Day 1, November 06, Cusco

The program begins with a transfer from the Cusco Airport to our lovely hotel conveniently situated in the historic center. Plan to arrive in Cusco by 11 AM to rest and acclimate to the 3399 m.a.sl. /11,200-foot altitude.
3:00 PM: 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 your own in the evening by the main square.

Day 2, November 07, Cusco

Morning: Depart 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.
Then depart with your guide to the awesome giant stones of Saksaywaman overlooking the city of Cusco. Your party may participate in a brief meditation, hike around the vast Incan site, and enjoy a picnic lunch.

Evening: Meet in the hotel lobby at 6:30 PM. Willka T’ika invites the group to dine at a wonderful local restaurant that caters to various dietary preferences.

Day 3, November 08, Moray & Maras

Depart for the Willka T’ika in the Sacred Valley. En route, explore the mysterious Moray Circles set amidst beautiful mountain scenery. A short distance away, discover the ancient Maras salt farms and choose to hike a zig-zag trail down into the Sacred Valley where your driver will meet the group to continue to Willka T’ika.
Picnic Lunch, and continue onto Willka T’ika. Introduction to the Willka T’ika family - the Quechua staff who will take care of you during your stay. After an orientation with our guide, we will have a guided tour of Willka T’ika and the renowned Seven Chakra Gardens. Option for individual spa treatments.
Evening Yoga session, Opening Circle, and dinner.

Day 4, November 09, Ceremony Day

Traditionally, the Quechua ancestral belief is to honor Pachamama, Mother Earth, while embracing reciprocal exchange, Ayni, which is the principle of sustainable giving and receiving. The Quechua word for this mutuality is “Ayni”, meaning “today for you, tomorrow for me,” suggesting that giving comes before receiving. “Ayni” is the only commandment of the Incan religion that the Andeans know and keep until this day. Ayni is the thread that holds the fabric of Andean existence together.

07:00 Morning yoga, Pranayama, and Meditation

08:30 Breakfast

This day is dedicated to Pachamama, Mother Earth, and guests are encouraged to relax or meditate in the splendors of the Seven Chakra Gardens. Meet our Pakko, a very special Q’ero healer, visiting from the high Andes. 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 Lunch. After lunch coca leaf blessings and a sacred “Despacho” ceremony. Optional private coca leaf readings may be available.

7:00 Dinner. 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 serve as a wonderful preparation of mind, body, and spirit for the pilgrimage to Machu Picchu.

Day 5, November 10, Pisaq and School visit

07:00 Morning yoga, Pranayama, and Meditation

08:30 Breakfast

A day of Ayni, or reciprocity. 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 has supported isolated mountain communities where few tourists visit. 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. Enjoy a box lunch with a stunning view.

Evening: Continue with our local guide to the spectacular ruins of P’isaq. Overlooking impressive Incan terraces, the group can enjoy a short or longer hike through the ruins. Return to the main square of P’isaq by bus (or hike!) and visit the famous, 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 with time for an afternoon yoga session before dinner.

Day 6, November 11, Machu Picchu

Early breakfast. Morning tourist train to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to the majestic terraces of Machu Picchu. Enjoy an enlightening tour of the ancient “City of Light” with our guide.

Evening: Continue to explore Machu Picchu ruins, and hike to the Sun Gate or the Incan Bridge, taking photographs along the way as you enjoy the magnificent views.
6:30 PM. Meet outside your hotel. Willka T’ika invites you to a fabulous celebratory dinner in one of the friendliest restaurants in Aguas Calientes.

Day 7, November 12, Machu Picchu

Morning: Open day in Machu Picchu with entrance ticket included, with the 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.
Evening: Afternoon train back to Ollantaytambo, transfer to Willka T’ika in time for a late, light dinner and yoga session.

Day 8, November 13, Ollantaytambo

07:00 Morning yoga, Pranayama, and Meditation

08:30 Breakfast

Visit the ceremonial site of Ollantaytambo and its famous Sun Temple. Enjoy walking the cobblestoned streets of this quaint picturesque town.
Picnic lunch en route back to Willka T’ika.

Evening: 8 Limbs of  Yoga Discussion. Meditation in the Chakra Garden. Allow yourself time to receive the ancestral energies beneath the 1000-year-old lucuma tree. Enjoy an Andean Spa treatment. For the more active, choose from a variety of hikes and activities through the valley and up the mountains to the nearby Incan chullpas.
7:30 PM: Celebratory concert with Andean Classical Musicians.

Day 9, November 14, Urubamba

07:00 Morning yoga, Pranayama, and Meditation

08:30 Breakfast

Optionally, choose a guided morning hike to the town of Urubamba through farming neighborhoods, and visit a typical, lively Peruvian market, alpaca factory, and the famous Seminario ceramics shop. Hike or take a moto taxi back to Willka T’ika.
1:00 Lunch
Relax and enjoy spa services.
6:30 Farewell Dinner and Closing Ceremony.

Day 10, November 15, Departure

07:00 Morning yoga, Pranayama, and Meditation

08:30 Breakfast

One group complimentary transfer based on 10 AM check-out takes the group to the Cusco airport to connect to Lima and the outbound flight home. From Willka T’ika, allow 3 ½ hours before your Cusco flight. Ideal flights to schedule depart from Cusco between 2 - 5 PM. 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.

We will be staying at the beautiful Willka T'ika Resort on the altitude 2,865 m / 9400 ft. Located in the heart of the Sacred Valley, Willka T’ika is situated at Paradero Rumichaka, two kilometers north of Urubamba - a 75-minute drive from Cusco airport and a 25-minute drive to Ollantaytambo train station. Many guests find Willka T’ika to be an ideal place to acclimatize before exploring Cusco and Machu Picchu.

Gourmet vegetarian meals are served daily, using high-protein Andean grains and legumes, as well as freshly harvested organic vegetables from gardens. The exotic fusion of Andean and international flavors in the colorful buffet breakfast and a hearty three-course dinner ensure that every guest feels nourished and cared for.
Special diet requests are accommodated, such as dairy/gluten-free.

VERY EARLY BIRD PRICE (until 6 November 2024)
Shared room 3595 USD
Shared room for 2 people 6990 USD
Single room 4495 USD

EARLY BIRD PRICE (until 6 February 2025)
Shared room 3795 USD
Shared room for 2 people 7390 USD
Single room 4695 USD

LAST MINUTE PRICE (until 6 May 2025 - in case there are any free spots left)
Shared room 3995 USD
Shared room for 2 people 7790 USD
Single room 4895 USD

• A reservation requires a deposit of 500 USD.
• The deposit is refundable if the booking is canceled at least 90 days before the retreat starts.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 90 days before arrival and is non-refundable.

Travel Insurance is required as there are no refunds unless your space can be filled by another participant.

• Bank transfer
• Wise
• Debit or credit card (an additional charge of 3,8 % of the transferred amount will be charged)
• PayPal (an additional charge of 3,8 % of the transferred amount will be charged)

• 9 nights accommodation
• 9 breakfasts (days 2-10)
• 6 lunches (days 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9)
• 8 dinners (days 2-9)
• Water, tea, and coffee
• 9 days guided service
• Tour to mystical Moray circles
• Guided hike to Maras salt farms
• Hike to Inti Punku Sun Gate and the Inkan Bridge, or the peak of Machu Picchu Mountain
• Andean Musical Performance
• Use of Chakra Gardens
• Authentic Andean offering and fire ceremony with Q'ero Pakko healer
• Visit to Andean Mountain School
• Hiking the P'isaq ruins, ceremony, and shopping in the famous market
• Visit Urubamba's authentic market, Seminario Pottery Studio, and alpaca factory store
• Yoga and meditation classes
• Yoga mats and props
• Transport during the retreat - quality buses and tourist train
• Pick up and drop off at Cusco airport on the arriving and leaving day

• Airfare
• Lunches on days 6, 7
• Dinner on day 1
• Tipping. Bring 100 USD/participant in an envelope to be pooled and handed to your guide on your first day of arrival + 10 USD per day in cash to tip providers, porters, drivers, healers
• Travel insurance (medical and trip cancellation) is mandatory to protect you in case of any unforeseen emergencies.

Spa Treatments:
Willka T’ika offers a range of therapeutic, Andean-style spa treatments to restore the body and rejuvenate the spirit including massage, reflexology, facials, and two unique Willka T’ika experiences:
Andean Solar Baths – Features outdoor baths crafted from stone, with water heated by the sun
and infused with flowers, medicinal herbs, and salts for the local salt mines of Maras.
Crystal Light Therapy – Originating in Brazil, this well-known therapy combines color, light, crystals, and music to clear and realign the body’s chakras.
Willka T’ika Children’s Fund
Since 1995, the Willka T’ika Children’s Fund has supported programs for Quechua children in isolated mountain schools—providing school buildings, hot meals, computers, libraries, school supplies, and emergency medical help. Proceeds from Willka T’ika’s gift shop contribute to this fund.

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