Painting and Ceramics Tour in the Sacred Valley
Create Your Own Memory: Pottery Workshop in the Sacred Valley
2,980 m / 9,776 feet
Not included
Small group
Monday – Saturday
Tour Description
A unique experience of Inka art and pottery, where visitors create their own handmade piece using ancestral techniques and colors, guided by Master Artisan Vicente Rayo Quispe. More than a workshop, it is a space of peace, well-being, and creativity that connects you with the living tradition of the Sacred Valley.
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Inca Painting Workshop – Express Version (1.5 hours)
We will begin with pickup from the participants’ hotel in Cusco and head to the workshop in Pisac. There, they will be welcomed with a brief sound ceremony to enter a state of calm and connection. Then, participants will paint their own piece guided by Master Artisan Vicente Rayo Quispe, who will finally add the finishing touches and deliver the completed works as a souvenir of the experience.
Reference schedule
- Pickup from the hotel in Cusco and transfer to Pisac
- Welcome with meditation sounds
- Painting guided by Master Artisan Vicente Rayo Quispe
- Final touches by the Master and delivery of the pieces
Inca Painting Workshop and Ancestral Sounds (3 hours)
This program offers a more complete experience: from pickup in Cusco, a traditional welcome with flowers and ancestral sounds, entry to the workshop, preparation of materials, and the full creative process. Participants will paint guided by Master Vicente Rayo and then create their own free design. Finally, they will visit the “Sounds of the Andes” Interpretation Center for an immersion in Andean ancestral sounds before the farewell.
Reference schedule
- Pickup from the hotel in Cusco and transfer to Pisac
- Welcome with flowers and ancestral sounds
- Entry to the workshop
- Delivery of painting materials
- Start of the painting guided by Master Vicente Rayo
- Free creation of your own design
- Delivery of completed works
- Visit to the “Sounds of the Andes” Interpretation Center (ancestral sound interpretation)
- Farewell and preparation for the return to Cusco
Full-Day Ceramics and Inca Art in the Sacred Valley
A full day dedicated to Andean art and tradition. We will start with pickup in Cusco toward Pisac, to enjoy an immersive experience at the Inca Ceramics Workshop Museum. Participants will learn about traditional ceramics, create their own clay design, enjoy an Andean lunch, and continue with an artisan painting session. The day ends with an ancestral sound performance and time to purchase local community handicrafts before the farewell.
Reference schedule
- Pickup from the hotel in Cusco and transfer to Pisac
- Interpretation at the Inca Ceramics Workshop Museum
- Creation of an artisan clay design
- Andean lunch*
- Artisan painting experience
- Ancestral sound interpretation
- Purchase of community handicrafts and farewell
Detailed Itinerary
OPTION 01: Cuyo Chico Community + Andean Welcome + Ancestral Sounds & Painting (1.5 H)
- Your experience begins with meeting the local guide in the community of Cuyo Chico, in Pisac,
either in the morning or in the afternoon. After a brief introduction, you will get to know the space
where the interpretation of ancient Andean sounds will take place. - You will be welcomed with a traditional greeting and a brief introduction to the Andean worldview,
while the host explains the role of music and instruments in daily life and in the community’s ceremonies. - Then, you will enjoy the interpretation of ancestral Andean sounds. You will be able to listen, feel the
vibrations, and interact with some instruments. At the end, there will be a group closing, and you will
have a moment to take photos and say goodbye to your hosts.
Superior Service Includes:
Held outdoors
Premium Service Includes:
Outdoor experience with a view of the Pisac Archaeological Complex.
Andean tipi set-up with traditional cushions and blankets.
Andean clothing for a more immersive experience. Llama accompaniment for photos and connection with the surroundings.
OPTION 02: Cusco + Andean Welcome + Free-Style Painting Design (3 H)
- The tour begins with a welcome with flowers and ancestral sounds, a symbolic moment of reception that invites you to connect with the energy of the Sacred Valley and prepare yourself for the creative experience.
- You will then enter the workshop, where the local team will briefly introduce the workspace and provide you with all the materials needed for the handcrafted painting.
- Next, you will begin the guided painting with Master Artisan Vicente Rayo, who will teach you the basics of the technique, the use of colors, and the main motifs inspired by Andean art.
- Afterwards, you will enjoy a space for free creation of your own design, where you can express your personal style on the piece, combining traditional symbols with your own inspiration.
- At the end, the finished pieces will be handed over, and you will get ready to continue the experience at the Interpretation Center “Sonidos del Ande”.
- The visit concludes with an ancestral Andean sounds performance at the Interpretation Center “Sonidos del Ande”, where you will learn about the origin and meaning of each instrument and feel their vibrations up close before the farewell.
Held outdoors
Premium Service Includes:
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Outdoor experience with a view of the Pisac Archaeological Complex.
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Andean tipi set-up with traditional cushions and blankets.
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Andean clothing for a more immersive experience, plus llama accompaniment for photos and connection with the surroundings.
OPTION 03: Cusco + Clay & Painting Workshop with Free Design + Ancient Andean Sounds (Full Day)
- The day begins with your arrival at the Inka Ceramics Workshop-Museum, where you will be welcomed by the master artisan and the local team. From the very start, working with clay is introduced as the core of the experience, with an explanation about the history of Inka pottery and the importance of this art in everyday and ceremonial life in the Andean world.
- You will then take part in a guided interpretation inside the workshop, where you will observe original pieces and learn about the symbols, shapes, and traditional colors that inspire the region’s ceramic art the foundation for the hand modeling and clay work you will do later.
- Next, you will begin creating your own handcrafted design in clay, working entirely by hand under the guidance of the master artisan. This moment is ideal to connect with your creativity and with the ancestral techniques that remain alive in the community.
- At midday, you will enjoy an Andean lunch prepared with local products a perfect pause to share your impressions and continue learning about the culture of the Sacred Valley.
- After lunch, you will continue with the hand-painted pottery experience, where you will add color and final details to your clay ceramic piece, applying designs and motifs inspired by Inka art.
- In the afternoon, you will experience an ancestral Andean sounds performance, where you will learn about different instruments, their origin, and their spiritual role within the Andean worldview, while feeling their vibrations up close.
- Before the end of the day, you will have time to purchase local handicrafts and take your last photos, bringing to a close a full day of deep cultural immersion in the Sacred Valley.
Superior Service Includes:
Held outdoors
Premium Service Includes:
Outdoor experience with a view of the Pisac Archaeological Complex.
Andean tipi set-up with traditional cushions and blankets.
Andean clothing for a more immersive experience, plus llama accompaniment for photos and connection with the surroundings.
Inclusions – Exclusions – Details
Included
- Tourist transportation
- Transfer from Cusco hotel to Pisac (Cuyo Chico)
- Local guide in Spanish/Quechua
- Complimentary muña tea
- Materials for the tour
- Outdoor experience facing the Pisac Archaeological Complex
- Andean tipi set-up with cushions and blankets
- Andean clothing
- Llama accompaniment
- Andean lunch
Not Included
- Personal expenses such as shopping, tips, and additional activities
- Meals
- Personal equipment and any other items not specified
- Any services not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips for guides, drivers, and service staff (optional)
What to Bring
- Comfortable and warm clothing
- Small backpack for personal belongings
- Water
- Sunscreen
Safety Requirements and Health Measures
Health conditions:
- Inform us in advance about any medical conditions, allergies, hand injuries, or pregnancy.
- Not recommended for people with photosensitive epilepsy or severe hearing problems, due to the use of sound instruments.
- Consult your doctor if you have a pacemaker, hearing implants, or conditions that are sensitive to sound.
- In case of allergies to paints, pigments, or clay, inform the organizer before the experience.
Minimum age: 12 years old
Safety rules:
- Maintain silence and respect during the ancestral sound performance.
- Turn off or silence mobile devices for the entire experience.
- Follow the instructions of the guide and the master artisan at all times.
- Use the workshop materials (brushes, paints, clay, and ceramic pieces) properly and do not handle tools without authorization.
- Do not run or push inside the workshop to avoid accidents with fragile pieces or objects.
Health recommendations:
- Avoid very heavy meals 2 hours before the session to better enjoy the experience.
- Arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the start time to register and get settled in the space.
- Wear comfortable clothing that can get slightly stained with paint or clay.
- Immediately inform staff of any physical discomfort, dizziness, or sound-related unease during the session.
Recommendations
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Acclimatization in Cusco: Arrive at least one day before the tour to adapt to the altitude and prevent altitude sickness (soroche).
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Before the session:
- Avoid heavy meals 2 hours before
- Arrive 10 minutes early to get settled
- Wear comfortable clothing
- Use the restroom before starting
During the experience:
- Maintain an open and receptive attitude
- Relax and enjoy the ancestral sounds
- Turn off or fully silence your phone
- Respect the silence and atmosphere of the space
- You may close your eyes to connect more deeply with the music
After the session:
- Take a few moments before standing up
- Stay well hydrated
- Allow the experience to integrate calmly
PRICE
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ANDEAN SOUNDS, INKA PAINTING & CERAMICS Price based on 2 people – Group workshop |
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OPTION 01
Cuyo Chico Community + Andean Welcome + Painting Workshop
Duration: 1.5 hours – Group workshop in a private space
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US$ 000.00 |
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OPTION 02
Cusco + Andean Welcome + Free-Style Painting Design
Duration: 3 hours – Hands-on painting and design experience
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US$ 000.00 |
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OPTION 03
Cusco + Clay & Painting Workshop with Free Design (Full Day)
Duration: Full Day (08:30 – 16:30 approx.) – Comprehensive clay and painting workshop
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US$ 000.00 |
Special Rates
- 1 person: Personalized quote
- Groups of 3+ people: Group discount
- Children: Special discount
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