Yoga Retreat in Machu Picchu Peru
Yoga Retreat in Peru
LIMA – ICA – PARACAS –
THE SACRED VALLEY – CUSCO – MACHU PICCHU
Looking for the best yoga retreat in Peru?! You’re in luck because what we’ve planned for you is a unique yoga adventure journey through Peru’s many amazing landscapes!
Discover the Pisco Vineyards and the “Arabian-like” landscape of the Huacachina Oasis where you can sand-board in the endless sand dunes of the Ica desert. Enjoy a boat tour of the Ballestas Islands otherwise known as the “little Galapagos” of Peru, because of the great variety of marine wildlife that inhabit them. Take a guided tour of the Paracas Reserve home of the Andean flamingos. Visit Cusco located at over 11,000ft above sea level and enjoy touring this ancient Inca capital. From there you’ll visit the Sacred Valley and all of its wonders including the famous Inca ruins of Machu Picchu!!!! Not to mention yoga with along the way!
About
Learn More
experience magical Peru at its finest.
10 days and 9 nights of pure adventure, spiritual practice & Nature.
This yoga retreat adventure will take you from ocean to mountain. Learn the best kept secrets about Pisco and wine elaboration process, sand board the giant dunes of the Huacachina desert, sail with Humboldt penguins and sea lions and discover Paracas National Reserve. Then, discover the heart of the Inca Empire, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu! Everyday you’ll have a mix of fun adventures and once in the Sacred Valley, yoga to realign mind, body and soul.
Peruvian cuisine is recognized around the world as one of the best in South America. Peru’s amazing cuisine has evolved from both local and immigrant traditions. Foods that were prepared by ancient civilizations are still enjoyed today, while typical Peruvian dishes also benefit from European, African and Asian influences. Peru’s geography yields diverse ingredients: abundant seafood from the coast, tropical fruits from the jungle, and unusual varieties of grains and potatoes from the Andes. We’ll be taking you to some of our favorite restaurants to enjoy some of the most delicious foods in Peru!
Includes
Learn More
9 Night Peru Yoga Retreat
Includes
9 nights in lovely accommodations
Soulful yoga practices as per the itinerary
Breakfast daily
4 Dinners as per itinerary
Pisco tasting
Buggy ride and sand-boarding in the Ica desert
Ballestas Island boat tour (the Galapagos of Peru)
Visit to Paracas National Park
Visit to Pisaq village with guided tour of the archeological site
Visit to Moray archeological site followed by a guided hike to Maras salt terraces
Visit to Ollantaytambo archeological site
Bus transfer to visit the Machu Picchu Citadel
Visit to Chinchero to learn about Peruvian textiles
Optional hike up to Sun gate on the Inca Trail
Free time to explore the UNESCO city of Cusco
All guided tours & entrance fees
All private land transfers
Flight from Lima to Cusco (one way) with the group
What’s not included :
International airfare, travel and health insurance
Airport transfers
Return flight from Cusco to Lima (this should be coordinated and booked by you depending on your international departure flight out)
All Lunches and 5 dinners (meals are very affordable in Peru!)
Alcoholic beverages
Any extras you plan to pick up along the way
Gratuities
Itinerary
Learn More
9 NIGHT YOGA RETREAT IN PERU
ITINERARY*
DAY ONE :
Arrive on your own to Lima and head to our hotel
Welcome circle with a yoga stretch
Dinner together in Lima (included)
DAY TWO :
Breakfast
Early drive to the Ica Desert with Pisco tasting along the way
Lunch on your own and free time in the Huacachina Oasis
Buggy ride and sand-boarding in the endless sand dunes of the Ica desert
Group circle and sunset meditation
Head to hotel in Paracas Bay
Delicious dinner together (not included)
DAY THREE :
Coffee, Tea, Snack
Early morning yoga overlooking Paracas Bay
Breakfast
Ballestas Island boat tour
Visit of Paracas National Park
Lunch on your own in our favorite local seafood restaurant.
Return to Lima for the night
Delicious dinner together (not included)
DAY FOUR :
Early am flights to Cusco (we will book this for you, included)
Head down to a lower elevation to acclimatize in the Sacred Valley
Visit of Pisaq village and guided tour of the archeological site
Lunch in the village (on your own)
Head to our hotel in the Sacred Valley
Sunset yoga
Delicious dinner together (not included)
DAY FIVE :
Coffee, Tea, Snack
Early morning yoga
Breakfast
Visit of Moray Archeological site followed by a guided hike to Maras salt terraces
Lunch overlooking the mountains (on your own)
Free time to relax or get a massage at the lodge
Delicious dinner together (not included)
DAY SIX :
Coffee, Tea, Snack
Early morning yoga
Breakfast
Visit of Ollantaytambo Archeological site
Lunch on your own
Closing Yoga Circle in the Sacred Valley
Pachamanca Dinner, a traditional meal cooked in an earth oven and blessed by a Paco aka Andean Shaman
DAY Seven :
Early breakfast today
Train to Machu Picchu Town
Free time to explore the town; lunch on your own
Bus transfer to Machu Picchu Citadel
Optional hike up to Sun gate on the Inca Trail
Guided visit of the site
Return to town
Special dinner together (included)
DAY Eight :
Breakfast
Train back to Ollantaytambo
Short drive to Cusco with a visit in Chinchero to learn about Peruvian textiles
Arrive to Cusco and check into the hotel
Group circle/stretch
Delicious dinner together (not included)
DAY Nine :
Coffee, Tea, Snack
Early morning yoga
Breakfast
Free time to explore the UNESCO city of Cusco
Lunch on your own
Closing yoga practice together
Closing dinner together (included)
DAY Ten :
Breakfast
Free time in Cusco
Transfer to airport and return flight to Lima (not included-you book this flight)
*This itinerary is subject to adjustments, changes in times, locations, or activities as the retreat leaders and hosts see fit. Any change will be on par with our standards or an upgrade in services or location making for an even more amazing experience for the group and our guests. Thank you in advance for your flexibility and cooperation if any situation were to arise.
Stay
Learn More
Peru Yoga Retreat
Accommodations
You will be staying in a variety of lovely hotels in Lima, Cusco, Ica, Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town) and in the Sacred Valley.
Below is a list of potential hotels that we will be using for the trip. The hotels are subject to availability at the time of booking. If unavailable, similar options will be reserved. Please book your retreat as early as possible for choice accommodations.
Day 1 & Day 3 – Lima : El Tambo
Day 2 – Ica : Hotel San Agustin Paracas
Day 4 , 5 & 6- Sacred Valley : Tierra Viva
Day 7 – Aguas Calientes : Hatun Inti Classic
Day 8 & 9 – Cusco : Casa San Blas
Pricing
Learn More
Peru Yoga Retreat
Pricing
Shared Double ROOMS
Shared rooms have two beds and one ensuite bathroom.
$4,145usd per person*
Private ROOMS
Shared rooms have two beds and one ensuite bathroom.
$4,595usd per person*
*Pricing is a guesstimate of what 2024 pricing will be like. These numbers could go up or down depending on exact pricing a bit closer to dates.
Contact us for more information and to join our exciting Peruvian Yoga Adventure in South America. Spots are limited to only a few so join us now as spaces will fill up fast! Once you sign up, we’ll send you a complete packing list and more information on how to prepare for this exciting yoga retreat adventure in Peru!
If you have a Q, we have an A.
Payments
Learn More
Peru Yoga Retreat
Payments
Deposits* of $1000usd are due to secure your space in the retreat.
The balance of your retreat (minus your initial deposit*) is due 90 days prior to arrival. All details for this will be emailed to the group three months before the retreat.
MAKE YOUR DEPOSIT HERE :
Please check availability with us for accommodations before making your deposit*
Roommates should book together. If you would like to share a room and do not have a roommate we will provide one for you if possible. Due to Covid regulations, we are unable to pair guests in shared rooms unless both are comfortable assuming the associated risks. In the case that there is no one to share a room we ask that you take a private room instead.
BALANCE PAYMENTS :
The balance of your retreat (minus your initial deposit*) is due 90 days prior to arrival. All details for this will be emailed to the group three months before the retreat.
You may pay with a credit card via PayPal, a bank wire transfer, Zelle, or deposit a check into our bank account to settle your balance. We also accept Bitcoin. We understand how much fees blow…though some of these options do incur a fee that will be passed on to you. Please see the itemized list below.
PayPal = Pay using your credit card. 5% fee is applied to final balances
Bank Wire = Pay online with a wire. Please add $20usd to your total for wire fee.
Zelle or dropping a check into our Chase account = No charge to pay with this method. Daily limits apply with Zelle.
Cryptocurrency = Modern payment methods in cryptocurrency. Any transaction fees your wallet requires are applied. We accept Bitcoin as payment for retreats.
Please let us know your preferred method of payment and we will send you the appropriate information right away.
POLICIES
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations made within 90 days or less of arrival are 100% non refundable. All deposits are non-refundable.
CLIENT RESPONSIBILITY
The acceptance of a verbal or written confirmation from YOGA & ADVENTURES WORLDWIDE (Y&AWW) constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions listed herein. Participants are responsible to be adequately insured, therefore Traveler’s Insurance is strongly recommended*. Y&AWW and its staff assume no responsibility nor liability for any delay, loss, damage, injury or accident with regards to persons or property which may be caused by fault or negligence of any third party vendor. This includes hotels, transportation providers, and local operators participating in part for our services. Y&AWW shall be held harmless for any expense caused by injury or accident, to any participants as well as any loss or damage of personal items while on our tours. We reserve the right to make any changes to services and itineraries, with or without notice, which may become necessary.
Yoga & Adventures Worldwide, its affiliates, retreat facilitators, hotels, third party vendors, and tour providers, the ownership, or staff, of course, cannot be held responsible for events that are outside of our control. There are no refunds as per our cancellation policies. We highly recommend that all of our guests secure a quality travel insurance that will cover them for ANY event which may cause for a change of travel plans, or for ANY unfortunate event including but of course not limited to:
– Transportation delays, cancellations or changes due to strikes, labor disputes, or lockouts from airlines, boats, ferries or any type of transportation
– Any inconvenience or complication caused by bad weather, storms, and hurricanes : a direct hit, near miss, or significant threat of a hurricane strike
– Government/political actions, events or situations; threats or acts of terrorism, acts of war or declared war.
– Personal health issues or personal situations in general which may affect travel plans. Any travel related changes or delays caused by Covid-19 should be covered with your own travel insurance. We cannot refund or credit payments due to these changes.
– Any loss, theft or damage of personal items at any stage of your trip
– Any accident causing injury during any stage of your trip
– Travel restrictions or illness associated with COVID-19.
All travelers may join our retreats “at your own risk”, but should continue to take precautions such as wearing masks in public, avoiding crowds, maintaining social distance and washing hands frequently. Testing will be determined by the countries through which the traveler must pass. All testing requirements are at the travelers expense and are not included in our packages. Please stay up to date with current travel related requirements.
We ask that all travelers arrive with proof of a negative Covid-19 test (no matter your vaccination status) no more than 3 days before you travel or be prepared to show documentation of recovery (proof of a recent positive viral test and a letter from your healthcare provider or a public health official stating that you were cleared to travel).
Forbes created an updated list of travel insurance companies offering coverage for Covid-19. Please let us know if you have chosen to purchase travel insurance or declined at final balance due.
By submitting payments toward your retreat you accept these Terms and Conditions.
If you have any questions regarding the details of this retreat please feel free to contact us to set up a Skype conversation or to receive further info via email.
