10 Days in the Sacred Valley, Peru
10-Day Peru Retreat
Introduction
RETREAT DATES - 10 days/9 nights
We Welcome You!
On this 10 day immersion and retreat to Peru, we will spend quality time in the Sacred Valley at Willka T’ika with its renowned sacred Chakra Gardens and enjoy the highlights of the major Sacred Valley sites, a special two-day visit to Machu Picchu, and conclude with an overnight in Cusco at a 4 star hotel. Our highly experienced guides will accompany your group at all times, sharing awe-inspiring stories of the Inca and translating Quechua from Qero healers. This trip is the perfect tour for people who want to see and experience it all, while tapping into authentic Andean spirituality.
What's Included
What's included
All accommodations in Cusco and the Sacred Valley
All Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners (except 2 lunches at Machu Picchu, and 1 dinner in Cusco)
Machu Picchu 2 day explore! Includes your train ticket to/from, 2 entry tickets with guides, and optional Huayna Picchu hike on 2nd day
Daily Yoga offerings varying from Vinyasa, Restorative, Roll & Restore, and more
All Transportation including 1 scheduled Cusco arrival shuttle. If you arrive after or want to go early, we can help you arrange a private shuttle. Upon departure from Cusco, this can easily be set up by the hotel for you as it's close by
A Special visit to a local school (donations like books, pens, paper notebooks, soccer balls are welcome)
Fire Ceremony with a Qechu Healer
Gourmet organic vegetarian meals and fresh teas are served daily, using high-protein Andean grains and legumes, organic, freshly harvested vegetables and salads grown on-site. We welcome vegan, gluten-free, and special dietary requests.
Guided day trips to Urubamba, Moray Salt Mines, Maras Inkan Circles, Cusco, and P'isaq with a guided hike down to town
A guided Cacao Ceremony with a Qero healer
What's not included
* International roundtrip flight to Cusco via Lima
* A la carte added group ceremonies or services
* Separate airport transfers and hotel bookings outside of program
* Tips, sundries, alcoholic and bottled beverages, laundry and individual spa services
* Meals not noted in itinerary
ABOUT OUR RETREAT CENTER
Willka T'ika
Willka T'ika
• Willka T’ika is a premier luxury wellness retreat and boutique hotel,and the original yoga center of Peru’s Sacred Valley: serene, sustainable and enchanting
• Renowned Seven Chakra Gardens: inspiration of the 3-time gold award-winning book Chakra Gardens, Opening the Senses of the Soul.
• Vibrant, organic, vegetarian farm to table cuisine lovingly prepared by Willka T’ika chefs.
• Two sun-filled garden studios for yoga and movement
• Our new Wifiwasi is an expansive dining and coffee lounge.
• The circular Takiwasi music shala with a fireplace and an array of Andean musical instruments, used for group meditations and ceremonies
• Nearby hikes beneath magnificent Andean peaks in awe-inspiring Sacred Valley scenery.
• Conveniently located between the ancient cities and temples of Cusco and Machu Picchu.
• Staffed by 22 local Quechua, Incan descendants who still practice ancient traditions.
• Professional local guides who are experts in Andean culture, history and cosmology.
Retreat Highlights
At a glance
Day 1 - Arrival and Welcome at Willka T’ika
Sept 11
Begin Retreat with Sacred Valley Arrival
Group Transfer from Cusco Airport to Willka T’ika
Program begins with a group transfer at 11:30 a.m. from the Cusco airport to Willka T’ika, a beautiful 75-minute drive through the spectacular Andean mountain scenery to the Sacred Valley town of Urubamba.
Coming in earlier or later? Let us know and we'll help you book a private shuttle (addtl cost)
Lunch at Willka T’ika
1:00 pm Lunch at Willka T’ika.
Welcome Circle & Orientation
Welcome group orientation with Claire & Marc, our tour guide and the Willka T’ika Quechua staff. Expect a yoga Opening Circle with gentle movements to ease the travels; staff will assist guests to schedule appointments for any desired spa services.
Group Welcome Dinner
Time6:30pm
Group Welcome Dinner at Willka T'ika
Day 2 - Fire Ceremony and Sacred Gardens
Sept 12
Experience Sacred Gardens and Andean Fire Ceremony
Yoga in the Morning
Duration75 min
Join Marc for a revitalizing flow
Day dedicated to Pachamama and Seven Chakra Gardens
This day is dedicated to Pachamama, Mother Earth. Relax in the splendors of nature and enjoy a tour of the Seven Chakra Gardens. Optional guided walk is offered through the nearby Rumichaka farming neighborhood where Quechua campesinos live. Visit our onsite WTCF Store and Q’eros artisans.
Lunch
1:00 pm Lunch.
Meet Q’ero Healer and Despacho Ceremony
After lunch, meet our pakko, a very special Q’ero healer, visiting from the high Andes. Participate in coca leaf blessings and at 5 p.m. sacred Despacho ceremony. Optional private coca leaf readings may be available for an additional fee.
Andean Fire Ceremony
Time5:00pm
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.
Dinner
Time6:30pm
Dinner.
Day 3 - P'isaq & School Visit
Sept 13
Ayni Reciprocity, Pisaq Ruins and Market
Visit Quechua Mountain School
Early departure for a day of Ayni, or reciprocity. Drive through the Sacred Valley to a Quechua mountain school supported by the non-profit Willka T’ika Children’s Fund. In an ayni exchange, the group will offer an interactive activity for the Quechua children. The warmth and heart-warming joy of the children and their openness in bringing guests into their daily lives are moments not easily forgotten.
Willka T’ika Children’s Fund:
Willka T’ika Children’s Fundhttps://willkatika.com/willka-tika-childrens-fund/
Picnic Box Lunch
Enjoy a picnic box lunch on our walk at Pisaq
Tour P'isaq Ruins and Market
Continue with your guide to the spectacular ruins of P’isaq. Overlooking impressive Incan terraces, the group can enjoy a hike through the ruins. Meditate as a group or walk in silent reflection. Return to the main square of P’isaq by bus (or hike!) and visit the colorful market filled with woven goods, jewelry, wall hangings and hand-painted beadwork. Enjoy a café in the market square where you can observe colorfully dressed campesinos. P’isaq is a photographer’s dream.
Return to Willka T’ika
Return to Willka T’ika with time for a late afternoon yoga session
Yoga with Claire
Duration75 min
An Afternoon session
Dinner
Time6:30pm
Dinner.
Day 4 - Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes
Sept 14
Journey by Train to Machu Picchu
Early Breakfast
Early breakfast.
Morning Tourist Train to Aguas Calientes
Morning tourist train to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to the majestic terraces of Machu Picchu.
Tour of Machu Picchu
Enjoy an enlightening tour of the ancient 'City of Light' with your guide, taking photographs along the way as you enjoy the magnificent views.
Lunch on Own
Lunch on own, following as your tour guide suggests.
Check into Aguas Calientes Hotel- TBD
Lunch on own, following as your guide can give you a few suggestions.
Celebratory Dinner in Aguas Calientes
6:30 p.m. Meet outside your hotel. Willka T’ika invites you to a fabulous celebratory dinner in one of the finer restaurants in Aguas Calientes.
Day 5 - Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu: Second Visit
Sept 15
Second Visit to Machu Picchu and Return to Willka T’ika
Breakfast
Breakfast included at our hotel
Second Day Visit to Machu Picchu: Huayna Picchu
Second day visit to Machu Picchu with option to climb Huayna Picchu Peak with your tour guide. Return back to the ruins for another vista of the Incan splendor. Take bus back down to Aguas Calientes with time for a stop at a local café to enjoy a midday treat in town.
Lunch
On your own today back in town of Aguas Calientes
Afternoon Train to Ollantaytampu and Transfer to Willka T’ika
Departure
Aguas Calientes
Destination
Willka T’ika
Depart on a later afternoon train back to Ollantaytampu, and transfer to Willka T’ika in time for a late light dinner.
Late Light Dinner at Willka T'ika
Late light dinner at Willka T’ika.
Yoga w/ Claire
Evening Restorative Practice
Day 6 - Ollantaytampu, Maras Salt Flats, and Valley Hike
Sept 16
Explore Ollantaytambo, Maras Salt Flats, and Valley Hike
Visit Ollantaytambo Sun Temple and Market
Visit the ceremonial site of Ollantaytambo and explore its famous Sun Temple. Visit the quaint picturesque town with cobblestone streets and its colorful local market.
Visit Maras Salt Flats and Guided Hike
After lunch, group is optionally transferred to the nearby ancient Maras Salt Flats that are still actively mined to the present day. Enjoy a lovely downhill guided hike back to Willka T’ika with breathtaking valley views.
Afternoon Yoga
Return in time for a yoga session before dinner.
Dinner
Dinner.
Day 7 - Mindful Integration and Urubamba Exploration
Sept 17
Mindful Integration, Urubamba Hike, and Farewell
Mindful Morning Yoga
Duration75 min
Yoga offered
Guided Morning Hike to Urubamba or Rest
(Optional) choose a guided morning hike to the town of Urubamba through farming neighborhoods, and visit a typical, lively Peruvian market, and the famous Seminario ceramics shop. Return via motor taxi.
Lunch at Willka Tika
1:00 pm: Lunch at Willka Tika
Farewell Dinner and Andean Musical Performance
Time6:30pm
Farewell dinner, followed by lively Andean musical performance.
Day 8 - Cusco City, Moray Circles, and Chinchero
Sept 18
Explore Moray Circles, Chinchero, and Cusco
Group Transfer to Cusco and Moray Circles Visit
After breakfast, a group transfer departs Willka T’ika. En route to Cusco, explore the mysterious Moray Circles set amidst beautiful mountain scenery. A short distance away, visit the wonderful weaving village of Chinchero. Continue on to Cusco city, and check into your lovely upgraded Cusco Hotel conveniently situated close to the historic Plaza de Armas.
Group Lunch at Local Restaurant
Group Lunch at a lovely local restaurant included in your trip
Check into Novotel for 2 nights
Take an afternoon guided walk through the cobblestone streets of San Blas. Your professional guide will point out fascinating Incan stonework en route.
Afternoon Guided Walk in San Blas
Take an afternoon guided walk through the cobblestone streets of San Blas. Your professional guide will point out fascinating Incan stonework en route.
Explore Korikancha Temple
Explore the Korikancha Temple, the holiest site during Incan times.
Dinner on Own
Dine on own in evening. There are lots of great options! Our guide will make excellent dining suggestions if you need any,
Day 9 - Cusco Ritual Fountains and Saksaywaman
Sept 19
Experience Ritual Fountains and Saksaywaman
Group Departure for Tipón Ritual Fountains
After breakfast at the hotel, group departs for the Incan ritual fountains at Tipón. “Where there is water, there is life.” Participate in an ancient Andean ceremony to honor Yaku, the spirit of water. At this picturesque site, you have the opportunity to touch the holy water to open the body’s energy centers and activate and enhance your individual creative and healing forces.
Visit to Saksaywaman
Visit with your guide the awesome giant stones of Saksaywaman overlooking the city of Cusco and envision the ceremonies and battles that took place here during the time of the Inkas
Picnic Lunch at the Park
Enjoy a picnic lunch (provided)
Outdoor Yoga Practice
After lunch, we take a yoga break on the grounds, and soak in the ancient energies
Final Group Dinner at Local Restaurant
Time6:30pm
Meet in hotel lobby. One final group dinner at wonderful local restaurant which caters to various dietary preferences.
Day 10 - Departure from Cusco
10-Jan-2022
Farewell Breakfast and Departure from Cusco
Yoga- Closing Circle
Duration75 min
A final class together with Marc & Claire as we close our adventure and yoga practice in Peru.
Breakfast at the Cusco Hotel
Breakfast at the Cusco Hotel, followed by Check-Out.
Independent Departure Transfer
Independently arrange with the hotel for your departing transfer to the Cusco airport, to connect to Lima, and your outbound flight home. Allow at least 2 1/2 hours before your Cusco departing flight.
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1. Willka T’ika Retreat Center
Paradero Rumichaka, Urubamba 08660, Peru2. Cusco Airport (Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport)
Av. Velasco Astete s/n, Cusco 08006, Peru3. Pisaq Ruins and Market
Pisaq, Sacred Valley, Peru4. Aguas Calientes (Gateway to Machu Picchu)
Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu District, Peru5. Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu, Peru6. Ollantaytambo Sun Temple
Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru7. Maras Salt Flats
Salineras de Maras, Maras 08655, Peru8. Urubamba Town
Urubamba, Sacred Valley, Peru9. Moray Circles
Moray, Maras 08655, Peru10. Chinchero
Chinchero, Peru11. San Blas, Cusco
San Blas, Cusco, Peru12. Korikancha Temple
Santo Domingo s/n, Cusco 08000, Peru13. Tipón Ritual Fountains
Tipón, Oropesa 08205, Peru14. Saksaywaman
Sacsayhuamán, Cusco 08002, PeruSacred Valley Accomodations
Willka T'ika Essential Wellness
Check inSaturday, Sep 11, 2027
Check outSaturday, Sep 18, 2027
Room typeLuxury Single or Shared Rooms
At Willka T'ika Essential Wellness, immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of the Sacred Valley. Enjoy rejuvenating wellness programs including yoga and unique flower essence therapy, all while surrounded by nature.
Cusco Accommodations
Novotel Cusco
Check inSaturday, Sep 18, 2027
Check outMonday, Sep 20, 2027
Room typeLuxury Single or Shared Rooms
Experience the Novotel Cusco, located in the heart of the city for easy access to historical sites. Enjoy modern rooms with stunning views and on-site dining featuring local and international cuisine. This restored colonial building offers a unique charm, along with a scenic outdoor terrace and wellness facilities for relaxation.
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