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12-Day Yoga & Culture Retreat in Peru

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Overview

Journey into the heart of Peru's culture, traditions and history on this 12-day yoga and culture tour.

Beginning in Lima, you'll journey to Cusco, venture into the Sacred Valley, lay eyes on the marvel that is Machu Picchu and spend four days immersing yourself into the Peruvian Amazon in Puerto Maldonado.

Your Peru getaway will not only be punctuated by incredible experiences, friendly locals and delicious food, but you'll have several opportunities to practice yoga in local studios and you'll take part in sound meditations and other cultural activities through the trip!
Outdoors & Nature
Culture & Arts
Sightseeing
Wellness
Hiking & Trekking

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Lima, Peru!

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Welcome to Lima, Peru!

You will be welcomed at the airport, driven to your hotel in Lima and you will then have the rest of your day free to spend as you wish. Lima, also known as the 'City of Kings', was founded in 1535 by the Spanish conqueror Francisco Pizarro. Located directly on the Pacific coast, Peru’s capital city is a melting pot of cultures where you will encounter people, flavours and history from different regions. The bustling metropolis has something for all tastes and ages.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Antigua Miraflores3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Hotel Antigua Miraflores

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    Destinations

    Lima

Day 2

Yoga Class in the Park & Colonial City Tour

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Yoga Class in the Park & Colonial City Tour

First, you'll head to Lima’s contemporary districts, Miraflores and San Isidro, that combine beautiful parks, such as El Olivar and Parque del Amor, shopping centres and modern architecture. At Olivar Park, you'll attend a one-hour yoga class. In the afternoon, you will continue your city tour. In the historical centre, you'll admire the colourful colonial architecture around Plaza San Martín and the main square Plaza de Armas, where you can also see many other important buildings.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Antigua Miraflores3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Colonial & Contemporary Lima City Tour

    Plaza de Armas of Lima

    Basilica Cathedral of Lima

    Basilica and Convent of San Francisco

    Punto OM Yoga in Olivar Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Lima

Day 3

Fly to Cusco, Transfer to Sacred Valley via Shaman Ceremony & Yoga Class

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Fly to Cusco, Transfer to Sacred Valley via Shaman Ceremony & Yoga Class

This morning, your driver will take you to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, you'll transfer from the airport to your hotel in the Sacred Valley. En route, you'll stop to participate in a 30-minute shaman ceremony and to explore the different Inca ruins around Cusco. You'll then continue to your hotel where you'll enjoy a unique yoga class including traditional ethnical elements of the Andean religion, mediation and music.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Antigua Miraflores3 star

    Villa Urubamba3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Sacsayhuaman

    Shaman Ceremony

    Yoga Class at Hotel Villa Urubamba

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Lima to Jorge Chavez International Airport

    Plane from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete Cusco Airport (CUZ)Optional Activity

    Private Driver from Alejandro Velasco Astete Cusco Airport (CUZ) to Hotel La Casona de Yucay

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Lima

    Cusco

Day 4

Visit the Amaru Community in Pisac & Sound Meditation at Hotel

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Visit the Amaru Community in Pisac & Sound Meditation at Hotel

Today, you'll head to the Amaru community in Pisac. On arrival, you will be greeted by the community with traditional music and beautiful flowers (Kantu). In the community of Huayllafara, you will learn the art of Andean agriculture and the importance of the environment from the perspective of the Andean people. You'll practice using traditional tools, plants, or harvesting local produce and you'll enjoy a fantastic lunch consisting of local cuisine. Later on, you'll enjoy a sound meditation.

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    Accommodation

    Villa Urubamba3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    A Day with the Amaru Community in Pisac

    Sound Meditation at Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Cusco

Day 5

Ollantaytambo Ruins, Vistadome Train to Aguas Calientes & Machu Picchu Tour

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Ollantaytambo Ruins, Vistadome Train to Aguas Calientes & Machu Picchu Tour

This morning, you'll drive to the impressive ruins of Ollantaytambo, one of the few places where the Incas won a battle against the Spaniards. Then, you'll board the Vistadome train and admire the views of small villages and snow-capped mountains as you travel through the Sacred Valley. When you reach Aguas Calientes, you'll take a shuttle bus up to discover the Inca’s ancient citadel and learn about the Inca civilisation.

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    Accommodation

    El MaPi Hotel by Inkaterra3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ollantaytambo Ruins

    Local Home Ollantaytambo

    Machu Picchu

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cusco to Ollantaytambo

    Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes

    Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu

    Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Cusco

    Ollantaytambo

    Aguas Calientes

Day 6

Optional Second Machu Picchu Tour or Huayna Picchu Hike & Train to Cusco

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Optional Second Machu Picchu Tour or Huayna Picchu Hike & Train to Cusco

This morning, you'll have the option to visit Machu Picchu again for a more in-depth experience. Alternatively, you can choose to trek up the famous Huayna Picchu Mountain. In the afternoon, you will board the Vistadome train back to Ollantaytambo from where you will be transferred to your hotel in Cusco. Doing this journey in reverse, you'll be able to appreciate different perspectives and views of the Sacred Valley. Your luggage will be transferred for you.

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    Accommodation

    Abittare Hotel Cusco3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Machu PicchuOptional Activity

    Climbing Huayna PicchuOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo

    Private Driver from Ollantaytambo to Cusco

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Aguas Calientes

    Cusco

Day 7

Cusco City Tour with San Blas & Afternoon Yoga Class

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Cusco City Tour with San Blas & Afternoon Yoga Class

You'll start your city tour at Plaza de Armas, then you'll visit the impressive Renaissance-style Cusco Cathedral. You'll make your way through small alleys edged with Incan walls until you reach Koricancha, the temple dedicated to the sun, Inti. Then, you'll walk up to the San Blas district and wander the cobblestone streets as you browse the beautiful handicrafts and unique antique stores. In the afternoon, you'll attend a yoga class at a local yoga studio.

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    Accommodation

    Abittare Hotel Cusco3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cusco City Tour with San Blas

    Cusco Plaza De Armas

    Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin

    San Blas Temple

    Cusco Yoga Class

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Cusco

Day 8

Fly to Puerto Maldonado & Begin Your 4-Day Peruvian Amazon Experience

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Fly to Puerto Maldonado & Begin Your 4-Day Peruvian Amazon Experience

This morning, you will be taken to the airport for your flight to Puerto Maldonado, the gateway to the Peruvian Amazon. Upon arrival, you'll transfer to the city office of the lodge for check-in and to store the main luggage. Afterwards, you'll board a boat to Posada Amazonas Lodge. After the check-in, you will walk to the Canopy Tower for spectacular views of the rainforest and the Tambopata River. After dinner, you can listen to a lecture about the Ecotourism Project of the local community.

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    Accommodation

    Posada Amazonas3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Canopy Tower at Posada Amazonas

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cusco to Alejandro Velasco Astete Cusco Airport (CUZ)

    Plane from Alejandro Velasco Astete Cusco Airport (CUZ) to Puerto MaldonadoOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Padre Aldamiz International Airport to Puerto Maldonado

    Boat from Puerto Maldonado to Posada Amazonas

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Cusco

    Madre de Dios

Day 9

Day Two at Posada Amazonas

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Day Two at Posada Amazonas

After breakfast, you will go on an excursion to the Oxbow Lake, Tres Chimbadas. Here, you'll board a catamaran and go on a search for the members of the giant otter family and other wild animals like caimans, hoatzins and Horned Screamer. After lunch, you'll wander on an ethnobotanical learning path in order to get to know some of the rainforest plants that are used in modern medicine. In the evening, you'll have dinner and go on a night walk where you will listen to the sounds of the jungle.

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    Accommodation

    Posada Amazonas3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Day Two of Posada Amazonas Programme

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Madre de Dios

Day 10

Day Three at Posada Amazonas

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Day Three at Posada Amazonas

You'll start the day with a rich breakfast in order to get early to the parrot clay lick. It is only 20 minutes from the lodge and offers fantastic views on different kinds of parrots and parakeets. After this colourful event, you'll go on the Ceiba Trail to visit the giant Ceiba tree. In the afternoon, you will visit a local farmer who reveals some of his secrets about farming exotic fruits in the Amazon region from which each plant serves a specific purpose. You'll have dinner at the lodge.

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    Accommodation

    Posada Amazonas3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Day Three of Posadas Amazonas Programme

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Madre de Dios

Day 11

Day Four at Posada Amazonas & Fly to Lima

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Day Four at Posada Amazonas & Fly to Lima

This morning, you'll have your breakfast at Posada Amazonas and board the boat that will take you back to Puerto Maldonado. Upon arrival at the harbour, you'll transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima. Upon arrival in Lima, you'll be collected from the airport and transferred to your hotel. The evening will then be free for you to spend the final night of your Peru getaway as you wish.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Antigua Miraflores3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Boat from Posada Amazonas to Puerto Maldonado

    Private Driver from Puerto Maldonado to Padre Aldamiz International Airport

    Plane from Padre Aldamiz International Airport to Jorge Chavez International AirportOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Lima

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Madre de Dios

    Lima

Day 12

Departure from Lima

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Departure from Lima

This morning, you'll have breakfast and then check out of your hotel. When you're ready, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to the airport for your departing flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Lima to Jorge Chavez International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Lima

Included in Price

  • 10 nights accommodation
  • 21 activities
  • 11 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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