Cancha Cancha
Hike and encounter with a high Andean community
Trip Overview
This full-day trek takes place in the Huaran Valley, located in the Urubamba mountain range. The route offers scenic landscapes with native plants, high-Andean ecosystems, and traditional rural life. The experience culminates in the high Andean community of Cancha Cancha, where visitors are welcomed by a local family to share a traditional lunch and learn about daily life, agriculture, livestock, and traditional textiles.
Highlights
Includes
- Round trip transportation from the meeting point
- Guide
- Snack
- Traditional lunch
- Cultural experience with a local family
Not Included
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Personal expenses
- Personal mountain equipment (Poles, footwear, rain cover).
Itinerary
We depart from Urubamba by private transport towards Huarán (Saywapata) (3,200 m.a.s.l.).
Start of the hike. Approximate ascent of 3 hours.
Arrival at the community of Cancha Cancha. Reception and traditional lunch.
Return hike to Saywapata (approx. 2 hours descent).
Return transfer to Urubamba.
Requirements & What to Bring
To ensure a safe and pleasant experience, make sure you meet these requirements:
- Hat or cap
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Cash
- ID or Passport
- Camera
- Rain gear
- Trekking poles
