 30 days in advance: Penalty is 5% of the total amount
• Between 7 and 30 days in advance: Penalty is 10% of the total amount
• Less than 7 days in advance: Penalty is 100% of the total amount
• Subject to availability.
• There will be no refunds in case of delayed flights, train delays, bad weather, or other external factors.

Force Majeure Policy

• Guru Explorers values your time and makes every effort to follow the itinerary. However, it may be affected by force majeure events such as weather conditions, rain, natural disasters, protests, roadblocks, or other circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, no refunds or compensation will be provided, as these are unforeseeable and unavoidable situations. Nonetheless, we will do everything possible to offer efficient alternatives and solutions for your enjoyment. Any additional costs resulting from changes or alternative activities will be the responsibility of the client and not Guru Explorers.