A yoga immersion through ancestral connection

You will deepen your yoga practice amid the mountains and meditate at sunrise in sacred places. You will explore different styles of yoga and how to transform your life through this practice, connecting with its philosophy and the yogic lifestyle.

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Sacred Destinations

What will you visit?

SACRED VALLEY

The spiritual heart of the Andes

PISAC

Ancestral market and mystical ruins

MACHU PICCHU

The lost city of the Incas

SACSAYHUAMÁN

Fortress of the ancient guardians

Other places: San Blas, Cristo Blanco, Plaza de Armas, Ollantaytambo.
We advise you on international ticket purchases.

This ancestral experience includes:

4 Nights & 5 Days

• 3 nights lodging at Bhakti Yoga School Ashram
• 1 night in Aguas Calientes — the town at the base of Machu Picchu

Daily practices

• Yoga and meditation
• Ancestral ceremonies and Kirtan

Entry tickets and transport

• All archaeological site entries
• Land transport between destinations
• Panoramic train to Machu Picchu

Integral and spiritual care

• Mostly organic vegetarian meals
• Certified local and spiritual guides
• Informational material and travel journal

Not included: Air tickets, airport transfer to the ashram (25 USD), dinner in Cusco (15 USD), lunch in Aguas Calientes (15 USD), hot springs entry (18 USD)

Bhakti Yoga School Ashram

This place will welcome you amid the mountains of the sacred valley of the Incas. You will live the experience of staying in an ashram with Hindu tradition, immersing yourself in yogic and meditative life alongside the mountains and the river — a magical place of transcendental connection.

Yoga Tour schedule

A flow of days full of consciousness

Day 1

Saturday, March 22

Arrival at the Ashram in the Sacred Valley

(you may arrive at any time of day)

• 3:30 pm — Welcome, orientation and yoga practice
• Dinner and rest

Day 2

Sunday, March 23

Visit to Sacsayhuamán

• 7:00 am — Ashram program: meditation, yoga, kirtan and philosophy
• 9:30 am — Departure to Cusco
• Lunch at an organic vegetarian restaurant
• Tour of Cusco: Cristo Blanco, San Blas, Plaza de Armas
• Optional dinner in Cusco at a vegan, organic, Peruvian-fusion restaurant created by Bhakti Yoga School graduates (~15 USD)
• Night at the ashram

Day 3

Monday, March 24

Journey to Ollantaytambo

(early departure with packed breakfast)

• Standard train to Machu Picchu
• Arrival in Aguas Calientes
• Lunch on your own (~15 USD)
• Optional hot springs (~20 USD)
• Vegetarian dinner
• Hotel and rest

Day 4

Tuesday, March 25

Machu Picchu

• 5:30 am — Departure to the archaeological site
• Guided tour of Machu Picchu (approx. 4 hours)
• Group lunch
• Return train to the ashram
• Dinner and rest

Day 5

Wednesday, March 26

Visit to Pisac

• Optional yoga and meditation
• Breakfast
• Hike through the famous Pisac ruins
• During the walk: traditional coca-leaf ceremony and offerings to the mountain; connection with nature and Andean traditions
• Arrival at the town: free time at the artisan market, tasting of freshly-baked traditional empanadas
• Late lunch at the ashram
• 3:30 pm — Program close and farewells

The nature of the experience

Weather, belongings and money

What weather to expect?

March is the rainy season in the Andes.

• Green and lush landscapes
• Occasional rainfall

Come prepared for changing weather.

Money during the trip?

Cards

• Visa / Mastercard accepted in most places

Cash

• Carry between 300-500 Peruvian soles (~80-130 USD)

USD / EUR

• Carry 100-200 USD or EUR as backup
• Preferably in large, undamaged bills

Easy access to ATMs and exchange houses in Cusco and Pisac.

What to bring?

Clothing (in layers)

• Light t-shirts (long-sleeve ideal)
• Warm layers (fleece or sweater)
• Waterproof jacket (essential)
• Comfortable pants / leggings

Footwear

• Trekking shoes or boots (already broken in)
• Sandalias or comfortable shoes to rest

Essentials

• Small backpack (for excursions)
• Hat or cap
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Reusable bottle

Important

• Swimsuit (for the hot springs)
• Bring your own towel (ashram + Aguas Calientes)

Participant responsibility and care

Bhakti Yoga School is the main organizer in Peru; associated schools act as promoters in their respective countries.

Our responsibility

• Local logistics
• Coordination
• Group accompaniment throughout the entire experience

Participant responsibilities

• Personal belongings
• International travel arrangements

Travel insurance (Recommended / Required)

All participants must have travel insurance that covers:

• Medical care
• Delays and cancellations
• Repatriation

The organization does not replace personal insurance.

Accommodation options

And optional costs

Included in the base price

• Shared double room
• Shared bathroom

Additional options

• Private room with shared bathroom — 70 USD extra
• Private Suite (private bathroom) — 150 USD for individual use / 100 USD per person (shared use)

Optional costs

• Dinner in Cusco — ~15 USD
• Lunch in Aguas Calientes — ~15 USD
• Hot springs — ~20 USD
• Huayna Picchu climb (subject to availability)
• Panoramic train upgrade (available on request)

Investment

We recommend reserving before December 20 to secure entries and Machu Picchu tickets.

Hello! We will accompany you on this adventure

My name is Chaitanya

and I will accompany you on this adventure

Chaitanya Nitai Das is the International Director of Bhakti Yoga School, with ashrams in Peru and Colombia, and over 35 years devoted to yoga and the spiritual path. Originally from Peru, he has lived and taught in ashrams in the Americas and India, sharing a teaching rooted in tradition, daily practice, and direct experience.

Throughout this journey, he will guide you through the Sacred Valley, its sacred sites, and the ancestral energy of Machu Picchu, integrating yoga as a living experience.

@shantiom.yoga

My name is Shyam

and I will accompany you on this adventure

International yoga teacher and Ayurveda therapist

Shyam Vallabhi (USA) is an international yoga teacher and Ayurveda therapist with over 25 years of experience devoted to the study and teaching of yoga, Ayurveda, and the healing arts. She has led trainings, retreats, and journeys throughout Latin America and Asia, integrating a deep vision of the body, energy, and practice as a way of life. She lives and teaches between the Sacred Valley of Peru and Colombia, and is the founder of Yogendra Ashram in Cali and the Dhanvantari Ayurveda and Panchakarma Center in Peru.

Throughout this journey, she will accompany you in an individual process of transformation, inviting you to experience the mysticism of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.

Why to choose this experience?

Imagine waking up with the first ray of sun over the mountains of the Sacred Valley, beginning the day with a yoga practice in a natural and sacred environment.

This retreat invites you to explore Machu Picchu and the most emblematic places of the Sacred Valley, while deepening your practice through yoga, meditation, and moments of real connection.

Guided by Chaitanya, with more than 35 years in the yoga tradition, and Shyam, integrating Ayurveda and healing processes, you will live a complete experience that unites philosophy, practice, and transformation.

Everything takes place at Bhakti Yoga School Ashram, a unique space in the Sacred Valley with a spacious campus surrounded by nature, designed to sustain deep processes.

An intimate group, conscious vegetarian food, and an authentic experience — simple, profound, and transformative.