Accommodations are double or triple occupancy, with a couple singles perhaps available for an extra $600, At left is a picture of the yoga space. Our home for 7 of the 10 nights is Sach’ay Munay, which translates as “Love from the Heart” or “Love from the Ancient Forest”. Sach’ay Munay is the perfect place for our visit to the Sacred Valley. It is within range of all the amazing villages, hikes and Machu Picchu itself. It has amazing chefs and food, fresh from the organic garden. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The yoga space is sacred and comfortable.

From their website: Sach’a Munay is nestled in an oasis of native plants and fruit trees and is nourished by a magnificent waterfall. It is a place to connect to the incredible depth and beauty of what nature offers.  Our guests at Sach’a Munay Retreat and Yoga Center are served delicious meals with locally-grown and lovingly prepared ingredients. Each guest room is a reflection of the Peruvian culture of the Sacred Valley. Thanks to our staff, the entire center embodies the kindness, love and wholeness that seem to permeate this magical place.  As a Peruvian NGO, profits from the Retreat and Yoga center go to fund local projects.     http://sachamunay.com/

 

 

Itinerary for 11 Day Yoga Retreat 

Note: Included are all activities, guides, entry fees, transport, classes, lodging and meals (3 meals a day for the first 7 days). Down below you will see some listings of activities, options and meals NOT included.

Day 1: Sunday, July 21

• Shuttle picks you up at airport in Cusco
• Arrive in van from Cuzco to Sach’ay Munay
• Gentle Yoga (Roy)
• Easy day to adjust to altitude. Lunch, then Dinner
• Intros / Orientation / Meditation

Day 2:

• Morning gentle yoga (Roy) then B-fast
• Short Waterfall Hike, then Lunch
• Earth Ceremony
• Gentle afternoon Yoga (Liz)
• Dinner

Day 3:

• Meditation, then Yoga (Roy) then B-fast
• Tipon: Temple of the Waters Despacho ceremony (Don Basillio)
• Pisac Market
• Afternoon yoga (Liz), then dinner

Day 4:

• Meditation, then morning Yoga (Roy)
• B-Fast
• Playshop: Facing the Fear
• Sweat Lodge Option
• Yoga (Liz)
• Dinner

Day 5:

• Meditation / Yoga (Roy) then B-fast
• Quinsacocha hike, meditation
• Pisac ruins and hike to town
• Dinner

Day 6:

• Yoga (Roy), then B-fast
• Playshop: Aligning with Divine
• Free Time, lunch
  
• Dinner

Day 7:

• Meditation, then Morning Yoga (Liz)
• Free time, museum option
• Lunch at hotel, Yoga in afternoon (Roy)
• Dinner, Kirtan
• Last night at Sach’ay Munay

Day 8:

• Meditation option, then Morning Yoga (Roy), b-fast
• Shuttle to Ollantaytambo (ruins, market)
• Option hike to Machu Picchu on Inca Trail
• or … train to Aguas Calientes (near Machu Picchu)
• We all spend night in Aguas Calientes at Hotel Tierra Viva

Day 9:

• Early departure for Machu Picchu!
• Later, depart on train to Ollantaytambo
• Spend night in Ollantaytambo
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Day 10:

• Shuttle to Sacsatwaman sacred ruins and fear-facing in cave!
• Shuttle to Cusco, check into San Francisco Plaza Hotel
• Last night in Cusco
  

Day 11: July 31

• Depart for airport or other options

Optional Add ons before regular trip:

• Lake Titicaca visit (2 night trip / July 31-August 2) $350)

 

 

 

 

Note: You might consider purchasing travel & flight insurance, if you are concerned about health or cancelation. One highly rated company is InsureMyTrip.com  although there are many others.

 

Summary of what Package Price includes:

Note: Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley are now very costly. Our prices are lower than most tours, without sacrificing quality.

• 10 nights accommodation: 7 nights in the Sacred Valley at Sach’ay Munay, 1 night in Ollantaytambo, 1 night Aguas Calientes, and 1 night in Cusco
• All Yoga, meditation and various other classes, workshops
• Retreat Leaders Roy & Liz and local guides Valerio, Don Basilio & Julian
• Domestic transportation (Vans, taxis, buses)
• Train ride to/from Aguas Calientes
• Machu Picchu bus, entrance fee and guided tour
• Machu Picchu options: Inca Trail hike, Mountain hike, etc.
• Airport transfers from/to Cusco
• Entrance tickets to various ruins, Sacred Valley sites
• Andean wisdom keeper blessings and ceremonies
• Guided trip to Pisac, Tipon, &  Quinsacocha with sacred ceremonies
• All meals except for three lunches and three dinners

 

Not included / Extra costs and options:

Airfare to and from Lima / Cuzco

Meals: five or six meals after leaving Sach’ay Munay (Days 8, 9 & 10)

Alcoholic beverages (but no alcohol at retreat center please)

Gratuities to guides (maybe 60 total)

Options and added trips listed above

Extra activity options:

• Cocoa Readings ($60)
• Coaching or healing sessions with Liz or Roy (various pricingSweat Lodge ceremony (approx $35)

 

 * Plan to arrive in Cusco, Peru, by July 21. We will pick you up in Cusco at the airport that morning or early afternoon. Details later.

 

* We have to fly through Lima, but, rather than stay there, just continue to Cuzco. In other words, we look for flights to Cuzco, with a stop in Lima just briefly (hopefully).  More on this later.

 

* Normally around $1,300 round trip total, but sometimes we find bargains under $1,000. We often fly out of Vancouver rather than Seattle (for those in the NW area), often $300 cheaper.

 

* Our hosts suggest not staying the first night in Cuzco, as the altitude is too high, a bit of a shock, so our first night will be at the retreat center, 2,000 feet lower, in the sacred valley:

 

* There will be an option to stay a couple days after, for those who want to explore Lake Titicaca..