Half Day: Organic Demonstration Farm Tour and Farm-to-Table Lunch

Description

This tour will give you a glimpse of a Peruvian family-run farm in the Sacred Valley and how it also acts as an organic demonstration farm and speciality school for Peruvian farmers (campesinos). You will learn firsthand how small-scale farmers are using bio-intensive methods to improve their livelihoods and to promote a stronger relationship with Pachamama (Mother Earth). Connect with local Peruvians that you wouldn’t otherwise with the help of a translator from the AASD staff. This experience will have you learning about development, traditional knowledge, and organic agriculture. You also will have a chance to get your hands dirty by helping out on the farm depending on the needs of the season. To finish the tour, a traditional Peruvian lunch will be made from fresh produce from the Ecohuella farm with an accommodation for dietary restrictions. At the end of the tour, visitors will have an option to purchase an organic vegetable bag from the farm for an additional price.

Included / Excluded
  • Farm-to-Table (please let us know of dietary restrictions)
  • Visit and Fair Payment to local family at Ecohuella
  • Transportation during the tour duration
  • Guide and Interpretation (from Spanish to English, and vice versa)
  • Presentation and Tour of the Ecohuella Farm
  • Farm Work (preparing beds, weeding, planting, etc.)
  • Chicha Breaks (Fermented Corn Drink)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • Duration: 5h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

FAQ

What time does Half Day: Organic Demonstration Farm Tour and Farm-to-Table Lunch start?

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Half Day: Organic Demonstration Farm Tour and Farm-to-Table Lunch will start at 10:00 AM.

What is the Half Day: Organic Demonstration Farm Tour and Farm-to-Table Lunch cancellation policy?

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Half Day: Organic Demonstration Farm Tour and Farm-to-Table Lunch cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

How much is Half Day: Organic Demonstration Farm Tour and Farm-to-Table Lunch?

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Half Day: Organic Demonstration Farm Tour and Farm-to-Table Lunch price starts from $70.00.

Which attractions will I visit with Half Day: Organic Demonstration Farm Tour and Farm-to-Table Lunch?

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During this experience, places you will visit include:

Operated by:

The Andean Alliance for Sustainable Development (AASD)

About operator:

The AASD is a non-profit, NGO that implements agricultural projects in farming communities. Our main projects are greenhouses and organic workshops. To sustain our projects, we host visitors to learn about development, traditional knowledge, and organic agricultural practices. Visitors will tour a local organic demonstration farm run by a Peruvian family and experience a farm-to-table lunch.

Basic Information
  • Duration: 5 hours
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