Healing Retreat
With a Sacred Incan Adventure
15 Days - All-Inclusive Package
for £6800 Per Person
(flights not included but we are ATOL protected and can arrange flights for you)
Small, intimate groups of 8-10 people
The retreat includes:
All Hotels, Food, Tickets and Passes, Expenses, Treatments, Tours, Transport whilst there
Our objective is that you will have hardly any extra costs involved
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In your In-depth consultation on Day 2, we put together the best selection of treatments to help you whilst you are on the retreat.
Whilst in the Sacred Valley you can have a massage every day as well as a choice of Acupuncture or Healing.
In Sacred Valley:-
Indulge in expert-led treatments, including
Massage: - To alleviate discomfort, promote healing, and enhance overall well-being.
Acupuncture: — used to treat a very wide range of conditions and help healthy active people to maintain health and well-being.
Sound therapy/Baths: - Immerse yourself in the soothing vibrations of sound for deep relaxation and promote inner harmony
Healing Therapies: - Experience personalised healing sessions to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.
Breath Work: - Explore and learn techniques to calm your mind and promote good health and wellbeing.
Mentoring/Coaching:- Gain insights and guidance to empower personal growth and fulfilment.
After the Sacred Valley we will still hold sound baths, Acupuncture and Healing when possible. There will be chance for meditation and guided meditation throughout the retreat adventure.
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Sound Baths
Guided Meditation
Walks
Workshops - Manifestation and Mind set
Breath Work
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From Ollantaytambo station to board the glass roof train bound for Machu Picchu, traversing the breathtaking Andes while tracing the path of the majestic Urubamba River.
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Travel on an adventure through the Cusco Jungle to Ivochote where you travel through a gorge by motorised canoe, observing beautiful rock formations where all the rivers and streams through the jungle meet and as you emerge at the birth place of the Amazon River-the Pongo de Mainique
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The stunning Andean Hot Springs ‘Colca mayo’. We will have all day to soak in the waters, meditate and time to relax.
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Explore the captivating Rainbow Mountain. Recently revealed as the snow-capped peaks melted away leaving this incredible sight, a multicoloured mountain range; a truly spectacular and mesmerising experience.
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Learn how to achieve some of the traditional, ancient Incan techniques with ceramics, weaving, drum making, silver, cookery and art.
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A fascinating visit to a cocoa plantation, a history into the roots of the renowned Peruvian chocolate. Recognised globally for its significance in sacred ceremonies.
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Hear the ancient stories and see Incan buildings and ruins as well as visit the salt mines in the Sacred Valley with a variety of 1/2 day tours
Nestled in the heart of the Sacred Valley, this personalised retreat offers a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and creative imagination, all crafted with love and care.
Sacred Incan Journey: Explore the mystical landscapes of the Sacred Valley through expert-guided tours to sacred Incan sites. Discover hidden, off-the-beaten-path locations not found on typical tours, as well as renowned world wonders that connect you deeply with the land's rich history and spiritual energy.
Personalised Wellness: Experience a holistic approach to well-being with treatments tailored to your needs. Our menu includes acupuncture, healing and sound therapy led by experienced British practitioners, complemented by traditional Peruvian massages. Each session is designed to help you unwind, rejuvenate, and find inner harmony.
Creative Mindfulness: Engage in traditional craft techniques that quiet the mind and encourage focus. These practices help you tap into a state of flow, promoting both relaxation and mindfulness as you connect with the ancient culture of the Incas.
Community and Connection: Watch the moon rise around a fire pit with your guide, to hear enthralling stories of ancient Incan civilisations and their personal experiences. This retreat is built on a foundation of love and care, fostering deep connections and friendships that make you feel special, supported, and never alone.
Why Choose Us?
This retreat is more than just an escape—it’s a transformative experience where ancient traditions and modern wellness come together to create a journey of self-discovery and peace. Here, you will find a space to nurture your soul, build lasting connections, and return to your daily life with a renewed sense of purpose and calm.
Retreat Dates
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30th March - 13th April 2025 - £6800
Our first retreat in Peru this year.
When we pick avocados from the trees and tangerines are sweet and plentiful in the jungle.
Perfect weather with warm temperatures and little rain.
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14th April - 28th April 2025 £6800
The time for traditional dances, beautiful sunsets and perfect weather.
On this retreat we offer the chance of trying ayahuasca with a reputable Shaman. This is an extra cost and will need to be requested before the retreat as spaces are limited.
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31st July - 15th August 2025 £6,995
A very very special retreat that gives you an extra day to visit Saqsaywaman on 1st August - which is the start of Mother Earth celebrations and is known as “Mother Earth Day”
See the shamans arrive from all the provinces around Cusco and surrounding mountains, experience a beautiful ritual at this ancient space - Saqsaywaman.
This retreat has an extra day to accommodate this special annual event, so the first night we stay in Cusco centre and then move to the Sacred Valley after the ritual ends
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16th August - 30th August 2025 £6800
Some Mother Earth celebrations are still happening and we will update you and include the festivals in our itinerary if and when dates become available.
14 day
In- Depth itinerary
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Upon your arrival in Cusco, we will be there to greet you and quickly whisk you away to the lower altitude in the stunning Sacred Valley, just an hour’s drive through the Andes.
Settle into your cozy hotel room, before joining us for supper where you will meet your fellow travelers, our guide Evert, and the rest of our dedicated team.
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Before breakfast - Emma will hold a optional one hour drum circle - Drums will be provided.
Enjoy a tranquil morning in the hotel and grounds. As we ar nestled in the Sacred Valley, the setting provides an ideal backdrop for meditation and relaxation.
Throughout the day, Emma will be available giving individual consultations putting together your own bespoke programme to suit your interests and needs throughout your time with us.
There will be opportunities during the day for massage, acupuncture sessions, guided meditations, and healing.
Evening meal is always held as a group
Every evening we finish with a Sound bath under the stars with cocoa and evening story around a fire with Evert.
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Emma will hold a drum circle before breakfast
The morning schedule offers options for a tour, engaging in activities, or enjoying rest and treatments. We strive to accommodate preferences and blend ideas whenever possible.
Kindly select from the list below, and we will organise your activities for the next three days accordingly.
In the afternoon there is time to for your booked treatments before Dinner.
Activity Menu
Leave for each activity after breakfast and arrive back around lunch time.
Optional - Please choose from the list one, two or three activities or interests to take part in over day 3,4 and 5
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Moray salt mines, having been in operation since the Inca era and are considered the second most important site for pink salt production, following the Himalayas. The salt ponds, spread across terraced hillsides, creating a stunning view, whilst we educate you about the traditional salt extraction methods used.
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Visit Pisac and stroll the cobblestone streets of this very traditional town.
Visit the daily artisanal market set in the town centre, this is the best place to buy traditional gifts and souvenirs. offering displays of silver, pottery and textiles.
Pisac town is set below a famous Inca ruins, Evert will guide you through the Inca history, explaining each area, to give you a better understanding of the Incas way of life.
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A 30 minute drive to visit a small town frozen in time, with the incredible Inca argricultural ruins,
Visit the artisan market, and see the Inca houses.
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Stretch your drum and design the patten. make your drum stick. Finished with a ceremony to release its spirit so ready to be used for healing.
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Visit an incan pottery school and make your own coloured clay using traditional Incan techniques.
See how the Incas used their pottery, pit firing and traditional inca patterns, their meaning and how they are still used today.
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Every day there will be chance to learn how to prepare a traditional Andean dish. With this you will be shown how the Incas led the way with agriculture, the knowledge about seeds, nutrition and experiments with flavours, cooking with acids and keeping food fresh. Learn how to prepare chichi, mix Andean herbs and experience traditional Andean cookery skills.
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Spend a morning learning traditional ways to naturally dye and spin baby Alpaca wool.
During the daytime and evening, there will be time for your treatments, sound bath and sharing stories about your day.
Evert will end the night with a cup of traditional Peruvian cocoa around the fire.
Your Itinerary Continued:
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Last drum circle in our little retreat before breakfast.
Important - Remember Passports for the train to Aguas Calientes !!!!!!
We set out for Ollantaytambo station to board the glass roof train bound for Machu Picchu, traversing the breathtaking Andes while tracing the path of the majestic Urubamba River. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, we are transferred to our hotel and will meet for our evening meal. There will be time for you to look around the market if you wish.
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Very early (4am aprox) we will begin our visit to the seventh wonder of the modern world - Machupicchu, the bus up to the site takes 30 minutes from the town centre. The tour will last for 3 hours tour around this fascinating ‘lost city of the Incas’,
There will be time to visit all the known buildings and also explore by yourself. Take some time for meditation and just be in the moment.
Return by bus to Aguas Calientes and enjoy a buffet lunch overlooking the river,
In the afternoon you will have chance to rest, walk around the pedestrianised town and artisan market.
We will all meet for a light supper
Please note - No breakfast is available or drinks for the trip. We will supply a bottle of water, but you may want to bring extra and snacks to keep the munchies away.
Do remember your passport as you can get it stamped at Machu Picchu
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After breakfast - We take the train around the mountain to Cocalmayo.
Within 2 hours we arrive at the beginning of the Cusco jungle at the stunning Andean Hot Springs ‘Cocalmayo’. We will have all day to soak in the waters ( swimsuit required).
Late lunch/ early dinner will be at Colcamayo before heading 10 minutes to our hotel in Santa Teresa
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This morning marks the beginning of our journey to the last Inca City.
In 1911, the American explorer Hiram Bingham stumbled upon Machu Picchu, initially believing it to be Vilcabamba, the fabled "Lost City of the Incas."
Between the years 1536 and 1573, Vilcabamba served as the sanctuary for the last Inca rulers, shielded from Spanish conquest by its remote jungle location.
Then heading onto Quillabamba, to an Eco Lodge with a pool.
Dinner - We recommend to order chicken and chips -We get it delivered to our hotel from the town and its the best chicken and chips in Peru! Obviously there are other choices availble.
Distance from Santa Teresa to Huancacalle is 48 km. Huancacalle to Quillabamba is 43 km.
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Starting our journey to Pongo de Mainique.
Our journey begins with a fascinating visit to a cocoa plantation, delving into the roots of the renowned Peruvian chocolate. Recognised globally for its significance in sacred ceremonies, the grade of cocoa produced in this region is the best in the world.
Next onto the Indigenous community of Koribeni in the Amazon. They will share insights into their traditional way of life, including the survival skills of the Amazonian people. After lunch with the community we journey onto Ivochote.
As night falls, we settle in Ivochote, where our accommodation, while basic, is impeccably clean and offers a picturesque view of the river.
Do take time to listen and be still in the deep jungle ambiance, immerse yourself in the enchanting scents and sounds of the jungle.
Traditional basic Peruvian cuisine for dinner, providing an authentic culinary experience. We have very little choice as the menu is mostly "meal of the day"!
We cover a distance of 110 km from Quillabamba to Koribeni, followed by an additional 65 km from Koribeni to Ivochote.
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After a traditional breakfast. We embark on a boat ride starting close to the hotel, where we travel through the gorge - Mainique Pongo.
Here we will have some time for a guided meditation or simply just to relax- to bless the river and ask for peace in nature at the Incan named 'The birth place of the Amazon River'.
When we return to the hotel, a traditional Incan lunch will be waiting for us before we start the long journey back to Quillabamba.
Covering a distance of 151 km from Ivochote to Quillabamba, we return to the same Eco Lodge where we stayed on day 9.
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After a couple of hours of free time to swim, read, and unwind, we prepare to depart for Cusco.
The landscape along the way is breathtaking, offering numerous opportunities to stop and capture the spectacular views.
This mountain passage holds a special place in our hearts, serving as a hidden gem that guides us back towards the typical tourist route. En route, we make a stop in Ollantaytambo for a refreshing drink and stretch our legs before continuing our journey to Cusco.
Once in Cusco we will have dinner together.
Distance between Quillabamba and Cusco is 210 km.
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Breakfast and drum circle
Free morning to walk around the market, or main square or just rest at the hotel.
Afternoon option is our own take on the city tour. This includes visiting the famous Sacsaywaman. Also the he royal house of the sun, the cathredal and a tour around the city.
Evening massage, Acupuncture and healing before dinner.
Dinner and evening story with Evert
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Explore the recent incredible discovery of Rainbow Mountain, brought forth by global warming, the captivating Rainbow Mountain.
Our journey ascends the mountain on quad bikes, adding an element of thrill and adventure while sparing us the two-hour trek at high altitudes. But if you want to trek, then please ask!
After our adventure, we gather for lunch in Cusi Pata, before returning back to Cusco.
Anticipating arrival around 5 pm.
As evening falls, we come together for the last time for our goodbye dinner.
Distance from Cusco to Montaña de Colores is 140 km. Round trip 280 km.
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We say goodbye as we take you to the airport or bus station.
Safe travels and best wishes for the journey ahead!
Finer Details
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This tour includes all transportation from pick up at the airport right through the entire 15-day retreat and tour according to the itinerary. Any additional transportation required for excursions outside the planned activities will be at your own expense.
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Three meals, consisting of breakfast, one very light meal, and one main meal, are part of the package. While basic, non alcoholic beverages are typically included during meals, there may be some exceptions. A pack of water bottles will be available on the mini-bus each morning for travel
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The tour package includes a daily massage whilst in the Sacred Valley. Regular acupuncture, healing, and mentoring are also included. Additionally, drum circles, sound baths when ever possible throughout the retreat and tour.
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All the activities mentioned are included in your tour/retreat package. While you may not have time to experience everything on the list, you can choose from a variety of options. Additionally, some activities can be combined if you prefer. We will discuss your interests before the trip to ensure that your itinerary aligns with your preferences and desires.
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Entrance fees and taxes for all main areas of interest included in the tour itinerary are covered by the package.
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Accommodation options range from basic to cozy and comfortable. While hotels off the tourist route may have a more rustic feel, they are consistently clean and well-maintained.
Our aim is to keep additional personal expenses to a minimum during the retreat while ensuring a fulfilling experience within the package
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All stories and lectures scheduled during the tour are included in the package.
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PLEASE NOTE
The price of the tour does NOT cover flights or any form of transportation to Cusco. However, we are ATOL protected and can assist in organising flights for you. Please note that flight arrangements will be handled separately from the tour package.