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DAY 01 / CUSCO – RESTORATIVE YOGA

Arrival in Cusco and transfer to hotel. Lunch and early afternoon at leisure.

03:00 pm Introductory workshop at hotel: “The Pillars of Wellness”— an exploration of the Circle of Life to give us clarity in our intentions for the journey. (2 hours)

05:30 pm Restorative Yoga at Antigua Casona Hotel – rooftop room. Moon salutations practice and meditation to restore our alignment after the long journey to Cusco. (1 hour)

07:00 pm Welcome dinner at Pachapapa

Overnight in Cusco

Meals: Breakfast

 

DAY 02 / CUSCO – GUIDED MEDITATION 

07:00 am Early morning Sun Salutations for an energetic start to the day. (approximately 20 minutes)

07:30 am Breakfast at hotel.

08:45 am Round-trip hike to the Temple of the Moon for a K’intu initiation ceremony, followed by a gentle guided meditation. Focus: Establishing a merging of intentions and personal energy within the sacred land that surrounds us. (approximately 4 hours)

01:30 pm Lunch in Cusco at Green’s Organic

03:30 pm Superfood workshop at hotel: “Introduction to Andean Superfoods and the Magic of Peruvian Food Culture”— followed by a visit to the San Pedro Market to learn about the top 10 Andean superfoods, their properties, and different ways to prepare them in order to activate their nutrients. (3 hours)

07:00 pm Trip briefing at hotel

07:30 pm Dinner at Mutu

Overnight in Cusco

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

DAY 03 / SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS

06:00 am Everyday Essentials Yoga: Restoration practice focused on stretching wrists, shoulders, hips, and back to loosen up our bodies and minds. (1 hour)

07:00 am Breakfast at hotel.

07:30 am Depart for the Sacred Valley.

08:30 am Visit to the Pisaq town market and botanical gardens.

11:00 am Visit to Viacha—participate in traditional Andean farming practices alongside members of the local community.

12:00 pm Hike to the Pisaq archaeological site followed by a guided tour. (approximately 2.5 hours)

02:30 pm Scenic drive to Lamay Lodge.

04:00 pm Traditional Pachamanca lunch at Lamay Lodge.

06:00 pm Evening restorative yoga practice. Focus: Recentering ourselves by integrating the multiple energies received during our full-day journey. (2 hours)

07:30 pm Light dinner and daily trip briefing

Overnight in Lamay Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

DAY 04 / INTO THE HEART OF LARES

07:00 am Early morning Ashtanga practice: energizing and dynamic. (1 hour)

08:00 am Breakfast at Lodge.

09:00 am Wellness workshop at the lodge: “Ayurveda for Life” — Ayurveda is known as the life science that is complementary to yoga. During this workshop we will explore our doshas (body and mind constitutions) and examine modifications to lead each of us toward an improved lifestyle.

10:15 am Depart for the Lares Valley.

Choice of afternoon activities:

• Activity A: 12:15 pm Excursion to meet the expert textile weavers of a remote community including an introduction to Andean natural textile dyes and coca leaf reading. (approximately 3.5 hours)
• Activity B: 01:00 pm Hike from Cuncani to Huacahuasi Lodge. (approximately 1 hour)

06:00 pm Wellness workshop at the lodge: ‘Pranayama Breathing’—Pranayama technique workshop to guide our bodies and minds into a deep state of relaxation. (1 hour)

07:30 pm Dinner and trip briefing.

Overnight in Huacahuasi Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

DAY 05 / THE ROAD TO OLLANTAYTAMBO

06:45 am Mysore Ashtanga Yoga: Build your own practice— Mysore offers the opportunity for a personalized posture sequence adapted to each individual student. (1 hour)

08:00 am Breakfast at hotel

08:45 am Scenic drive to Marcacocha

10:15 am Pachamama ceremony at the Marcacocha archaeological site

11:30 am Depart for Pumamarka

12:15 pm Visit to the Pumamarka archaeological site and picnic lunch

02:00 pm Hike from Pumamarka to Ollantaytambo (approximately 2 hours)

04:30 pm Arrival at Willka T’ika

05:00 pm Philosophy Workshop: ‘The Heart of Yoga’: Discussion of the eight limbs of Ashtanga yoga, including ethical principles like yamas and niyamas (1 hour and 30 minutes)

07:30 pm Dinner and daily trip briefing

Overnight in Willka T’ika – Luxury Wellness Retreat & Yoga Center

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

DAY 06 / MACHU PICCHU

07:00 am Mysore Ashtanga Yoga Method: Continuing our individual posture sequence exploration. (1 hour and 15 minutes)

08:15 am Breakfast at hotel

09:30 am Visit to the Ollantaytambo archaeological site

11:30 am Scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes; lunch on board. (approximately 1.5 hours)

02:00 pm Guided tour of Machu Picchu

05:00 pm Check-in at hotel

07:30 pm Dinner at hotel and daily trip briefing

Overnight in Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

DAY 07 / MANDOR NATURE PRESERVE – WELLNESS EXPERIENCE INTENTIONS

06:30 am Optional early morning stroll through the lush orchid gardens and tea plantation at hotel. (1 hour)

07:30 am Breakfast at hotel

09:00 am Hike to the Mandor Nature Preserve followed by an energizing Sun Salutations variations practice. At the end of the session, we will revisit the Circle of Life to examine the attainment of our wellness experience intentions. (approximately 2.5 hours)

01:00 pm Lunch at hotel

02:55 pm Scenic train ride from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (approximately 1.5 hours)

05:00 pm Private transport from Ollantaytambo back to Cusco (approximately 2 hours)

08:00 pm Farewell dinner.

Overnight in Cusco

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

DAY 08 / CUSCO FAREWELL

After breakfast, transfer to the airport to take your flight back home.

END OF OUR SERVICES

 

INCLUDED

• All lodging according to itinerary.
• Meals according to itinerary.
• Spanish/English speaking professional tour guide during all program days.
• Guided visit to Machu Picchu.
• All entrance tickets to point of interest and archaeological sites.
• Transportation services during the programmed itinerary.

 

NOT INCLUDED

• Domestic and International flights.
• Travel insurance.
• Drinks.
• Tips.
• Airport transfer, hotels and tours in Lima.