Journey to the breathtaking Sacred Valley and immerse yourself in the craft, cuisine and culture of Peru. Here, we’ll explore ancient cities, natural wonders and delve into ancestral Andean Textile Arts learning from indigenous master artisans who have been cultivating their craft for generations.

With the Peruvian Andes as a backdrop, we’ll create all-natural, vibrant plant dyes and participate in centuries old traditional dyeing techniques. We will meet the weavers of Patacancha, learning about their community, Quechua culture and textile-making practices while working alongside these master weavers to create our own piece of Fibre Art.

We’ll explore the community of Ollantaytambo, an ancient city and Inca archeological site, visit pre-Inca salt mines in Maras and experience the wonder of Machu Picchu, guided by a local expert.

We’ll feast on Peruvian meals steeped in culture and tradition, showcasing local ingredients and ancient methods. Learning from 4th generation and National Geographic highlighted farmer, Manuel Choqque, we’ll dive into papas nativas (Peruvian Native potatoes) and the cultivation and conservation of tubers. We’ll honor the art of Cañazo in a distillation and elixir making workshop, sampling cocktails made from ancestral recipes.

Full Trip Itinerary below. This workshop is open to all creatives beginner to advanced.

DATES

June 10 - 17, 2025 ∙ 8 Days, 7 Nights

PRICE

Shared Rooms $4,795 USD

Private Rooms $5,795 USD

Full Rooming + Pricing Details Below

Trip Highlights Include

• Indigenous, generational, artisan-lead workshops

  • Multi-day textile workshop with weaving and Alpaca Ceremony

  • Andean plant based dye making and natural dyeing hands-on demo

• Traditional + Artisanal Culinary experiences

  • Traditional Pachamanca “earth oven” lunch

  • Gourmet Andean picnic

  • Cocktail tasting

• Potato and tuber demo and 4 course meal with Manuel Choqque

• Cañazo distillation demo and make-your-own Elixir workshop

• Alqa museum visit and dinner

• Guided Tour of Machu Picchu

• Visit to Maras Salt Flat

• Cusco Airport Transfers (on specified days)

• All transportation during tours, workshops and to restaurants

• All admissions to sites during included tours

• Dedicated Ace Camps Travel Host, with you throughout your trip

Local Host: Sonya Radetsky

Working in close partnership with Andean artisans to host textile and natural dye workshops in the Sacred Valley of Cusco, Sonya’s goal is to foster memorable exchanges of history, knowledge, warmth, and wonder, woven between guests, artisan partners, and the country of Peru. Acting as a facilitator between artisan partners and the visitors who come to learn more about the Quechua culture and art forms, Sonya founded AulaArtesana.com as an immersive travel experience, introducing travelers from around the world to the craft, cuisine, and culture of Peru. 

Option 1 - Twin Shared Room

The fee for this trip is $4,795 per person paid in two separate installments

Initial Payment due immediately: $1,995

Final Payment due December 12, 2024: $2,800

Room Notes: Shared rooms have two individual beds. You will share a room with one other guest for the duration of the trip. The style and layout of every room is unique and may not be exactly as pictured.

Option 2 - Private Room

The fee for this trip is $5,795 per person paid in two separate installments

Initial Payment due immediately: $1,995

Final Payment due December 12, 2024: $3,800

Room Notes: You will have a private room for the duration of the trip. The style and layout of every room is unique and may not be exactly as pictured.

Accessibility

Please note this tour includes several walking tours. You should be able to walk on uneven ground for a distance of at least 2 miles. Cobblestones, steep stairs, gravel and uneven pavement and unpaved walking areas are everywhere.

Culinary Notes

If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, you will need to submit those on your booking request form. We will check with our partners in Peru to ensure there are no concerns and we will do our best to accommodate you. We cannot accommodate any allergies or dietary restrictions if you do not advise us when you submit your initial booking request.

Please contact us before booking if you have any questions.

Who is this Trip for?

This trip is for the open minded and patient traveler. You should be eager to learn and work hands-on with a local, rural community of skilled artisans and be curious about regional culture and cuisine.

This is an immersive adventure and best suited for those who enjoy traveling as a part of a small group.

Travel Health

Consult a doctor, nurse or health care provider, or travel health clinic as soon as we confirm your booking on the Trip so you know what may be required, based on your individual circumstances. If you have any health concerns you should contact your health care provider for advice prior to registration of this Ace Camp Travel trip.

Elevation

This region’s high altitude (9,200+ feet above sea level) means air is rarefied, thinner. It usually takes about 48 hours to adjust and staying hydrated helps.

Trip Start + End Locations

This trip begins and ends in Cusco, Peru.

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), also known as Cusco Aiport is located roughly 5.5km from the historic center of Cusco.

For guests arriving to CUZ on Day 1, June 10, 2025, you will be picked up from the airport and brought to our hotel in Cusco.

For those departing on June 17, 2025 from CUZ airport, we include a transfer to CUZ airport.

Weather

If you enjoy looking at a blue sky and love the sun then this is a great time to visit this region of Peru. Average daytime high is 20.1°C (68.18°F).

Included in this Trip

• Seven nights accommodation in Cusco + Ollantaytambo

• Seven breakfasts, six lunches and six dinners

• Transport during workshop, tours and included meals

• Cusco Airport transfers on specified days/times

• Hands-on demos and workshops led by local artisans

• Workshop supplies

• Guided visit to Machu Picchu

• Dedicated Ace Camps Travel Host, with you throughout the trip

Ace Camps Travel Host

An Ace Camps Travel Host will be with you throughout your trip, dedicated to ensuring you have the best possible experience. Your Host is there for any questions or concerns, to look out for the health and safety of the group and to help resolve any issues that might arise. The Ace Camps Travel Host is not a local guide but will work with our local partners to ensure the right combination of pace, information, and duration. Our local partners are deeply knowledgable in the culture and customs of the area and will be there to share their knowledge and passion with the group.

Not Included in this Trip

International roundtrip airfare; required Travel Insurance; alcoholic drinks; activities and food and beverages not included in the trip itinerary; hotel incidentals including room service, laundry service and hotel bar tabs; and expenses during free time.

Travel Arrangements

Ace Camps Travel will email you when it is time to make your travel arrangements. This email will be sent approximately 90 prior to your trip start date unless you book within 90 before the start of the trip. We will also send you an Ace Camps Travel preparation document prior to your trip. It will include a detailed itinerary, arrival and departure information, a suggested packing list, useful country information and more.

Questions + FAQ’s

If you have any questions about this Ace Camps Travel trip, please feel free to contact us.

You can also read our FAQ’s here.

Travel Insurance

As stated in our Terms and Conditions, we require all guests to have Travel Insurance that at minimum covers both medical emergencies and trip cancellations. Cancellations 180 days or fewer prior to the trip start date will incur a cancellation fee equal to 100% of the price for the trip. There are no exceptions to this cancellation policy which is one of the many reasons we require all guests have Travel Insurance.

For full details on our Travel Insurance requirements, visit our FAQ’s and review our Terms and Conditions.

Health + Safety

Our goal is for each of our guests to enjoy the amazing trip we’ve put together.  To ensure that happens, we put the health and safety of the group as our top priority.  Individual guests are responsible for ensuring they meet all destination and layover country requirements and laws including various Covid-19 related requirements, providing proof of vaccination, testing before or after entry, masking, etc.

During our trip, if you feel unwell, exhibit signs of, or test positive for an illness, you should be prepared to follow the advice of local health authorities as well as the Ace Camps Travel Host to ensure the health and safety of the entire group.  Depending on the severity of your symptoms and/or viral nature of your illness there may be a need to mask, distance, self isolate, or remove yourself completely from the trip which will be determined by the Ace Camps Travel Host with the best interests of the group health and safety as the main priority. This is one of the many reasons we require all guests to have Travel Insurance.

For full details on our Health and Safety Policies, visit our FAQ’s and review our Terms and Conditions.

Cancellation Policy

If you choose to cancel your trip for any reason, you must do so via email to hello@acecampstravel.com. If we receive written notice 181 or more days prior to the Trip start date, we will refund your initial payment, less a $1,000 cancellation fee. If we receive written notice 180 days or fewer prior to the Trip start date you will incur a cancellation fee equal to 100% of the price for the Trip. There are no exceptions to this cancellation policy, including for reasons related to weather, terrorism, civil strife, pandemics, illness, personal, family or medical emergencies, or any other circumstances beyond our control. For this and other reasons, we require you to purchase Travel Insurance.

Be sure to read our Terms and Conditions for full details on Booking and Payment, Cancellation by You and Trip Changes and Cancellations.