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Cohica is proud to offer the Colors of Peru package in partnership with Threads of Peru, a not-for-profit social enterprise based in Cusco, Peru, working to strengthen ancient craft techniques and empower local artisans. The tour will be led by Dana Blair, Threads of Peru Executive Board Member and Peruvian textiles expert.
OverviewIn partnership with Threads of Peru, Cohica is proud to offer this one-of-a kind experience; Colors of Peru: A Peruvian Textile Tour. Specially designed for those who are passionate about culture, and interested in textiles and craft traditions, the tour starts in Lima, the City of Kings, before heading to Cusco, the Capital of the Incas. This experience offers a rich and unique insight into Peru, where you will get to know this amazing country through a hands-on exploration of its textiles, food and people. In addition to visiting the breathtaking citadel of Machu Picchu, your guide will take you to little-visited remote villages where you will meet and interact with locals. This is an opportunity to see Peru through the eyes of people who live and breathe this country every day, and who are working to keep traditions alive and improve the lives of those who live here. It's truly an experience not to be missed – an exclusive and very special introduction to the vastly rich culture of Peru!
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ItineraryLima
day one. arrive in lima. day two. explore lima. craft store, Casa de Aliaga, Amano Museum. Cusco day three. travel from Lima to Cusco: visit the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco day four. explore Cusco’s Art Scene: San Blas artisan neighborhood + cook your own meal! day five. Sacred Valley of the Incas: meet locals: llamas, alpacas + vicunas; Pisaq ruins + market day six. Sacred Valley of the Incas: dye workshop: Colors of the Andes day seven. Sacred Valley of the Incas: visit remote weaving communities with Threads of Peru day eight. Ollantaytambo and travel to Machu Picchu day nine. Machu Picchu and travel to Cusco day ten. Cusco, a free day to explore day eleven. end of tour. go anywhere. do anything. |
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What's Included
- 10 nights boutique hotel accommodation, as described in itinerary
- Fully accompanied tour by a Peruvian textiles enthusiast and local guides
- Most meals (as described in itinerary)
- All transfers and transport
- All entry fees, unless noted in the itinerary
- Flight Lima - Cusco - Lima
- Hands on dyeing workshop with native plants
- Hands on weaving workshop with Quechua Weavers
- Visit to the breathtaking Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas
- Visits to handpicked textile and craft oriented museums and textile centers
What's Not Included
- Airfare to and from Peru (please inquire to include air in the total package price)
- Flight to Peru from your home country
- Personal spending - snacks, drinks, souvenirs, washing
- Meals where not specified
- Tips should you feel that they have been earned (They are not obligatory)
If you have a group of 4 or more friends please contact us for other departure dates, specifying the number of people in your group, and your preferred travel dates and accommodation style. We will work with Threads of Peru to accommodate you, acknowledging this is a trip led by Peru specialists with already busy schedules. Hotels may vary depending on availability.
*Those who join this tour have the option to join a trip to the Virgen del Carmen on the 15th & 16th of July
*Those who join this tour have the option to join a trip to the Virgen del Carmen on the 15th & 16th of July
If you would like to add additional Peruvian or South American travel to this package, please let us know during booking. While we are unable to make changes to the Colors of Peru tour, we are happy to customize any travel before or after these travel dates.
