• 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
• Hike to Sacha Munay Waterfall
• One full day excursion to Pisac
• One 2 hour spa experience
• Machu Picchu trip including 2 Nights Accommodations (1 Night Aguas Calientes, 1 Night Cusco), 4 meals, Transportation (Private Transport, Bus, Train), Tour Guide, and Machu Picchu entrance fee

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 vegetarian and vegan meals with locally-grown and lovingly-prepared ingredients. You may also purchase chicken and fish for $5 – $6 U.S. per portion. 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.

Jo Stokes

Jo began her transformational yoga journey in 1998 as a way to heal her hip & S.I. joint pain after over a year of suffering. Numerous doctors only wanted to prescribe muscle relaxants, & eventually she found healing after just a few yoga classes & some therapeutic yoga stretches. It was shortly after that she became a yoga teacher with the desire to help others find the joy of healing through Yoga’s therapeutic applications. 

Yoga Jump/Float Forward in time 27 years, numerous yoga certifications (500hr E-RYT, 1,000hr C-IAYT), working for 7 years as a Yoga Therapist, teaching thousands of yoga classes, & facilitating over 30 Yoga Teacher Training Certifications, Jo opened Urban Vybe, a yoga & fitness studio in 2016. For the past 9 years, Urban Vybe has been a welcoming place for people looking to find healing & connection in a space filled with a compassionate & vibrant yoga community.

Jo is no stranger to wellness travel. With her deep desire to bring her active, health focused members together outside of the studio, Urban Vybe Adventures was born. It began with an unforgettable trip to Costa Rica in 2017. Since then, Jo has taken her tribe on adventures to Belize, the Dominican Republic, Italy, Sedona AZ, Sonoma CA, Iceland, & Colorado. This trip to Machu Picchu has been on her Dream List for many Years, & she is looking forward to this trip more than any other.

As a certified Yoga Therapist, Jo is passionate about providing a healing space for all, filled with unconditional love & acceptance, along with a deep awareness & connection to our own unlimited potential. Her intention for each class is to cultivate a more mindful, intentional approach to movement. To begin moving beyond the physicality of the postures, awakening us to our true inner healer, along with the revelation of who we really are, what we are passionate about, & what is our life’s purpose. 

Her personal message to her yoga tribe is simple: Yoga & Meditation ARE the doorways to the power we all have within us to change. To heal not only our bodies, minds, thoughts, situations, relationships, & our lives, but also to inspire every one of us to be ministers of change & healing in our communities, & throughout our world.

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 

Machu Picchu Trip

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 $50 Payment Processing Fee (added to the tuition rate upon registration) will lock in your tuition rate and hold your space for the trip.

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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. 

We have partnered with two insurance companies: Trawick International and CSA Travel Insurance (available for U.S. Residents only). 

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!

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Save $300 on full-price (shared options only) of $3595 USD until August 1st, 2025!

Shared Accommodations – Doubles – $3395 USD (Full Price $3695)
Deluxe Shared Accommodations – $3595 USD (Full Price $3895)
Single Accommodations – $4095 USD

Deposit & Payment Requirements

To secure your tuition rate and reserve your spot, a non-refundable and non-transferable deposit is required at the time of registration:

• $350 for registrations made more than 90 days before the trip.

• $1,000 for registrations made 60–90 days before the trip.

• Full payment is required for registrations made within 60 days of the retreat.

A non-refundable $50 payment processing fee will also be added to the tuition at registration.

If you select Deposit Payment, depending on when you registered, your remaining balance will be split into 1-3 payments and processed with your credit card on file on the dates indicated on your Confirmation Letter.

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Cancellation

• Initial deposits and the $50 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 $50 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 $50 registration fee is not refundable.

• True Nature Travels is not responsible for any loss incurred due to currency conversion rates.

*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.