Coffee Route Tour – Full Day Experience from Cusco

• TOUR RECOMMENDATIONS
• Comfortable Layered Clothing: Bring comfortable clothing that can be adjusted according to the climate. The route crosses cold highland areas (Abra Málaga) and warm high jungle (Huayopata). Warm jacket for the morning and light clothing for the day.
• Footwear: Comfortable closed shoes for walking. The tour includes walks on the coffee farm and rural terrain. Sneakers or light boots with good grip.
• Sun Protection: SPF 50+ sunscreen, sunglasses and hat/cap. Solar radiation is very intense both at altitude (Abra Málaga) and in the coffee-growing area.
• Cash: Bring soles for purchases of organic coffee, local products directly from the farm, voluntary tips and personal expenses.
• Hydration: Reusable water bottle. Staying well hydrated is essential throughout the tour, especially when passing through Abra Málaga.
• Small Backpack: To carry camera, documents, water, snacks, sunscreen, extra jacket and cash.
• Camera or Phone: ESSENTIAL to photograph the Sacred Valley, Abra Málaga viewpoint, high jungle landscapes, coffee farm, artisanal coffee process and moments with producing families. Bring extra battery.
• Documents: Original ID or Passport for registration.
• Early Departure: Prepare for a very early departure (03:30 - 04:00 am). It is recommended to rest well the night before and organize your belongings from the previous day.
• Cultural Respect: During the hands-on experience with producing families, be respectful of local traditions, customs and the way of life of coffee growers.
• Participatory Attitude: This is an interactive tour. Prepare your willingness to participate in the coffee process (harvesting, pulping, drying, roasting, grinding) and genuinely connect with the community.
• Coffee Purchase: Unique opportunity to acquire high-quality organic coffee directly from producers. Bring additional cash if you plan to support local families.
• Altitude Medication: If you are sensitive to altitude, consider bringing medication for altitude sickness, as you pass through Abra Málaga at 4,316 m.a.s.l.

• FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
• Is previous experience or good physical condition necessary? No special physical condition or previous experience required. The tour has an easy difficulty level, with hands-on activities at the coffee farm. Suitable for all audiences, including families with children and seniors.
• What does this tour include? Includes hotel pick-up in Cusco (03:30 - 04:00 am), private round-trip tourist transportation, professional guide (Spanish/English/Portuguese), visit to coffee farm in Huayopata, local breakfast, participation in the artisanal coffee process (harvesting, pulping, drying, roasting and grinding), guided coffee tasting, homemade lunch with regional ingredients and permanent assistance throughout the tour.
• What services are NOT included? Not included: dinner, additional beverages during the journey, voluntary tips, personal expenses or purchases of coffee or other local products (available for purchase at the farm).
• How long does the tour last and what time does it depart? The tour lasts 1 full day (Full Day), approximately 14 hours. We start with hotel pick-up between 3:30 - 4:00 am and return to Cusco between 5:00 - 6:00 pm. It is an experiential tour with enough time to participate in the entire coffee process.
• How many days do I need to be in Cusco before the tour? At least 1 day of prior acclimatization is recommended, as you pass through Abra Málaga at 4,316 m.a.s.l. (higher than Cusco). Ideal for the second or third day of visit to Cusco, once you are already acclimated.
• What places will we visit during the tour? You will visit: Sacred Valley of the Incas (emblematic Andean landscape), Abra Málaga viewpoint at more than 4,200 m.a.s.l. (transition point between highlands and jungle), Huayopata Valley (coffee-growing area with ideal climate), coffee farm where you will participate in the complete artisanal coffee process, local breakfast, guided tasting of high-quality organic coffee and homemade lunch with fresh local ingredients. An authentic sensory and cultural experience that connects with local producing families and responsible tourism.

• IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE BOOKING
• Service type: Private.
• Total duration: 1 full day (Full Day), approximately 14 hours.
• Departure: Between 3:30 - 4:00 am with pick-up from your hotel in Cusco. Very early departure.
• Maximum altitude: 4,316 m.a.s.l. at Abra Málaga (higher than Cusco).
• Difficulty level: Easy. Hands-on activities at coffee farm. Suitable for all audiences.
• Documentation: Carry original ID or Passport for registration.
• Acclimatization: DOES require prior acclimatization of at least 1 day in Cusco, as you pass through Abra Málaga at 4,316 m.a.s.l. NOT recommended for the first day of arrival. Ideal for the second or third day.
• Guide language: Professional in Spanish / English / Portuguese.
• Experience type: Sensory and cultural experience in sustainable and responsible tourism with coffee-producing families.
• Breakfast: INCLUDED in the tour. Local breakfast at the coffee farm.
• Lunch: INCLUDED in the tour. Homemade lunch with fresh regional ingredients.
• Restrictions: No special restrictions. Accessible for families with children, seniors and people without special physical condition. Willingness to participate in interactive activities required.
• Weather: Varied. Cold Andean at Abra Málaga (morning) and warm humid in Huayopata (day). Bring layered clothing that can be adjusted.
• Clothing: Comfortable layered clothing (warm jacket and light clothing), closed shoes with good grip (sneakers or light boots), sunscreen, hat/cap.
• Accommodation: Does NOT include accommodation. 1-day tour with return to Cusco between 5:00 - 6:00 pm.
• Dinner: NOT included. It is recommended to plan your dinner upon your return to Cusco.
• Experience: Sustainable and responsible tourism. Ideal for coffee lovers and travelers seeking authentic, educational experiences, with real connection to local producing families and direct support to the economy of rural communities.
• End: Return to Cusco between 5:00 - 6:00 pm.
• Main attractions: Sacred Valley of the Incas, Abra Málaga viewpoint (4,200+ m.a.s.l., highlands-jungle transition), Huayopata Valley (coffee-growing area), coffee farm, participation in the complete artisanal coffee process (harvesting, pulping, drying, roasting, grinding), guided tasting of high-quality organic coffee, breakfast and lunch with fresh local products.
• Cultural interaction: Direct experience with producing families who share their culture, living traditions and coffee-growing way of life.

Immerse yourself in coffee culture on a day filled with aromas, landscapes, and tradition. Visit farms, learn about the coffee process, and spend time with local coffee-producing families.

Follow the path of artisanal coffee on this day trip. Visit family farms, learn about ancestral cultivation methods, and enjoy natural landscapes that tell the living history of coffee. Each stop is a direct connection to the culture, flavor, and roots of a tradition passed down from the heart.