Peru
Wellness and Machu Picchu
Recalibrate in a Sacred Valley Wellness Retreat
Best time to travel
Year-Round
Recommended for
Groups & Friends, Couples & Honeymoon, Solo Travel
Duration
12 Days / 11 Nights
Price from
$14400
per person
An Immersive Wellness Journey in the Sacred Valley
Deep in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, discover a restorative retreat designed to rejuvenate both mind and body. Every element of Willka T’ika Wellness Retreat has been crafted to help guests reconnect with the Earth, from handcrafted rooms to ancient Andean ceremonies that draw on the nature-based wisdom of local cultures.
This private itinerary includes a seven-day wellness program at Willka T’ika, paired with visits to the region’s most significant sites, including Machu Picchu. The retreat can also be tailored to three or five days, depending on your schedule. Each day follows the rhythm of the Seven Chakra Garden, with activities focused on a different energy center for a complete, holistic reset.
Your mornings begin with yoga and a leisurely breakfast before guided wellness sessions, therapeutic treatments, and Andean rituals, each carefully paired with a specific plant and its essential oil. Ample free time allows for quiet reflection, exploration, or optional natural massage treatments.
At Willka T’ika, vegetarian meals are prepared to order using ingredients sourced from the gardens and surrounding valley. The culinary team, all native to the region, has spent years developing a nourishing, inventive menu that reflects the retreat’s spirit.
Your tailormade journey culminates at Machu Picchu, with an overnight stay in a luxury lodge set in the cloudforest. The final days unfold in Cusco, exploring the winding streets, vibrant history, and Andean heritage of one of South America’s most captivating cities.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the ancient wisdom of Andean cosmology, exploring natural healing traditions and a range of meditation practices.
- Discover the Seven Chakra principles, with each day dedicated to an energy center and paired with a native plant-based healing remedy.
- Soak up the tranquility of the Andes through daily yoga, walks in the Chakra Gardens, or quiet moments in your private garden suite.
- Explore the Inca ruins and village of Ollantaytambo, one of the best-preserved Inca sites maintaining its original urban layout.
- Hike through the Sacred Valley to ancient sites and remote Quechua communities, guided by experts who know the region intimately.
- Climb to the Sun Gate at Machu Picchu for a breathtaking first view of the ancient citadel at daybreak.
- Dine aboard a spectacular five-star luxury train as it glides through the Sacred Valley, revealing some of Peru’s most dramatic scenery.
Daily Summary
Wellness and Machu Picchu
Recalibrate in a Sacred Valley Wellness Retreat
12 Days / 11 Nights
Lima, Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Cusco
All elements of these journey will be tailormade to your interests and travel style.
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Day 1
Arrival in Lima
Lima
Meet your Aracari representative on arrival for seamless airport assistance and a warm welcome to Peru before being escorted to the Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport Hotel to settle in and prepare for your journey into the Andes.
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Day 2
Journey to the Sacred Valley and Root Chakra
Arrival to Wellness Retreat - Sacred Valley
Fly to Cusco and travel into the Sacred Valley to begin the Willka T’ika Wellness Program. Connect with the Root Chakra during a guided garden walk, a natural remedy consultation, a K’intu ceremony, and your first restorative yoga session.
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Day 3
Water and the Sacral Chakra
Wellness Retreat - Sacred Valley
Begin with an early breakfast before setting out on a gentle Andean trek to the Pumahuanca River for a Water Ceremony and picnic lunch. Return for a Yin yoga practice and end the evening soaking in a flower- and plant-infused stone bath beneath the night sky.
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Day 4
Fire and the Solar Plexus Chakra
Wellness Retreat - Sacred Valley
Start with a flow yoga class before trekking to the Maras salt pans and returning for lunch at the retreat. In the afternoon take part in a traditional coca leaf reading, followed by a transformative fire ceremony honoring Pachamama, yourself, and loved ones.
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Day 5
Opening the Heart Chakra
Wellness Retreat - Sacred Valley
Practice Heart Yoga to reconnect body and spirit before crafting your own hydrosol blend using essential oils from the gardens. After lunch, take part in a cacao ceremony and conclude the day with crystal light therapy to realign and harmonize your energy.
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Day 6
Awakening the Throat Chakra
Wellness Retreat - Sacred Valley
Begin with Mantra Yoga to center breath and awareness, followed by a morning detox ritual while gazing at the Pumahuanca mountains. Refresh in the medicinal plunge pool infused with sacred plant essences before concluding the evening with a sound healing session.
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Day 7
Third Eye Chakra and Andean Wisdom
Wellness Retreat - Sacred Valley
Travel to an ancient cave site and meditate beside an old Inca chakana altar before exploring Ollantaytambo’s remarkable ruins. Enjoy lunch at El Albergue, made with valley-grown ingredients, then return to the retreat for an optional Andean therapeutic massage.
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Day 8
Crown Chakra and Ayni
Wellness Retreat - Sacred Valley
Begin with an integration meditation beneath Willka T’ika’s thousand-year-old lucuma tree before visiting the mountain community of Paru Paru to practice ayni. Continue to the Pisaq ruins and artisan market for lunch and local encounters in the Sacred Valley.
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Day 9
Journey to Machu Picchu
Wellness Retreat - Sacred Valley
Travel to Ollantaytambo to board the Vistadome train or begin the one-day Inca Trail. Hike to Wiñay Wayna and continue to the Sun Gate for your first breathtaking view of Machu Picchu before overnighting in the cloudforest at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo.
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Day 10
Machu Picchu and Luxury Train Experience
Machu Picchu
Return early to Machu Picchu for guided exploration and optional hikes before boarding the Hiram Bingham luxury train to Cusco. Enjoy a gourmet dinner as you travel through mountain scenery, then settle into the elegant Inkaterra La Casona for the night.
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Day 11
Exploring Cusco
Cusco
Discover Cusco’s historic heart from the Plaza de Armas to Koricancha and the Cathedral before exploring San Pedro market and the Inca site of Sacsayhuamán. Spend the afternoon wandering artisan studios and galleries with your guide before returning to your hotel.
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Day 12
Departure from Cusco
Cusco
Your Aracari representative escorts you to Cusco airport for your flight to Lima, where our team will meet you to assist with check-in and guide you through to your international departure home.
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Cécile Fabre
My name is Cécile Fabre, a Franco-Spanish nomad splitting my time between Peru, Spain, France and Sri Lanka, where my kiddos go to school. I'm obsessed with diving, outdoor exploration, archaeology, and history, all what South America can offer. As a travel designer, I turned my passion into my job 20 years ago! I loved diving in the Galapagos. I also enjoy spending time in the Colca Valley, Ollantaytambo town or wandering Arequipa. When it...
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