Superior Service Tourist transportation Transfer from your hotel in Cusco to Pisac (Cuyo Chico) Local Spanish- and Quechua-speaking guide Complimentary muña tea All materials required for the tour Premium Service Outdoor experience overlooking the Pisac Archaeological Complex Andean-style tipi setup with cushions and blankets Traditional Andean clothing Llamas available for photos and interaction Option 3: Full-Day Tour Andean lunch

Personal expenses, such as purchases, tips, and additional activities Meals, unless otherwise specified Personal equipment and any other items not specifically mentioned Any service not listed in the itinerary Tips for guides, drivers, and service staff (optional) Travel insurance

Comfortable, warm clothing Small backpack for personal belongings Water Sunscreen

Painting and Pottery Tour in the Sacred Valley

Q: OPTION 02: Cusco + Andean Welcome + Free-Form Painting Design (3 Hours)

The tour begins with a welcome featuring flowers and ancestral sounds, a symbolic moment that invites you to connect with the energy of the Sacred Valley and prepare for the creative experience. You will then enter the workshop, where the local team will briefly introduce you to the workspace and provide all the materials needed for the hands-on painting activity. Next, you will begin a guided painting session with Master Artisan Vicente Rayo, who will teach you the fundamentals of the technique, the use of colors, and the main designs inspired by Andean art. Afterward, you will enjoy time to freely create your own design, expressing your personal style on the piece by combining traditional symbols with your own inspiration. Once the artwork is complete, the finished pieces will be presented, and you will prepare to continue the experience at the “Sounds of the Andes” Interpretation Center. The visit concludes with a presentation of ancestral Andean sounds at the “Sounds of the Andes” Interpretation Center. You will learn about the origin and meaning of each instrument and experience their vibrations up close before saying goodbye. Superior Service Includes: The experience takes place outdoors. Premium Service Includes: Outdoor experience with views of the Pisac Archaeological Complex. Andean-style tipi setup with cushions and traditional blankets. Traditional Andean clothing for a more immersive experience, along with llamas for photographs and a deeper connection with the surrounding environment.

Create Your Own Keepsake: Pottery Workshop in the Sacred Valley

Full Day

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Altitude
2,980 m / 9,776 ft

Accommodation
Not included

Group Size
Small group

Departures
Monday–Saturday

TOUR DESCRIPTION

A unique Inca art and pottery experience where visitors create their own handcrafted piece using ancestral techniques and colors, guided by Master Artisan Vicente Rayo Quispe. More than just a workshop, it is a peaceful space for well-being and creativity that connects participants with the living traditions of the Sacred Valley.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Program 01

Inca Painting Workshop – Express Version (1.5 Hours)

We will begin by picking up participants from their hotel in Cusco and traveling to the workshop in Pisac. Upon arrival, they will be welcomed with a brief sound meditation designed to promote calm and connection. Participants will then paint their own piece under the guidance of Master Artisan Vicente Rayo Quispe. Finally, the Master Artisan will add the finishing touches and present the completed artwork as a keepsake from the experience.

Sample Schedule

Hotel pickup in Cusco and transfer to Pisac
Welcome session with meditation sounds
Painting session guided by Master Artisan Vicente Rayo Quispe
Final touches by the Master Artisan and presentation of the completed pieces

Program 02

Inca Painting and Ancestral Sounds Workshop (3 Hours)

This program offers a more complete experience, beginning with hotel pickup in Cusco and a traditional welcome featuring flowers and ancestral sounds. After entering the workshop and preparing the materials, participants will begin the full creative process. They will paint under the guidance of Master Artisan Vicente Rayo Quispe and then create their own original design. Finally, they will visit the “Sounds of the Andes” Interpretation Center for an immersive introduction to ancestral Andean sounds before saying goodbye.

Sample Schedule

Hotel pickup in Cusco and transfer to Pisac
Traditional welcome with flowers and ancestral sounds
Entrance to the workshop
Distribution of painting materials
Guided painting session with Master Artisan Vicente Rayo Quispe
Creation of an original, free-form design
Presentation of the completed artwork
Visit to the “Sounds of the Andes” Interpretation Center for an introduction to ancestral sounds
Farewell and preparation for the return trip to Cusco

Program 03

Full-Day Inca Pottery and Art Experience in the Sacred Valley

A full day dedicated to Andean art and tradition. We will begin with hotel pickup in Cusco and travel to Pisac for an immersive experience at the Inca Pottery Workshop and Museum. Participants will learn about traditional pottery, create their own design in clay, enjoy an Andean lunch, and continue with a hands-on painting session. The day concludes with a presentation of ancestral sounds and time to purchase locally made handicrafts before the farewell.

Sample Schedule

Hotel pickup in Cusco and transfer to Pisac
Guided interpretation at the Inca Pottery Workshop and Museum
Creation of a handcrafted clay design
Andean lunch*
Hands-on artisan painting experience
Presentation of ancestral sounds
Opportunity to purchase community-made handicrafts and farewell

DETAILED ITINERARY

OPTION 01: Cuyo Chico Community + Andean Welcome + Ancestral Sounds and Painting (1.5 Hours)

Your experience begins with a meeting with the local guide in the community of Cuyo Chico, Pisac, in the morning or afternoon. After a brief introduction, you will visit the space where the ancestral Andean sound presentation will take place.
You will be welcomed with a traditional greeting and a brief introduction to the Andean worldview, while your host explains the role of music and instruments in the community’s daily life and ceremonies.
You will then enjoy a presentation of ancestral Andean sounds. You will have the opportunity to listen, feel the vibrations, and interact with some of the instruments. At the end, the group will take part in a closing activity, followed by time for photographs and a farewell with the hosts.

Superior Service Includes: The experience takes place outdoors. Premium Service Includes:

Outdoor experience with views of the Pisac Archaeological Complex.
Andean-style tipi setup with cushions and traditional blankets.
Traditional Andean clothing for a more immersive experience, along with llamas for photographs and a deeper connection with the surrounding environment.

OPTION 02: Cusco + Andean Welcome + Free-Form Painting Design (3 Hours)

The tour begins with a welcome featuring flowers and ancestral sounds, a symbolic moment that invites you to connect with the energy of the Sacred Valley and prepare for the creative experience.
You will then enter the workshop, where the local team will briefly introduce you to the workspace and provide all the materials needed for the hands-on painting activity.
Next, you will begin a guided painting session with Master Artisan Vicente Rayo, who will teach you the fundamentals of the technique, the use of colors, and the main designs inspired by Andean art.
Afterward, you will enjoy time to freely create your own design, expressing your personal style on the piece by combining traditional symbols with your own inspiration.
Once the artwork is complete, the finished pieces will be presented, and you will prepare to continue the experience at the “Sounds of the Andes” Interpretation Center.
The visit concludes with a presentation of ancestral Andean sounds at the “Sounds of the Andes” Interpretation Center. You will learn about the origin and meaning of each instrument and experience their vibrations up close before saying goodbye.

Superior Service Includes:

The experience takes place outdoors.

Premium Service Includes:

Outdoor experience with views of the Pisac Archaeological Complex.
Andean-style tipi setup with cushions and traditional blankets.
Traditional Andean clothing for a more immersive experience, along with llamas for photographs and a deeper connection with the surrounding environment.

OPTION 03: Cusco + Clay and Painting Workshop with a Free-Form Design + Ancestral Andean Sounds (Full Day)

The day begins with your arrival at the Inca Pottery Workshop and Museum, where you will be welcomed by the master artisan and the local team. From the start, working with clay will be introduced as the central focus of the experience, along with an explanation of the history of Inca pottery and the importance of this art in the daily and ceremonial life of the Andean world.
You will then take part in a guided visit through the workshop, where you will observe original pieces and learn about the traditional symbols, shapes, and colors that inspire the region’s ceramic art. This introduction will provide the foundation for the clay modeling and handcrafting activity you will experience later.
Next, you will begin creating your own handcrafted clay design, working entirely by hand under the guidance of the master artisan. This is an ideal opportunity to connect with your creativity and with the ancestral techniques that remain alive within the community.
At midday, you will enjoy an Andean lunch prepared with local ingredients—a perfect break to share your impressions and continue discovering the culture of the Sacred Valley.
After lunch, you will continue with a hands-on painting experience, adding color and final details to your clay pottery piece using designs and motifs inspired by Inca art.
In the afternoon, you will experience a presentation of ancestral Andean sounds. You will learn about different instruments, their origins, and their spiritual role within the Andean worldview while experiencing their vibrations up close.
Before the day concludes, you will have time to purchase handicrafts made by the local community and take your final photographs, bringing this deeply immersive cultural experience in the Sacred Valley to a close.

Superior Service Includes:

The experience takes place outdoors.

Premium Service Includes:

Outdoor experience with views of the Pisac Archaeological Complex.
Andean-style tipi setup with cushions and traditional blankets.
Traditional Andean clothing for a more immersive experience, along with llamas for photographs and a deeper connection with the surrounding environment.

INCLUDED – NOT INCLUDED – DETAILS

INCLUDED

Superior Service

Tourist transportation
Transfer from your hotel in Cusco to Pisac (Cuyo Chico)
Local Spanish- and Quechua-speaking guide
Complimentary muña tea
All materials required for the tour

Premium Service

Outdoor experience overlooking the Pisac Archaeological Complex
Andean-style tipi setup with cushions and blankets
Traditional Andean clothing
Llamas available for photos and interaction

Option 3: Full-Day Tour

Andean lunch

NOT INCLUDED

Personal expenses, such as purchases, tips, and additional activities
Meals, unless otherwise specified
Personal equipment and any other items not specifically mentioned
Any service not listed in the itinerary
Tips for guides, drivers, and service staff (optional)
Travel insurance

¿Qué llevar?

Comfortable, warm clothing
Small backpack for personal belongings
Water
Sunscreen

TRAVEL RECOMMENDATIONS

Recomendaciones de salud

Aclimatación en Cusco: Llega al menos un día antes del tour para adaptarte a la altitud y prevenir el mal de altura (soroche).
Informar a la agencia y a su médico si presenta problemas de movilidad, cardiacos, respiratorios u otra condición que pudiera limitar caminatas ligeras, el trabajo manual o la exposición a la altura.
Usar ropa cómoda y abrigadora adecuada para actividades al aire libre y en taller, ya que la temperatura en el Valle Sagrado puede variar a lo largo del día.
Llevar su medicación personal necesaria para toda la jornada (tratamientos habituales y, si corresponde, receta médica).
Protegerse del sol usando bloqueador solar, gorra o sombrero y lentes de sol; en la altura la radiación es intensa incluso en días nublados.
Hidratarse durante la actividad llevando una botella de agua, especialmente si aún está en proceso de aclimatación.
Si tiene sensibilidad en manos o piel, considerar llevar crema hidratante o guantes delgados para el trabajo con arcilla.

Antes, durante y después de la sesión

Antes de la sesión:
- Evitar comidas pesadas 2 horas antes.
- Llegar 10 minutos antes para acomodarte.
- Usar ropa cómoda.
- Ir al baño antes de comenzar.
Durante la experiencia:
- Mantén una actitud abierta y receptiva.
- Relájate y disfruta de los sonidos ancestrales.
- Apaga o silencia completamente tu celular.
- Respeta el silencio y la atmósfera del espacio.
- Puedes cerrar los ojos para conectar mejor con la música.
Después de la sesión:
- Tómate unos minutos antes de levantarte.
- Hidrátate bien.
- Permite que la experiencia se integre con calma.

Normas y recomendaciones de viaje

Respetar las indicaciones del guía y del maestro ceramista en todo momento, especialmente durante el uso de herramientas, pinturas y materiales.
Respetar el entorno del taller y del Valle Sagrado, evitando dejar basura y siguiendo las normas de la comunidad local.
Mantener sus pertenencias personales seguras y evitar mostrar sumas de dinero, joyas u objetos valiosos durante los traslados y la actividad.
Caminar con precaución en calles empedradas, accesos al taller y zonas con terreno irregular para prevenir caídas o tropiezos.
No separarse del grupo; si desea detenerse para tomar fotos o permanecer más tiempo en un lugar, coordine previamente con el guía.
En caso de malestar por la altura, cansancio, mareos o cualquier emergencia, comunicarlo de inmediato al guía o a nuestro equipo.