Guests will be picked up at the Cusco Airport by our staff, coordinated by our Transportation Manager, Wilbert Palomino. From the airport, we will head to the Willka T’ika Hotel & Wellness Retreat, rated one of the Top 9 Wellness Retreats in the World by CNN! 

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• • Yoga Class & Opening Circle at the Yoga Shala 

  • Dinner at Willka T’ika 

  • Optional reservations at WT Spa: Herbal Bath, Massage, and Coca Leaf Reading.

• Depart for Rainbow Mountain/Vinicunca. 

• Breakfast at a hotel en route to Rainbow Mountain. 

• Hiking Rainbow Mountain/Vinicunca. 

• Depart Rainbow Mountain. 

• Lunch at Café Colca Vinicunca. 

• Bus ride to Willka T’ika 

• Dinner at Willka T’ika 

• Optional Yoga session (tentative, this is a very physical day) 

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Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) is a majestic experience for those visiting the Andes. Surrounded by glacial peaks, the mountain’s indescribable beauty displays multiple colors. Since this will be the highest altitude of the retreat, some guests will be able to make the hike on foot, while others will be able to ascend the mountain on horseback to the summit (17,000 feet). The hike will take approximately 3.5 hours and the distance to the summit is 2.5 miles.

• Breakfast at Willka Tika

• ​Bus from Willka T’ika to Ollantaytambo 

• Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes 

• Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu 

• Guided tour of Machu Picchu 

• Bus return from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes 

• Lunch in Aguas Calientes (guests cover cost of this lunch) 

• Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo 

• Bus from Ollantaytambo to Willka T’ika 

• Dinner at Willka T’ika 

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They say “the journey is the destination” and our ride to Machu Picchu through the lush jungle aboard the Vistadome train confirms this adage. This picturesque journey, with panoramic views, includes live Andean music and a traditional folk dance performance. During our guided tour of the sacred site, we will delve into the significance of Machu Picchu within Inca society and discover the fascinating methods used in its construction. This day will be an unforgettable experience in the Lost City of the Incas.

• Morning Yoga class

• Breakfast at Willka T’ika 

• Tour of Willka T’ika’s world-renowned chakra gardens, home to a variety of healing herbs, fruits, and vibrant flowers 

• Lunch at Willka T’ika 

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• Partner Yoga and Thai Massage workshop led by Francisco and Salim.

In Partner Yoga practice, participants work in pairs supporting each other in a series of movements designed to open the body and create connections. Thai Massage is a traditional therapy that combines acupressure, stretching, and kneading movements. The practice dates back to the time of Buddha (approximately 500 BC). 

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• Dinner at Willka T’ika

• Morning Yoga Class

• Breakfast: Willka T’ika 

• Lunch at Willka T’ika 

• Afternoon Yoga Workshop

• Dinner at Willka T’ika 

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The day after our Rainbow Mountain hike is dedicated to rest and relaxation. It will be a free day to enjoy massages, herbal baths, and/or visit the towns of Ollantaytambo or Urubamba.

• Morning Yoga Class 

• Breakfast at Willka T’ika 

• Lunch: Willka T’ika 

• Yoga and Reflection and Integration Workshop. 

• Dinner: Willka T’ika – Bonfire and Closing Circle with Live Music

• Morning Yoga 

• Breakfast at Willka T’ika 

• Urubamba Farmers Market and tour 

• Hike to the Seminario Ceramics Center and tour. 

• Lunch at Tierra Restaurant, right in front of the Seminario Ceramics Center 

• Yin and Breathwork Class at Willka Tika

• Dinner at Willka T’ika 

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Note: After breakfast, we will travel 10 min. to the Urubamba Farmers Market, which offers a variety of delicacies, including superfoods such as maca, unique indigenous fruits and vegetables, chocolate, and local coffee, among others. Our time at the market is an essential part of understanding Inca/Quechua culture. Agriculture is a fundamental pillar of Andean culture. Following our visit to the market, we will walk fifteen minutes to the Seminario Ceramics Center. Co-founder and internationally renowned artist Pablo Seminario has a permanent exhibition at the Chicago Art Museum. Additionally, his work is on display at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C. Pablo and his wife, Marilú, are an integral part of preserving and revitalizing Inca ceramic art and technology.

• Morning Yoga Class 

• Breakfast at Willka T’ika 

• Drive and tour to the Maras Salt Mines 

• Drive to Don Angel Restaurant and lunch 

• Drive to Chinchero, presentation of traditional Inca weaving technology and visit to the Chinchero workshop 

• Return by bus from Chinchero to Willka T’ika 

• Evening Yoga Class and workshop

• Dinner at Willka T’ika 

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On this day we visit the famous Maras Salt Mines, which date back to pre-Incan times and are still in operation today. This ancient technology uses natural saltwater springs, which are channeled into terraced ponds, known as “cochas” in Quechua, stabilized by retaining walls. Visitors will learn about the history, science, and community organization behind these mines.

After lunch, we will head to the Inca/Quechua weavers’ workshop in the village of Chinchero. Here, the artisans will give us a presentation about their traditional dyeing techniques and the ancient stories that inspire their designs. These images pay homage to the natural elements and the universal balance between feminine and masculine energies. Chinchero is known for having preserved Inca culture despite attempts by the Spanish to “civilize” and reform its traditions. Residents have passed down ancestral Inca textile knowledge from generation to generation, including the use of traditional looms, herbs and plants for dyeing, and designs that reflect Inca cultural values.

• Morning Yoga Class

• Breakfast at Willka T’ika. 

• Travel to Cusco Airport after breakfast.