Discover cacao in its natural setting. Taste fresh cacao, walk through a jungle farm with medicinal plants and exotic fruits, and enjoy a hands-on experience roasting and grinding native beans.

Cacao Farm Experience 1-Day Tour in Cusco´s jungle – Description

Full Day – From Cusco or Sacred Valley

• A sensory journey through cacao and jungle culture.
• This 1-day experience takes you to the lush cloud forest of Huayopata, where you’ll visit a demonstration farm run by Julia and her family. Although not a specialized cacao farm, it’s an ideal place to explore the origins of cacao in a natural, welcoming environment.
• During the tour, you’ll learn about native Chuncho cacao, taste fresh cacao pulp directly from a few pods, and walk through an agroecological farm full of medicinal plants, exotic trees, and seasonal fruits.
• The focus is not on production, but on connecting with cacao as a living plant, and understanding its flavors and story.
• At the end of the visit, you’ll toast, shell, and grind dried cacao beans, then taste them with local fruits in a guided sensory session.
• Note: This tour does not include observation of fermentation, drying, or full-scale harvesting.

Why Choose This Experience

• You support rural families and agroecological practices.
• Farms are free from deforestation and monoculture.
• The experience is real, personal, and community-based.
• You learn directly from the people who live and work in the jungle.

Who is this tour for?

Ideal for:

• Curious travelers who want a short, authentic, non-touristy experience.
• Chocolate lovers eager to understand cacao’s origin in a natural setting.
• Families, students, and people interested in plants, biodiversity, and flavors.
• Visitors with limited time who want to explore beyond the classic routes.

Tour Highlights

• Guided walk through a jungle cacao farm.
• Identification of medicinal and exotic plants.
• Tasting of fresh cacao pulp directly from pods.
• Roasting, shelling, and grinding of dried beans.
• Tasting of pure cacao with seasonal fruits.
• Traditional jungle lunch with your host.
• Stop for coffee or cacao along the scenic Andes jungle route.
• Private transportation and bilingual guide (English–Spanish).

Interested in learning about both cocoa and or coffee in 2days? Check out our Coffee and/or Cocoa Farm Tour 2D page! or check out our Full Farm Experience 2-Day tour or interested in learning more about cocoa, join us on an incredible trip into the jungle of Cusco, the region of Quillabamba, where we can find the field’s more diverse cocoa varieties and try it fresh. learn about the fermenting process. Check out our Cocoa Tour, immersion experience 2D

Cacao Farm Tour 1-Day tour Itinerary:

Cusco or Sacred Valley to Huayopata

• 05:00 AM – Pickup from your hotel in Cusco. Start your scenic drive across the Andes toward the jungle.
• 06:30 AM – Pickup from Ollantaytambo or Urubamba (Sacred Valley).
• 09:00 AM – Arrival at the cacao farm. Guided walk through the demonstration farm.
• 10:30 AM – Tasting of fresh cacao pulp.
• 11:00 AM – Seasonal fruit tasting and rest.
• 12:00 PM – Traditional lunch at the farm.
• 01:00 PM – Roast, peel, and grind dried cacao beans. Guided tasting session with fruits.
• 03:30 PM – Departure from the farm.
• 06:00 PM – Arrival in Ollantaytambo.
• 07:30 PM – Arrival in Cusco and drop-off at your hotel.

About the Journey

• This is more than just transportation — it’s part of the experience.
• On the way from Cusco or the Sacred Valley to the jungle, you’ll cross one of the most scenic routes in southern Peru. We’ll stop at a lookout point at over 4,300 meters (14,100 feet), where you can enjoy stunning views of the Andes. There’s an optional stop at a small high-altitude café where you can purchase coffee or hot chocolate prepared by a young guide who has decided to open a café at this place.
• You’ll likely spot wild alpacas and llamas along the road and witness the dramatic transition from high Andean landscapes to the lush cloud forest. This change in ecosystems — from snow-capped peaks to tropical greenery — is a unique experience in itself and makes the long drive truly unforgettable.

Meet Your Host – Julia and Her Family

• Julia is a warm-hearted farmer from Huayopata in the Cusco jungle. Along with her family, she cares for a small farm filled with native plants, fruit trees, and Chuncho cacao trees. While not a large-scale cacao producer, her farm is an ideal space to learn, walk, taste, and reconnect with nature. Julia is known for her hospitality, storytelling, and deep knowledge of jungle plants and flavors.
• You’ll feel like a guest in her home — not a tourist in a tour.

Who We Are – Cocla Tours

• Cocla Tours is a local travel agency born from the network of coffee and cacao cooperatives in Cusco. We work directly with farming families to design and offer responsible, immersive experiences in the region. For over 15 years, we have promoted community-based tourism that respects local culture, supports small producers, and protects the environment.
• By choosing us, you help build a more fair and sustainable tourism model — while discovering the real flavors and stories of the Andes and the jungle.

Prices 2025

Prices are per person in USD

Car (Mitsubishi XPander or similar models)

• 1 participant: USD 381.00
• 2 participants: USD 213.00
• 3 participants: USD 157.00

Mini bus or van (model reference: Hyundai H1 or Staria)

• 1 participant: USD 450.00
• 2 participants: USD 248.00
• 3 participants: USD 180.00
• 4 participants: USD 146.00

Note:

• *Those who speak Spanish and don’t require a guide will receive a discount of $60.00 for the group.
• Pay in cash and get a 5% off
• Price includes pick up from Hotels in Cusco and Ollantaytambo, and other locations like Pisac, Calca, and Urubamba, please consider an additional payment per group: $15 for car services and $25 for a VAN
• it is possible to combine this full-day tour with a visit to Machu Picchu from Ollantaytambo trains station.
• If you are a low-budget traveler and are interested in doing this tour, please feel free to contact us to give you some options

Cacao Farm Tour 1-Day cocoa tour Includes:

• Round-trip transportation
• Bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
• Interactive cocoa farm tour
• Interactive presentation about the traditional cocoa roasting process
• Time with a local family
• Lunch with a local family
• Local beverages
• Fruit in season
• Money transfer fee

Does not include:

• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Personal Expenses

What to Bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Insect repellent and sunscreen
• Light clothing and a jacket for altitude
• Reusable water bottle and hat

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Where does the tour start? Can I join from the Sacred Valley?
  Yes! You can start the tour from Cusco (5:00 AM pickup) or from Ollantaytambo / Urubamba in the Sacred Valley (6:30 AM pickup). Just let us know your location when booking.
• Is it possible to do this tour before or after Machu Picchu?
  Absolutely. In fact, Huayopata is located on the way to/from Machu Picchu. Many travelers choose to join this cacao tour before or after visiting Machu Picchu, especially if they stay in Ollantaytambo. We can help organize the itinerary to combine both seamlessly.
• Is this tour physically demanding?
  Not at all. The walk is gentle and on flat terrain. The activity is suitable for families, older adults, and travelers of all fitness levels.
• Do I need previous knowledge about cacao or farming?
  No. This is an introductory, sensory experience designed for anyone interested in culture, food, and nature. Your host and guide will explain everything in a clear and engaging way.
• Can I combine this tour with a coffee tour or extend it to two days?
  Yes. We offer combined cacao + coffee day tours, as well as a 2-day immersive cacao experience that includes visits to farms where fermentation and more advanced steps are shown. Ask us for more details.
• What if I’m a vegetarian or have dietary restrictions?
  No problem. Please let us know in advance, and we’ll inform the host family to prepare a suitable meal.

Machu Picchu +1D

• We can arrange to extend the Cocoa Farm Tour 1D for one more day to include a trip to Machu Picchu. If you choose this option, the extended itinerary will follow this schedule:
• After lunch on day 1, we will bid farewell to the family and continue on our way to the train station, where we will travel to the town of Aguas Calientes and arrive at approximately 6 pm. You will have the night to spend at your leisure in your hotel (accommodation with hot water – can be upgraded if requested). In your hostel, your guide will explain what the tour for the next day entails, and afterward, you can relax in the hot springs of Aguas Calientes!
• Machu Picchu: On the morning of day 2, we will take about a 30-minute bus ride to Machu Picchu. We will visit the citadel of Machu Picchu for a few hours with your guide, and then you will have some time to explore the magical complex on your own and take photos. You will also have time to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain at an additional cost. Either the Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain entrance ticket is purchased at the same time as the Machu Picchu entrance, and we recommend purchasing these tickets in advance, because there are limited spaces.
• After lunch on your own outside of Machu Picchu (food is not allowed in the citadel), you will take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes for your return trip to Cusco. You will know your exact train schedule as soon as we buy your train ticket. You will arrive in Cusco by bus at approximately 10:00 pm.

Price 2025 in USD

Please contact us for a quote at info@coclatours.com or via WhatsApp at +51-984-394-583

What we regularly include in the Machu Picchu Add-On:

• 1 train ticket from Hidroeléctrica train station to Aguas Calientes town
• 1 night in a hostel with private bathroom and hot water + breakfast (SWB or DWB)
• Bus ticket to Machu Picchu (round trip) from Aguas Calientes
• 1 Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
• Professional tour guide at Machu Picchu
• 1 train ticket from Aguas Calientes town to Ollantaytambo
• Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco

Not Included:

• Snack, water, or personal expenses
• Entrance ticket to Wayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain
• Services not mentioned
• Money transfer fee