Journey to Peru with Breathing Dragon & Synergy
June 28th - July 5th, 2026
Location: The Sacred Valley of Peru
RETREAT OVERVIEW
Discover the magic of Peru’s Sacred Valley with Breathing Dragon and the Synergy team. Our journey begins in the Andean city of Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire. From Cusco we travel to Hotel La Casona de Yucay, surrounded by the splendor of the Andes. During our stay at Casona Yucay, guests will enjoy nutritious meals at the hotel’s stunning Restorante Tikka as well as their wonderful amenities including a swimming pool; a jacuzzi; and therapeutic massages. From our home at Casona Yucay, we will enjoy a week of mindfully curated excursions that offer enriching experiences throughout the Sacred Valley.
November 14th – November 23rd I 2025.
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
- Machu Picchu
- Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain)
- Huaypo Lagoon
- Presentation on traditional Inca/Quechua weaving techniques by the Chincheros Women's Workshop
- The Urubamba Farmers Market and an exploration of Incan agriculture and medicine
- Seminario Ceramics Center
- Peruvian Cuisine
- Yoga Workshops
- Interactive Thai Bodywork Workshop
- Partner Stretching Workshop
What's Included
- Accommodation at Hotel Casona Yucay
- Transfers to/from the airport
- All entrance fees to Inca sites
- All meals (3 meals a day, *except lunch at Machu Picchu, which is paid by guests)
- All yoga classes and movement workshops.
- All logistics and travel expenses (within Cusco and the Sacred Valley)
What's not Included
- Plane Tickets
- Lunch at Machu Picchu
- Alcoholic beverages (Casona Yucay has a bar that’s operational during working hours)
ITINERARY
Guests will be picked up at the Cusco Airport by our staff, coordinated by our transportation manager, Wilbert Palomino. From the airport, our group will head to Hotel Casona Yucay in the Sacred Valley, approximately 90 minutes from Cusco.
- Opening Circle
- Dinner at Casona Yucay
- Guests may book a massage or cocoa leaf reading or enjoy the jacuzzi
- Morning Yoga
- Breakfast at Casona Yucay
- Lunch at Casona Yucay
- Partner Yoga and Thai Massage workshop led by Francisco
- Bus ride to the Urubamba Farmer’s Market and market tour
- Walk to Seminario Ceramics Center and guided tour of the center
- Lunch at Tierra Restaurant, across from Seminario Ceramics Center
- Bus ride back to Casona Yucay
- Yoga
- Dinner at Casona Yucay
After breakfast, we will travel 10 minutes to the Urubamba Farmers Market, which offers a variety of delicacies, including superfoods such as maca, unique indigenous fruits and vegetables, chocolate, and local coffee, among others.
Our time at the market is an essential part of understanding Inca/Quechua culture. Agriculture is a fundamental pillar of Andean culture, expressed through its reverence for the divine feminine energy of Pachamama. Following our visit to the market, we will walk fifteen minutes to the Seminario Ceramics Center.
Co-founder and internationally renowned artist Pablo Seminario has a permanent exhibition at the Chicago Art Museum. Additionally, his work is on display at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C.
Pablo and his wife, Marilú have played a pivotal role in preserving and revitalizing Inca ceramic art and technology.
- Depart for Rainbow Mountain/Vinicunca.
- Breakfast at a restaurant en route to Rainbow Mountain.
- Hike Rainbow Mountain/Vinicunca.
- Depart Rainbow Mountain.
- Lunch at Café Colca Vinicunca.
- Bus ride to Casona Yucay
- Dinner at Casona Yucay
Prepare to be WOWed by an amazing kayaking excursion followed by a phenomenal five course meal on the stunning Huaypo lagoon! Our outfitter has professional quality kayaking gear and some of the best chefs in the region. Local wine and pisco sours will be served as we wind down under canvas tents by the breathtaking lagoon and enjoy a well earned meal.
- Morning Yoga
- Breakfast at Casona Yucay
- Drive to the Maras Salt Mines and tour the mines
- Drive to Don Angel Restaurant and lunch
- Drive to Chinchero – presentation of traditional Inca weaving technology and visit the Chinchero workshop
- Return by bus from Chinchero to Casona Yucay
- Dinner at Casona Yucay
On the 5th day, we explore the Maras Salt Mines and the Chinchero Artisans Weaving Workshop. The famous Maras Salt Mines date back to pre-Incan times and are still in operation today.
This ancient technology uses natural saltwater springs, which are channeled into terraced ponds, known as “cochas” in Quechua, stabilized by retaining walls.
Visitors will learn about the history, science, and communal organization of the mines.
They will also be able to purchase some of the most healing and delicious salts in the world directly from the guardians of Maras.
After lunch, we will head to the Inca/Quechua weavers’ workshop in the village of Chinchero. Here, the artisans will give us a presentation about their traditional dyeing techniques and the ancient stories that inspire their designs.
These images pay homage to the natural elements and the universal balance between feminine and masculine energies. Chinchero is known for their preservation of Inca culture despite attempts by the Spanish to “civilize” and reform its traditions.
Residents of Chinchero have passed down ancestral Inca textile knowledge from generation to generation. This includes the use of traditional looms, herbs and plants for dyeing, and designs that reflect cultural values of the Inca.
- Bus from Casona Yucay to Ollantaytambo
- Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
- Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Bus from Machu Picchu back to Aguas Calientes
- Lunch in Aguas Calientes (guests pay for lunch)
- Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Bus from Ollantaytambo to Casona Yucay
- Dinner at Casona Yucay
MACHU PICCHU
Our journey to Machu Picchu takes us through stunning, lush jungle terrain and panor on the Vistadome train. The picturesque train ride, with panoramic views includes live Andean music and a traditional folkloric dance performance. Our guided tour of the sacred site will offer deep insights into Machu Picchu’s function in Inca society and the methods of construction.
- Morning Yoga Class
- Breakfast at Casona Yucay
- Lunch at Casona Yucay
- Yoga
- Dinner at Casona Yucay
- Bonfire and Closing Circle with Live Music
- Morning Yoga
- Breakfast at Casona Yucay
- Travel to Cusco Airport after breakfast
Travel Details
- In order to enter Peru, your passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months prior to your arrival, May 8, 2026.
- We recommend that guests consider purchasing travel insurance for added peace of mind in case of any unforeseen events.
- We suggest you book your flight from your home city to Cusco. There will be a stopover at Lima Airport. If your layover is overnight, Lima has an excellent hotel within the airport. Here’s the link: Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport
- Once you connect with your domestic flight from Lima to Cusco, we will be waiting for you at Cusco Airport to pick you up. If you would like to arrive a few days early and spend time in Lima, Peru’s coastal capital, let us know. Francisco can arrange your transportation and connect you to our favorite spots in the city.
- Once guests are registered, Synergy will send more details including recommended arrival times etc.
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