10 Days in the Sacred Valley, Peru

      Sacred Valley, Peru

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      Flow Yoga Adventures
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      42 reviews
      Sep 7 - 16, 2023
      Group size: 5 - 18
      10 Days in the Sacred Valley, Peru
      Sacred Valley, Peru

      Flow Yoga Adventures
      • Email address verified
      42 reviews

      Sep 7 - 16, 2023
      Group size: 5 - 18

      About this trip

      Journey deep into the spiritual and cultural wonders of Peru, its people, and the vibrant energy in the Sacred Valley.  This all inclusive trip starts in Cusco to acclimate and enjoy the highlights.  We'll spend quality time at our retreat center, Willka T’ika with daily yoga classes, healing treatments, star gazing, a fire ceremony, renowned sacred Chakra Gardens, explore nearby hikes beneath magnificent Andean peaks in awe-inspiring Sacred Valley scenery, and visit the major sites of the Sacred Valley.  We also will spend 2 days in Machu Picchu to explore. with our personal guide, learn the history and myths of this mountain top legend, and hike Huayna Picchu (optional). 

      With this fully-inclusive Retreat, enjoy the most luxurious accommodations at Wilka Tika, each with its unique garden or mountain view, gourmet vegetarian meals, and the perfect amount of time to pause within travels to absorb the healing energies of Peru and reflect on your inner journey. In Machu Picchu, we will stay at a 4 star hotel in Aguas Calientas, the town below Machu Picchu.  

      We will have a highly experienced private guide to accompany our group at all times, sharing awe-inspiring stories of the Inca and translating Quechua from Qero healers. This exclusive program is the perfect tour for a person that wants to see and experience it all, while tapping into authentic Andean spirituality.

      OUR RETREAT CENTER

      ABOUT OUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME

      Willka T’ika, is Peru’s premier luxury wellness retreat and boutique hotel and the original yoga center of the Sacred Valley — serene, sustainable and enchanting. Conveniently located between the ancient cities and temples of Cusco and Machu Picchu.

      Staffed by 20 local Quechua farmers, Incan descendants who still practice ancient traditions


      THE SEVEN GARDENS

      Voted as one of the top experiences during a stay at Willka T’ika, guests are welcome to experience the rejuvenating energies in each of the seven Chakra Gardens to explore and tap into personal healing power with Pachamama, Mother Nature. Each Chakra Garden focuses on one of the seven energy centers, from the base to the crown chakra, and offers a uniquely charged sacred space for group or personal work.


      WILKA T'IKAS 1000 YEAR OLD LUCUMA TREE

      The Chakra Gardens 1,000+ year-old Lucuma tree, with its tremendous healing earth energy from a pre-Inkan era anchors the gardens and provides a place of revitalization and inspiration for guests in need of integrating their body, mind and spirit. Some believe Willka T’ika’s Lucuma tree is one of approximately 365 shrines located along Inkan Empire seques, the forty or so straight lines emanating from Cusco’s Korikancha Temple that run for hundreds of miles toward celestial points on the horizon.


      GRAND SPIRAL WALK

      Guests can align with the powerful Sacred Valley energies in the Spiral Garden of the third eye Chakra Garden. Walking the Spiral is an experience in releasing unwanted energies, and moving deeper into expanding consciousness. Opening the third eye chakra to intuition and higher reflection can open the personal path to greater awareness and wellness.

      MACHU PICCHU ITINERARY

      Day 1 of 2 at Machu Picchu 

      AM: Early breakfast. Morning tourist train to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to the majestic terraces of Machu Picchu. Tea/coffee and snack on train. Enjoy an enlightening tour of the ancient “City of Light” with your guide. Bag Lunch.


      PM: Continue to explore Machu Picchu ruins, and hike to the Sun Gate or to the Incan Bridge, taking photographs along the way as you enjoy the magnificent views. 

      6:30 p.m. Meet outside your hotel. Willka T’ika invites you to a fabulous celebratory three-course dinner in one of the finest restaurants in Aguas Calientes. 

      Yoga session TBD

      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included


      Day 2 of 2

      AM: Open day in Machu Picchu with entrance ticket included, with option to climb Machu Picchu Peak or Huayna Picchu Peak, depending on availability. Return to the ruins for another glance at the Incan splendor. Return by bus to Aguas Calientes with time for a cool beverage or snack at a local café.

      PM: Afternoon train back to Ollantaytampu, transfer to Willka T’ika in time for a late dinner.

      Breakfast, Dinner included

      Yoga session TBD 

      DINING

      CUSCO: We have one organized dinner our second night in Cusco giving you time to explore the area and eat out as you like the first day.    


      DURING OUR STAY AT WILKA TIKA: Gourmet farm-to-table vegetarian meals and teas are served daily, using high-protein Andean grains and legumes, as well as organic vegetables and salads grown on-site. We welcome vegan, gluten-free, and special dietary requests. Willka T’ika has the only 100% hormone-free and chemical-free gourmet vegetarian hotel kitchen in Peru’s Sacred Valley. Our gardens are strictly organic. Filtered water available 24/7 in dining room, and bottled water available for purchase.


      MACHU PICCHU: Breakfast and dinner included both days, lunch one day offer.  You'll have 1 lunch as well on your own in Aguas Calientas before we head back on the train to the Sacred Valley.  

      SPA TREATMENTS DURING YOUR STAY

      PACKING ESSENTIALS

      We will send you a full list as we get closer to our adventure.  The yoga studios are fully equipped with mats, blocks, straps, heavy wool and cotton folded blankets for bolsters and pillows, so no need to bring yoga equipment. 


      Packing suggestions: 

      -Travel light. You may have to carry your own luggage at times. Dress is very casual. There is laundry service at Willka T’ika and a laundry area if you prefer to do your own.

      -Dress in layers: Bring a comfortable jacket for the early morning and night. Dressing in layers allows one to be comfortable during the cold mornings and nights, and hot middays. Andean weather is unpredictable: sunny, windy, and unexpected showers in one day

      What’s included

      • 2 Days/nights in Cusco
      • 2 days in Machu Picchu
        Over night at a 4 star hotel
      • 9 days of guided service
        Local guide who is an expert in Andean culture, history and cosmology
      • Quality buses and train
        All transportation included
      • Moray Circle
        Guided visit
      • Hike to Maras Salt Farms
        Optional
      • Sun Gate Hike Add on
        Inti Punku Sun Gate and bridge option
      • 3 Daily meals at Wilka
        During retreat, all meals included
      • Fire Ceremony w/ healer
        During our Wilka Retreat
      • Transportation
        During your entire 10 days to sites, hikes, Cusco and return
      • Airport Transportation
        Day 1 Arrive by 11am in Cusco

      What’s not included

      • Airfare to Cusco
        International roundtrip via Lima
      • Drinks/Alcohol
        Can be purchased on your own cost
      • Healing Treatments
        Wilka Tika offers plenty of treatments during your stay
      • Tips/Gratuity
        Private guide and retreat hosts suggested
      • Meals not listed
        Cusco dinner, Machu lunch 1 day for example

      Available Packages

      LUXURY SHARED SUITE FOR 2- 2Q or 1K

      Your stay at Wilka Tika includes fresh herbal teas and delicious vegetarian meals: a buffet breakfast, lunch, and an organic three-course dinner.

      • Luxury Double
        Offered with either two queen beds, or a single king. A top pick for friends or a couple to share a spacious, tranquil room.
      $3,590
      Deposit: $400
      LUXURY KING- SHARED ROOM

      Your stay at Wilka T'ika includes fresh herbal teas and delicious vegetarian meals: a buffet breakfast, lunch, and an organic three-course dinner.

      • Luxury Double Offered with a single king bed for 2 people. A top pick for friends or a couple to share a spacious, tranquil room.
      $3,590
      Deposit: $400
      LUXURY KING SUITE FOR 1

      Your stay includes fresh herbal teas and two delicious vegetarian meals: a buffet breakfast and an organic three-course dinner.

      • Luxury King Bed
        A beautiful short-term home for a couple or solo traveler, and the perfect choice for a special occasion.
      $4,490
      Deposit: $400
      Garden Room- Single room
      $4,190
      Deposit: $400


      Itinerary

      ARRIVAL Cusco Day 1
      September 7

      Program begins with a transfer from the Cusco airport to your lovely hotel

      conveniently situated off the historic Plaza de Armas. Plan to arrive into Cusco by

      11a.m. to rest and acclimate to the 11,200 altitude.

      3:00 pm: Meet your guide in the hotel lobby. Group orientation in the hotel and

      a guided walk through the cobblestone streets of San Blas. Your professional

      guide will point out fascinating Incan stonework en route. Explore the Korikancha Temple, the holiest site during Incan times. 

      Dine on own in evening by the main square.

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      Flow Yoga Adventures
      42 reviews
      Flow Yoga Adventures is based in Flow Yoga Studios, Colorado. We love taking our passion of yoga, and meeting like minded people who want to see the world and the amazing people that we share it with. Yoga is our common link, but adventure is our passion! Join us for a combination of rest, active opportunities, and culture along with delicious food.

      Reviews

      Outstanding retreat at Lake Atitlán! The location was magic and as always Suzanne put together an amazing trip. From a sunrise hike, paddle boarding at dawn, fire ceremony, healing treatments the list goes on of memorable moments from my week at Villa Sumaya. I absolutely love practicing yoga with Suzanne. She crafts her classes with thoughtfulness and balances challenge with ease. I would highly recommend any trip with her and look forward to joining her again (hopefully in 2024).
      By Deborah L for Yoga Adventures at Lake Atitlan, Guatamala on Nov 29, 2023
      Suzanne did a great job with the yoga as always, enjoyed the variety of views from the various yoga platforms, and music and yoga styles. I enjoyed the people, the venue, the views, the food. The Guatemalan people were very kind and friendly. The Mayan Fire Ceremony was very interesting - yet I could hardly get up and down from that low chair after the long hike - my legs were too sore and I thought I might fall over a few times, so I ended up throwing burnable items from a seated position, which seemed lazy but I literally couldn't move very well. The other activities went with the vibe of the place - spiritual and 'woo-woo.' I enjoyed watching other people experience those things. As my friend Jen says, I do a lot of things as anthropological experiments on other humans. I'd love for men to do more yoga. I enjoy mixed company more so than all women company (or 95% women). Myself and my friends contribute to that imbalance of course. Maybe a yoga trip for another day that has more co-ed oriented activities? The below feedback was mostly given on my Villa Sumaya form: Food was great, too great actually, I gained a few pounds eating all vegetarian for the week. The rooms were... okay. The wind off the lake rattles the doors and windows and I had to wear ear plugs every night. I had one scorpion and several large spiders that I cleared out of my room myself. The room was a bit dated and needed a bathroom update. I had two hot showers and three barely-not-cold showers and I never could tell if or when the water would be hot. One day after a long hike, the water was shut off to my room --while I was in the shower --with no notice. The water was out for maintenance for about 6 hours. At a normal hotel, we would have been pre-informed of a planned water outage. They gave us a hot tub session as recompense. One morning the coffee pot wasn't working - this was because of an electrical fire which shorted out the outlets and left a black scorch mark on the wall. This electrical fire was in a building with a thatched roof, and connected to my room which had no smoke alarm. The kitchen was in a building connected to rooms that had no smoke alarms. This resort is U.S. owned - consider getting the electrical wiring shored up to a reasonable safety code, installing smoke alarms in bedrooms, and using scorpion repellant (cedar oil). The staff was friendly and helpful.
      By Tressa A for Yoga Adventures at Lake Atitlan, Guatamala on Nov 20, 2023
      Cannot say enough about this trip! Amazing cultural and spiritual experience. Beautiful location, delicious food, welcoming hosts, and amazing travel community. The yoga and other activities were beyond expectations. If you have the chance to travel with Suzanne to Guatemala or other locations, you will not be disappointed.
      By Kathleen A for Yoga Adventures at Lake Atitlan, Guatamala on Nov 14, 2023
      So grateful you got to join this trip Kathleen, and celebrate with us once again a special birthday.
      By Flow Yoga Adventures on Nov 14, 2023
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      JV
      An absolutely amazing week with Suzanne/Flow Yoga at Lake Atitlan! Everything was thoughtfully curated and carefully executed so that the week felt both relaxing and stimulating. New experiences and activities, but time to recharge and relax. The setting, food & accommodations at Villa Sumaya were absolutely lovely, it is such a unique and wonderful property and you feel so cared for and looked after while staying there. I look forward to joining Flow Yoga again in the future!
      By Julia V for Yoga Adventures at Lake Atitlan, Guatamala on Nov 13, 2023
      Can't wait to see you in Morocco ; ) Thank you for coming on this trip again Julia. Loved that you found something new about it even though you had been before. Always something we can learn!
      By Flow Yoga Adventures on Nov 14, 2023
      FY
      The Peru trip was fantastic! Suzanne did such an amazing job of incorperating culture and adventure. The day to day satisfied my need for adventure and hiking, while allowing for moments to slow down for reflection. The Willka T'ika resort was beautiful and the food was delicious. Our group felt like one big family. I will be keeping an eye out for my next location with Flow Yoga Adventures!
      By Fay R for 10 Days in the Sacred Valley, Peru on Sep 19, 2023
      Thank you Fay for your review. We loved sharing the Sacred Valley with you and hope we have more travels together
      By Flow Yoga Adventures on Sep 19, 2023
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      Suzanne is an amazing yoga instructor and adventure planner. She knows the perfect balance of planning activities and allowing time for you to explore on your own. Lake Atitlan, Guatemala was my 5th Flow Yoga Adventure and I love the trips so much I have already booked Peru for next year. Lake Atitlan was a special retreat and a must add for any Yogi/ adventurer spirit!!
      By allyson D on 03 May, 2022
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      This trip was incredible! It was the perfect balance of rest, physical activity, and emotional activity. So many special connections made there as well. And the views are unbeatable. One of the most beautiful places I’ve been.
      By Andrew W on 03 May, 2022