Rayan Community Full Day

1 Day

General description

Spend a day away from the tourist traps of Peru with the Quechua people of Rayan Community. See an untouched pristine waterfall, an Incan archaeological site, farm the land with the people of Rayan, and enjoy a farm-fresh cooked meal with the locals. At Cachi, we drive focus in helping local communities develop a better life; Rayan community is where we initially started. The local community gets more support with every trip taken. Fall in love, as we did, with the wonder Rayan Community has to offer. A part of your heart will stay here after you experience a day with the people of Rayan. We must warn you, this trip is very RAW.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Rayan Community Full Day

You are going to be experiencing a way of life that is 100% authentic to the Quechua people. You are going into their homes and their property, so please be very respectful to their ways and traditions. While they will provide you with a meal to eat, we will have an alternate meal you can eat on this adventure if the local meal is not what you desire. The local Quechua have different immune systems and bacteria in their body than the average traveler. While no one has fallen ill eating this food, it is not at the traditional standard you will have been used to in Peru. However, if you’re adventurous, it can be a pleasant experience.

We started the Rayan Community tour as a way to engage tourists and interact with the real Quechua people and their traditional way of life. We have partnered with the people of Rayan to make sure that a majority of proceeds are directly given to them for their efforts in allowing you to visit their homes, eat a delicious meal they cooked for you, and experience their ways of life. As we continue to grow, so does Rayan, and the opportunities allowed to them. We can’t thank you enough for your interest in choosing Cachi, and the Rayan Community Tour.

Included

English-speaking tour guide
Private transportation
Breakfast
Lunch with the Rayan Community
Donkey to carry belongings

Not Included

Guide tip

Recommendations

Original passport
Sleeping bag (or you can rent one from us)
A small day backpack to carry your personal belongings (horses will carry items not needed during the day)
Trekking poles (or you can rent a pair from us)
Bathing suit (if you would like to enjoy the hot springs in Lares and/or Aguas Calientes)
Good sneakers or light hiking boots, and one pair of flip-flops or light sandals
Camera and extra batteries
Flashlight
Rain jacket and plastic poncho (especially if traveling in the wet season, from October to March)
Comfortable hiking clothes
Bug repellent
Sunscreen and sunglasses
Cap for the sun
Warm clothes for nighttime including thermals, warm hat, and gloves
Travel towel
Toilet paper
Water bottle and about 1 liter of water for the first day until lunch (after that, we will supply boiled water for the rest of the hike)

Prices

Price :
Minimum 2 persons
2 persons 150 USD per person.
3 – 4 persons 130 USD per person.
5 – 6 persons 115 USD per person.
7 – 8 or more. 100 USD per person.

Starting from

US$150 USD

Duration

1 Day

Destination

Cusco

Type of activity

Community Experience

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