Welcome Circle, a ritual of arrival, where we share our intentions, create connection, and clear the path of any obstacles ahead. This sets the tone for the journey we'll walk together. A soft yoga class invites us gently into our bodies. Dinner included.

Altitude: 2,800m

Morning yoga connects us to the land of the Sacred Walley, and calls ourselves back. In the afternoon, we learn about Andean Shamanic Cosmovision and join a Despacho Ceremony prepared by our Medicine Woman of the Q'anchis Ylla lineage, connecting us to the land, the ancestral spirits of the Andes, and to ourselves. All meals included.

Through morning yogic practices, we open to Wilka Allpa, the sacred spirit of earth. At noon, we visit the mysterious Incan terraces of Moray regarded as the womb of Mother Earth, where we receive a seed of the Earthkeeper (Kurak Akuyek initiation) and give thanks to Pachamama. We also visit the picturesque Maras salt mines. All meals included.

Altitude: Maras 3.200m / Moray: 3.600m

Our morning practice connects us to the sacred element of Water: Wilka Unu / Yaku. After breakfast follows a two-hour trek along the crystal-clear waters of Apu Pumahuanca, to the ancient Chupani temple. In this sacred spot where the Incan Priestesses of the Sun took purification rituals we experience a shamanic ritual honoring the sacred waters, Wilka Unu. We close the day with evening yoga. All meals included.

Altitude: 2.792 m

Today offers a rare opportunity: an optional Wachuma ceremony guided by Maestro Puma, held in the spectacular natural setting of Quillarumiyoc. Wachuma, a sacred plant medicine used since Incan times as a pathway to the heart —a ceremony rarely offered with this level of authenticity outside its place of origin.

For those resting at Samadhi retreat: guided pottery, painting, spa, massage, or simple rest: a space to integrate, or to express what moves within. All meals included.

Altitude: 3.860m

Integration day. Our morning practice moves us into right relationship with all that is — giving and receiving in sacred balance, the living principle of Ayni breathing through every posture, every breath. Today we soften into integration, into gratitude for all that we have received.

In the afternoon, we gather for a shamanic Cacao Ceremony awakening joy, dancing, singing, playing!

Today we journey through the heart of the Sacred Valley, ascending to the Sun Temple at Machu Picchu. Guided by our Q'ero team, we connect with Wilka Nina, the sacred fire of transformation, and learn of Inti, the Sun god who illuminated the Inca path — and the incredible wisdom that lives within Machu Picchu itself. The day is spent immersed in the powerful presence of one of the world's most epic sacred sites. All meals included.

Altitude: 2,430m

A final yoga class of activating our Poqpos (energy centres) & closing circle to honor the journey we've shared. We checkout from Samadhi Retreat; we visit the vibrant town of Pisac, before arriving in Cusco by evening. Lunch in Pisac & dinner in Cusco on your own.

Altitude: Pisac 2,972m / Cusco 3,400m

Today is yours! Rest, acclimate to Cusco's altitude, and move at your own pace — wander the cobbled streets, or browse San Pedro Market, Peru's largest art-and-craft market. For those completing the retreat here, checkout is after breakfast.

For those who wish to go further, an optional excursion awaits: Sacsayhuamán, once both a fortress and a sacred center for Inca religion and astronomy, an engineering mystery that still challenges historians today. From there, we enter a sacred cave known as the Womb of Mother Earth, for a rebirth ceremony — a space of deep connection and renewal. Meals are not included today.

Altitude: 3,400m

We formally end the retreat in Cusco and begin the pilgrimage to Ausangate. Arrival to Pacchanta where we spend the afternoon & a full moon night high up in the Andes with the traditional local communities, sharing a meal, and enjoying the natural hot springs of Pacchanta. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the customs of these remote mostly tourist-free traditional communities, their agriculture and textile-making, their shamanic practices, and ways of life.  All meals included.

Altitude: 4.200m

A beautiful 5-hour hike around five extraordinary lakes: Azulcocha, Otorongo, Pucacocha, Alqacocha and Q’omercocha. Surrounded by snow-covered peaks and vast mountain scenery, you can choose to hike or travel by horseback for an additional 120 soles ($35). At Otorongo Lake, we’ll pause for ritual, with time for meditation and quiet connection to this remarkable place.
On our return, we’ll soak in Pacchanta’s natural hot springs, share a warm community meal and rest.All meals included.

Altitude: 4,620 m

Our final morning is a chance to slow down and take in the sacredness of where we’ve been. After breakfast, we’ll gather with Maestro Puma for teachings and a traditional coca leaf reading, an Andean practice in which the leaves are cast and interpreted as a way of reflecting on the present moment, offering guidance and insight.

We arrive in Cusco by late afternoon, where our retreat formally comes to a close. From here, you are free to continue your journey or begin your journey home.

Dinner and accommodation on your own.