• Group Ground Transport to/from Cusco Airport to Retreat Center
• Accommodations: 6 Nights at Sacha Munay
• Three vegetarian meals per day starting with lunch on the first day and ending with breakfast on the last day
• Use of yoga room and facilities
• Despacho Ceremony
• Karma Yoga Service Project
• Guided Hike to Sacha Munay Waterfall

Accommodations

The retreat center’s name translates as “love from the ancient forest.” It is nestled in an oasis of native plants and fruit trees, nourished by a magnificent waterfall in the Sacred Valley of Peru. This lovely spot is in the Andes Mountains and home of the twelve mountains known as Apus—“luminous beings.” Those who come to the center have the opportunity to commune directly with these mountains, as well as with the local curanderos and pacos (healers), who engage with us for ritual and Despacho ceremony.

The guests at this center enjoy delicious meals with locally-grown and lovingly-prepared ingredients. Each guestroom is a reflection of the Peruvian culture of the Sacred Valley. The entire center embodies kindness, love, and wholeness that seem to permeate the magical place.

Heather Rice

Heather’s Yoga journey started in college where she discovered the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali in a bookstore. Fast forward a few years after exploring taking many Yoga classes, she enrolled in her first teacher training in 2003 and has been teaching ever since! Inspired mostly by those she has trained under (Max Strom, Dharma Mittra & Tiffany Cruickshank),  Heather brings a wealth of knowledge to her classes that offer something for Yogis of all levels (absolute beginners expect a serious workout!). In addition to being a certified Yoga teacher at the 500 hour level, she is a certified Ayurvedic lifestyle counselor and Ayurvedic culinary educator. Currently she teaches and resides in Philadelphia, PA where she is the owner of Amrita Yoga & Wellness. Join her for any of her flow classes that are divinely sequenced for an experience that will leave you feeling balanced in mind, body and spirit!

Denise Mihalik

Since her early childhood, the sounds of nature and the world of music have greatly influenced Denise’s life. Her life’s work has been to study the effects of vibration on body, mind and spirit. It began with the study of voice, moved to the opera stage, onto the yoga mat, and into the world of singing bowls. Once exposed to the vibrations of devotional chant, her heart opened to the path of Bhakti. An author as well, she has several projects on the path to publication. Her studies have taken her abroad to Nepal, Nova Scotia and Guatemala as well as regular visits to India.

Denise is the founder of Sound Awakenings, which is based in NJ, USA. She offers individual and group sessions virtually and in person all around the world. For a video sample of this modality, please visit her website at www.soundawakenings.com

The Sacred Valley is a magical place for healing and adventure. Whether you feel called to get out and explore or stay in and restore, Peru is the perfect place to do so. During your retreat, you will have plenty of free time during which you can enjoy some of what Peru has to offer. Here is a selection of tours and activities that you will be able to choose from while in Peru: 

• Healing bodywork and spa treatments
• Tours of the local sacred sites
• Hike to the nearby waterfall 
• Coca leaf readings 
• Traditional Incan ceremonies
• Explore and shop in the local villages

*Additional tours and activities are not included in the tuition price 

2-Day Tour of Machu Picchu: $615 Shared Accommodations / $650 Single Accommodations

October 14-16, 2023; depart Peru on October 16, 2023.

This retreat includes the option to add-on an overnight tour of Machu Picchu to the end of your experience. Pre-registration is required.

Includes:

• 2 Nights Accommodations (1 Night Aguas Calientes, 1 Night Cusco)
• Transportation (Private Transport, Bus, Train)
• 4 meals
• Tour Guide
• Machu Picchu entrance fee

The journey will begin with a drive through the Sacred Valley, passing through several fascinating towns, villages, and sacred sites in the valley. Arriving in Ollantaytambo, a small town that still maintains its Inca architecture and offers the opportunity to visit and explore the majestic archaeological site, which overlooks the route to Machu Picchu.

Take a beautiful train ride from “Olla” along the river to the town of Aguas Calientes. Spend the night in Aguas Calientes, enjoying the quaint town along the river. Arrive in Machu Picchu the next day before sunrise to witness the illumination of the sacred ruins. Experience an unforgettable day at Machu Picchu, exploring the sacred Incan “City of Light,” learning about the sacred ruins and taking moments to sit, breathe, and experience the powerful energy of one of the most sacred sites on the planet. After the tour, you will spend a final night in Cusco and take a shuttle to the airport the following day.

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Registration

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Paying an initial non-refundable deposit of $350 and $35 Payment Processing Fee (added to the tuition rate upon registration) will lock in your tuition rate and hold your space for the trip.

For technical questions or alternative payment options, please contact us.

Getting There 

You will be booking your flights for the Cusco Airport (CUZ). Most flights will arrive via a connection in Lima. Before booking tickets, please be sure you have received your official confirmation note that the retreat has met its minimums. There will be one group airport shuttle each way based on our flight window guidelines. Be sure your flights align with the provided flight windows if you wish to use the group shuttle. The drive time to the center is approximately 1.5 hours.

Travel Insurance

We cannot emphasize more the importance of travel insurance. As we all know, especially as travelers, “life happens.” Whether it’s family, work, mother nature, or a change of heart, it is important to be prepared in case you need to unexpectedly change your travel plans. Often for less than $150, you can purchase a travel insurance policy and be protected in the event that you need to make a change or need to be covered financially prior to or during your trip. 

Read more about our insurance partners and their policies here. We encourage you to research the insurance company and policy that best meets your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do you have questions about traveling abroad? After you register, we will provide you with a Participant’s Package with helpful information. Also, be sure to check out our Participant FAQs. If you have other questions, feel free to write to us at info@truenaturetravels.com and let us know how we can help!

Save $200 on full-price (shared only) of $2495 USD until April 1st, 2023!

Shared Accommodations – $2295 USD (Full Price $2495)

Single Accommodations – $2995 USD

Paying an initial non-refundable deposit of $350 and $35 Payment Processing Fee (added to the tuition rate upon registration) will lock in your tuition rate and hold your space for the trip.

For technical questions or alternative payment options, please contact us.

Cancellation

• Initial deposits and the $35 registration fee are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• 50% of payments are refundable up to 90 days before a retreat excluding the initial deposit and the $35 registration fee.
• 89 days prior to a retreat, tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Full tuition is refunded if the trip is canceled due to low enrollment. The $35 registration fee is not refundable.
• True Nature Travels is not responsible for any loss incurred due to currency conversion rates.
• Full tuition is refunded* if the trip is canceled due to low enrollment.

*Refundable amounts do not include applied credits.

If you wish to cancel your spot on a trip you must submit your cancellation by email to info@truenaturetravels.com.