The Faces of Peru & Andean Community Full Day Tour
📷 THE FACES OF PERU – ANDEAN COMMUNITY FULL-DAY TOUR
🌿 A Rare & Authentic Andean Experience
Forget staged tourist encounters—this is real life in the Andes. This one-of-a-kind tour offers an intimate connectionwith an Andean community that has preserved its traditions, culture, and way of life for generations.
You’ll step inside a real home, share a meal cooked by our hosts, and witness daily life as it truly unfolds. Capture authentic portraits, engage in genuine interactions, and experience the Andes beyond the postcards.
This is not just a tour—it’s an invitation into the heart of Peru.
📍Tour Highlights – Real People, Real Traditions
✔ Meet the real people of rural Peru—not performers, but welcoming families eager to share their lives
✔ Experience an Andean home—not a setup for tourists, but a genuine household where families live and work
✔ Photograph in natural settings—capture real moments, authentic smiles, and true emotions
✔ Visit a local school—interact with children in their actual classrooms (weekdays only)
✔ Enjoy a traditional meal—not restaurant-style, but a homemade lunch prepared by your host family
✔ Explore untouched landscapes—discover hidden lakes and highland scenery, far from the crowds
✔ Witness a true Alpaca Blessing Ceremony—a ritual still practiced today, not just a performance for visitors
🙏 Giving Back – Your Visit Makes a Difference
This isn’t just an experience—it’s an exchange. At Andean Photo Expeditions, we ensure that every tour directly benefits the community. A portion of your booking goes to the family and the local school, supporting education, school supplies, and basic needs.
By joining us, you’re not only taking incredible photos—you’re making a real impact.
🕒 Itinerary – A Day of Culture & Photography
📌 07:30 AM – Hotel pick-up & drive to the Sacred Valley
📌 09:00 AM – Stop in Calca Market to buy small gifts for the community (optional)
📌 10:30 AM – Arrive in the Andean village & be welcomed by our host family
📌 11:00 AM – Visit the local school, meet & interact with the children (weekdays only)
📌 12:30 PM – Home-cooked lunch & portrait session with the family
📌 1:30 PM – Explore hidden Andean lakes for landscape photography
📌 2:30 PM – Alpaca Blessing Ceremony with local shepherds, a sacred tradition
📌 4:00 PM – Return to our host family & say our goodbyes
📌 4:30 PM – Drive back to Cusco
📌 6:30 PM – Arrive at your hotel
🎒 Included in Your Tour
✅ Private vehicle transport throughout the day
✅ Professional photographer guide for hands-on assistance
✅ Hotel pick-up & drop-off in Cusco
✅ Lunch prepared by a local Andean family
✅ School visit & time with the children (weekdays only)
✅ Participation in a traditional Alpaca/Llama Blessing Ceremony
📷 Recommended Photography Gear
📸 Mid-range zoom lens—Perfect for portraits & landscapes
📸 Prime lens (35mm, 50mm, 85mm)—For stunning portrait shots
🔮 Add-Ons (Optional Enhancements)
➕ Pachamama Ceremony (Mother Earth Blessing)
➕ Coca Leaf Reading Ceremony (Traditional spiritual reading)
💰 Tour Pricing (All Ages)
💲Private Tour for 1 person–$490 USD
💲Private Tour for 2 people–$250 USD per person
💲Private Tour for 3 people–$220 USD per person
💲Private Tour for 4+ people–$180 USD per person
📩 Group Pricing Available on Request
📅 Book Your Andean Experience Now!
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.andeanphotoexpeditions.com
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Departure/Return Location
Your hotel/hostel in Cusco or Sacred Valley -
Departure Time
Please be ready for a departure at 8h00 -
Return Time
Approximately 18h30 -
Dress Code
Comfortable walking shoes and seasonal clothing -
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GuideLunchPhoto AssistanceTransport -
Not Included
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Mateusz
Andean Expeditions made me fall in love with Peru
I am already a few days back home from this amazing expedition with Dan and I cannot stop thinking about those amazing moments in Peru! I only had a week in Peru, still, Dan managed to create an exceptional itinerary combining Lima, Cusco and the Sacred Valley and the Amazon jungle.
Already weeks before our trip, he helped us creating this trip and answering all our questions. During the trip itself, he was an amazing guide and thanks to him I learned a lot about photography. But, what is even more important, I also saw and experienced the real Peru. He took us to places not spoiled by tourists where I could learn a lot of the local culture and the way of living. During our expedition, we visited several communities and families such as the Quechua family in the Andes and the Matsiguenga in the Amazon.
In conclusion, I can say this was the best holiday so far for me as well as for my mother who went with me. If I go back to Peru, I will surely get back in touch with Dan and Pedro!