peru a sacred journey
18th- 25th april 2026
Sacred valley - peru
Willka Tika is located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, one of the most energetically charged places on Earth. Nestled in the majestic mountains, valleys and foothills of Machu Picchu; this sacred place is an unforgettable setting for your authentic Andean retreat in the Pachamama heart of Peru.
This 7 night, 8 day trip-of-a-lifetime includes an experienced local guide for our group for the entire week of adventures, full day experience to Machu Picchu beginning with express luxury vista dome train, guided exploration and hiking. Visit an Andean Mountain School and hike the P’isaq ruins, with a ceremony, and shopping in the famous market. We will also experience an Authentic Andean despacho offering and fire ceremony with Q’ero Pakko healer.
The star of this retreat is the cultural immersion with ancient Incan ruins and traditional Andean ceremony.
Our home base will be Willka T’ika, a gorgeous eco-friendly sanctuary nestled between Machu Picchu and the city of Cusco. Local guides will escort us through ancient Incan sites such as the Sacred Valley and the “lost city” of Machu Picchu; we will also have the privilege of attending traditional Andean ceremonies led by local healers. Our journey will be fueled by organic farm-to-table vegetarian meals & each participant will leave feeling transformed and energised.
Location
Willka Tika has been consciously created and ecologically inspired by natural simplicity. There is a sustainably luxurious ambiance in harmony with the texture, tones and beauty of nature. The spaces are filled with natural light, offering sublime views of the gardens and mountains.
The living room has earthy tones, cosy furnishings and a warm fire place for cool mountain evenings. The spacious bedrooms have been lovingly designed and uniquely decorated with traditional Peruvian features, Andean themes, local artwork and splashes of colour. Enjoy views of the mountains, abundant gardens and blooms by daylight.
Highlights
Accommodation
Yoga Space
Food
machu picchu visit
sweat lodge & plunge pool
seven chakra gardens
INCLUSIONs
peru a sacred journey includes:
- 6 nights at Willka T’ika in the Sacred Valley
- 1 night at a 3 star hotel in Cusco
- Tour guide for all 8 days
- Private bus driver for all 8 days
- One group airport transfer to and from Cusco, Peru
- Welcome gifts
- All sightseeing excursions
- Organic gourmet vegetarian meals, three meals a day when at Willka T’ika (except 2 lunches)
- Guided tour around the Seven Chakra Gardens
- Authentic Andean offering and fire ceremony with Q’ero Pakko healer
- A visit to the ceremonial site of Ollantaytampu and the famous Sun Temple.
- Seva (selfless service) visit to an Andean Mountain School
- Hiking the P’isaq ruins, ceremony, and shopping in the famous market
- Traditional Mayan sweat lodge, guided by a local shamanic healer.
- Guided hike of Machu Picchu, including tickets & train ride
- Gratuities for bus drivers, porters, healers and Willka T’ika staff (estimated $80 USD per person)
- Filtered water.
- Daily cleaning service.
- Pure cotton bed sheets and towels.
- All yoga mats, blocks and belts provided.
- Free internet in public areas.
- All yoga, meditation, and relaxation classes are held daily with impressive views of the valley
- Access to all Willka T’ika facilities, including, use of Chakra Gardens, multi purpose studios,
fire pit and ceremony areas. The main building includes a spacious living room with a fireplace, a bar, and dining area overlooking the gardens. There are separate library and music rooms, each with fireplaces, ideal for quiet contemplation or communal activities. Set within secluded gardens, the Takiwasi Music Room, the Yachaywasi Library, and the Ñawi Earth Eye are available for ceremonies, gatherings, and meditation sessions. - One month free access to all our online classes prior to retreat starting, includes access to over 1,000 classes.
Other indulgences on offer:
Andean Spa treatments, crystal light therapy session or solar bath. Visit nearby Maras Salt Flats. A guided morning hike to the town of Urubamba through farming neighborhoods. Visit a typical, lively Peruvian market, a wonderful alpaca factory, and famous Seminario ceramics shops. Private coca leaf readings.
Investment
$3,650 USD twin share in a garden room with private bathroom and single bed each.
$3,830 USD twin share in a luxury room with private bathroom and queen size bed each.
$4,550 USD for a single garden room. $4,730 for a single luxury room.
The retreat starts Monday at 2pm and finishes Sunday at 11am.
Please note the final payment will be in NZ, Australian or American dollars at the exchange rate 90 days prior to to retreat starting.
$800 NZD non-refundable deposit will secure your place.
*If you arrive outside of the group transfer window you can take a taxi from the Cusco airport to the hotel. *Extra hotel nights in Cusco are available if you would like to arrive early
*Plan to arrive in Cusco by 11am on 18th April
*Plan to fly out of Cusco no earlier than 2-4pm on 25th April
To register please phone: +64 21 1594421 or email: [email protected]
Not included in the package
Your flight to/from Cusco, Peru.
Two lunches (all other meals are included)
Spa services while at Willka T’ika.
Gratuities to tour guide – we will pool funds together to give to tour guide on the last evening.
Alcohol or items of a personal nature / souvenirs.
Travel Insurance (recommended).
BOOK THIS RETREAT:
As always, there are limited places and this retreat is likely to fill up quickly. If you are interested in coming please let us know soon, to avoid disappointment.
Reach out to us today so we can reserve your spot. Email: [email protected]
itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in cusco
We arrive in Cusco (the heart and soul of Peru), a beautiful Colonial city with amazing architecture. We will shuttle from the airport to our hotel conveniently situated off the historic Plaza de Armas. After a rest we will take a late afternoon walk through the cobblestone streets of San Blas visiting churches literally built on top of Mayan ruins. We will enjoy a delicious Peruvian dinner & enjoy a restful sleep before our journey continues! (Dinner is included)
Day 2: visit the incan sites
After a leisurely breakfast we begin our journey to Willka T’ika! Our guide will take us to the giant stones of Saksaywaman which overlook the city of Cusco. By these majestic ruins, a traditional K’intu blessing invites you to tap into the presence and energies of Pachamama, Mother Earth. Enjoy a picnic lunch, then drive to Willka T’ika in the Sacred Valley through spectacular Andean mountain scenery. After our opening circle we will enjoy the first of our 3 course farm to table vegetarian dinners with one another. (B, L, D included)
Day 3: Meditation & ceremony
This day is dedicated to Pachamama, Mother Earth. Today after yoga and breakfast, relax in the splendors of nature and enjoy a tour of the Seven Chakra Gardens. Optional guided walk through the nearby Rumichaka farming neighborhood where Quechua campesinos live. More challenging hikes along scenic routes into the valley are also possible. After lunch, meet our pakko, a very special Q’ero healer, visiting from the high Andes. Participate in coca leaf blessings and a sacred “Despacho” ceremony. Optional private coca leaf readings may be available. Afternoon yin yoga and guided relaxation will be in the Chakra Gardens. 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 serves as a wonderful preparation of mind, body and spirit for the pilgrimage to Machu Picchu. Before turning in, take in the panoramic skies and stars that go on and on and on… (B, L, D included)
Day 4: School Visit & P’isaq Day
After yoga and breakfast, drive through the Sacred Valley to a Quechua mountain school supported by the nonprofit Willka Tika children’s fund. Since 1995, Willka T’ika has supported high mountain community communities where few tourists are privileged to visit. In a reciprocal exchange, the group offers an activity the children can enjoy. The warmth and heart-warming joy of the children, and their openness in bringing guests into their daily lives are special moments not easily forgotten. Afterward, enjoy a riverside bag lunch.
Continuing with our guide we will visit the spectacular ruins of P’isaq. Overlooking impressive Incan terraces, our group will hike to the Temple of the Sun, a doorway to the upper Andean world of the Condor, messenger of the Gods. After spending time there we will return to the main square of P’isaq by bus and visit the famous, colourful market filled with woven goods, jewellery, wall hangings and hand-painted beadwork. Being in this market is gazing back to a time long ago. There will be time to enjoy a café or tea in the market square where you can observe colourfully dressed campesinos wearing traditional clothing coming to barter and sell their produce. P’isaq is a photographer’s dream! Return, relax and enjoy dinner! (B, L, D included)
Day 5: visit machu picchu
A Very full day! We are off after an early breakfast to Machu Picchu, the “City of the Inkas” on route taking the the luxurious Vista Dome train. This mysterious site has fascinated tourists and scholars since its discovery in 1911. It has been said to have been built on top of a giant crystal in the earth. Machu Picchu is an incredible marvel of architectural design and structure and has been said to have an incredible energetic field of higher life force. We will have time to find a quiet place and experience the wisdom of this magical place. In the afternoon, lunch at a wonderful restaurant and explore the town. Late afternoon train back to Ollantaytambo where you will transfer to Willka T’ika. A nourishing dinner awaits and a wonderful deep sleep after such a special day. (B and D included)
Day 6: Ollantaytambo Sun Temple
Enjoy stretching your hamstrings before breakfast! Our travels will take us to the ceremonial site of Ollantaytampu and the famous Sun Temple. In this quaint picturesque town, T’ika recommends enjoying lunch at a well-known restaurant “Heart Café” which supports local communities. Later in the afternoon we will have an opportunity to enjoy free time to rest, enjoy the spa, hike or perhaps read in the Chakra Garden. If you are feeling more active, choose from a variety of hikes and activities through the valley and up the mountains! Late afternoon yoga and another spectacular dinner await us in the evening. (B and D included)
Day 7: day of mindfulness
Today after our final yoga gathering and breakfast, we will be spending the morning with a complete detoxification experience, restoring body and soul while gazing at the stunning Pumahuanca mountains. We will be participating in a traditional Mayan sweat lodge, guided by a local shamanic healer. After this profound perspiration and inner cleansing, cool off in our medicinal plunge pool. Infusing the restorative bath with the sacred plant essences.
We will gather by the fire in the evening in closing our weeks adventure together before our final Farm to table FEAST! Star gaze, read by the fire or slip under the covers for a good night’s rest. (B, L D included)
Day 8: departure to lima
Today after a hearty breakfast we will head back as a group to Cusco for our flights and farewells! Arrive home feeling blessed with the pure spiritual energy of your transformational Andean journey-of-a-lifetime. (Breakfast included)
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