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Retreat Highlights:
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Wellness & Adventure: Discover Peru’s breathtaking landscapes with guided hikes through the Andes, visits to iconic sites like Machu Picchu, and daily yoga and meditation sessions to move your body and center your mind.
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Savor the Moments: Experience the beauty of slowing down and being fully present as you hike ancient trails, explore vibrant markets, or learn to cook Peruvian dishes. With time for mindfulness, journaling, and connection, each moment invites reflection and leaves you with lasting impressions.
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Cultural & Culinary Immersion: Indulge in Peru’s rich traditions with hands-on cooking classes, local market visits, and meals that celebrate the region’s flavors. Experience the stories, warmth, and hospitality that make this culture so special.
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Empowerment & Renewal: Leave feeling balanced, vibrant, and inspired, with cherished memories, new friendships, and a refreshed sense of purpose to carry back home.
Savor Peru - Sample Itinerary
(Exact itinerary subject to change)
Day 1
Flight Arrivals - Sacred Valley
Welcome to Peru! Fly into Cusco and meet up with Tamara & your guide for a scenic transfer into the Sacred Valley, passing snow-capped Andes and fertile farmland along the way.
Settle into the serene surroundings of a Andean lodge, sip coca tea, and ease into the altitude with relaxation and an afternoon yoga class. In the evening, enjoy a warm welcome dinner paired with live folk music for a true taste of local culture.
Day 4
Ollantaytambo & Aguas Calientes
Explore Ollantaytambo, one of the best-preserved Inca towns, rich with history and stunning architecture. We'll see the iconic Sun Temple, terracing, and aqueducts, and take in the awe-inspiring Wall of the Six Monoliths.
In the afternoon, board the Vistadome train for a scenic journey to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu.
Upon arrival, enjoy a free evening to relax, explore the town, or soak in its famous thermal hot springs in preparation for the next day’s adventure.
Day 7
Closing Ceremony & Flight Transfers
Begin the day with a heartfelt closing ceremony and a final group breakfast, sharing memories and connections made during the journey.
Afterward, bid farewell to fellow travelers. Some may choose to remain in Cusco for further exploration, others will head home, and a few may embark on an adventurous extension to the Amazon, discovering a completely different side of Peru.
Day 2
Visit Pisac with Hiking & Peruvian Pachamama Ceremony
Begin the day with morning movement and meditation before journeying to Pisac, where you'll explore terraced Inca ruins and hike a little-known trail with breathtaking views of the Sacred Valley.
Experience a spiritual ceremony led by our local guide, offering gratitude to Pachamama amidst this sacred setting.
After lunch in Pisac, browse the vibrant handicraft market for Peruvian textiles, jewelry & pottery .
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Unwind from the day in jacuzzi's and sauna. We'll then finish out the night with some restorative yoga & family style dinner.
Day 5
Machu Picchu & Hike Huayna Picchu
Begin the day early to experience the breathtaking sunrise at Machu Picchu. Explore the iconic ruins with your guides during a two-hour tour, uncovering the mysteries of this world-renowned site.
Optional hike to Huayna Picchu Mountain offers incredible panoramic views and access to unique temples.
Afterward, enjoy free time to explore or join a guided meditation before descending to Aguas Calientes for a well-deserved lunch.
Day 8
Amazon Add-On
For those continuing on. to the Amazon ... Details coming soon
Day 3
Salt Mines, Moray, Pachamanca, & Chinchero
Explore the ancient Maras Salt Mines, a stunning network of salt ponds still used by the local community. Continue to the terraces of Moray, thought to be an Inca agricultural laboratory, where we'll take time to pause & reflect amidst this breathtaking archaeological site.
Enjoy a traditional Pachamanca lunch with a local family, witnessing the unique preparation of this earth-cooked feast.
End the day in Chinchero, where you’ll observe master weavers reviving Inca traditions and shop for handmade textiles before returning to the lodge for some relaxation & a bonfire.
Day 6
Cusco City & Peruvian Cooking Class
Start the day with gentle stretching and breakfast before a guided tour of the impressive Sacsayhuaman ruins with panoramic views of Cusco.
In the afternoon, immerse yourself in a hands-on Peruvian cooking class with Chef Roger, crafting dishes like Lomo Saltado and Pisco Sours.
Next, visit Cusco's Plaza de Armas and its stunning cathedral, home to unique Inca-inspired artwork.
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End the day with a restorative yin practice & breath work.
Day 9
Amazon Add-On
For those continuing on. to the Amazon ... Details coming soon