Description

Sustainable Tourism in Amaru Community – Full Day Overview

The Community Amaru is located east of the district of Pisac, the current population of the community is 200 families; those in agriculture and animal-industry, the main source of its economy, to preserve the customs and traditions and teach daily offer show visitors activities engaged; such as textiles, teaching visitors the whole process, dyeing, spinning, weaving himself the variety of natural plants that are used in the process.

For those lovers of ethnobotany villagers will teach the uses of dyeing plants in natural medicine, which still prevail over the years, also enjoy the beautiful scenery surrounding community and enjoy all the excitement, the warmth, and friendliness the residents of the community of Amaru who await with open arms.

If you are willing to know more about the Andean culture and sustainability in Andean communities, this tour is certainly for you.

Sustainable Tourism in Amaru Community – Full Day Itinerary

Pick up at your hotel and transfer to the community. The villagers of the Amaru Community will greet their visitors with music and beautiful native flowers, along with a symbolic offering to the Mother Earth or “Pachamama” to give thanks for this new day and the opportunity to share it with brothers and sisters from different cultures.

After this welcome, you will be invited to join the villagers to gather the flowers and leaves that will be used as natural dyes, plants that the “Pachamama” gives us. We continue with an explanation and brief demonstration of shearing, spinning, and collecting the wool into skeins. We then see how the wool is dyed and the colour fixed, and the process ends with hand weaving.

The iconography that is used in each of these weavings is loaded with great spiritual significance for the inhabitants of the Peruvian Andes, and they will share the meaning of some of the more important motifs with us.

Lastly, we will go to the exhibition room to see some finished pieces with an opportunity to buy a variety of items (clothes, table runners, scarves, shawls, traditional style Andean bags, belts, and others). Your buying these items is the best reward for their work and their identification with their culture.

Finally, we will enjoy a delicious Andean lunch, prepared with local ingredients.

You should bring:

Comfortable walking shoes.
Sunblock and sun hat.
Rain poncho (in rainy season)
Camera.
Extra money to buy souvenirs from the community, a great way to support them.

Other services in the community:

Lodging in rural houses for 50 people. Includes accommodation and breakfast.
Dinner.

Important:

Rates based on 2 people.

Included

Includes:

Private transport to and from your hotel.
Welcome with Andean music and native flowers.
English or Spanish speaking guide.
Local interpreter ( Spanish and Quechua).
Agrotourism activity in the community.
Typical lunch in the community (vegetarian option available on request).

Does not Include:

Tips.
Visit the archaeological park of Pisac.

Rates

Rates per Person in US$ (Private Service)

Passengers	1	2	3	4
Rates	338	229	212	184

We accept all credit and debit cards

Terms and Conditions

Terms & Conditions

Our Rates:

Rates in American Dollars (US$)
Rates for children apply under 8 years old.

In order to improve the service, we may change the order of the tours.
The programs have been quoted in the standard room category of the lodge. For higher categories, consult your sales executive.
The requirements of double rooms (double or twin), triple rooms, extra beds, cots are subject to confirmation.
The triple rooms are composed of 2 double beds, which means sharing these beds.
The tourists are obliged to conduct themselves respecting the rights of the people, the environment, the cultural and natural heritage of the nation, as well as the multi-ethnic conditions of Peruvian.

Insurance

We recommend passengers get trip cancellation, travel repatriation, and international medical insurances to cover any inconveniences that may arise during the trip. We also urge them to check with their doctor to update vaccines and review medical concerns regarding international travel.

Air Tickets

Prices of air tickets are subject to change without previous notice until their final issuance. Flight schedules are subject to change by the airline companies up until the day of the flight. Additional restrictions, limitations, penalties, and/or specific conditions may be placed by the airlines.

Luggage & Liabilities

PERU AGENCY recommends that all of the guests arrive in Peru with their own travel insurance and that it covers lost luggage.

PERU AGENCY cannot be held responsible for:
* Baggage lost or delayed during international or domestic flights.
*Lost carry-on items, handbags, or personal articles.
*Items forgotten by guests at hotels, vehicles or venues, or during tours.

We recommend our guests not to include any valuable items in their checked baggage during land transfers.