What you'll experience: This Peru yoga retreat adventure delivers everything from the pulsing life of Cusco and the serene majesty of the Sacred Valley. This is a trip overflowing with elegance, culture, and connection. You’ll hike the last miles of the famous Inca Trail, slumber at the gates of Machu Picchu, ground your yoga flows, connect with indigenous communities well off the beaten path, explore the archaeological and soak up Andean wonders through all of your senses. Journey through time and immerse in past and present local culture on this one-of-a-kind Peru yoga retreat adventure.
How you'll experience: Get lost in the diverse markets of Cusco and experience the awe-inspiring history of the former capital of the Incan Empire on this Peru yoga retreat adventure. You’ll snooze in luxury accommodations to help you relax and integrate the day’s adventures, from ultra-glamping in the Sacred Valley to the Belmond at the gates of Machu Picchu. You’ll be led by local experts specific to the day’s adventure, from visits with the Quechua Andean community to a traditional Despacho Ceremony. You’ll traverse the native tree forests of Queuñua and the Pumamarca archeological site, hike to the Inca site of Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna, feast at an organic farm, luxuriate in a healing sound bath, and more.
How you'll feel when you return home: You’ll actively immerse in the culture through physical and mental activity on this Peru yoga retreat adventure. You’ll return home imbued with a sense of serenity and an appreciation of ancient wisdom and truths from the Sacred Valley. You’ll feel a reverence for the deep history of the land and a respect for the varied cultures and people of Peru.
Where You'll Be Staying
On this Peru yoga retreat adventure, our luxury accommodations span the gamut from our eco-boutique uber glamping accommodations in the Sacred Valley to the Belmond at the gates of Machu Picchu. Each location embraces the vibe of its surroundings while delivering ‘new Andean’ flavors and old-world style. Revel in locations that consciously meld with their surroundings while elevating your experience.
What's Included
8 days in-country with an expert local guide
3x daily fresh meals in a local restaurant, at the hotel, or cultural meals with locals
Daily yoga + meditation
Unique glamping experience in the Sacred Valley & a night at the gates of Machu Picchu
Hike to visit and learn from the Pallata community
Quechua Andean community visit & participation in daily community activities
Traditional Despacho ceremony
Hike to the rarely visited native-tree forests of Queuñua to the Pumamarca archeological site
Visit to Maras village & salt works
Hike to the preserved Inca site of Chachabamba & archeological site of Wiñay Wayna
Guided visits to the Pisac Market & Ollantaytambo Fortress
Exploration of Machu Picchu
Cultural exploration of Cusco & surrounding ruins
Entrance fees to all included sites
Private transfers
What's Not Included
International flight to and from Cusco
Any airport taxes
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities for guides
Items of a personal nature (phone calls, souvenirs, spa services, etc)
This retreat is not possible without the support and encouragement of The Travel Yogi and my wonderful yoga community. I especially would like to thank those of you involved, whether it's simply been encouragement by words or sponsorship and physical involvement. Want to get involved? Please reach out!! I would love to find a way to collaborate. Mahalo to these previous sponsors:
Flax of Life Grit & Grace Hawaiian Bath & Body Hawaiian South Shore Homecooked Love Hui Aloha 'Aila Lululemon Marissa Phillips Photo Natural Aloha Pena Photography The Travel Yogi Waiakea
