Name: 10 Day Ultimate Yoga Adventure to Machu Picchu and Beyond in Peru
Brand: Red Diamond Yoga Adventures
Price: 5799 USD
Availability: InStock

Accommodation

An epic adventure calls for epic accommodations, and Red Diamond Yoga Adventures has arranged for three of the best experiences in the Andes.

Munay Sonqo

Are you ready for one of the most unforgettable lodging experiences of your life? That’s just what you’ll find at Munay Songo, Quechuan for “loving heart”. Cradled deep in the Sacred Valley, you’ll revel in the sounds of water meandering through lush gardens as you relax in your hammock or sip tea from your porch.

You’ll be inspired to practice in this beautiful round yoga room with glass ceilings gazing up at the mountain while the acoustics will bring a whole new dimension to your sound bath experience. You’re going to relax and rejuvenate in wet and dry saunas, spas, and a private salt cave or explore the permaculture gardens that grow fruits and vegetables for your meals.

To add to your enjoyment of this stunning property, you get to choose from three amazing room types to plan the experience that’s perfect for you. The large three person rooms offer single beds with lux bedding, a private bathroom, and individual spaces to unpack. These rooms can be converted to a king and a single bed too. You can invite two friends, or make new ones by sharing space with solo travelers. Double occupancy rooms feature two single beds or one king bed for couples with lux bedding and a private bathroom. Single occupancy rooms offer the same option for one person.

You’ll receive the gift of relaxation in the intimate setting of these four unit buildings. Each with just two rooms opening into a common area with fire places, lofts, and porches. A perfect spot for you to relax and enjoy a quiet evening.

Sanctuary Lodge

After an epic day of hiking the beautiful Inca Trail you will relax in the luxurious Sanctuary Lodge at the gates of Machu Picchu. Your evening begins with a modern fine dining take on Peruvian flavors and time to relax and enjoy the gardens in the shadow of the ruins. This unique property brings a grounding end to your day of wandering through the cloud forest.

Monestario Hotel

You’ll be mesmerized when you enter the historic Monestario Hotel in Cusco. You’ll absolutely love spending your final two nights in this beautiful and unique place. Experience the quiet tranquility enjoyed by monks for centuries just steps away bustling markets and Plaza de Armas.

Delight in the tranquil gardens and courtyards or pamper yourself with the luxurious amenities of this former monastery turned 5-star hotel. You will be surrounded by a fusion of Spanish and Incan architecture as you explore the historic capital of the Inca Empire.

Program

Is this retreat right for me?

This retreat is perfect for you if you are an active person ready to get out for an amazing adventure with like-minded people. You will experience most places by hiking in a high-altitude environment and you can expect daily yoga practices in the morning and evening. Red Diamond Yoga Adventures have planned the days from least strenuous to most strenuous so that your body will have more time to acclimate. You don’t need any yoga experience, just an open mind, open heart, and a reasonably good fitness level.

This trip may not be right for you if you have conditions or injuries that limit your ability to participate in these kinds of activities as many locations do not have alternate points of access. Please consult with your physician to make sure these activities are safe for your body. Red Diamond Yoga Adventures will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Peru

After sleeping on your overnight flight to Peru, you perk up to the site of the majestic Andes below as you descend across valleys and red tiled roofs into Cusco. You will gather your bags and meet outside the terminal on June 30th where your transportation will be waiting to take you to your hotel. You’ll feel at ease as you are greeted by your trip leaders who will assist you with check in.

After settling in you will have time to explore the area around your hotel and relax as you acclimate to the altitude.

Your evening begins with a short yoga practice to stretch out from the trip followed by an wonderful dinner meeting new friends for the first time and getting ready for the incredible adventure to come.

Day 2: Cusco - Pisaq - Munay Sonqo

You wake to greet your first morning in Cusco with a hearty breakfast before boarding your transportation to the Valley. You’re already feeling more relaxed as you cross the mountain pass and the lush valley opens up below. A short drive among the rivers and fields brings you to Munay Sonqo and the start of your epic adventure in the Sacred Valley!

Your room feels cozy as you get settled for the week before sitting down to a delicious light lunch. You stroll to the yoga room, enjoying the sounds of water along the way, for some time to get acquainted with everyone on the trip. You will go over some of the details for the week before you begin a short practice to open your body from the travel.

You relax and explore the gardens, giving your body what it needs to acclimate to the altitude and time change. The evening brings a wonderful dinner then you melt away with an amazing Yin and sound bath practice to wind down for a very deep sleep.

Day 3: Pumamarka - Ollantaytambo

You wake in the morning feeling rested and ready for adventure! Delighting in conversation with your new friends, your first breakfast in Peru is the perfect start to your day exploring the valley.

Hiking into Pumamarka (Puma Village) you stand silently in awe as you experience the massive stone construction for the first time. Its like nothing you’ve ever seen before.

Your heart fills with reverence as you begin to learn the beautiful Inca traditions with a gratitude ceremony in this ancient site. Filled with inspiration, you gaze out over the rivers flowing through the valley and begin your morning yoga practice. You just cant believe you are here, practicing in this amazing place, everything just feels so perfect!

As you hike down the mountain, the bustling community of Ollantaytambo begins to come into focus. Your excitement builds as you head toward your first experience with the small communities that dot the valley landscape.

First you stop for lunch in a local restaurant where the chef will prepare a delicious meal from the fields you’ve been walking past along the way. Exploring shops and markets your eyes are filled with the vibrant colors and textiles that line the streets of this picturesque mountain town. Returning to Munay Sonqo your mind soaks in the experience of your first full day in the Sacred Valley. You begin to wind down for an amazing evening of yoga and some serious stargazing!

Day 4: Chincheros - Moray-Maras

Standing high above the famous weaving community of Chincheros your spirit soars across sweeping views of the valley. Focusing your heart on gratitude, you experience a coca leaf ceremony for the first time. Your focus turns to movement as you enjoy your morning yoga practice on ancient terraces. What a way to start another glorious day in this mountain paradise!

You’re filled with anticipation as you descend into Chincheros to explore the famous weaving co-ops and learn the entire process of this ancient art form. The friendliness of this community of women brings a smile to your face as they show you how to dye and weave yarn into the soft colorful fabrics that are the hallmark of the Sacred Valley. You marvel at their skills as you explore the markets with a new appreciation of the love and creativity woven into every blanket you touch.

Standing on soil the Inca imported from all around the empire, you marvel at the sophisticated creation of microclimates within the terraces for ancient agricultural experimentation in Moray.

You feel sense of grounding to your place in history as you recognize how learning to work sustainably with our planet has been a part of the human condition since the beginning of time. You show your appreciation for the earth as the guide shares the sacred seeds in this amazing place.

Your pilgrimage continues to the small community of Misminay where a local family has prepared a mouthwatering home cooked lunch just for you!

You get lost in the joy of the moment dancing to the traditional the music of the Andes. You can hardly bring yourself to leave the warm embrace of the local families sharing their traditions, culture and the welcoming Quechuan way of life.

Heading back in the afternoon, you stop to explore the Maras salt works. Walking through this unique world heritage site, you can’t help being impressed by the magnitude of the pools and canals that predate the Inca civilization. You are filled with a sense of history realizing that this place is still operated today in the same communal fashion as it was thousands of years ago, producing the famous pink mineral salt used for seasoning and medicinal purposes.

You return to Munay Sonqo and relax with Yin and sound bath.

Day 5: The Inca Trail

It's early in the morning and your heart is filled with anticipation as you head out for the Ollantaytambo train station to begin your journey to Machu Picchu.

You arrive at Chachabamba, the trial head for your day hike along the Inca Trail to the Sun Gate. As the train pulls away with the other passengers riding to Machu Picchu, the trail appears before you and you understand why you came this way. You feel engulfed in the beauty of the cloud forest filled with medicinal plants and orchids as you make your along this ancient path.

You stop for lunch at Winayhuayna (forever young), a sacred site where offerings are made to the Apu, the spirits of the mountains. You pause to experience the traditional offering ceremony before continuing your meditative journey.

As the sun begins to lower you arrive at the Sun Gate and experience the breathtaking wonder of Machu Picchu for the first time just as the Inca did thousands of years ago. Your eyes so drawn to the majesty of the place that you can’t look away as you descend the mountain into the ancient citadel. You pause to soak in the energy of sunset in Machu Picchu before checking in to the Sactuary lodge. A gentle evening practice, and time to reflect brings a smile to your face and an end to an epic day!

Day 6: Machu Pichu - Aguas Calientes

It's dawn as you enter Machu Picchu for a sunrise meditation practice. The sun begins rising over the mountains to bathe the megalithic site in the first light of the day.

Your gaze softens and you feel the energy of the mountains flowing through your body; relaxing your mind. You return to the hotel for breakfast before beginning the journey to the top of Apu Huayna Picchu.

You slow down to experience breathtaking views of Machu Picchu and its surrounding peaks as you trek to the peak that serves as the famous backdrop for the citadel. You feel an exhilarating sense of adventure climbing past terraces, caves, and the moon temple on a path few visitors to Machu Picchu will attempt.

Your adventure continues as you board the bus down the mountain to the picturesque river front town of Aquas Calientes, where a well deserved meal awaits. You explore the small town and its markets before boarding the train back to Ollantaytambo. Settling back at Munay Sonqo, you melt into Yin with sound bath, and the best sleep ever!

Day 7: Munay Sonqo day of service

Working alongside the local community in a nonprofit permaculture farm, your heart fills with joy. Showing gratitude by giving back to the people and place that have given you such an amazing experience seems like a fitting end to your time in the Sacred Valley.

Returning to Munay Sonqo for lunch your afternoon is spent relaxing and enjoying all that this stunning property has to offer as you prepare for the next leg of your adventure.

The evening brings a Sacred Valley closing circle where you’ll reflect and prepare for the journey ahead. You’ll enjoy a closing dinner and finish the evening with yoga and live music.

Day 8: Rainbow Mountain

Your journey to Cusco begins very early as you head off to Palccoyo, the Rainbow Mountain. Your morning practice prepares you to explore the solitude of this beautiful range.

Humbled by the craftsmanship of nature, you gaze at the vibrant colors of the peak woven together like a Peruvian blanket draped over the mountain top. Hiking among the rainbow peaks and rock gardens you feel the calm and peace of this remote place that remains relatively unknown to travelers.

You’ll return for lunch at a small local restaurant before traveling on to Cusco.

Day 9: Saqsayhuaman - Cusco

Your first morning in Cusco begins with a hike to Saqsayhuaman where you’ll enjoy a grounding yoga practice on the lush grounds of this megalithic site (perhaps with an alpaca or two). Exploring the labyrinth the Incas referred to as the House of the Sun, you’ll marvel at the perfectly carved massive stone blocks weighing up to 125 tons! The local guides will bring an understanding to the sacred elements of the site and the legends of its construction.

Descending back into Cusco brings a unique perspective to the architecture as you gaze down over the rooftops. A mouthwatering lunch awaits at the Vegan Temple. Fresh, local recipes and an amazing selection of tea offer a welcomed respite in your day. With gratitude for the week spent sharing the joy of their land and sacred traditions, you say goodbye to your local guides.

Your afternoon will be free to explore the vibrance of Cusco with new friends. Walking along cobblestone streets and quaint narrow corridors lined with shops, you’re surrounded by a unique blend of Spanish and Inca architecture in this charming and beautiful place.

On this night you will not have a group dinner so you can choose from all of the wonderful restaurants and amazing flavors of the historic Plaza de Armas.

You may choose to stay out a little later and enjoy the vibrant Plaza or return to wind down with a late evening Yin practice and enjoy the luxurious accommodations of the Monestario.

Day 10: Cusco - departure

Your final morning in Peru will begin with a yoga practice and breakfast before you head out to continue your exploration of Cusco. Grab a friend and check off any of the museums, plazas or holy sites that remain on your list, or perhaps you’ll want to pick up some last minute souvenirs in the massive markets.

Maybe you’ll explore the mountains and sites on the outskirts of town, but whatever you choose, you’re sure to make the most of your final time in Cusco. You will not have a group lunch on this day so you are free to explore one of the many restaurants along the way.

Returning to the hotel in the late afternoon you’ll gather for your final closing circle and a light meal before saying goodbye to Peru and leaving for the airport.

Bonus

Leading up to this trip you will have a pre-trip Zoom call to meet each other, answer any questions, and make sure everyone feels completely prepared.
You will have access to the private retreat Facebook group where you can post questions and get answers.
If you request to be paired up for a two- or three-person room, you will also have an opportunity to meet the people you will be rooming with through the Facebook group.

In short

July 24th

Arrive in Cusco
Check in to Novatel Cusco
Afternoon free to explore/short yoga class before dinner
Welcome dinner at Prada Vegana

July 25th Cusco-Pisac-Munay Sonqo

Breakfast at hotel
Morning yoga at Pisac Archeological Park
Explore markets
Transport to Munay Sonqo Wellness Retreat Center for noon check in
Lunch at MS
Afternoon free for spa and exploring the grounds to acclimate
Dinner at MS
Yin yoga with sound bath
Astronomy night

July 26th Pumamarka – Ollantaytambo

Breakfast at MS
Morning yoga in Pumamarka
Gratitude ceremony at Pumamarka
Explore the temples and ruins
Hike to Ollantaytambo-depends on time spent in park
Lunch at a local restaurant in Ollantaytambo
Explore Ollantaytambo Archeological Park/Sun Temple ceremony
Option to explore market-depends on time spent in the park
Return to Munay Sonqo
Dinner at MS
Yin yoga

July 27th Chincheros – Maras – Moray

Morning yoga at MS
Breakfast at MS
Tour Maras salt works
Lunch with a local family in Misminay
Moray/hike/meditation
Dinner at Munay Sonqo
Yin yoga with sound bath

July 28th Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (Luggage transport to Machu Picchu)

Early rise to board the train for the Inca Trail
Boxed breakfast from MS eat on train
Boxed lunch on the trail at Winayhuayna
Enter Machu Picchu through the famed Sun Gate
Soak in sunset over the citadel
Check in to Sanctuary Lodge and clean up
Optional spa services before or after dinner
Dinner at Belmond
Light restorative yoga

July 29th Machu Picchu-Aguas Calientes

Early rise to enter the citadel before sunrise
Breakfast at Belmond Hotel/check out/leave bags
Sunrise meditation in Machu Picchu
Explore famed Machu Picchu site and ascend Apu Huayna Picchu
(Option to stay at hotel for the morning after Machu Picchu to enjoy spa and grounds)
Return to hotel for quick yoga class
Lunch in Aguas Calientes
Explore the town and market
Board train back to Ollantaytambo and transport to MS
Dinner at MS
Yin yoga with special guest

July 30th Munay Sonqo

Morning yoga
Breakfast at MS
Day of service at a local permaculture farm for reforestation celebration
Lunch at MS
Afternoon ceramics class and/or spa time
Dinner at MS
Final sound bath with Gonzalo and Sara
Bonfire/closing ceremony for Sacred Valley

July 31st Rainbow Mountain (Palcoyo) (Luggage transport to Cusco)

Early rise boxed breakfast at Palcoyo from MS
Travel to Palcoyo
Morning yoga at Palcoyo
Hike to the Rainbow Mountain/ceremony
Box lunch by the river near Rainbow Mountain
Travel to Cusco and check in to Monestario
Dinner at Vida
Evening free to explore Cusco/spa time

August 1st Cusco – Saqsayhuaman

Breakfast at Monestario
Yoga at Pumamarka site near Cusco/Pachamama celebration
Hike around Sacsayhuaman (option to hike other sites)
Lunch at Vegan Temple (option to walk down for lunch or van transport)
Afternoon exploring plazas and museums of Cusco
Spa time
Final dinner together in Peru at Green Pointe
Evening yoga

August 2nd Cusco-Travel Night

Morning yoga at hotel
Breakfast at Monestario
Check out and move luggage to common rooms
Options to explore Cusco market, museums, shops, and plazas
Free for lunch
Leave for airport (will arrange transportation individually based on connecting flights in Lima and many are not traveling back but continuing on for a few days in Peru)

Note that the evenings have a flexible agenda. Each place you are staying has optional spa services for an additional charge so you can relax and enjoy whatever you would like. You will want to book spa services in advance of the trip as there is limited availability especially in Monestario and Sanctuary.

Instructors

Kevin Montgomery

Over the years, Kevin has met some of the best people ever through yoga classes, and as his practice grew, he noticed that the mental benefits were even more powerful than the physical ones. As a corporate executive, he found that mental clarity, focus, intuitive skills, and stress management were all things he learned on his mat that positively impacted his work and personal life. Every element of this journey will support your work and even if you have never practiced yoga in your life, you will leave feeling connected, centered, and balanced. You will feel the joy of being human again!

Sara Blowers

Sara’s first exposure to yoga was from the book Yoga Mind & Body by Swami Sivananda. This book inspired her to become vegetarian and introduced her to meditation. It wasn’t until a trip to India from 2008-2009 when the guru of Sri Ved Niketan guided her into a daily chanting practice and for the first time she felt true inner peace - the power of yoga! After that trip her devotion to the practice of yoga was sealed.

Catie Purcell

Catie’s passion for yoga began as a teenager leading her to study in both the US and India. She combines her passion for Music with yoga to create space that inspires a deep connection of mind, body, and spirit. Catie holds a 500 hour yoga certification with continuing education in Ayurveda, Sound Healing, Yin and other healing modalities. On this retreat the musical offerings brought by Catie make the desert experience come to life with deep joy and inspiration. The deeply immersive nature of a yoga adventure offers the perfect setting for Catie’s fun and joyful teaching style.

Retreat location

Nested in the heart of the Sacred Valley, Munay Sonqo will be your home for most of this adventure. From there you will venture out to explore the amazing culture and communities throughout the valley.

Throughout the journey you will also stay in historic Monestario Hotel in Cusco and the luxurious Sanctuary Lodge at the gates of Machu Picchu.

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Food

The package includes 25 mouthwatering meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day. The package excludes for dinner in Cusco on Day 9 and lunch in Cusco on day 10.

You’ll enjoy all the mouthwatering flavors of Peru every step of the way on this adventure. Dazzle your senses each time you sit down to experience a local restaurant or one of our local family cooked meals. The sound of chopping fresh ingredients provides the backdrop to lively conversation as you relax in anticipation of another mouthwatering dish. Your taste buds come alive at the site of the vibrant colors from a variety of wild and domesticated fruits, vegetables, and grains.

You’ll delight in beautifully unique recipes where Spanish, Asian, and African influences combine to create Peruvian cuisine. Fresh ingredients from the permaculture gardens at Munay Sonqo offer the foundation for lovingly prepared plant-based meals to fuel your journey.

You’ll feel amazing after a week of clean eating and Red Diamond Yoga Adventures can arrange to accommodate your dietary restrictions so that each meal is a joyful experience. Arrangements can be made for meat options available at most of the restaurants you will visit. Please be sure to note your specific dietary requirements on your registration form so that Red Diamond Yoga Adventures can work with their local chef and restaurants to make sure they can accommodate your needs. If you do not inform Red Diamond Yoga Adventures of your dietary restrictions during the booking process, they cannot guarantee that they will be able to accommodate the dietary requirements once you are in country.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Drinks

The following drinks are included:

Water
Coffee
Tea

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Vegetarian
Vegan
Organic
Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Other dietary requirements on request

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

What's included

All transportation to and from the airport and daily activities
5 nights at Munay Sonqo Wellness Retreat Center (there is no check out for the overnight at Machu Picchu)
1 night at Sanctuary Lodge
2 nights at Monestario
1 night at Novatel Cusco gathering day
25 mouthwatering meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day (no dinner in Cusco on Day 9 and no lunch in Cusco on Day 10)
Entrance and activity fees to all the sites on the itinerary
Local guide, porter, and driver services and tips for all activities
Train tickets to Chachabamba and returning from Machu Picchu
Daily yoga, sound bath, and/or meditation practices
All programming and special evening activities such as astronomy night and local musical experiences
Day of service donation
A lasting sense of wonder, joy, and tranquility

What's not included

Roundtrip airfare to Cusco
Trip insurance
Any covid or other testing requirements that may be in place at the time of the trip
Water, snacks, or personal items from the shops and markets
Optional museum entry fees
Restroom fee at Machu Picchu (1 USD)
Dinner on Day 9 in Cusco
Lunch on Day 10 in Cusco
Optional hotel services such as massage and other personal services
Alcoholic beverages
Also not included are: items of a personal nature such as, gifts, toll calls, medical costs, the costs of hospitalization and evacuation from remote areas, and additional expenses arising from the delay or extension of a trip due to weather, political disputes, sickness, failure of transportation, or other causes beyond Red Diamond Yoga Adventures' control

How to get there

Recommended Airports

CUZ

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

26 km

Transfer included

Arrival by airplane

Book your flight to arrive in Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ). Pick up from the airport is included. You will meet in Cusco at the hotel in the evening on June 30th for the opening dinner and orientation. After spending the night in Cusco, you will enjoy your morning yoga practice and breakfast before heading out for the Sacred Valley.

Airport: Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport Airport transfer included: Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.

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10 Day Ultimate Yoga Adventure to Machu Picchu and Beyond in Peru

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