Soul Journey to Peru
A Mountain Yoga & Synergy Adventure Retreat
2025 Retreat
Where
Willka T’ika Wellness Retreat & Boutique Hotel
When
July 26th - August 3rd, 2025
About The Retreat
Experience the magic of Peru’s Sacred Valley with a wonderful community of wellness practitioners. Our journey begins in the Andean city of Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire. From Cusco we travel to Willka T’ika Wellness Retreat & Boutique Hotel, in the town of Urubamba, surrounded by the splendor of the Andes. During our stay at Willka T’ika guests will experience outdoor herbal baths; therapeutic massage; nutritious farm to table vegetarian meals; and the well known chakra gardens which hold a variety of healing herbs. From our Willka T’ika base camp we will explore the Sacred Valley through day trips and workshops.
With 17 years of experience curating retreats in the region, the leadership team has organized an exceptional itinerary that balances spectacular adventures with relaxation and treatments at our boutique hotel. All the while we’ll absorb the high energetic frequencies of the Sacred Valley!
Offerings
- Machu Picchu
- Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain)
- Maras Salt Flats
- A presentation on traditional Inca/Quechua weaving techniques by the Chincheros Womens Workshop
- The Urubamba Farmers Market and an exploration of Inca agriculture and medicine
- Semanario Ceramics Center
- Peruvian cuisine
- Yoga & Workshops
- Interactive Thai Bodywork Workshop
- Partner Stretching Workshop
Learn more about Willka T’ika Wellness Retreat & Boutique Hotel.
Treat Yourself to an Authentic Andean Adventure
Retreat Pricing
Single Room
$
4400
Per Person
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Room to yourself
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Pay In Installments
Book On Synergy
*Does not include international flights
* Additional excursions and spa services available for extra fee.
Shared Room Double
$
3600
Per Person
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Shared room, 2 individuals
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Pay In Installments
Book On Synergy
*Does not include international flights
* Additional excursions and spa services available for extra fee.
Shared Room Triple
$
3200
Per Person
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Shared room, 3 individuals
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Pay In Installments
Book On Synergy
*Does not include international flights
* Additional excursions and spa services available for extra fee.
What's Included
- Accommodations
- Airport transfers
- All entry fees to the Inca sites
- All meals (except for one lunch)
- All yoga & movement workshops
- All logistics & travel expenses (within Cusco and the Sacred Valley)
Your Retreat Guides
Jackie Wheeler
Jackie Wheeler is the founder of Mountain Yoga Sandy located in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is a lover of the outdoors and retreats to them as often as possible. She has been teaching yoga since 2000. Her classes are fused from many different lineages, consisting of empowering, playful sequencing of both classic static and flowing asanas. Her classes are taught with the intention of empowering and inspiring students to move both freely and intelligently and to find external and internal stability and stillness to take with them off the mat.
Francisco Morales-Bermudez
Francisco Morales-Bermudez, is a healing artist from Lima, Peru. Since 2006, he has led certification programs; workshops; retreats and festivals internationally including South America; USA; Asia; Africa; Europe and the South Pacific. Francisco teaches a range of practices, including Thai massage, yoga, martial arts and anatomy and physiology. His exploration of these practices and his compassionate disposition have enabled Francisco to guide numerous students towards optimal health. Francisco continues to organize transformational wellness journeys in Peru; Kenya; and Mexico. A central focus of these journeys is to facilitate personal transformation amongst participants within indigenous communities in majestic natural environments. In 2000 Francisco began his studies with master Thai Bodywork teacher, Kam Thye Chow. Upon Kam Thye Chow’s passing, Francisco was driven to carry on his tradition and established the Synergy Thai Bodywork Certification in 2018. Francisco was first exposed to yoga through his mother who started the practice on an ashram as a way to treat her anxiety. The deep compassion, care and conscience of the yogis on the ashram left a deep impression on Francisco opening the door to his personal practice. Over the years, Francisco has studied with numerous renowned yoga instructors, the most influential being Sri Dharma Mittra. Dharma’s devotional disposition; jovial nature; and personal practice has deeply influenced Francisco’s pedagogy. Francisco received a wrestling scholarship and is also a practitioner of the Afro-Brazilian martial art, Capoeira Angola, under the tutelage of Mestre Cobra Mansa. Francisco and his colleague, Salim Rollins consult with Yoga Alliance. The consultancy focuses on fostering equity within the yoga community; offering professional development training for emerging yoga businesses; and creating a platform for yoga instructors to share their insight into how yoga is developing internationally. In addition to his work in the wellness community, Francisco has worked in the non-profit sector and served as a lobbyist to advocate for Native American and African American rites and history.
Retreat Schedule
***IMPORTANT NOTE*** In order to be allowed entry into Peru, your passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months prior to arrival on July 26, 2025. ***
Day 1: Saturday, July 26th - Arrivals
Guests will be picked up from Cusco Airport by our staff coordinated by our Transportation Manager, Wilbert Palomino. From the airport we head to Willka T’ika Hotel & Wellness Retreat – rated as one of the top 9 wellness retreat centers in the world by CNN!
Yoga Class and Opening Circle at Yoga Shala
Dinner at Willka T’ika
Optional Bookings at WT Spa:
- herbal bath
- massage
- coca leaf reading
Day 2: Sunday, July 27th - Day to Acclimate
Morning Yoga
Breakfast at Willka T’ika
Tour of Willka T’ika’s world famous chakra gardens that contain a wide variety of healing herbs, fruit, and vibrant flowers.
Lunch at Willka T’ika
Partner Yoga & Thai Bodywork Workshop led by Francisco
In the Partner Yoga practice, participants work in pairs supporting each other in a series of movements designed to open the body and create interpersonal connections. Thai Bodywork is a traditional therapy combining acupressure; stretching and kneading movements. The practice dates back to the time of the Buddha (approx. 500 B.C.). Francisco has led numerous Thai Bodywork certifications at Breathing Dragon and in various countries including Peru, Kenya, USA, Canada, Holland, Portugal, and Mexico.
Dinner at Willka T’ika
Day 3: Monday, July 28th - Cultural Immersion
Morning Yoga
Breakfast at Willka T’ika
Bus to Urubamba Farmer’s Market
Tour of Urubamba Farmer’s Market
Walk to Seminario Ceramics Center
Tour of Seminario Ceramics Center
Lunch at Tierra Restaurant across the street from Seminario Ceramics Center
Bus to Willka T’ika
Dinner at Willka T’ika
Following breakfast, we’ll drive 10 minutes to Urubamba Farmer’s Market which contains an array of delicacies including superfoods like maca; unique indigenous fruits and vegetables; local chocolate and coffee and more. Our time at the market is an essential part of understanding Inca/Quechua culture. Agriculture is a bedrock of Andean culture as expressed through its reverence for the divine feminine energy of Pachamama.
After our visit to the market, we’ll walk fifteen minutes to the Seminario Ceramics Center. Co-Founder and internationally renowned artist, Pablo Seminario has a permanent exhibit at the Chicago Art Museum. Additionally, his work is on exhibit at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C.. Pablo and his wife, Marilu, are an integral part of the preservation and revitalization of Inca ceramic art and technology.
Day 4: Tuesday, July 29th - Rainbow Mountain
Depart for Rainbow Mountain/Vinicunca
Breakfast at a hotel en route to Rainbow Mountain
Hike Rainbow Mountain/Vinicunca
Depart Rainbow Mountain
Lunch at Colca Vinicunca Cafe
Drive to Willka T’ika
Dinner at Willka T’ika
Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) is a majestic experience for those visiting the Andes. Surrounded by glacial peaks, the mountain’s indescribable beauty showcases multiple colors. As this will be the highest altitude of the retreat some guests will manage the 3-hour hike by foot and others can ascend the mountain on horseback towards the summit (17,000 feet). The hike will take roughly 3.5 hours and the distance to the summit is 2.5 miles.
Day 5: Wednesday, July 30th - Day in the Gardens
Morning Yoga
Breakfast: Willka T’ika
Lunch: Willka T’ika
Afternoon Yoga Workshop
Dinner: Willka T’ika
The day after our Rainbow Mountain trek is dedicated to rest and relaxation. It’s a free day to enjoy massages, herbal baths, and/or visit the towns of Ollantaytambo or Urubumba.
Day 6: Thursday, July 31st - Historic & Cultural Immersion
Morning Yoga
Breakfast: Willka T’ika
Travel to Maras Salt Mines
Tour Maras Salt Mines
Travel to Don Angel Restaurant
Lunch: Don Angel Restaurant
Travel to Chinchero
Presentation of traditional Inca weaving technology and shopping at the Chinchero workshop
Bus from Chinchero to Willka T’ika
Dinner: Willka T’ika
On day 6 we visit the Maras salt flats and the Chinchero weavers workshop. The salt mines of Maras date back to pre-Inca civilisations and continue to be actively utilized today! The ancient technology utilizes natural salt water springs that are channeled into terraced ponds, or “cochas” in Quechua, that are stabilized by retaining walls. Guests will learn the history, science, and communal organization of the flats. You’ll also be able to purchase some of the most healing and delicious salt in the world directly from the custodians of Maras!
Following lunch we’ll visit a workshop of Inca/Quechua weavers in the town of Chinchero. The weavers will give us a presentation sharing their traditional dyeing techniques and the ancient stories that are embedded within their designs. These images pay homage to the natural elements and the universal balance of feminine and masculine energies. Chinchero is also notable for having maintained Inca culture in spite of attempts by the Spanish to “civilize” and reform the culture.The residents of Chincero have handed down the ancient textile science of the Inca including traditional looms; the use of various herbs, plants and vegetation for their dyes; and Incan designs which hold numerous cultural values of the Inca.
Day 7: Friday, August 1st - Machu Picchu
Bus from Willka T’ika to Ollantaytambo
Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
Tour Machu Picchu
Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
Lunch in Aguas Calientes (guests will cover the cost of their lunch)
Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
Bus from Ollantaytambo to Willka T’ika
Dinner at Willka T’ika
They say “the journey’s the destination” and our journey to Machu Picchu through the lush jungle terrain, on the “Vistadome” train will prove this adage true! The picturesque train ride, with panoramic views includes live Andean music and a traditional folkloric dance performance. Our guided tour of the sacred site will offer deep insights into Machu Picchu’s function in Inca society and the methods of construction.
Day 8: Saturday, August 2nd - Free Day
Morning Yoga
Breakfast at Willka T’ika
Lunch: Willka T’ika
Reflection & Integration Workshop
Dinner: Willka T’ika
Bonfire & Closing Circle w/Live Music
Day 9: Sunday, August 3rd - Departures
Morning Yoga
Breakfast at Willka T’ika
We will depart to the Cusco Airport after breakfast. If some of our guests have an earlier flight we will arrange for a private ride.
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Purchasing Your Ticket:
We suggest buying your flight from your home city to Cusco. There will be a layover at the Lima Airport. Hopefully your layover is not too long; but if it’s overnight, Lima has a nice airport hotel. Here is the link: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/lima-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-lima-airport/overview
Once you connect to your domestic flight from Lima to Cusco, we will be at the Cusco Airport to pick you up.
If you’d like to arrive a couple of days early and spend time in Lima, the coastal capital of Perú, please let us know and Francisco will arrange transportation for you and can connect you with our favorite spots in the city.
Travel insurance can be purchased by guests who feel more comfortable having coverage in case of any unforeseen travel challenges.
***IMPORTANT NOTE*** In order to be allowed entry into Peru, your passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months prior to arrival on July 26, 2025. ***
Select your preferred accommodations and book the retreat directly through Synergy.
Cancellation Policy: 50% of payments are refundable up to 90 days prior to the retreat.