Nestled among breathtaking landscapes, this retreat offers the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in yoga + the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of the Andes.
Experience wonder as you explore ancient Incan sites such as the Korikancha Temple, the majestic ruins of Saksaywaman, the sunlit terraces of Machu Picchu, and more.
Daily yogic practices, tailored to all levels, will prepare the mind, body, and spirit, to fully experience and integrate the days adventures. Evening practices will promote deep healing and rest.
Ignite your child-like sense of wonder in one of the most sacred places on Earth.
Your soul will thank you.
8 days + 7 nights starting at $3200ppWhat’s Included?
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Experiences.
Daily yoga practices, suitable for all levels
A full-time guide for our many excursions to ancient Incan sites, such as Machu Picchu and Ollantaytambo
Experience Andean culture through a variety of rituals such as a Fire Ceremony, a Coca Leaf Blessing, and more!
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Accommodations.
Rest & Reset in Style:
1 Night in Cusco at a 4-star Hotel +
6 nights at Peru’s Premier Luxury Wellness Retreat Center in the Sacred Valley
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Transportation + Meals.
Private luxury airport transfers, full itinerary driver and guide for all destinations throughout the trip
Train tickets to and from Machu Picchu
Enjoy delicious meals throughout the trip, including farm to table meals while in the Sacred Valley*
What’s Not Included
Airfare to and from Cusco Airport, Spa Treatments, *2 lunches, Specialty drinks, Travel insurance, Gratuity
or keep reading to learn more..
THE LUXURY RETREAT CENTER OF THE SACRED VALLEY
Named one of the world’s 9 Best Wellness Retreats by CNN Travel, the rave reviews of this magical center are endless.
Willka T’ika, our home away from home, is Peru’s premier luxury wellness retreat and the original yoga center of the Sacred Valley - serene, sustainable and enchanting.
Nourish your body with vibrant, organic, vegetarian, farm to table meals, wander the world famous Seven Chakras Garden, relax with a book by the library fireplace, or unwind with a healing Andean spa treatment.
Where are we staying?
Rooms: Cozy Garden Rooms are purposely tucked away in charming areas throughout the gardens. Spacious Luxury Rooms look out to inspiring mountain and garden views and are named for the Andean medicinal plant that grows at its doorstep. All rooms have heating and modern private bathrooms. Fresh flowers welcome all guests and cozy hot water bottles warm beds at night.
Multiple price-points make this trip accessible to more travelers: this is entirely on purpose.
Choose between a Garden or Luxury Room, a twin, double, queen, or king sized bed + the choice of single, double, or triple occupancy.
A $750 non-refundable deposit is required from each traveler to hold a room. Having a roommate cuts the cost to an unbelievably low price for this level of adventure. If you don’t have someone to travel with, specify that you’re open to being paired with another traveler during checkout.
Garden Rooms:
Double &/or Triple Occupancy: $3200
Single Occupancy: $4500
Luxury Rooms:
Double &/or Triple Occupancy: $3500 - $3600
Single Occupancy: $4750 - $4900
Flights:
10/3: Book your flight, via Lima to Cusco, Peru, to arrive by 11 am.
10/10: Book your return flights for mid-late afternoon (check-out is at 10 am).
Costs: a non-refundable $750 deposit secures your spot. The remaining balance is due 60 days prior to our trip start date. Please reach out if you’d like to create a payment plan that works for your budget: sacredjourneytoperu@gmail.com
Travel Insurance: travel insurance is highly recommended and needs to be purchased within 14-days of placing your deposit to cover all trip expenses/cancellations
Itinerary
Day 1 ~ Arrive in Cusco
SATURDAY, OCT 3RD
(Plan to arrive in Cusco by 11a.m.) Deplane and begin acclimating to the altitude in the group’s private van. Arrive at the 4-star hotel in the historic city center - kick off your shoes and relax a bit before our itinerary officially begins.
3:00 pm: Meet our guide in the hotel lobby for a brief group orientation meeting. Enjoy a late afternoon walk through the cobblestone streets of San Blas, where our guide will point out fascinating Incan stonework en route to the Korikancha Temple, the holiest site during Incan times.
6:30 pm: Enjoy a delicious Peruvian dinner while you get to know your co-travelers. (D)
Day 2 ~ Cusco & Sacred Valley
SUNDAY, OCT 4TH
AM: Early Morning Yoga to get the blood moving and dust off the travel cobwebs. Next, head out to visit the Inkan site of Saksaywaman overlooking the city of Cusco. By these majestic ruins, a traditional K’intu blessing invites you to tap into the presence and energies of Pachamama, Mother Earth.
PM: After a lovely picnic lunch, take in the spectacular Andean mountain scenery on the way to Willka T’ika in the Sacred Valley. After a brief intro by the guide and leader, the Willka T’ika Quechua staff will welcome you to the retreat center, and help you schedule time for Andean spa services and the use of the beautiful yoga, meditation and ceremonial spaces. (B.L.D)
After settling into your rooms, come together in the sun-filled studio for a soothing yoga practice, setting intentions and the tone for this mindful adventure throughout the Sacred Valley.
Day 3 ~ Fire Ceremony
MONDAY OCT 5
AM: Sunrise Yoga Session before dropping into a beautifully chill day connecting to Pachamama, Mother Earth. Relax in the splendors of nature and enjoy a tour of the Seven Chakra Gardens. Optional guided walk through the nearby Rumichaka farming neighborhood where Quechua campesinos live. More challenging hikes along scenic routes into the valley are also possible.
1:00 pm Lunch.
PM: After lunch, meet our pakko, a very special Q’ero healer, visiting from the high Andes. Participate in coca leaf blessings and a sacred “Despacho” ceremony. Optional private coca leaf readings may be available. After dinner, our pakko invites guests to an authentic and transformative Andean fire ceremony to honor Pachamama, yourself and your loved ones. The ceremony will remind us to focus our intention for this journey and serves as a wonderful preparation of mind, body and spirit for the pilgrimage to Machu Picchu. Evening yoga session to prepare the body and mind for deep sleep and sweet dreams. (B.L.D)
School Visit & P’isaq Day 4
TUES OCT 6
AM: An ayni day. Drive through the Sacred Valley to a Quechua mountain school supported by the nonprofit Willka T’ika Children’s Fund. Since 1995, Willka T’ika supported high mountain community communities where few tourists are privileged to visit. In a reciprocal ayni exchange, the group offers an activity the children can enjoy. The warmth and heart-warming joy of the children, and their openness in bringing guests into their daily lives are special moments not easily forgotten. Afterward, enjoy a riverside bag lunch.
PM: Continue to the spectacular ruins of P’isaq, overlooking impressive Incan terraces. Hike up the ruins or walk quietly in a silent personal vision quest. Return to the main square of P’isaq by bus and visit the famous, colorful market filled with woven goods, jewelry, wall hangings and hand-painted beadwork. Enjoy café or tea in the market square. P’isaq is a photographer’s dream. Return to Willka T’ika for a late afternoon group session before dinner. (B.L.D)
Day 5 ~ Machu Picchu
WED OCT 7TH
AM: Early breakfast. Tourist train to Aguas Calientes. Tea/coffee and snack served on train. A bus takes you to the sunlit terraces of Machu Picchu. Enjoy a fabulous guided tour of the ancient “City of Light.” Experience a journey through the masculine energy temples of political and spiritual power, followed by a deep reconnection of feminine earth energies.
PM: In the afternoon, lunch at a wonderful restaurant in town, and explore town. Late afternoon train back to Ollantaytambo where you will transfer to Willka T’ika in time for a late, light dinner. (B.D)
Day 6 ~ Ollantaytambo & Maras
THURS OCT 8TH
AM: Sunrise Yoga with your travel crew then trek to the ceremonial site of Ollantaytambo and its famous Sun Temple. Lunch on your own in the quaint picturesque town.
PM: Meditate in the Chakra Garden of your choice and allow yourself time to receive the ancestral crown chakra energies beneath the 1000-year-old lucuma tree. Enjoy an Andean Spa treatment, or crystal light therapy session. For the more active, choose from a variety of hikes, including the nearby Maras Salt Flats and activities through the valley and up the mountains. Come together for a special Yoga Workshop with Dana - connecting the dots between our experiences and the Yogic Tradition - then finish the day with a delicious farm-to-table meal at our home away from home. (B.D)
Day 7 ~ Urubamba
FRI OCT 9
A special day of integration:
A guided morning hike to the town of Urubamba through farming neighborhoods, visit a typical, lively Peruvian market, a wonderful alpaca factory, and the famous Seminario ceramics shop.
1:00 pm: Lunch
3:00 pm: Closing Circle - a 2-3-hour, final Yoga session
6:30 pm: Farewell dinner. (B.L.D)
Departure Day 8
SAT OCT 10
10:00 a.m. Check-Out Time. Option for early morning yoga, meditation or a closing session before 8AM breakfast. One group complimentary transfer based on 10 a.m. check-out takes the group to the Cusco airport to connect to Lima, and outbound flight home. From Willka T’ika, allow 3 ½ hours before your Cusco flight. Ideal flights to schedule depart from Cusco between 2 pm-5 p.m. Additional costs apply for an individual transfer for guests with earlier/later departures & can be arranged onsite. Arrive home feeling blessed with the pure energy of your transformational Andean journey-of-a-lifetime. (B)