8 Day Andean Cultural Immersion, Sacred Valley of the Incas
8 Day Andean Cultural Immersion, Sacred Valley of the Incas
Lamay, Cusco, Perú
Up to 20 in group
Apr 27 - May 4, 2026
A preparation course valued at $109 is included with the retreat at no extra cost
Retreat Highlights
- Traditional despacho (traditional offering) with 100 year old elder Maria Apaza
- Pilgrimage to Ausangate Sacred Mountain ~ Huachuma ritual with Native Teacher Amaru
- 3 sacred site visits in the mountains
- Community visits
- Andean weaving experience at Amaru village
- Inca museum visit
- Andean Cosmovision teachings
- Visit to local town
- Temazcal (Sweatlodge) with flower/plant bath
- Yoga & Breathwork everyday
- Lodge stay with stunning views, surrounded by mountains
- Cacao sharing circles
About this Retreat
Your Guides
A 100 year old spiritual leader from the Q’ero Nation in Cusco, keeping her ancient “altomisayoc” lineage alive. We will receive her initiation through an Andean offering ritual, listening to her sweet and simple words of wisdom.
Amaru Wakakamayoq is the guardian of the Andean Oracle, keeper of the ancient wisdom of the Tahuantinsuyu. He comes from an ancestral lineage of traditional healers and leads ceremonies for a deep connection with the Apus and Pachamama. Guiding us into pilgramage to the peak of the Ausangate mountain with the local medicine to connect with the land.
Founders of Ayni ( Andean & Amazonian Native products ), a Peruvian family dedicated to support native traditions. By their deep connection with them they created a living bridge to share their treasures with the world to help regenerate their lands while keeping their traditions alive.
By their connection to the territory they will be holding space for the group in a intimate way sharing music and native cacao.
An Andean women with the Q’echua lineage devoted to nature and guarding the sacred paths. She has many years of study with the Andean cosmo-vision, its history and spirituality. As a sacred sites tour guide & birth worker, her mission is to guide people to connect to life in simplicity and beauty. She will lead our sweat-lodge ceremony for purfication and renewal.
Immersion coordinator dedicated to helping make this trip fluid and meaningful. She traveled all around the world for 10 years visiting and learning from indigenous cultures which inspired her to live a more natural life connected to the elements. She is an Ayurvedic councelor, herbalist, musician and Earth artist.
Kundalini & integral yoga teacher with 23 years of experience. She supports transformative processes through her classes using breath, conscious movement, inner-vision, voice and meditation. She will be offering daily practices to the group inviting us to connect deeply with ourselves, vitality and presence.
Details of this retreat
Ayni Cultural Immersion is an invitation to experience the living wisdom of the Andes through deep connection to the land, culture and community.
Held in the Sacred Valley of Peru, this retreat is rooted in the Andean principle of - Ayni - reciprocity, where giving and receiving is a sacred exchange that happens naturally with life. Participants are welcomed not as visitors, but as active participants of daily life.
Through offering rituals of gratitude, a pilgrimage to the majestic Ausangate mountain, teachings about the Andean cosmovision and connection with local medicinal plants... this journey supports inner transformation, grounding and an intimate connection to life. Inspired by the Andean cosmovision, their principles & values honoring the Earth's cycles, this retreat offers a space to reconnect and remember these colorful ways to return home with greater clarity, gratitude and purpose.
We invite you to walk a path of unity and collective wellbeing, through a living educational experience rooted in the Andean cosmovision. We share the objective to plant our future with awareness and reciprocity becoming part of the change our Earth needs.
Held in the Sacred Valley of Peru, this retreat is rooted in the Andean principle of - Ayni - reciprocity, where giving and receiving is a sacred exchange that happens naturally with life. Participants are welcomed not as visitors, but as active participants of daily life.
Through offering rituals of gratitude, a pilgrimage to the majestic Ausangate mountain, teachings about the Andean cosmovision and connection with local medicinal plants... this journey supports inner transformation, grounding and an intimate connection to life. Inspired by the Andean cosmovision, their principles & values honoring the Earth's cycles, this retreat offers a space to reconnect and remember these colorful ways to return home with greater clarity, gratitude and purpose.
We invite you to walk a path of unity and collective wellbeing, through a living educational experience rooted in the Andean cosmovision. We share the objective to plant our future with awareness and reciprocity becoming part of the change our Earth needs.
Schedule
Our 8 days immersion program. All included!
Day 1
Arrival / Welcome circle
Andean cosmovision introduction
Day 2
Initiation offering ritual with Maria Apaza
Intihuatana temple & village visit
Day 3
Kinsa Cocha 3 lagoons visit
Amaru Village - Traditional weaving experience
Fire circle
Day 4
Travel to Ausangate Mountain / Native community land
Hot Springs
Cosmovision talking circle
Day 5
Wachuma hike & ritual
with Amaru Wakakamayuk
Day 6
Return to the sacred valley
Cacao sharing circle
Day 7
Inkari Museum visit
Temazcal (sweatlodge)
Flower & herbal bath
Day 8
Goodbye circle
Blessings & gifts
Day 1
Arrival / Welcome circle
Andean cosmovision introduction
Day 2
Initiation offering ritual with Maria Apaza
Intihuatana temple & village visit
Day 3
Kinsa Cocha 3 lagoons visit
Amaru Village - Traditional weaving experience
Fire circle
Day 4
Travel to Ausangate Mountain / Native community land
Hot Springs
Cosmovision talking circle
Day 5
Wachuma hike & ritual
with Amaru Wakakamayuk
Day 6
Return to the sacred valley
Cacao sharing circle
Day 7
Inkari Museum visit
Temazcal (sweatlodge)
Flower & herbal bath
Day 8
Goodbye circle
Blessings & gifts
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Andean Cultural Immersion, Lamay, Cusco, Perú
Directions
Location:
Our retreat center is in Lamay, a beautiful town in the Sacred Valley of the Andes, Peru.
To reach us:
• Fly into Lima International Airport, then take a connecting flight to Cusco Airport (about 1 hour).
• From Cusco, it’s a scenic 50-minute drive to Lamay.
• Lamay is located just 3 hours from Machu Picchu.
Our retreat center is in Lamay, a beautiful town in the Sacred Valley of the Andes, Peru.
To reach us:
• Fly into Lima International Airport, then take a connecting flight to Cusco Airport (about 1 hour).
• From Cusco, it’s a scenic 50-minute drive to Lamay.
• Lamay is located just 3 hours from Machu Picchu.
Accommodation
Shared rooms : are equipped with bunk beds and a shared outdoor bathroom. They are ideal for group retreats and community experiences, providing a warm and functional space for conscious rest. Private Room: The private room offers a quiet and intimate space with a private bathroom, suitable for guests seeking greater privacy during their stay. Included Services • Drinking water and herbal infusions available throughout the stay • Harmonized common areas for rest and contemplation • Natural surroundings with gardens and green spaces
Amaru ( snake)- Single bed in shared room with shared bathroom
Colibri- Matrimonial Room with private bathroom
Condor- Single room with private bathroom
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Villa Mágica Lamay offers a peaceful and nurturing place to rest, surrounded by nature. The accommodation is designed to support retreat experiences, personal processes, and group gatherings, encouraging simplicity, comfort, and connection with the environment.
General Considerations
Accommodation at Villa Mágica Lamay is an integral part of the retreat experience, fostering respect for silence, mindful coexistence, and care for the natural environment.
General Considerations
Accommodation at Villa Mágica Lamay is an integral part of the retreat experience, fostering respect for silence, mindful coexistence, and care for the natural environment.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Local Andean traditional food. Healthy & delicious!
What's Included
- Food & acomodation
- Transportation
- Traditional cuisine 3x/day
- All activities
- Intake form
- Lodge spaces
What's Not Included
- Air fare
- Comprehensive travel insurance
- Extra food/snacks outisde of our 3x meals/day
- Meal on one of the free-time market exploring days
- Personal expenses
Similar retreats
Best Seller
Top Rated
Last Chance
Plant Medicine
7 Day Open Ayahuasca Retreat in Peru
March 27 - April 2, 2026
From $950
/ 7 days
4.94
Plant Medicine
9-day Ayahuasca Retreat – Tarapoto, Peru
February 27 - March 7, 2026
From $1,490
/ 9 days
4.91
/
