Inkilltambo Tour: Hiking, Yoga and Offering
Ceremonial hike, yoga and offering at a sacred site in Cusco.
3,548 m / 11,640 ft
Not included
Private
Monday - Saturday
TRIP DESCRIPTION
The hike and yoga experience in Inkilltambo is a half-day activity designed to discover Cusco at a different pace. Located just 4 kilometers from the historic center, in the district of San Sebastián, Inkilltambo is an Inca archaeological site that forms part of the Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park. Its stone terraces, water channels and large carved rock used as a huaca receive far fewer visitors than the city’s better-known temples.
You reach the site on a relaxed walk along a trail surrounded by trees and Inca remains, paying attention to your breathing and the sounds of the river. In front of the terraces, a facilitator guides you through a session of conscious breathing, stretching and gentle yoga adapted to the altitude. The experience ends with an offering to Mother Earth, during which you prepare a traditional despacho with coca leaves, flowers and seeds while learning about the meaning of ayni, the principle of reciprocity between people and the land.
No previous yoga experience is required. The tour is private, so the pace of both the hike and the practice can be adapted to your group.
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Hike and yoga in Inkilltambo
We pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and take you by private transportation to the trailhead. From there, you walk at a relaxed pace toward Inkilltambo, surrounded by trees, the sound of the river, and Inca remains, synchronizing each step with your breathing. In front of the stone terraces, the facilitator guides you through a session of conscious breathing, stretching, and gentle yoga adapted to the altitude. Afterwards, you take part in an offering to Mother Earth: you learn about the meaning of ayni and prepare the despacho with coca leaves, flowers, and native seeds to give thanks to the land and the apus. After a final moment to integrate the experience, you return to your hotel in Cusco.
Suggested schedule
- Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco and private transfer to the trailhead
- Mindful hike toward Inkilltambo
- Visit to the terraces and carved rock of Inkilltambo
- Conscious breathing, stretching, and gentle yoga session
- Offering to Mother Earth with coca leaves, flowers, and seeds
- Closing moment and integration of the experience
- Return to your hotel in Cusco
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Cusco + Huayracpunco + Hike to Inkilltambo + Gentle Yoga + Offering to Mother Earth
This experience offers a half-day pause away from the bustle of central Cusco. At approximately 8:30 a.m., we pick you up from your hotel and travel by private transportation to Huayracpunco, a neighborhood in the upper part of the city where the trail begins.
At around 9:00 a.m., you start the hike to Inkilltambo, a roughly 40-minute walk taken at an easy pace, surrounded by green hills with the mountains of Cusco in the background. Along the way, you encounter medicinal plants that the facilitator helps you identify while inviting you to match each step with your breathing.
Upon arrival, the archaeological complex appears with the river flowing below. You explore its stone terraces, channels that still carry water, and the large carved rock that the Incas transformed into a huaca, a sacred space associated with the worship of water and fertility.
At around 10:00 a.m., the yoga session begins on an open area facing the terraces. It starts with breathing exercises designed for the altitude and continues with gentle stretches and postures to relax the legs and back. No previous yoga experience is required.
At approximately 11:00 a.m., once your body is relaxed, it is time for the offering to Mother Earth. The facilitator explains the meaning of ayni, the principle of reciprocity that guides the relationship with the land in the Andes, and together you prepare the despacho using selected coca leaves, flowers, and native seeds as an expression of gratitude to the earth and the apus.
Around midday, you spend a few minutes by the river to talk about the experience or simply rest in silence. Afterwards, you return by private transportation to your hotel in Cusco, arriving at approximately 1:00 p.m., with enough time for lunch and to continue with the rest of your day.
INCLUDED – NOT INCLUDED – DETAILS
Included
- Pick-up and return to your hotel in central Cusco
- Tourist transportation to Huayracpunco
- Facilitator specialized in wellness and Andean worldview (Spanish and English)
- Guided hike from Huayracpunco to Inkilltambo
- Guided tour of the Inkilltambo archaeological complex
- Conscious breathing, stretching, and gentle yoga session
- All materials for the offering (coca leaves, flowers, and native seeds)
- First aid kit
Not Included
- Comfortable, warm clothing
- Small backpack for personal belongings
- Water
- Sunscreen
What to Bring?
- Comfortable, warm clothing
- Small backpack for personal belongings
- Water
- Sunscreen
Recommendations for Your Trip
Health Recommendations
- Spend at least one day acclimatizing in Cusco before taking part in the experience, as the hike takes place at more than 3,500 m above sea level.
- Inform the agency and your doctor if you have back or spinal injuries, heart or respiratory problems, or any other condition that could limit your ability to hike or practice yoga.
- This experience is not recommended for women in advanced stages of pregnancy or for people with acute injuries that prevent them from walking on uneven terrain.
- Bring any personal medication you may need during the experience, including regular treatments and, if applicable, your medical prescription.
- Protect yourself from the sun by using sunscreen, a cap or hat, and sunglasses; at high altitude, UV radiation is intense even on cloudy days.
- Stay hydrated before and during the hike by carrying a bottle of water, especially if you are still acclimatizing to the altitude.
- During the yoga session, respect your body’s limits and inform the facilitator if any posture causes discomfort.
- This is a wellness experience and does not replace any medical or therapeutic treatment.
Travel Guidelines and Recommendations
- Follow the facilitator’s instructions at all times during the hike, yoga session, and offering.
- Inkilltambo is an archaeological heritage site: do not climb on the walls, terraces, or carved rock, and do not remove stones or plants from the site.
- Respect the natural surroundings and cultural traditions during the offering to Mother Earth; ask the facilitator before taking photographs during this moment.
- Walk carefully, as the trail from Huayracpunco includes uneven terrain, stones, and changes in elevation.
- Do not separate from the group. If you wish to stop to take photographs or remain at a specific point, coordinate with the facilitator beforehand.
- Keep your personal belongings secure and avoid displaying large amounts of money, jewelry, or valuables during the experience.
- In case of altitude-related discomfort, lost belongings, or any emergency, inform the facilitator or our assistance team immediately.
PRICES
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HIKING AND YOGA IN INKILLTAMBO, CUSCO Price Per Person |
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1 PERSON
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US$ 00.00 |
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2 TO 4 PEOPLE
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US$ 00.00 |
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5 OR MORE PEOPLE
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US$ 00.00 |
Special Rates
- 1 person: Personalized quote
- Groups of 3+ people: Group discount
- Children: Special discount
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