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JOIN ABBY FRANQUEMONT FROM 3 – 14 SEPTEMBER FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE VIRGIN OF THE NATIVITY IN CHINCHERO

12 days and 11 nights based in the imperial city of Cusco, capital of the Inca empire, and Abby’s home town of Chinchero, where Abby has the cargo for a major dance troupe this year! A once in a lifetime event, because Abby can only have this cargo once, YOU can come and actually participate in all aspects of the fiesta! Learn to dance the Majeño dance in attire that’s yours to keep, work behind the scenes, and more! Plus the can’t miss Cusco regional sights like Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Includes lodging, 26 meals, domestic transport, site entrances, guides, activities, and exclusive shopping

Schedule:

DAY 1: Arrival and Welcome
DAY 2: Cusco City Tour
DAY 3: Sacred Valley including Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras, Moray, Chinchero
DAY 4: Machu Picchu or alternative Cusco activities
DAY 5: Vispera in Chinchero, dance lessons
DAY 6: Central Day of the festival
DAY 7: Chinchero behind the scenes
DAY 8: Traditional Wayka in Chinchero
DAY 9: Cusco Recovery Day with spa and massages optional
DAY 10: South Valley including Tipon, Pikillacta, Andahuaylillas
DAY 11: Cusco Food Experience and market tours
DAY 12: Despedidas / Farewell

Once you’re registered, join us for optional monthly Zoom sessions and round-the-clock exclusive chat and email list to get to know each other, ask us any questions you may have, and learn more about our team, places we’ll go, and what we will see!

ACCOMMODATIONS: Settle in to your home away from home with everything you need

Our comfortable, modern rooms feature top quality beds, en-suite bathrooms with super hot water and high water pressure, and other things you may want for comfort like tea service and heater. You’ll be an easy and scenic walk restaurants, shops, cafes, multiple markets, and the aforementioned archaeological sites. We also provide high speed unlimited fiber optic internet, common space to socialize, and more.

MEALS AND MORE: From simple to spectacular, we’ve got the bases covered

A daily breakfast buffet lets you select your own favorites from a range of fresh fruits, cereals, breads, spreads, local coffee, teas and infusions, juices, and explore traditional Cusco breakfast options. Group meals (lunches or dinners depending on the day’s schedule) are cooked from scratch by our gastronomy team with over 60 years of experience. Since we cook from scratch, we can accommodate your dietary needs, including many medically-ordered dietary considerations. You won’t be hungry or disappointed!

SHOP RESPONSIBLY: Source your souvenirs and gifts with confidence

Sometimes tourists we don’t even know will ask us how they can tell if something is high quality, if it’s authentic, if it’s traditional, or whether purchasing it provides a living wage for local makers. We deeply understand these confusions and concerns, and this is why we make sure you know what you need to know to feel genuinely good about where you spend your hard-earned money. You’ll be able to buy direct, request things made to order, talk with actual makers, avoid fakes and scams, and know you’re paying fair prices for you and fair wages to artisans.

HEALTH & SAFETY: What you’re wondering and what you need to know

There are a number of things to consider when planning international travel these days, especially to high altitude or remote locations. You may also be wondering about accessibility.Our team is available by email to answer specific heath questions. Before you register, we can also schedule a private video call to discuss any accommodations you may require, and before you travel, we will supply detailed info on local laws and conditions.

HIGH ALTITUDE: Should you worry? Is this extreme adventure? Can you do this?

Our planned schedule allows for a gentle acclimation process. Our team has many years of experience leading tours & expeditions. There’s plenty of adventure, but we’ve made a plan that is easy on the body with no long hikes or major exertion, and we’ve made sure everywhere we go has excellent sanitation. Before you travel, we’ll tell you everything you need to know and make our medical crew available to discuss your personal concerns.

PRICING & PAYMENT:We offer flexible deposit and payment plans to meet your needs

Base Price: $4495 US
Machu Picchu: $595
Buy together: $5050
Without Machu Picchu 4 installments billed monthly $1150
With Machu Picchu 4 installments billed monthly $1295

A single room upgrade for solo travelers is available for an additional $995

If you would prefer an installment plan for a different period than 4 months then we can arrange this as long as payment in full is received 30 days before the start of the tour. Just let us know at faculty at abbysyarns dot com

Base pricing includes:
Shared room with private bath
Breakfast buffet
Lunch or Dinner
Box Lunches
Special Occasion Meals
Workshop/Teacher Fees
Workshop Materials
Ground Transport
Luggage Handling Logistics
Medical Assessments
Guide Fees
Concierge Services

Machu Picchu includes:
Train to/from Machu Picchu
Site Entrance
Box Lunch
Tour Guide

* We’ve learned that people who’ve been to Cusco before aren’t always eager to return to Machu Picchu, which is expensive and can be tiring, and the site cannot be made more accessible than it is, so our base pricing allows flexibility on that front.

**CANCELLATION: You may cancel up until 60 days before start date, and receive a refund of all but your original deposit or the equivalent amount of 15% of base price, less any processing fees for your payment type. You may sell your spot including responsibility for any remaining fees due at any point up to 7 days prior to start date. If we are forced to cancel due to circumstances beyond our control, you will receive a voucher good for use on any comparable tour, or for a comparable build-your-own-adventure, with no expiration date.  Machu Picchu extension must be purchased by 60 days prior to travel and is not refundable or transferable after that date, and will require a photo of your passport.

***TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your dates of travel, provide advance medical forms, and agree to comply with all local and national public health protocols as well as those in place at time of travel to ensure the safety of other tour members and personnel. Failure to meet these requirements may result in Peru denying you entry and Abby’s Yarns cannot be held responsible. Failure to comply with these terms will result in expulsion from the tour without refund. 

****TRAVEL INSURANCE is not included; if you would like, you may purchase it on your own.