Perolniyoc Waterfall – Full Day

  • Duration 1 Día
  • Difficulty Moderate
  • Trip type Hiking
Group size 10
From $ 79 USD Per person
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This one-day hike is a delightful blend of culture, nature and adventure. The trail to Perolniyoc passes fertile farmlands and ancient Inca terraces. On arrival enjoy a refreshing dip and marvel at the veil like cascade. Later your guide will give you a tour of the Perolniyoc archaeological site that is perched above the falls with sweeping views of the canyons below. The perfect gentle hike for those with an extra day in Cusco and a willingness to explore.

Itinerary

This exciting day of adventure will begin at 9:00 AM, please be ready at your hotel lobby, your guide will pick you up, please ensure that you have had your delicious hotel breakfast.

Travel through the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas to the Inca village of Ollantaytambo, a journey of an hour and a half. After a short stop drive to the village of Socma (3250 meters/10662 feet) a short 25 minutes away. From here we begin our trek to the Racaypata/Perolnyoc Archaeological Center. Along the way experience the daily life of the locals, see the villages and farms and how grow their crops.

Have a guided tour of the center where your guide will explain the functions of the site and how they were made using stones and mud for the construction. Before we make our descent to the waterfall of Perolniyoc waterfall enjoy the spectacular views of the valley and the falls below. Descend for around 30 minutes to the base of the falls where you can enjoy a refreshing dip and the magical ambiance of the Perolniyoc falls.

Feeling refreshed climb up for 30 minutes and visit “Ñaupa Iglesia” an interesting and enigmatic place. People today still believe that it’s a “Huaca” a sacred place and it was considered as an inter-dimensional portal in the Inca times. Travel back to the valley town of Urubamba where you will enjoy a delicious, boxed lunch with your fellow hikers, before traveling through the Andes back to the Cusco and to your hotel.

Included

  • Experienced Guides: Our guides have a proven track on the industry, they will provide a lot of information about the Waterfall and the Inca Site above.
  • First Aid Kit: Our guide always carries a first aid kit to handle any emergencies during your tour. This kit has treatments for altitude sickness, diarrhea, and cuts, ensuring quick care if anyone has health problems.
  • Oxygen Tank: Our guides carry a metal oxygen tank during the trek.
  • Lunch: Let us know if you have any food restrictions:  Vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, and lactose intolerance.
  • Private Transportation: Our vans are new, fully registered for tourist use, and equipped with important safety features, including a first aid kit and an oxygen tank.
  • Hotel Pickup and Drop-off: We will pick you up from your hotel for the Perolniyoc Waterfall tour. After the trip, we will drop you back off at your hotel.
  • 24/7 Customer Service: We have a phone line available 24 hours.
  • Entrance Fee.

NOT INCLUDED

  • Tips for Wayna Trekkers’ crew. (optional)
  • Travel insurance.
  • Trekking Poles $10
  • Horse – You can hire one on the spot. and costs around $100 Soles or $30 USD
  • Water

PRICES:

Group prices

# OF PERSONS PRICE PER PERSON
2 persons $159 pp
3 – 4 persons $125 pp
5 – 7 persons $95 pp
8+ persons $79 pp

 

Please read the following information.

Booking

We need you to fill out a booking form which includes all the information needed for the trip. Our system will ask you for deposit for booking (all payments are subject to a 5% transaction fee). Once we receive your booking and deposit we will send you a confirmation by email.

Acclimatization to the altitude:

High altitude starts to have an effect on our bodies from between 1,500m – 2,000m (4921ft – 6561ft) when our bodies start to react differently to make up for the changes in oxygen levels. As you get higher, the air gets thinner, so with every breath there is less oxygen for your body. Your body gradually adapts to getting less oxygen – you breathe faster and deeper and the body produces more red blood cells. This takes time so this is why if you go from low to high altitude too quickly, you may feel symptoms of altitude sickness until your body acclimatizes.

The Cusco region is generally set at very high elevations. The city of Cusco stands at a staggering 3 399m/ 11 152ft. On the other hand, the classic Inca Trial has varying degrees of elevations, lowest is your starting point (thrailhead:km82) at 2 729m/8 923 and gets as high as 4 200m/13 779ft (Dead Women´s Pass). So, altitudes sickness is to be expected when hiking the classic Inca Trail. However, people react differently to altitude sickness and it can present itself in a variety of symptoms. Common symptoms include: headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, poor appetite, dizziness and disturbed sleep and in extreme cases, loss of oxygen.

There are number of ways to deal with altitude sickness. Firstly, you need to acclimate, by spending a few days in the Sacred Valley or Cusco. The body does adjust to the thin air, it just needs time. There are a number of day tours you can participate in before your hike, that don’t require much exertion. Secondly, get lots of sleep, relax and take it easy. Another option is to watch what you consume, try to avoid alcohol and drugs and also drink lots of water and coca tea. Keep your meals light, high in calories with lots of carbs. Lastly, we recommend visiting your doctor before traveling to Peru and ask for recommendations for medication that can help with altitude sickness.
These are the recommended remedies for altitude sickness is WATER, COCA TEA and OXYGEN, IF NEEDED.

Briefing.

For 1 day tours there is no briefing needed, but we will be intouch with you and set the briefing over the phone.

Luggage.

We can store your luggage at our office at no cost.

How do I pay my remaining balance?

You can pay the rest of your bill upon arrival to Cusco at our office with a card or cash if you want to avoid any extra high credit card fees. Our representative will show you the invoice confirmed at the booking time. Otherwise, you can pay through PayPal or Visa but you have to pay 5% service fee charged by VISA and PayPal.

Recommendations

  • Original passport.
  • Mountain boots.
  • Waterproof jacket / rain poncho.
  • A warm jacket.
  • Hat and gloves.
  • Comfortable poles.
  • Comfortable pants
  • Sun hat.
  • Sun cream (factor 35 or higher).
  • Toiletries and hand sanitizer.
  • Personal medication
  • Camera.
  • Flashlight with spare batteries.
  • Snacks