OVERVIEW
DAY 1: CUSCO – STONE FOREST – ANDAHUAYLAS
Stone forest, first of all, we start the tour at 05:00 a.m., with the pick up from your hotel in the city of Cusco. After the respective pick up, we will go north of Cusco to the Apurímac region, passing through the city of Abancay known as the valley of eternal spring due to its climate, also passing through Andahuaylas known as the city of potatoes, in this way arriving at Pampachiri where we will enjoy lunch.
After the lunch tasting we continue with the tour, where we will take a short walk towards the stone forest of Pampachiri and the Smurfs house, rocks with whimsical shapes very similar to the Smurfs house from the famous and well-known movie “THE SMURFS “. . and similar to mushrooms. We will also have a view of the Páncula hill where we can also access this hill and we will have a panoramic view of the rock formations; These stones took these striking forms unique in the world as a result of the eruption of the Qarwarasu and Sotaya volcanoes, currently inactive, and as a result of the meteorological phenomena that occurred for years, in the same way, we will have a visit to the Very attractive Pampachiri waterfalls with landscaped funds and accompanied by the flora and fauna of the site.
Finally, culminating the tour of Pampachiri, we will return to the beautiful city of Andahuaylas, where we will taste dinner and spend the respective overnight to continue our tour.
DAY 2: ANDAHUAYLAS – PACUCHA LAGOON – CUSCO
Continuing with the tour, on the second day we begin tasting breakfast at 07:00 am, tasting breakfast we will go to the Pacucha lagoon, considered one of the largest and most beautiful lagoons in Peru, where we will also have the opportunity to We will appreciate the fauna that this lagoon houses, in the same way, we will listen to stories of their enchanted stories and we will enjoy the activities that it offers us such as the ride in pedal boats, it is definitely a very quiet and peaceful place, perfect to escape from the routine and bustle of cities.
Finally, on the tour of the Pacucha lagoon, we will return to the city of Andahuaylas for the respective lunch, after lunch, we will take our tourist transport with the return to the city of Cusco. Finally, we will drop you off at your hotel or at the agreed place.
ITINERARY
DAY 1: CUSCO – STONE FOREST – ANDAHUAYLAS
- First, we start with the pick up from your hotel in the city of Cusco at 05:00 a.m.
- After picking you up in the mobility we will go to Pampachiri.
- Therefore, in Pampachiri we will taste lunch.
- After lunch we will start the tour of the Stone Forest, we immediately continue with the visit to the House of Smurfs and then we will appreciate the Páncula hill, and finally, we will visit the Pampachiri waterfalls accompanied by a professional guide for 3 hours.
- Therefore, we return from Pampachiri to Andahuaylas.
- Finally, we arrive in Andahuaylas to have dinner and spend the night.
DAY 2: ANDAHUAYLAS – PACUCHA LAGOON – CUSCO
- On the second day in the beginning we will taste breakfast in Andahuaylas at 07:00 a.m.
- After breakfast, we will go to the Pacucha lagoon for the tour for 1 hour with the accompaniment of the professional guide.
- Then we return to Andahuaylas for lunch.
- Likewise, we continue with the return from the city of Andahuaylas to the city of Cusco.
- Finally, we arrive in Cusco at 07:00 p.m.
INCLUDED
FOR THE STONE FOREST INCLUDES
- Transportation (round trip).
- Professional guide.
- Foods
- Accommodation
- First aid box
NOT INCLUDED
FOR STONE FOREST DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Personal expenses
- Drinks and snacks
- Tip
- Cost of flights
- Extra expenses
RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STONE FOREST
- Bring light clothing, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, and water bottles to keep your body hydrated.
- It is suggested to bring rain ponchos in case of rain, also to bring warm clothes and gloves.
- It is important to wear a mask and face shield in times of Covid 19.
- We recommended you carry a light backpack with 2 to 3 kilos with snacks such as fruits, cookies, nuts, cereals, etc.
- It is recommended to acclimatize in Cusco or a place with an altitude similar to Pampachiri, for at least 1 to 2 days.
- It is important to have medicine for altitude sickness or cold weather.
- Bring ID or passport.
- Extra money in cash.
- It is important to preserve the environment so we suggest you dispose of your waste in the assigned places during the journey and your stay in our city.
PRICE
The price depends on the number of participants, accommodation availability, travel dates, and other preferences. Please inquire about a personalized price.