Day 01, 02 [MAY 16/17, 2026]
(3,400 m above sea level)
Welcome to Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire! We will pick you up at the airport and meet at the hotel. We will dedicate this first day to acclimatization, and in the evening we will kick off this great journey with a delicious dinner.
The following day will be a relaxed one, dedicated to getting to know the historic center of the city better: the San Pedro Market, the Cathedral, and several museums that will help us understand more about the Andean past of this region. We will end the day in the San Blas neighborhood, where we will take the opportunity to make any last necessary purchases before heading into the mountains.
Day 03 [MAY 18, 2026]
(~3,800 m. above sea level. ~3 h. of trekking)
We will set off early toward the Altiplano. Our first stop will be Ninamarca, a small archaeological site where we will pause briefly to better understand the region’s past. We will then continue on to Paucartambo, the last town before heading into the highlands. After breakfast and leaving the vehicles behind, we will begin our first major route to Marcachea, a Q’ero community.
We will walk for around three hours, surrounded by mountains and breathtaking nature. Upon arrival, we will have time to rest and get to know our hosts.
Day 04, 05 [MAY 19/20, 2026]
(~3,800 m. above sea level. ~5 h. of trekking)
After breakfast and a coca leaf mate to help with acclimatization and energize the body, we will walk through a high jungle area, ascending for around three hours. During the hike, we will be able to admire the beautiful landscapes that surround us. We will arrive in Hatun Q’ero, the capital of the Q’ero Nation, a place rich in tradition where we will focus on learning about local customs and visiting the village’s archaeological site. In Hatun Q’ero, people gather to make important community decisions and celebrate the most significant festivities, making it an ideal place to better understand their worldview.
Day 06 [MAY 21, 2026]
(~4,000 m. above sea level. ~6 h. of trekking)
During the day, we will hike up to the Tampo Huayco pass. Along this five-hour walk, which we will take at a relaxed pace, we will pass through a small village with no direct influence from Western culture. In the afternoon, we will continue walking a bit further before reaching our campsite, where we will rest accompanied by the sounds of nature after an intense day.
Day 07, 08 [MAY 22/23, 2026]
(~4500 m. above sea level. ~7 h. of trekking, ~3 h. of trekking)
We will begin our ascent toward the Huallatani Pass. Along the way, we will see how the landscape changes and enjoy the mountains of this stunning part of the world. We will have lunch upon reaching the village of Quico, before continuing on to Qollpak’ucho, where we will spend the night surrounded by snow-capped mountains. The following day, we will hike to an incredible blue lagoon, and in the afternoon we will return to the village, where we will learn more about the culture of the region.
Day 09, 10 [MAY 24/25, 2026]
(~4850 meters above sea level. ~7 h. of trekking)
During the day, we will head toward the high mountains of Q’ero, following a traditional path. Our destination will be Huamanripa, considered the most important mountain in the community, as it is believed to hold great spiritual power. For the Q’ero, the mountain is not a simple geographical feature but a being with its own agency: an apu, a living entity with which a relationship of respect, reciprocity, and care is established. Mountains listen, protect, and also demand balance. In constant dialogue with them, daily life is organized, along with work, rituals, and ways of understanding the world. Alongside the apus, Pachamama (the earth as a living body) sustains this web of relationships, in which inhabiting the territory means, above all, learning how to live in harmony with it.
We will stop for lunch halfway along the route and then continue toward the village of Chua Chua. After a traditional dinner, we will sleep in the community’s typical houses and have the opportunity to continue learning more about the traditions and culture of the Q’ero people.
The following day, we will be able to take part in the community’s daily activities, from shearing alpacas to helping with agricultural work, as well as other traditional tasks. In the afternoon, we will be shown how traditional textiles are made, and we will learn about the meaning and importance of this artistic practice for the community. Those who wish will have the opportunity to purchase local handicrafts.
Day 11, 12 [MAY 26/27, 2026]
(~4,850 meters above sea level. ~4.5 h. of trekking)
Today is our final day of hiking! After a warm coca leaf infusion and a delicious breakfast, we will walk for around three hours before reaching a beautiful turquoise lagoon. We will take time to enjoy this stunning landscape before beginning our return to Cusco. Tonight, we will enjoy a fantastic dinner while reminiscing about the incredible moments we have experienced throughout the journey.
The following day, after breakfast, we will say our goodbyes, already looking forward to seeing each other on the next adventure. See you soon!
Day 09, 10 [MAY 24/25, 2026]
(~4850 meters above sea level. ~7 h. of trekking)
During the day, we will head toward the high mountains of Q’ero, following a traditional path. Our destination will be Huamanripa, considered the most important mountain in the community, as it is believed to hold great spiritual power. For the Q’ero, the mountain is not a simple geographical feature but a being with its own agency: an apu, a living entity with which a relationship of respect, reciprocity, and care is established. Mountains listen, protect, and also demand balance. In constant dialogue with them, daily life is organized, along with work, rituals, and ways of understanding the world. Alongside the apus, Pachamama (the earth as a living body) sustains this web of relationships, in which inhabiting the territory means, above all, learning how to live in harmony with it.
We will stop for lunch halfway along the route and then continue toward the village of Chua Chua. After a traditional dinner, we will sleep in the community’s typical houses and have the opportunity to continue learning more about the traditions and culture of the Q’ero people.
The following day, we will be able to take part in the community’s daily activities, from shearing alpacas to helping with agricultural work, as well as other traditional tasks. In the afternoon, we will be shown how traditional textiles are made, and we will learn about the meaning and importance of this artistic practice for the community. Those who wish will have the opportunity to purchase local handicrafts.
Day 09, 10 [MAY 24/25, 2026]
(~4850 meters above sea level. ~7 h. of trekking)
During the day, we will head toward the high mountains of Q’ero, following a traditional path. Our destination will be Huamanripa, considered the most important mountain in the community, as it is believed to hold great spiritual power. For the Q’ero, the mountain is not a simple geographical feature but a being with its own agency: an apu, a living entity with which a relationship of respect, reciprocity, and care is established. Mountains listen, protect, and also demand balance. In constant dialogue with them, daily life is organized, along with work, rituals, and ways of understanding the world. Alongside the apus, Pachamama (the earth as a living body) sustains this web of relationships, in which inhabiting the territory means, above all, learning how to live in harmony with it.
We will stop for lunch halfway along the route and then continue toward the village of Chua Chua. After a traditional dinner, we will sleep in the community’s typical houses and have the opportunity to continue learning more about the traditions and culture of the Q’ero people.
The following day, we will be able to take part in the community’s daily activities, from shearing alpacas to helping with agricultural work, as well as other traditional tasks. In the afternoon, we will be shown how traditional textiles are made, and we will learn about the meaning and importance of this artistic practice for the community. Those who wish will have the opportunity to purchase local handicrafts.
Day 09, 10 [MAY 24/25, 2026]
(~4850 meters above sea level. ~7 h. of trekking)
During the day, we will head toward the high mountains of Q’ero, following a traditional path. Our destination will be Huamanripa, considered the most important mountain in the community, as it is believed to hold great spiritual power. For the Q’ero, the mountain is not a simple geographical feature but a being with its own agency: an apu, a living entity with which a relationship of respect, reciprocity, and care is established. Mountains listen, protect, and also demand balance. In constant dialogue with them, daily life is organized, along with work, rituals, and ways of understanding the world. Alongside the apus, Pachamama (the earth as a living body) sustains this web of relationships, in which inhabiting the territory means, above all, learning how to live in harmony with it.
We will stop for lunch halfway along the route and then continue toward the village of Chua Chua. After a traditional dinner, we will sleep in the community’s typical houses and have the opportunity to continue learning more about the traditions and culture of the Q’ero people.
The following day, we will be able to take part in the community’s daily activities, from shearing alpacas to helping with agricultural work, as well as other traditional tasks. In the afternoon, we will be shown how traditional textiles are made, and we will learn about the meaning and importance of this artistic practice for the community. Those who wish will have the opportunity to purchase local handicrafts.
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