Journey to Peru with Haute Bodhi & Synergy
March 14th - 22nd , 2026
Location: The Sacred Valley of Peru
RETREAT OVERVIEW
Discover the magic of Peru’s Sacred Valley with Haute Bodhi 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.
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
- Machu Picchu
- Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain)
- The Salt Mines of Maras
- 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
Partner Yoga is a practice in which participants work in pairs supporting each other in a series of movements designed to open the body and create connections. Thai Massage is a traditional therapy that combines acupressure, stretching, and kneading movements. The practice dates back to the time of Buddha (approximately 500 BC).
- Dinner at Casona Yucay
- Morning Yoga
- Breakfast at Casona Yucay
- 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
Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) is a majestic experience for those visiting the Andes. Surrounded by glacial peaks, the mountain’s indescribable beauty displays multiple colors. Since this will be the highest altitude of the retreat, some guests will be able to make the hike on foot, while others will be able to ascend the mountain on horseback to the summit (17,000 feet). The hike will take approximately 3.5 hours round trip and the distance to the summit is 2.5 miles.
- Morning Yoga
- Breakfast at Casona Yucay
- Lunch at Casona Yucay
- Afternoon Yoga
- Dinner at Casona Yucay
The day after our Rainbow Mountain hike is dedicated to rest and relaxation. It will be a free day to enjoy massages, the jacuzzi, and/or visit the towns of Ollantaytambo or Urubamba.
- 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 6th 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
At Synergy, we love the aphorism, “the journey is the destination”. Our ride to Machu Picchu through the lush jungle, aboard the Vistadome train, reflects these words. The picturesque journey, with panoramic views, includes live Andean music and a traditional folk dance performance. During our guided tour of the sacred site, we will delve into the significance of Machu Picchu within Inca society and discover the fascinating methods used in its construction. This day will be an unforgettable experience in the Lost City of the Incas.
- 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.
HOSTS
HAUTE BODHI
Maggie Doctors is a dedicated yogi and guiding force at Haute Bodhi Hot Yoga. She assumed the role of owner and community steward in 2016 and has brought many exciting new classes, workshops, and instructors to Haute Bodhi. Maggie started practicing Bikram Yoga in 2009 at the urging of many friends who promised that the practice could alleviate the pain she experienced in her knees and back. The practice quickly began to change her body and mind, and only two, short years later, with healthy, knees and back, she headed to LA for Bikram Yoga Teacher Training. The intensive 500-Hour certification was a challenge that allowed her to delve deeper into her practice, and also begin to let go of many emotional blocks she had held onto since childhood. Maggie has been teaching Bikram Yoga consistently since 2011. In 2015, Maggie began a new yoga journey and became Bhakti Flow certified with her teacher Gopa Rusty Wells. She continues to train with Rusty and the Bhakti Flow family. Always open to learning new movement modalities, Maggie was certified in Inferno Hot Pilates in 2016 and Buti Yoga in 2017. Maggie is approachable and a great listener. Having experienced miraculous healing through yoga, she can easily relate to many types of physical and emotional trauma. Feel free to reach out to Maggie, as she is always happy to assist you on your yogic path.
SYNERGY
Synergy is an international wellness organization focused on individual and community upliftment through a range of programs. These include wellness Journeys in Peru, East Africa, Tulum and the United States; Yoga Workshops; Thai Bodywork Certifications and Yoga Teacher Trainings.
Co-Directors Francisco Morales-Bermudez and Salim Rollins have two decades of experience organizing retreats in Peru. The team has designed an exceptional itinerary that balances spectacular adventures with time for relaxation, yoga and movement workshops. All this while absorbing the high energy frequencies of the Sacred Valley!
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