Cusco: Ananiso Canyon & Ausangate Community 2-Day Experience

Andes Mountains, Peru, Peru



Escape the traditional tourist routes of Cusco on a unique 2-day journey into the southern Andes. Explore the dramatic Ananiso Canyon, discover remote mountain landscapes, spend time with a local

Highlights

  • Discover one of Cusco's lesser-visited natural attractions.
  • Hike through the spectacular Ananiso Canyon.
  • Experience authentic Andean community life.

Description

Day 1: Cusco – Ausangate Route – Uchullujllo Community – Andean Experience Early morning pickup from your hotel in Cusco. Travel south through traditional Andean villages and spectacular high-altitude landscapes toward the Ausangate region. Upon arrival at the local community, meet your hosts and learn about everyday life in the Peruvian Andes. Participate in traditional activities depending on the season, such as farming, alpaca and llama care, local cooking, or textile demonstrations. After lunch, take a short walk to nearby viewpoints surrounded by mountains and open valleys. In the evening, enjoy a traditional dinner followed by an Andean stargazing experience, far away from the city lights. Overnight in a local homestay or rustic lodge. Day 2: Uchullujllo – Ananiso Canyon – Cusco After an early breakfast, travel toward the spectacular Ananiso Canyon. Begin a scenic hike through impressive rock formations, narrow canyon walls, waterfalls, and dramatic Andean landscapes. Your guide will explain the geography, local traditions, and history of this little-visited region. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature before beginning the return journey to Cusco. Arrival at your hotel is expected in the early evening.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Private or tourist transportation Professional English-speaking guide 1-night community accommodation Breakfast (Day 2) Lunch (Days 1 and 2) Dinner (Day 1) Entrance to Ananiso Canyon Community activities Andean stargazing experience Picnic lunch First-aid kit and oxygen

Excludes

Breakfast (Day 1) Travel insurance Additional drinks Personal expenses Tips

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