Potato Park Lagoons Private Hike with Lunch in Sacred Valley
Description
Don’t miss the chance to taste some different varieties of delicious potato, traditionally cooked as ‘huatia’ in an earth oven along with a typical herb sauce. Stretch your legs on a 2–3-hour hike far away from any tourist trails. Witness the Azul Concha, Puma Cocha, and Kinsa Cocha lagoons in all their glory. Enjoy a deliciously unique potato-themed lunch on the lakeshore
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Itinerary
In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley. Upon arrival at the potato park, you are welcomed by members of the community, who will provide an insight into their initiative and their daily life in the Andes region. Taste some potatoes before embarking on a hike around the park’s lagoons. You start at the Azul Cocha lagoon at around 4,050 m.a.s.l. (13,287 ft) and follow a path around the lake, which meanders then up to the Puma Cocha lagoon (4300 m.a.s.l or 14107 ft). From here you can enjoy a magnificent view of the surrounding mountain peaks. The path then leads you slowly downhill. You might pass some shepherds on the way, who graze their herds of llamas and alpacas on the steep terrain. Your hike ends at the sparkling dark blue lagoon Kinsa Cocha (4030 m.a.s.l. or 13221 ft), nestled in between Andean peaks, ochre earth, and potato fields. Finally, enjoy a delicious lunch before saying goodbye to your hosts and heading back to your hotel.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children under the age of 12 years old are not elegible for this tour
Reviews(2)
The village community grows over 1300 different types of potatoes at an altitude of over 4000 m and cultivates the way of life and culture of the ancestors. We were warmly welcomed with music, dancing and potato snack. We made a very nice hike with the two guides Caspar and Fernando to lonely lagoons. Afterwards we had a delicious lunch and a visit to the “potato museum” of Daniele.
Vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihre schöne Rückmeldung! Es freut uns sehr, dass Sie den Besuch im Kartoffelpark so genossen haben, von der herzlichen Begrüßung durch die Dorfgemeinschaft bis hin zur Wanderung mit Caspar und Fernando sowie dem Besuch im Kartoffelmuseum bei Daniele. Schön zu hören, dass Sie einen so authentischen Einblick in die Kultur und Traditionen der Region erhalten konnten. Mit freundlichen Grüßen, Setours Team
Excellent experience! Cultural education and a wonderful hike up a hill which leads to a trail that snakes along a series of alpine lakes.
Hello, Daniel! 😊 Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the cultural immersion and the breathtaking hike leading to the alpine lakes. Peru truly offers incredible landscapes and opportunities for adventure, and it’s fantastic to know you had such a memorable time. If you’re ever planning another trip, we’d be thrilled to assist you in exploring even more of Peru’s beauty! Warm regards, The Setours Team 🌎✨
