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
- Professional guide
- Traditional local lunch
- Cultural experience with a local family
Not Included
- Private round-trip transportation
- Personal snacks
- Personal mountain equipment
Day by Day Itinerary
Pick-up from your accommodation in the Sacred Valley and transfer to Saywapata (3,200 m a.s.l.).
Start of the hike. Approx. 3-hour ascent.
Arrival at Cancha Cancha community. Welcome and traditional lunch.
Return hike (approx. 2 hours downhill).
Transfer back to the Sacred Valley.
Requirements & What to Bring
To ensure a safe and pleasant experience, make sure you meet these requirements:
- Sun hat or cap
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Cash for souvenirs
- ID / Passport
- Camera
- Rain gear
- Trekking Poles