SACRED CODES:
HIKE, FLOW & MEDITATE IN PERU'S SACRED VALLEY
YOGA & ADVENTURE RETREAT:
OCTOBER 17-25, 2026
THE VISION:
This week is where the sacred rest of a retreat meet the divine downloads and cosmic codes of a spiritual pilgrimage.
yes, you will check machu picchu off your bucket list.
but even better, you'll get to fully experience both the healing vortex of Peru’s Sacred Valley + vibrant hub of cusco within an intimate container of like-minded men and women.
This may be your first taste of peru, but it hopefully won't be your last.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE: the retreat
days 1-5: yoga + meditation retreat
wake to views of the andes outside your suite, grab a tea made from herbs grown on-site, and WALK BAREFOOT through the garden FOR your MORNING vinyasa practice.
plant-based brunch follows all morning yoga practices, with space between brunch + dinner for excursions (salt flats, ruins, local shopping, visiting alpacas) + one good karma service project to give back to the local community.
dinner will follow a late afternoon yin + restorative yoga practice, with post-dinner workshops throughout the week: journaling, partner massage, yoga nidra meditation.
mOVEMENT IS MEDICINE, AND YOU'LL GET A DOSE MULTIPLE TIMES PER DAY.
these first five days will also include sacred ceremonies led by local shamans to prepare your body, mind + heart for the journey to machu picchu.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE: the adventure
days 6-8: machu picchu + downtown cusco
upon departing from our retreat center, our guide will host us for two days in machu picchu + our final day together in cusco.
together, we'll hop on a train to aguas calientes + spend one day exploring machu picchu: the history, the ruins, the magic.
The next day, we'll hike machu picchu, offering AN ACCESSIBLE YET LENGTHY HIKE (4-5H), WITH PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITIES TO MEDITATE + REST THROUGHOUT.
finally, we'll conclude this journey in cusco, with a celebratory farewell + gratitude dinner in town.
note: all hotel reservations upon departing our retreat center are included in your retreat tuition.
optional day 9: rainbow mountain
opt to add +1 day to your retreat to hike the instagram-worthy Rainbow Mountain.
on this challenging-yet-gorgeous hike, you'll encounter locals who still follow traditions of their Incan ancestors, along with colorful valleys, turquoise lagoons, glaciers, herds of alpacas and llamas, adobe-brick homes, and the majestic Ausangate Mountain.
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
medicinal flower baths
HERBS & flowers collected from the chakra gardens of our retreat center, combined with salt from the maras salt mines, form a uniquely healing BATH under the moon
DESPACHO & FIRE CEREMONIES
A LOCAL SHAMAN WILL GUIDE US THROUGH Andean ritualS TO SET INTENTIONS, BLESS OUR RETREAT, AND PREPARE OUR HEARTS FOR THE pilgrimage TO MACHU PICCHU
hike machu PICCHU
Lace up your boots! ONCE WE'VE EXPLORED THE FAMOUS RUINS, WE'LL spend the next day hiking to SUMMIT machu PICCHU, WHICH OFFERS A CHALLENGING YET ACCESSIBLE HIKE FOR ALL LEVELS
PRIVATE SUITE
TheSE PRIVATE SUITES ARE MORE OF A TEMPORARY HOME THAN JUST ANOTHER ROOM ON A RETREAT.
SPACIOUS, LUXURIOUS, WARM AND INVITING. THIS IS YOUR RETREAT AWAY FROM THE RETREAT.
THE KING SUITES FEATURE NOOKS FOR YOUR MORNING JOURNALING OR COFFEE, SUNLIGHT FOR MIDDAY READING, AND FRESH CUT FLOWERS TO BRING THE OUTDOORS, IN.
WITH Plenty of space to sprawl out AND MAKE THIS SPACE YOUR OWN, IT'S PERFECT for a couple, SISTERS, OR any two loved ones to share.
Sleeps 1-2.
SINGLE OCCUPANCY TUITION: $5495
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY TUITION: $4795 PER PERSON
NONREFUNDABLE DEPOSIT: $750 PER PERSON
Balance due: AUGUST 1, 2026
REGISTRATION CLOSES MAY 15, 2026.
SHARED SPACES
SHARING LATE NIGHT CHATS + LAUGHTER IS ONE OF THE BEST PARTS OF TRAVELING WITH A CLOSE FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER.
IN THIS SHARED SUITE, YOU'LL BE CLOSE ENOUGH TO SHARE STORIES, BUT FEEL SPACIOUS + OPEN ENOUGH TO ENJOY YOUR OWN PRIVATE BED AND LIVING SPACE.
AVAILABILITY:
- TRIPLE SUITE (FEMALE ONLY) – 2 beds available
TRIPLE ACCOMMODATION TUITION: $4295 PER PERSON
NONREFUNDABLE DEPOSIT: $750 PER PERSON
Balance due: AUGUST 1, 2026
REGISTRATION CLOSES MAY 15, 2026.
INCLUDED IN YOUR RETREAT TUITION:
■ SIX NIGHT'S SERENE ACCOMMODATION OF CHOICE AT WILLKA T'IKA RETREAT CENTER
■ ROUND-TRIP TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM CUSCO AIRPORT (CUZ) ON BEGINNING + ENDING DATES OF THE RETREAT
■ ALL MEALS DAILY (EXCEPT TWO OFF-SITE LUNCHES AT MACHU PICCHU)
■ Access to Willka T'ika's seven Chakra Gardens & lounges (dining and coffee lounge, music shala, and cozy library with fireplace)
■ DESPACHO & FIRE CEREMONIES, WORKSHOPS, DAILY YOGA & MEDITATION
■ EXCURSIONS TO MARAS SALT FLATS, P'ISAQ RUINS, TEMPLES AND MORE
■ ONE LOCAL COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
■ 2 day entry tickets to Machu Picchu with professional guide, and all transfers included (MUST REGISTER FOR RETREAT BEFORE MAY 15, 2026)
■ Offsite accommodations in Cusco & Aguas Calientes (4-star hotel near the main square for our overnight in Cusco, and the TierraViva Hotel in Aguas Calientes for our overnight to Machu Picchu)
■ GRATITUDE GIFTBAGS & PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
■ FLIGHTS TO/FROM CUSCO AIRPORT (CUZ)
■ HOTEL,SHUTTLE DRIVER, AND TOUR GUIDE GRATUITIES
■ two off-site lunches for our days at machu picchu
■ SPA TREATMENTS & THERAPIST/TECHNICIAN GRATUITIES
■ COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH VISITING OR SHOPPING in town
■ OPTIONAL +1 DAY ADD-ON TO HIKE RAINBOW MOUNTAIN ($250)
■ nightly hotel rate or dinner/breakfast IF ADDING-ON +1 DAY HIKE
■ TRAVEL INSURANCE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO I NEED TO BE AN EXPERT IN YOGA OR MEDITATION?
ABSOLUTELY NOT. this RETREAT is DESIGNED FOR ALL TYPES OF STUDENTS AND PEOPLE OF VARYING EXPERIENCE. THERE ARE NO LEVELS TO WHAT WE'll DO – JUST A GROUP OF PEOPLE DOING THEIR BEST.
IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO PERU?
YES! SAFETY IS ALWAYS OUR TOP PRIORITY, and for the past 30 years or so, peru has been known for being a very safe destination for tourists and retreats.
YOU WILL BE PICKED UP AT CUSCO AIRPORT BY A PRE-ARRANGED PRIVATE SHUTTLE WITH OTHER RETREAT GUESTS, AND HEAD DIRECTLY TO WILLKA T'IKA, ABOUT A 75 MINUTE DRIVE.
throughout the retreat, willka t'ika HAS 24/7 SECURITY.
upon departing willka t'ika, we will be supported by a dedicated guide for our days in machu picchu, dinners off-site, and travel via the vistadome train.
i've never been to an altitude like in machu picchu or rainbow mountain. will i be okay?
always consult with a medical professional prior to registering for a retreat – but generally speaking, an individual in good health and fitness, with some experience hiking, will be fine.
staying in the sacred valley upon landing in peru will be perfect for acclimating to the altitude prior to machu picchu and our (optional!) day at rainbow mountain. this is called acclimatizing and the staff at willka t'ika retreat center has ensured it's the best course of action.
in addition, it's highly suggested to obtain altitude sickness medication from your doctor prior to the retreat, to have on hand just in case.
finally, our hikes won't be a race. we will take the journey slow, with zero rush. a slow ascent will support your oxygenation levels and reduce the chance of altitude sickness.
will they accommodate my dietary restrictions?
yes, our retreat center + restaurants have been chosen to accommodate a variety of dietary restrictions/allergies and are both happy, and used to, ensuring individuals have delicious, nutritious meals available for them that meet their own individual needs.
IS THIS RETREAT CO-ED?
YES, all ARE WELCOME. shared rooms will always be exclusive to individuals of the same gender.
DO I NEED TO REGISTER WITH SOMEONE?
NO.
MANY OF OUR RETREAT GUESTS COME SOLO, as YOU WILL MEET AMAZING FRIENDs that become your retreat family. and experiencing a retreat ‘on your own’ is a fantastic way to reconnect with yourself.
think of this as solo traveling, together.
BUT IT IS COMMON FOR OUR GUESTS TO BRING THIER PARENT, AUNT, HUSBAND, BOYFRIEND, GIRLFRIEND, NEIGHBOR (SERIOUSLY!) OR BEST FRIEND. HELL, WE'VE EVEN HAD TWO GALS COME together AS FRIENDLY ACQUAINTANCES, AND LEAVE AS SOUL SISTERS – THEY NOW CO-HOST A PODCAST TOGETHER!
bottom line: do what you feel in your heart. we have private and shared rooms available.
why does retreat registration close on may 15, 2026?
in order to accommodate all retreat guests on the same machu picchu arrival time, tickets need to be purchased 150 days in advance.
SIGN UP, SHOW UP &
LET IT UNFOLD.
Privacy Notice: By submitting your information through this form, you agree to receive communication from Brittany Bamrick Retreats/vinyasanista llc about retreat details and updates. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.