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Discover the Living History of the Peruvian Andes with a Textile Tour 

Peru is an amazing country with a wealth of great archaeological sites, cultural activities and restaurants. If you are like us, you're itching to get your hands dirty as you experience the 5000-year old textile tradition first-hand through weaving and natural dye workshops. We offer a number of exciting, specially-designed textile-focused Peruvian tours in partnership with Apus Peru Adventure Travel Specialists - from a 1-day glimpse into the Andean lifestyle, to a 14-day full-on immersion!
A portion of proceeds from these tours is donated to Threads of Peru for community projects. All of our tours support sustainable tourism in Peru and in rural villages.

Take a look at our tours, departing any day of the year... 

Peru Cultural Tours

Lares and Machu Picchu Trek 4d Full Itinerary 

Get a first-hand glimpse of Andean life on the well-known Lares trek to Machu Picchu, which passes through the Threads of Peru weaving community of Chaullacocha. This trip also includes a well-deserved break at the Lares hotsprings! 

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Inca Traditions Full Itinerary   

Venture into the mountains above Ollantaytambo to spend the morning with Threads of Peru weavers in Rumira Sondormayo, and marvel as they demonstrate their weaving and dyeing prowess. A visit to the nearby Inca ruins of Pumamarca rounds out the day. 

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Visit Peru textile tour

Cultural Immersion Full Itinerary    

A true cultural immersion that will take you from Lima to Lake Titicaca to remote Threads of Peru weaving communities, ending up at Machu Picchu.

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Andean Family Adventure Full Itinerary

This family adventure begins in Lima before flying you deep into the mountains to the famed Inca city of Cusco. More adventures await as you engage in family-friendly activities, explore villages, visit Machu Picchu and even embark on an ecologically educational river ride in the Amazon jungle.

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Custom Designed Weaving Tours

Weaving is our passion and we can't wait to share it with you! Whatever your specific interests, we're ready to make your Peruvian textile tour dreams come true! Weavers and knitters: learn first-hand about Andean textile methods through hands-on workshops with master weavers and knitters. Can't get enough natural dyes? How about getting your hands dirty with local plants, minerals and insects to produce all the colors of the rainbow. Our unique and specialized knowledge of Andean craft cooperatives means that if you are more interested in fair trade handicrafts, or a look at the world of micro-finance, we have the experience to help! Contact Us to book your Peru adventure today! SaveSave