“Cusco…guardian of the ancient Andean Kingdom and thousand-year-old temples that dot the inspiring landscape and function as stone clocks aligned with the stars…this is the context of a holistic journey to reconnect with your inner-self through a trip back in time to lost cities and energetic earth centers. Immerse yourself in this union with Mother Nature.” – Andres Adasme, MLP’s Head of Adventure and Exploration.
ITINERARY
Arrival in Cusco and transfer to MLP Hotel in Cusco; lunch and early afternoon at leisure.
3:00pm – 5:00pm Introductory workshop at hotel: ‘The Pillars of Wellness’— an exploration of the Circle of Life to give us clarity in our intentions for the journey. (2 hours)
5:30pm – 6:30pm Restorative Yoga. Moon salutations practice and meditation to restore our alignment after the long journey to Cusco. (1 hour)
7:00pm Welcome dinner at Pachapapa.
Overnight: MLP Hotel in Cusco
7:00am – 7:20am Early morning Sun Salutations for an energetic start to the day.
7:30am – 8:30am Breakfast at MLP Hotel in Cusco.
8:45am – 12:30pm Round-trip hike to the Temple of the Moon for a K’intu initiation ceremony, followed by a gentle guided meditation. Focus: Establishing a merging of intentions and personal energy within the sacred land that surrounds us.
1:30pm – 3:00pm Lunch in Cusco at Green’s Organic.
3:30pm – 6:30pm Superfood workshop at hotel: ‘Introduction to Andean Superfoods and the Magic of Peruvian Food Culture’ —followed by a visit to the San Pedro Market to learn about the top 10 Andean superfoods, their properties, and different ways to prepare them in order to activate their nutrients.
7:00pm Trip briefing at hotel.
7:30pm Dinner at Mutu.
Overnight: MLP Hotel in Cusco
6:00am Everyday Essentials Yoga: Restoration practice focused on stretching wrists, shoulders, hips, and back to loosen up our bodies and minds.
07:00am Breakfast at hotel.
7:30am Depart for the Sacred Valley.
8:30am – 10:00am Visit to the Pisaq town market and botanical gardens.
11:00am – 12:00pm Visit to Viacha—participate in traditional Andean farming practices alongside members of the local community.
12:15pm – 1:20pm Pachamanca lunch in Viacha.
1:30pm – 4:00pm Hike to the Pisaq archaeological site followed by a guided tour.
4:00pm Scenic drive to Lamay Lodge.
6:00pm – 7:00pm Evening restorative yoga practice. Focus: Re-centering ourselves by integrating the multiple energies received during our full-day journey.
7:30pm Dinner and daily trip briefing.
Overnight: Lamay Lodge
7:00am – 8:00am Early morning Ashtanga practice: energizing and dynamic.
8:00am – 8:30am Breakfast at lodge.
9:00am – 10:00am Wellness workshop at the lodge: ‘Ayurveda for Life’ — Ayurveda is known as the life science that is complementary to yoga. During this workshop we will explore our doshas (body and mind constitutions) and examine modifications to lead us towards a more well-rounded lifestyle.
10:15am Depart for the Lares Valley.
Choice of afternoon activities:
Activity A:
12:15pm – 3:30pm Excursion to meet the expert textile weavers in a remote community, including an introduction to Andean natural textile dyes and coca leaf reading.
Activity B:
1:00pm – 4:00pm Hike from Cuncani to Huacahuasi Lodge. (approximately 1 hour)
6:00pm – 7:00pm Wellness workshop at lodge: ‘Pranayama Breathing’—Pranayama technique workshop to guide our bodies and minds into a deep state of relaxation.
7:30pm Dinner and daily trip briefing.
Overnight: Huacahuasi Lodge
6:45am – 8:00am Mysore Ashtanga Yoga Method: Build your own practice—Mysore offers the opportunity for a personalized posture sequence adapted to each individual student.
8:00am – 8:30am Breakfast at hotel.
8:45am – 10:00am Scenic drive to Marcacocha.
10:15am – 11:15 Pachamama ceremony at the Marcacocha archaeological site
11:30am Depart for Pumamarka.
12:15pm – 1:30pm Visit to the Pumamarka archaeological site and picnic lunch.
2:00pm – 4:00pm Hike from Pumamarka to Ollantaytambo.
4:30pm Arrival at Willka T’ika Lodge.
5:00pm – 6:30pm Philosophy Workshop: ‘‘The Heart of Yoga’—discussion about the eight limbs of Ashtanga yoga, including ethical principles like yamas and niyamas.
7:30pm Dinner and daily trip briefing.
Overnight: Willka T’ika – Luxury Wellness Retreat & Yoga Center
7:00am – 8:15am Mysore Ashtanga Yoga Method: Continuing our individual posture sequence exploration.
8:00am – 8:30am Breakfast at hotel.
9:30am – 10:30am Visit to the Ollantaytambo archaeological site.
11:30am Scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes; lunch on board (approximately 5 hours).
2:00pm – 4:30pm Guided tour of Machu Picchu.
5:00pm Check-in at hotel.
7:30pm Dinner at hotel and daily trip briefing.
Overnight: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
6:30am – 7:30am Optional early morning stroll through the lush orchid gardens and tea plantation at hotel.
7:00am – 7:45am Breakfast at hotel.
9:00am – 11:30am Hike to the Mandor Nature Preserve followed by an energizing Sun Salutations variations practice. At the end of the session, we will revisit the Circle of Life to examine the attainment of our wellness experience intentions.
1:00pm - 2:00pm Lunch at hotel.
2:55pm Scenic train ride from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (approximately 5 hours).
5:00pm Private transport from Ollantaytambo back to Cusco (approximately 2 hours).
8:00pm Farewell dinner.
Overnight MLP Hotel in Cusco
Breakfast at hotel and transfer to the Cusco airport.