Peruvian Itinerary July 11-17, 2026

Day 1: Saturday, July 11 Depart Lima to Cuzco & Urubamba  Morning– Flight from Lima to Cusco (LATAM Airlines: LIM to CUS 11:10 am flight)

• Flight Lima to Cusco.
• Be transported to the Sacred Valley with our tour guide and hosts.
• Enjoy the breathtaking Andean landscape along the route to Urubamba — surrounded by mountains, terraces, and villages full of history.
• If time, stop in Chinchero, a picturesque Andean village perched at 12,300 feet, offering sweeping views of the Sacred Valley. Built atop Inca ruins with a colonial church that blends Andean and Spanish artistry.
• Very light foods are recommended in the first 48 hours at high elevations.
• Chinchero embodies the meeting of two worlds, the old and the new, the earthly and the spiritual.
• This is a day to rest and acclimate to higher elevation (9420 ft/2870 m) in Urubamba.
• Check into the hotel and quietly explore this quaint town.
• Evening group meeting & optional meditation.
• Today, you will be provided with a journal and a guided journaling prompt to reflect on your experiences, insights, and observations throughout your journey. 
• Overnight stay in Urubamba

Day 2 Sunday, July 12:  Ñaupa Iglesia

Morning: Breakfast

• Travel to Ñaupa Iglesia, an ancient Incan ceremonial center that preserves a deep spiritual energy.
• After a short walk along a nature-surrounded path, you arrive at this sacred huaca, where you can still admire carvings in the shape of the chacana (Andean cross), rock paintings, and ceremonial altars sculpted into the stone.
• Considered a point of connection between the earthly and the spiritual worlds, Ñaupa Iglesia invites visitors to reflect, breathe in the peace of the Andes, and feel the mysticism that still dwells in this place.
•  The site features a carved altar and ceremonial niches, including a prominent trapezoidal doorway believed to symbolize a portal to other sacred sites. The structure is aligned with the Southern Cross constellation, indicating its astronomical significance to the Incas. 
•  Today, Ñaupa Iglesia remains a spiritual site. Visitors often come to perform traditional Andean rituals, such as "payment to the land" ceremonies, which involve offerings like coca leaves to honor Pachamama (Mother Earth). 
• Journaling prompt.
• Evening – QHHT Group Regression ( Optional)
• Overnight stay in Urubamba

Day 3 Monday, July 13: Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo & Aguas Calientes

Morning: Breakfast 

• Chinchero Textile Center
• Learn about traditional weaving techniques and natural dyeing from local artisans.
  • Watch as alpaca and sheep wool are transformed into vibrant textiles.
• Chinchero Inca Ruins & Church
  • Visit Chinchero’s Inca ruins and colonial church, featuring beautiful frescoes.

Explore the stone terraces and ceremonial sites 

• Maras Salt Mines
  • Visit the stunning Salineras de Maras, where over 3,000 salt ponds cascade down the mountainside.
  • Learn about the Inca-era salt extraction process, still used by local families today.
  • Moray Agricultural Terraces
  • Visit the breathtaking circular terraces of Moray, believed to be an ancient agricultural laboratory.
  • Learn about Inca farming techniques and microclimates.
• Guided Tour of Ollantaytambo Ruins
  • Climb to the Temple of the Sun, featuring massive Inca stonework.
  • Explore the terraces, storage structures, and ceremonial fountains.
• From here, you will board the legendary Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town), enjoying a scenic ride through Andean landscapes, valleys, and rivers that herald the approach of one of the most astonishing wonders of the world. 
• Check into Aguas Calientes hotel.
• Journaling prompt.

• LUGGAGE: Depending on the train we use, you will only be allowed 8 pounds (PeruRail) or 11 pounds (IncaRail).  See below for a packing list. Our hotel will hold our luggage for us until we return. Optional: Pay for a porter service to take your luggage to our hotel. 
• Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes

Day 4 Tuesday, July 14: Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (via Train)

Morning: Breakfast

Late Morning: Arrival at Aguas Calientes

• Board a bus to Machu Picchu (about 25 minutes). Your guide will take you on a guided tour of the ruins, exploring the history, significance, and stunning architecture of the site. There are 3 possible routes-the most popular route must be booked January 2026 for a July tour, so please get your deposit in ASAP.
• Guided tour with a guide.
  • Enjoy free time to explore the site further or take photos.
  • Bus back to Aguas Calientes.
  • Lunch in Aguas Calientes 
  • Train back to Ollantaytambo and ride back to hotel in Urubamba.
  • Journaling prompt.
  • Overnight stay in Urubamba

Day 5: Wednesday, July 15  Andean Community of Patacancha 

Morning: Breakfast

• Be transported to the community of Patacancha, a place where Andean traditions remain alive among sacred mountains and landscapes that inspire peace. Its inhabitants proudly preserve their cultural heritage, sharing their knowledge of textile art, traditional agriculture, and community life.
• During the visit, you will have the opportunity to participate in an Apu offering ceremony — a spiritual experience guided by local community members to give thanks and connect with the energy of the protective mountains.
• An authentic experience that combines culture, spirituality, and the warmth of the Andean world.
• Participate in a traditional lunch with the local people.
• Transportation to Cusco hotel.
• Please be aware of altitude and affects this can have on your body.
• Journaling prompt.
• Overnight stay in Cusco

Day 6: Thursday, July 16 Full Day Tour in Cusco

Morning: Breakfast

• Full Cusco City tour with guide.
• Discover the cultural richness of Cusco, where Inca grandeur blends with colonial heritage. We will visit the impressive Cathedral, admiring its works of art, wood carvings, goldsmithing, sculptures, and majestic architecture.
• Next, we will explore Qoricancha, the ancient Inca Temple of the Sun, where the harmonious overlap of Inca and colonial influences can still be felt. We will continue to Sacsayhuamán with its cyclopean walls, and other sacred sites such as Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay — places that reflect the spirituality, ingenuity, and daily life of our ancestors.
• A unique experience offering a complete cultural immersion, connecting you with the living history of Cusco.
• We will have a farewell dinner for the group.
• Journaling prompt.
• Overnight stay is Cusco.

Altitude Considerations: Cusco is located at a high altitude, so take it easy, stay hydrated, and give yourself time to adjust if needed.

Wear Comfortable Shoes: Many of the attractions involve walking on cobblestone streets or climbing stairs, so it’s best to wear sturdy, comfortable shoes.

Day 7: Friday, July 17 Cusco to Lima

 Energetic Cleansing in Cusco

• Journaling prompt.
• On your last day in Cusco, connect with the city’s ancestral energy and bid farewell in harmony and well-being. You will participate in an energetic cleansing — an Andean ritual guided by local experts that uses sacred elements such as herbs, incense, and prayers to the Apus (sacred mountains).
• This experience will allow you to release tensions, balance your energies, and carry with you a sense of renewal before continuing your journey.
• Transfer from Hotel in Cusco to the Airport

Included in Trip

• 6 Nights at hotels (4 Nights in Urubamba, 1 Night in Aguas Calientes, 2 Nights is Cusco)
• 9 Meals: Breakfast at all hotels, buffet lunch in Sacred Valley, traditional meal in Patacancha, and dinner with show.
• Transportation to Hotels, Ruins, Outings
• Snacks available throughout the entire trip
• Security
• Quality transportation to all locations
• Professional local English speaking tour guide
• Entrances to Ruins and Attractions
• Vistadome Train to Aguas Calientes from Ollantaytambo
• Other Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytamo
• Guided Meditations/Group Circles/Guidance on Spiritual Adventure
• Group QHHT Session
• Advise on Flights to Lima & Cusco
• Advise on Hotels and Transportation for early arrivers

Not Included

• International Airfare
• Domestic Airfare (Lima-Cusco/Cusco-Lima)
• Porter Luggage Service (optional) from Ollantaytambo to Agua Calientes and back (This is for extra luggage past the 8 lbs/11 lbs limit on train). We will be leaving our luggage at our hotel in Urubamba. Price TBD (appx $10-$25/luggage)
• Additional trips not on itinerary
• Emergency medical services
• Travel insurance

If staying for additional nights in Cusco or Sacred Valley

Ayawaska Retreat (Not Included)

Choose from 1 day, 3 days, 1 week stays in the Sacred Valley.

For those whose hearts are stirred by mysteries not yet solved, whose spirits are drawn to the ancient whispers of the earth and stars — we invite you to continue the journey.

I will be happy to recommend some travel agencies to continue your journey with.  

I highly recommend Peru’s southern coast, down to Paracas and soar above the mysterious Nasca Lines — symbols so vast and enigmatic they have defied explanation for centuries — and walk the golden dunes of Huacachina, where the sands themselves seem to sing.

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Single Occupancy: $1975.00

Double Occupancy:  $1850.00

Superior Room (when available/double Occupancy): $2039.00

Deposit of $500 is due with application and can be returned through 90 days before departure, minus $85 admin fee.

Please be prepared for higher elevations and bring any medications you might need to help you with elevation sickness. Most hotels have mate de coca (coca leaf tea) which helps some with elevation sickness. It is important to rest and stay hydrated as much as possible on your first day in higher elevations. We are saving Cusco for last days so that your body can acclimate. 

Pisac: 2,972 meters (9,751 feet)

Cusco: 3,399 meters (11,152 feet)

Ollantaytambo: 2,792 meters (9,160 feet)

Aguas Calientes: 2,040 meters (6,692 feet)

Machu Picchu: 2,430 meters (7,972 feet)

Recommended International Flight:

LATAM Airlines  LAX to LIM on July 10, 2025 at 9:30 pm.  Arriving to Lima morning of July 11 or arrive in LIMA July 9 or 10 earlier in day and explore the capital.

It is also recommended that you arrive a couple days early to acclimate to the high elevation as many people need 2-3 days to be able to function normally. If you do, we will send a taxi for you and you can join us in Urubamba as we will be there acclimating before the tour. This is highly advised!