These programs entail a half or full day activity and depart upon request with a specified minimum number of passengers. During our Day Adventures, we provide transportation, guide and a box lunch, as well as the necessary equipment required for the specific activity. During certain day hikes we will walk from 4-6 hours.
Inca Durmiente Hike
The hike begins behind the lodge, heading on a steep ascent during three hours to the Inca Durmiente, or sleeping Inca - the profile of the ridge reminds us of it. The trail has farmers home and small plots of potatoes, barley, corn and high Andean tubers and grains such as oca, olluco and tarwi (Lupinus). The ridge has a fantastic panoramic view of the Conchucos Valley and the Cordillera Blanca, making it worth the hike. The descent to the lodge is shorter, and we will be back by mid afternoon.
Duration: ? Hiking: ? Season: March – October Departures: Any day Price: ? Minimum: 2 passengers
Ayash Inca Trail Hike
A long day, part done in car and the other hiking, will cover the highlands above the Carhuayoc Valley. We will go on a vehicle during two hours to Punta Huamani pass, a spectacular view of the Cordillera Blanca on the west side of the Conchucos Valley. From there we will hike down through ancient Inka trails, water drainages and bridges during two hours reaching the Ayash community and Cayesh Punta pass, where, on sunny days, you can see the sun setting down over the Cordillera Blanca. From the Cayesh Punta pass, we will return to the lodge by car.
Duration: ? Hiking: ? Season: March – October Departures: Any day Price: ? Minimum: 2 passengers
Carhuayoc Valley Hike
We will begin this four hour hike in the valley of Carhuayoc, where we will visit textile weavers in their backyard shops. Amongst the guinea pigs and drying corn in their gardens, these farmers became artists, giving a demonstration how marvelous tapestries are woven in intricate wooden looms inherited from their grandfathers. From there we will follow a mountain trail to return to the town of San Marcos. We finish the hike taking a visit to Mrs. Dora's wood collection and a magnolia greenhouse.
Duration: ? Hiking: ? Season: March – October Departures: Any day Price: ? Minimum: 2 passengers
Lake Purhuay
A one hour drive and a short walk takes us to the Maria Jiray waterfalls. A little further down the road is the Purhuay Lake in the Huascaran National Park. We will take a boat ride around the lake before heading back.
Duration: ? Season: March – October Departures: Any day Price: ? Minimum: 2 passengers
Horseback Riding on the Mosna Valley
From Chavin, we will return to Konchukos Tambo by horse. These are local horses which are still a common means of transportation for residents. We will ride for a couple of hours on narrow trails along the mountain slopes.
Duration: ? Season: March – October Departures: Any day Price: ? Minimum: 2 passengers
Trout Fishing
We will take a hike to fish in small streams for trout with handmade canes or rods in the Conchucos Valley. The thin, crisp air, clear blue skies and mountaintops are well worth a while fishing.
Duration: ? Season: March – October Departures: Any day Price: ? Minimum: 2 passengers
Chavin de Huantar Archaeological site
Ten minutes by car from the lodge are the archaeological remains of Chavin de Huantar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This ceremonial center was the most important of the Pre-Hispanic Andean cultures from around 800 BC, when the first expansive Andean culture, known as Chavin, built it. Being subject to centuries of natural and manmade destruction (it was used as a quarry), its scenery, massive stonework, labyrinthine tunnels, elaborate drainage and ventilation, its carved heads and lithic artwork present a unique image of prehispanic Peru. After visiting the ruins we will visit the handicraft workshops to see what stone or textile handicrafts are in stock for shopping.
Duration: ? Season: March – October Departures: Any day Price: ? Minimum: 2 passengers
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