The Andean wedding is an ancestral ritual that forms an unbreakable bond between the couple and nature. Kasarakuy, ancestral wedding in Chinchero, takes place in one of the most beautiful places in the Sacred Valley: the Piuray Lagoon. Undoubtedly, the perfect setting to renew wedding vows.
TRIP SUMMARY
Day 1: Cuper Bajo Community, Chinchero
This magical experience starts with the visitors, who will be received to the rhythm of the typical music of the area and will be welcomed in the reception area. Afterwards, the hosts and the bride and groom will be introduced.
Then, the bride and groom will be prepared for the ceremony and dressed according to the typical customs of the Cuper Bajo Community.
The bride and groom will walk towards an Andean altar, on the shores of the Piuray Lagoon. In this dreamlike landscape, the marriage ceremony will take place, in which an Andean priest will be in charge of uniting the couple’s lives forever.
In order to bless the marriage union, the payment to the Pachamama, Mother Earth for the Inca culture, will be made.
Accompanied by the achihua, the couple will return to the place, where the nuptial dance and the presentation of gifts will take place. After the ceremony, they will enjoy a delicious Andean lunch.
Finally, they will have time to learn about the textile art produced by the communities and enjoy the music until the farewell.
Meals: Lunch
INCLUDED
Andean wedding ceremony.
Private transportations.
All admission fees.
1 Lunch as described in the itinerary.
NOT INCLUDED
International & domestic airfares, unless specifically mentioned.
Travel insurance.
Items of personal nature such as gratuities, internet charges, excess baggage charges, laundry, beverages and meals not described in the itinerary.
PRICE PER PERSON
- Upon Request
Discounts:
Student Discount:
All travelers under the age of 17 will have a discount. If you are 25 or younger, you can get a special discount with your student card. Please advise by email to give you a code for the discount.
Comunidad Andina De Naciones:
Special discounts for residents of the Andean Community of Nations.
Andean Community: corresponds to residents of Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia.
Changes: You can make changes to your reservation up to 48 hours before your trip at no additional cost.
No show and Cancelations: If you cancel 30 days before the trip before 6:00 pm (Lima time), a 60% administrative charge will be applied. After this time, there is a cancellation or no show charge of 100%.
The Andean wedding in Cuper Bajo Community is a magical experience where guests are welcomed with traditional music. The bride and groom don customary attire and exchange vows at an Andean altar by the Piuray Lagoon. Led by an Andean priest, the ceremony includes blessings to Pachamama. The celebration continues with a nuptial dance, gift exchange, and a delicious Andean lunch. Guests can explore community textiles and enjoy local music, making it a unique and unforgettable cultural celebration.