Yoga & Adventure Retreat

Day 1 – August 16th

Upon arrival at Lima airport, we will transfer by private shuttle to the Casa Andina Hotel in Miraflores. Miraflores is a beautiful ocean side neighbourhood in Lima known for its restaurants, shopping, and flower-filled gardens. We have scheduled an optional night city tour of Lima, or a visit to the famous Water Park. Or simply relax and unwind at the beginning of your journey.

Day 2 – August 17th

We will depart early this morning for our transfer to Lima airport and our flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, you will spend a gentle day acclimatising to the high altitude and relaxing at the Casa Andina Plaza Hotel. After some rest and relaxation, we will meet for dinner to discuss the itinerary and explore the exciting yoga and adventure programme ahead. B

Day 3 – August 18th

Cusco to Sacred Valley Yoga Retreat

Awaken for our private transfer and an early morning start. Our first stop is Sacsayhuaman. A private guide will share the history of this magnificent Inca fortress overlooking Cusco. Our next visit is Awanacancha (Weaving Place). We will visit an alpaca farm and admire the local women weaving in their meditative state. This area is known for the exceptional quality of the local craftwork. We then continue on to the old ruins and terraced hillsides of Pisac on the Urumbamba River. Known for its markets, this will be our stopping point for lunch.

We arrive in the afternoon at Willka Tika Yoga Retreat in the Sacred Valley. We welcome you with a 6pm gentle yoga class followed by an enjoyable dinner. We begin a new chapter of our adventure with a special Shamanic Fire Ceremony led by a local Shaman who will guide us in the ceremonial transformation through darkness to light, connecting and purifying our energies to all that is alive.
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Day 4 – August 19th

Day of Rejuvenation

We begin our day with a warming and energising 6:30am yoga class followed by a healthy, delicious Willka Tika breakfast. This day will be about freedom and soul rejuvenation. Enjoy what the retreat has to offer including the spectacular gardens filled with flowers and Andean medicinal plants. The seven sacred gardens for healing and meditation include a large walk-around floral spiral, an Incan ceremonial water temple, three individual outdoor solar-heated baths, and sacred garden areas for quite meditation, writing, painting and relaxation. Lunch and Dinner are also included during your stay at Willka Tika. Join us for a 4pm relaxing yoga class… a calming finish to a satisfying afternoon’s end.
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Day 5 – August 20th

The Mountain Biking Feature

Today is action day. We find ourselves rising with the sun for an enthusiastic 6:30am yoga class, breakfast, and preparation for our Mountain Bike Adventure.

At 9am we begin our Biking Adventure, pedalling along the tranquil shores of the highland Lake of Huaypo. We then pedal a 35 km distance on a downhill cruise, to the town of Maras (elev. 3,500 meters – 11,090 feet). We continue descending, passing the archaeological site of Moray, famous for its sunken amphitheatre made up of four circular terraces which appear to disappear into the earth like an artificial crater. You will be surrounded by the most beautiful Andean landscape, including impressive views of the snow-capped peaks of La Verónica (elev. 5,682 mts -18,600 ft) and Chicon (elev. 5,530 mts- 18,140 ft). We will experience local culture as we travel through villages where people have maintained their traditional dress and customs.

We will picnic in our captivating surrounds, and then continue downhill, following ancient Inca footpaths, eventually reaching the salt mines of Pichingoto. The mines are an amazing conglomerate of over 3000 evaporation troughs carved into the hillside; at certain times of the day the effect of the reflected light is stunning.

At our leisure, we can either stop and visit this fascinating complex, or continue straight through to the bottom of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and home to Willka Tika.

Upon arrival back to Willka Tika, we relax and unwind with a Restorative Yoga & Meditation class followed by Dinner. You may want to retire early for a well earned nights rest.
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Day 6 – August 21st

Shaman Ceremony

We celebrate this morning with a 7.00am special yoga class dedicated to cultivating our vitality and keeping our enthusiasm alive. Explore or relax at your leisure until early afternoon, when we gather for a visit from our Shaman who will spend time educating us on plant medicine, shaman rituals and ceremonial offerings to the land.
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Day 7 – August 22nd

Lares Hike 4days/3nights:

Following early morning Yoga and breakfast we leave the retreat and begin our hike: Huaran to Cancha Cancha:

Today we follow the course of the Vilcanota River upstream. During the hike we will be able to appreciate this beautiful Andean valley and its diverse flora and fauna. Hummingbirds, flycatchers and other species will share our path. After hiking for approximately five hours we will reach the community of Cancha Cancha (elevation. 3900 mts., approx. 12,400 ft above sea level). We will camp in the vicinity of this community whose inhabitants maintain their ancestral customs and traditional lifestyle.
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Day 8 - August 23rd

Cancha Cancha to Quishuarani

We set off from Cancha Cancha, continuing our ascent until reaching the Abra (Pass) of Pachacutec (elev. 4710 mts – approx. 15,000 ft), from where we will view the peaks of the Cordillera Urubamba in the Andes. Pitusiray, Sahuasiray, Colquecruz, Chicon and Helancoma (all elev. 5500 mts – approx. 18,000 ft+) are among the high peaks that will astound you with their beauty.

From the pass at Pachacutec we will descend to the highland lakes of Condereancocha and Hatuncocha. We will stop here for lunch and soak in the beauty of the surrounding landscape. After rest and a healthy lunch, we will continue our hike amongst herds of Alpacas, Llamas, Sheep, and with a bit of luck, we will view the flight of the great Andean Condor. Our travels lead us to the community of Quishuarani (elevation: 3870 mts - approx. 12350 ft) where we will camp for the night.
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Day 9 – August 24th

Quishuarani to Cuncani

Our early morning start takes us to the Huchuycasa Abra (elev. 4415 mts - approx. 14,100 ft). Along the way we’ll pass by the beautiful lake of Queñuacocha. We’ll enjoy lunch in the proximity of two other highland tarns, the lakes of Willquicocha and Totoracocha; the latter named for the Andean reed (Totora) which grows on its banks. Following lunch we continue our descent until reaching our campsite.
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Day 10 – August 25th

Cuncani to Lares – Ollantaytambo

Today’s hiking is smooth and easy. One hour out of Cuncani we come upon the village of Tambohualla which welcomes and heralds our formal entry into the valley of Lares. From this point we will hike for approximately two hours to arrive at the well known thermal hot springs of Lares. Here we will enjoy our lunch and bathe in the warm and soothing waters. Our private transport will take us to the town of Ollantaytambo where we lodge overnight in a local hotel.
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Day 11 – August 26th

Train from Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes

After a leisurely breakfast, we board the train to Aguas Calientes, the small town base for our departure to Machu Picchu. We overnight in Aguas Calientes preparing for the next day’s early morning visit to what many visitors call the highlight of their Peruvian travel …the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu.
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Day 12 – August 27th

Machu Picchu

We arise before the sun and take a 15-minute bus ride up to the ruins. We begin our time in Machu Picchu with an early morning meditation amongst the ruins, followed by a guided tour of the ancient Inca city. After our tour we have free time to explore the ruins, or hike up to Huayna Picchu. Huayna Picchu was a vigilance tower in the Inca’s time and remnants of the Inca culture and architecture abound. Huayna Picchu is also the highest point surrounding the ruins and affords unique and unforgettable views.

In the afternoon we take the train back to Cusco to stay at the Casa Andina Cusco Plaza Hotel.
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Day 13 – August 28th

Cusco Free Day
We will overnight at the Casa Andina Cusco Plaza Hotel. A variety of recommendations for your day in Cusco will be provided, or relax and explore at your leisure.
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Day 14 – August 29th

Transfer back to Cusco airport for your extended adventure or home with the experience of a lifetime never to be forgotten.
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Louise Eddy Yoga Teacher

Director of Yoga & Ayurveda Lifestyle Services

Louise has a knowledge and experience of yoga based on more than 15 years of practice. She commenced her yoga discipline and self practice whilst in Canada and commenced studies upon returning to Australia. With a strong astanga background she continues to practice with teachers re-known worldwide and from various yoga backgrounds enhancing her own yoga practice and teachings. Focusing on alignments and safe practice ensures a depth of integrated somatic knowledge that is passed on to students. Louise has studied Crystal healing, Chakra & Colour therapy, Thai Massage, Reiki, Reflective Electromagnetic Vibrational Healing, Chek Nutrition & Ayurveda Lifestyle Counselling. With a vast background of knowledge Louise integrates these learnings to teach from her heart.

Included:

  • Private transfer out/in airport Lima
  • English Speaking Tour Guides
  • Private transportation in Cusco (out/in of airport and tours)
  • Maras Moray Mountain Biking Tour (bikes, mountain bike equipment, entrances, guide, assistant, transportation)
  • Picnic at Maras Moray
  • Lares trek 4days/3nights (all inclusive)
  • Machu Picchu tour (guide, train, bus, entrances)
  • 2 ceremonies (on August 18th and on August 21st)
  • Yoga & Meditation Classes

Hotels:

*The accommodation is based on double occupancy, a single supplement is available

  • Hotel Casa Andina Classic, Lima (1 night)
  • Hotel Casa Andina Classic, Cusco (Plaza) (3 nights)
  • Hotel Willka Tika, Sacred Valley (4 nights)
  • Hotel El Albergue, Ollantaytambo (1 night)
  • Hotel Andean Luxury, Aguas Calientes (1 night)

Meals:

Meals included on the program, as noted in bold B (breakfast), L (lunch), D (dinner)

Not included:

Flight tickets * we can book Lima to Cusco for US$265.00 per person (Rate available 2 month before the trip)

Sleeping bag * we can rent sleeping bags, upon request for US$6.00 per day

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