A DAY CREATING THE BAMBOO GRANDFATHER INSTRUMENT
1 Day
Enjoy a unique experience that combines ancestral craftsmanship, nature, and music in the Sacred Valley. During this day, you will learn from a local artisan how to transform bamboo into “El Abuelo,” a traditional wind instrument, while discovering its techniques, history, and cultural significance. The experience is complemented by a hike to the Arín waterfalls and culminates with the opportunity to play the instrument you have created yourself.
Group Persons
2 a 8
Dificulty
Easy
Altura
2900
ITINERARY
Our experience begins at 8:00 a.m. with a pickup from your hotel and a journey to the village of Arín, where we will meet Omar La Rosa. He will introduce us to the ancestral tradition of working with bamboo and guide us through the creation of “El Abuelo,” a traditional wind instrument handcrafted from bamboo.
The main focus of the experience is the hands-on elaboration of the instrument. Step by step, we will learn how to select, prepare, and transform bamboo into a musical instrument, while discovering the traditional techniques, craftsmanship, history, and cultural significance behind “El Abuelo.”
After lunch, we will take a short hike to the Arín waterfalls, connecting with the nature. Them we will then return to continue and complete the final details of our instrument.
Finally, we will play “El Abuelo” and experience the sound of the instrument we have created with our own hands. The experience concludes as a journey of craftsmanship, ancestral knowledge, nature, and music.
PRICE & INCLUSIONS
We offer private tours with exclusive transportation, professional guides and personalized assistance. Each experience is custom designed to ensure comfort and quality. Contact us for more details and quotes.
INCLUDES
- Professional Tour guide
- High quality service and security
- Previous information
- First aid kit
- Personalized service.
- Private Transportation
- Water
- Guide to creating your “El Abuelo”
- 1 Bamboo piece for your instrument
- Lunch
NOT INCLUDES
- Airfare to Cusco, Peru.
- Cancellation & medical insurance.
- Meals, snack and drinks not specified.
- Tips & gratuities for guides, drivers, bellboys, waiters, etc.
- Any items of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks, and telephone calls.
- Travel insurance.
RECOMENDATIONS
- Walking boots
- Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
- Warm jacket
- Hat and gloves
- T-shirts
- Hand sanitizer
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Money (Peruvian soles and coins )
- Water bottle or Camelbak
- Sun protection cream
- Water
- Toiletries
- Personal medication
- Camera
YOUR TRIP BEGINS HERE
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FREQUENT QUESTIONS
First and foremost, double check now that you have your passport and that it is valid and up to date. It is required to have a passport that is valid for 6-months or more to enter Peru. We will need your passport number to make reservations at hotels and at Machu Picchu.
Arrival city is Cusco (CUZ -Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport). Most airlines will have you fly into Lima where you will go through customs and then board your connecting flight to Cusco.
Groups are usually 8 to 10 people. This also depends on the time of year. The maximum is 10 people and the minimum is 2 people.
You must bring your passport, as it is required for entry to Machu Picchu and for hotel check-ins. We also recommend bringing copies of your important documents. Your passport must also be valid for at least 6 months.
ou can book the tour through our website or at our office. Cancellation policies vary depending on the tour or itinerary, but generally, you need to cancel at least 30 days before the tour for a full refund. Please check the specific terms when booking.
We strongly encourages participants to come prepared with health insurance and travel insurance. Here are some suggested websites to determine what insurance best meets your individual needs:
We want you to feel your absolute best while on the journey. We will be in altitudes varying from 3360mt (11000 ft.) – 3900mt (13,000 ft.) Here are some suggestions to help you maintain a vibrant state of health and wellbeing:
- Drink a lot of water and stay well hydrated
- Rest as much as possible upon arrival
- Drink coca leaf tea and herbal teas upon arrival; continue to drink it daily.
- DO NOT drink the tap water in Peru. Hotels & restaurants will have purified water to drink. Bottled water is available as well.
For motion sickness, bring ginger candies to have on hand while on shuttles, trains and buses
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