Perolniyoc Waterfall Tour 1 day

GENERAL INFORMATION

TRAVEL STYLE: Full Day Tour

MINIMUM GROUP: 02 persons

DEPARTURES: Subject to availability

Description:

Perolniyoc is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Sacred Valley! This astounding 100-meter cascade is truly in the middle of nowhere and allows trekkers to bask in the beauty of the Andean mountains. On the hike, you can see a variety of traditional flora, such as elder, queuña, and chachacomo, and catch a glimpse of village life as community members tend to their crops in the countryside below. However, this tour includes more than spectacular scenery and breathtaking vistas. The top of the waterfall has an incredible archaeological center called Raqaypata. This Inca site includes houses with two floors, Qolqas that served as warehouses, lodging rooms called kallankas, and a ceremonial enclosure. The architectural and archaeological jewel has withstood the test of time with the help of local Rayan residents and restoration efforts by Ministerio de Cultura. Enjoying the great legacy of the Inca culture will always be a meaningful adventure that will move us through time and space, allowing us to envision the past. By visiting this archaeological zone, we will embrace its lingering mystical and spiritual charm. When booking, do not forget that you can also combine this tour with the Sacred Valley Tour in 1 Day. 

Full itinerary:

Day 01: Cusco – Perolniyoc Waterfall – Ñaupa Iglesia – Cusco.

We’ll pick you up from your hotel at 7 am. Relax in our private tour vehicle for an hour-and-a-half drive through Peru’s rugged landscape to Socma. Here, you’ll receive a briefing from your experienced guide and delicious refreshments for your hike. Then, we’ll trek for an hour until we reach the waterfall’s base. Your trekking guide will assist along the trail, pointing out the local flora and fauna while sharing historical and cultural anecdotes. The trekking is smooth, and the tour will take place at your pace. 

Once at the waterfall, admire the colorful landscape and learn about the geological processes responsible for it. Take photos and enjoy the view while resting before our trek continues to the Inca archaeological site for an additional hour. Here, you will be served lunch while enjoying the splendor of the Andes, including the “Soqma” valley. After lunch, your guide will take you on an informative tour of Raqaypata, indulging every photo opportunity and question that may crop up. After all, we will return to the village of “Soqma,” where the private car will await us. Relax in the vehicle on the drive back to Cusco; along the route, we will stop at a few places to see how the locals prepare “chicha,” a local drink made from dried corn.

Included

• Pre-Trek briefing the night before the trek to go over the itinerary, meet your guide(s) and answer any questions
• Collection from your Cusco hotel in the morning Private transport to starting point of the trek
• English speaking professional guide
• Light box breakfast, 1 Liter of water, snacks, and hot buffet lunch at the end of the hike
• Dietary needs: able to cater to any dietary preference/need
• First-aid kit including emergency oxygen tank
• Chef and cooking equipment and kitchen tent
• Dining tent with tables and stools
• Entrance to the trail
• Private transport back to your hotel in Cusco

Not included

• Flights/Hotel
• Dinner
• Walking poles (poles must have intact rubber bottoms)
• Items of a personal nature and souvenirs
• Travel interruption & travel medical/evacuation insurance (required)
• Tip for your guide(s) and trek staff are optional but highly encouraged if you enjoy your trip

Recommendations:

• Sleeping bags and walking poles (poles must have intact rubber bottoms)
• Recommend a sleeping bag rated for 20F/-7C or below for this trek
• Sleeping bag liner (for your sleeping bag if you wish)
• Mattress pad – while we provide a mattress pad, being rested is essential for a great hiking experience and we find that sleep habits are very individualized. Therefore we recommend bringing your own pad that you know you are comfortable sleeping on, as well as any other sleep items you might want to have (camp pillow, etc).
• Sunscreen: the sun is very strong in Cusco
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Lip balm
• Hiking shoes/boots with good, grippy tread
• Optional: microspikes in case of excessive snowfall (rare)
• Hiking pants (or shorts) and shirts (layers)
• Layers – long underwear and/or warm sleep pants for cold nights
• Hand warmers if you wish
• Warm hat, gloves, scarf and thick warm socks (or you can buy a traditional Peruvian hat and scarf – they are beautiful!)
• Daypack and rain cover
• Rain gear – rain jacket and rain pants (optional for the pants), can buy an inexpensive poncho before the trek
• Cash for tipping porters (USD or Peruvian Soles are fine), cooks, horsemen, guides, buying items along the trail, for in town, emergencies, etc. Note: Cash should be in perfect condition (ripped, damaged bills of any kind are NOT accepted anywhere in Peru)
• Swim suit, flip flops, towel for any hot springs you may visit (not every trek/trip has this) if you wish to go
• Sandals
• Torch/flashlight/headlamp (and batteries)
• Insect repellent if you plan to visit Machu Picchu
• Hand sanitizer and face covering (for COVID-19 Pandemic)
• Extra snacks if you wish (beyond snacks provided by us)
• E.g. if you have a favorite protein bar as Cusco doesn’t sell items like this
• First aid kit, including blister protection (though your guide will have one, you may wish to carry one of your own)
• Personal medication and toiletries you might want/need
• Camera, extra memory cards, batteries and solar panel/power bank
• Water bottle or water bladder to refill
• Passport (must be valid 6 months past your final travel dates for most countries)
• Copies of passport (keep copies separate, give to travel friends to keep, etc)
• Power plug adapter
• Travel lock(s) approved by TSA (or they cut them off – US only)
• Tickets, itinerary, emergency contact information
• Any medications you currently are taking or need/may need (see suggestions below)
• Small quick-dry pak towels and/or compostable wipes for a quick wipe down at the end of the day

A minimum of 2 trekkers required for this trek. Maximum of 10 trekkers in a group.

Private treks, single trekker, custom treks, large groups, and packages welcome! Please email us to customize.

What to carry – Daypacks

On the trail you should carry a day pack with your camera, water bottle or bladder, snacks, hand sanitizer, face mask, cold weather clothing and rain gear or poncho in case of rain (unlikely in dry season – May to October) and anything you will need before dinner as horses do not walk alongside you. A recommended packing list is sent after you book the trip and can be found below under the “what to pack for your trek” tab. We will provide you with a dry bag for your overnight gear to be carried by horses. Your bag will be waiting for you at every campsite. Yes, we can store your luggage for you during the trek. Most hotels/hostels also provide this service.

• For more information you can write to us by email reservas@huntingtreasuresperu.com.