Wellness in Peru & Machu Picchu

May 10 – May 16, 2025

$3,274 per person based on double occupancy
$3,974 per person based on single occupancy
Deposit amount of $500 per person is due no later than November 10, 2024
Final payment is due no later than February 10, 2025

Welcome to Peru, famously known as the Land of the Incas. They came from the Peruvian highlands in early 1200 and much of their culture still remains in the country even to this day. The region is famous for its pisco sour, ceviche and guinea pigs, which are a delicacy in the Cusco region. No trip to Peru would be complete without a visit to the Pisac Market or seeing the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu for the first time. Get to meet the local alpacas and llamas and be sure to embrace this once in a lifetime experience.

Hotels:

Hotel Aranwa Sacred Valley & Wellness, Sacred Valley
Hotel Aranwa Cusco Boutique, Cusco

Included:

Meals:

6 Breakfasts
4 Lunches
2 Dinners

Activities:

Visit the Pisac Market
Explore the salt mines near Maras
Kayaking or paddle boarding on Piuray Lake
Explore the awe-inspiring ancient ruins of Machu Picchu
City tour of Cusco
Peruvian Cooking Class

Other Services:

Airport transfers privately in an air-conditioned vehicle
Transportation privately in an air-conditioned vehicle during the tours mentioned on the program
Official English-speaking guide service during the mentioned program
Entrance fees, Road tolls, Taxes, Vat;
Vistadome train service from Machu Picchu

Not Included:

Tips for porters, guide and driver- the value of the tip is up to the client
All other services not mentioned as included
Personal expenses
International and domestic airfare throughout the program
International and domestic airport taxes, airport porter and extra baggage
Hotel early check-in and late check-out
Alcoholic drinks, personal expenses or entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities
Travel insurance

Notes:

International flights should arrive and depart from Cusco International Airport
Due to Peru's tax offices regulations, staff will ask you for your passport in order to get a copy for tax purposes. This procedure is necessary to validate the VAT tax exemption information.

Day1

Arrivals - Sacred Valley

Welcome to Cusco! After retrieving your luggage, transfer to your hotel where you can relax and enjoy the amenities on the property. Meet the rest of the group in the evening where you will have dinner welcoming you to Peru!

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Aranwa Sacred Valley & Wellness

Day2

Sacred Valley

After a morning wellness session and breakfast, you are picked up from your hotel for a day full of culture and beautiful nature. Our first visit is to Moray, a small community famous for its embedded amphitheater that is formed by circular terraces which seem to disappear into the ground. Scientists think that Moray has played an important role in the agricultural research conducted by the Incas. Shortly after your visit, you will head to the salt mines located near Maras dating from colonial times. The day is concluded with a visit to Chinchero, believed to be the mythical birthplace of the rainbow. On Chinchero's main plaza, you find a colonial church built in the 17th century along with the chance to experience the Pisac Market. The Pisac Market is one of the most famous markets in the Cusco region. A large section of the market offers souvenir stalls where you can find weaving, jewelry, ponchos, hats, Andean instruments, ceramics, alpaca products, and a range of other gifts to take home to loved ones. Upon returning to the hotel, the rest of your day will be at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Aranwa Sacred Valley & Wellness

Day3

Leisure Day

Start your day with a calming yoga session followed by a delicious breakfast at Hotel Aranwa Sacred Valley & Wellness. Spend the day relaxing by the beautiful pool, indulging in spa treatments, or exploring the nearby town.
The hotel offers a range of amenities, including a spa with various treatments and lush gardens for a peaceful stroll. Whether you choose to lounge by the pool or venture out, it’s your day to choose! If you’re feeling adventurous, explore the area, discover local culture, visit markets, and enjoy the beautiful sights of the Sacred Valley.
A delightful lunch is included at the hotel, featuring fresh, regional dishes. Whether you unwind at the hotel or explore the Sacred Valley, this day promises relaxation and unforgettable memories.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Aranwa Sacred Valley & Wellness

Day4

Piuray Lake - Cooking Demonstration

Start your day off with breakfast at the hotel before heading to the Piuray Outdoor Center. Piuray Lake offers spectacular scenery, and plenty of birds. Start with a briefing and paddle technique on land, then enjoy the beauty of the lake. After an hour and a half of paddle boarding or kayaking along the lake’s shore, we will have time to explore the town and experience the unique cooking method of Pachamanca.
After your time on the water, you will have the opportunity to expand your culinary repertoire with a lively cooking class of Pachamanca, the traditional Peruvian dish based on cooking food with the help of hot stones.
In the pachamanca, all of the foods that are going to be cooked under this modality are presented. Each traveler is given an explanation of this tradition and they are invited to help bury food. Subsequently, a godmother or godfather is appointed, who along with the community member bless the food following an Andean tradition. Then, wait about 45 minutes to dig up and taste the local cuisine!
This afternoon, head back to the hotel where you can take part in an optional wellness class before having the evening at leisure to relax.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Aranwa Sacred Valley & Wellness

Day5

Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Start your day off with an early morning yoga class offering a spectacular view of the Sacred Valley. Wake up with the sun to get started on your journey to Machu Picchu! After an early breakfast, transfer from Urubamba to the Ollantaytambo station and board your train to Machu Picchu. This scenic ride offers a unique connection with nature along the way, making it feel as if they are a part of the nature that surrounds them. Upon arrival, enjoy a half-day tour of Machu Picchu, which was re-discovered in 1911 by the explorer Hiram Bingham. This citadel is considered to be one of the most extraordinary examples of landscape architecture in the world. In an enclave on the saddle of a mountain overlooking the deep canyon of the Urubamba River in an area of lush tropical forest, it served as a place of worship, a site for stargazing and a private hacienda of the family of the Inca Pachacutec. Machu Picchu was declared a Peruvian Historical Sanctuary in 1981 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. In 2007, Machu Picchu was chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. After your visit, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before taking your train to Cusco where the remainder of the evening is at leisure for you to explore the city on your own. *Train schedule will vary by departure but this day can have a very early start

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Aranwa Cusco

Day6

Cusco

Begin with a leisurely breakfast and a morning wellness class at the hotel. After freshening up, it will be time to explore Cusco. This beautiful city has history from both the Inca and Colonial times. Start this half-day tour at Cusco’s main square, which was called Huacaypata (Warriors Square) by the Incas. While the guide tells you more about the history of this special place, admire the city’s cathedral that was built between 1560 and 1664 with red granite stones from the Inca Fortress of Sacsayhuaman. The cathedral is one of the most impressive buildings in Cusco and hosts one of the most significant collections of gold and silver work in the colonial period. We’ll continue to Koricancha and the Convent of Santo Domingo. The convent was built on top of the most important Inca temple, dedicated to the worship of the sun, with walls covered with gold leaves. As we wander through the streets of what was once the capital of the Inca Empire, you can feel as if you are traveling through time. After an afternoon at leisure and freshening up at the hotel, we will depart for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Aranwa Cusco

Day7

Cusco

Begin your day with a morning wellness session and breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, pack your belongings and head to Cusco Airport for your flight home celebrating this once in a lifetime wellness journey.

Meals: Breakfast

The activity Level for this tour is:

Average - Some tours may include hiking or potential higher elevation hiking, biking, SUP, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking on uneven surfaces or for longer periods of time.

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