Stephanie Bagshaw
Bagshaw Travel
Peru Retreat
Mar 19, 2025 to Mar 24, 2025
Join us on a 6 day/5 night Expedition to Peru with Inner Bliss!
Practice yoga, explore ancient ruins, and visit Machu Picchu — one of the seven wonders of the world — all in South America’s vast and beautiful Andes Mountains.
Yoga: Tap into the spiritual energy of Peru’s Sacred Valley as we breathe and move together with private yoga practices taught by Tammy Lyons at Lamay Lodge. We will enjoy exclusive private use of this entire lodge that is surrounded by the majestic Andes Mountains! The town of Lamay is a destination free from the distractions of tourism, allowing our group to experience the authentic vibrations of the region. Together, we will practice in a beautifully designed, private yoga studio on the property and rest and restore in spacious and inviting accommodations with private balconies or patios. Daily grounding practices designed to activate the senses will foster reconnection with the earth. Off the property, we will have special practices in and amongst some of the world’s most fascinating ruins. The energy emanating from these holy grounds creates a rich environment for deep spiritual connection beyond imagination.
Adventure: Extraordinary discoveries await in the lands of the ancient Inca Empire in Peru! Beyond practicing yoga in locations steeped in mystic wonder, we will hike the actual Inca Trail, a network of routes used by the Incans to pilgrimage to the holy citadel in the 15th century. Take a full-day adventure to Machu Picchu, one of the seven wonders of the world and a site of spiritual significance known for its healing and transformative properties. With mysterious origins, Machu Picchu is truly an awe-inspiring “lost city” of stone temples, gates, pillars, and holy structures. A sensation-inducing energy vortex that exists on this spot of the earth will infuse our bodies and our minds — words fail to adequately describe this wondrous destination! Our exciting plans for (moderate) hiking and yoga are designed for all travelers. For those who are up for more rigorous activity, there will also be optional challenge hike days. At the same time, some may choose a leisure day for a restorative, yet still rich and fulfilling, experience.
Cultural immersion: Venture out on exploratory treks led by trusted private guides and connect with the divine in this region brimming with sacred stories and history. Engage with the local community and participate in special customs and rituals with shaman healers for one-of-a-kind experiences that can’t be found anywhere else.
Space is limited - only 10 rooms are available for this retreat. Reserve your spot as soon as possible!
What's included in this trip:
- Yoga practices led by Tammy Lyons
- Daily grounding offerings
- Treks to ancient Inca Ruins with private guides
- Roundtrip airport transportation in Cusco
- 5 night accommodations at an exclusive mountain lodge, Lamay lodge for our own private use.
- Local experiences with private guides
- Participating in ancient rituals with native shaman
- 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
- Travel arrangement support
What's not included:
- Airfare (please arrive into Cusco International Airport) by 12pm on March 19, 2024
- Travel Insurance
- Gratuities
- Travel Insurance - HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
- Any of the optional challenge hikes or extensions.
- Extensions can be modified - please contact Stephanie Bagshaw directly: sbagshaw@bagshawtravel.com
- Most of the flights coming into Peru will either arrive late at night into Lima (will require an overnight at the Lima airport) or will be a red-eye flight so plan to depart March 18th to arrive on March 19th.
- The Sacred Valley sits at 9600 ft of elevation
- In March, the weather in the sierras will start turning into the drier season. Temperatures can range from a high of 70 to a low of 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Lima on the coast will have warn, sunny and dry weather.
Sample Itinerary:
- Day 1: Welcome lunch and afternoon Welcome Ritual
- Day2: Morning yoga, Visit to local community, afternoon yoga
- Day 3: Hike on the Inca Trail to ruins, afternoon yoga
- Day 4: Full day adventure to Machu Picchu
- Day5: Morning yoga, leisure day or an option to hike to more ruins, closing ceremony with shaman
- Day 6: Departures with optional extensions
Cancellation policy:
Available Packages
Deluxe Room w/balcony or patio
Available until
December 13, 2024
- 1 left
Starting At: $3,799.00
Deposit: $1,500.00 per person
Extra Options
Pre Night Lima Airport - DOUBLE
Available until
December 13, 2024
$120.00
Pre-night Lima airport - SINGLE
Available until
December 13, 2024
$199.00
Pisac Challenge Hike March 23, 2025
Available until
December 13, 2024
$95.00
Huayna Picchu Challenge Hike - March 22, 2025
Available until
December 13, 2024
$195.00
Huayna Picchu which means ‘Young Peak’ in Quechua, is the large mountain that sits directly behind Machu Picchu that is seen in all the famous photos of Machu Picchu and is a must do. The views of the Citadel and surrounding landscape are extraordinary from the top and well worth the climbing effort.
The climb is steep and considered a moderate to hard hike. The trek is 2.5 miles roundtrip with an elevation gain of 1000 feet (Top Elevation 8835). There will be very steep narrow parts with steps that will require 2 hands to climb. This trek is not recommended for those with vertigo.
Daily permits are coveted and very limited so you will need to sign up for this option at time of registration.
*pricing is per person
Extension - Cusco - March 24-25
Available until
December 13, 2024
$500.00
MONDAY. Mar 24: SACRED VALLEY / CUSCO
At the appropriate time we will transfer you from the Sacred Valley hotel to Cusco.
Accommodation:Superior Room - Antigua Casona San Blas
Half day Cusco City Tour
After check-out, we will visit the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman a colossal structure built with huge carved rocks jointed with absolute accuracy, this astounding sample of the Incan military architecture is, undoubtedly, the greatest architectonic work of the Tahuantinsuyo.
We will make a short stop at Cristo Blanco, a large statue where we will enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Then, we will explore the San Pedro Market, Cusco’s main street market, inundated with aromas, tastes, sights, and colors of the local products of the Cusco region.
Afterward, visit the Qoricancha (which means room of gold in Quechua), a temple dedicated to the Sun god. Legend has it that its inner walls were once completely lined with gold.
Finally, will head to Cusco Cathedral. We will take a guided tour to discover the mysteries of it and admire its lovely atria and priceless 17th and 18th century paintings of the Cusco school and then transferred to your Cusco Hotel
TUESDAY, March 25: Cusco/Lima
At the appropriate time we will transfer you from the hotel to Cusco airport to board the flight that will take you to Lima.
Meals Included: Breakfast
*Pricing is per person. If sharing a double, price is discounted $140 per person
Extension - Lima - March 25-27
Available until
December 13, 2024
$1,200.00
TUESDAY, March 25: LIMA
Welcome to Lima! Arrival and private transfer to your hotel.
Accommodation: Deluxe Room - Pullman Lima Miraflores
Meals Included: Breakfast
WEDNESDAY, March 26: LIMA
Gastronomic cultural experience by the chef Penelope Alzamora.
Lima is one of the culinary hubs of the world - home to some of the best restaurants in the world. What better way to experience the culinary culture of Lima, but in the home of a chef! This will be a true immersive experience!
We will start our day with a transfer to Penelope's beach house located 40 minutes from Lima, in Cangrejos-Punta Hermosa Beach.
This experience will start with a visit to a nice market where we will talk with my favorite vendors about the amazing variety of seasonal and local ingredients and we will buy our ingredients for our class! You will have a complete menu of the best dishes of Lima .On the return way we can make a stop to enjoy a delicious juice or coffee in a local juice shop.
Then we will head to my place in Barranco for our private cooking class and we will enjoy our lunch with a beautiful view of the Pacific ocean.
In our class, I will teach you a complete local menu with best Lima´s classic recipes specific and essential techniques as well as use of local and seasonal ingredients . Our gourmet feast will start with a taste of the traditional and local Lima´s appetizers that we have cooked and then we will have our lunch with the beautiful sea. view.
After lunch, we will have free time to enjoy the beach, have a relaxing time and take beautiful pictures!
After some relaxing time, you will return to your hotel in Lima.
Accommodation: Deluxe Room - Pullman Lima Miraflores
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
THURSDAY 27: LIMA
Full Day Lima City Tour
We will begin the visit of the city with an exploration of Colonial Lima. First, we will stop off at the Main Square, to explore it on foot and admire the exteriors of the Government Palace, the Cathedral, and the City Hall, all examples of Lima's still-present colonial architectural opulence.
We will visit the Cathedral; as walking through its numerous chapels, we'll discover various architectural styles and learn about the religious history of Peru.
Our tour continues with the visit of a place that concentrates history and art. There is no other house in America where the same family continues to live since the official foundation of the city and in the case of the Aliaga family, they have lived in the same home for 16 generations and for more than 480 years. Beyond the rich family history, Casa Aliaga is a jewel of colonial and republican architecture. Its environments show us the styles that were fashionable in the 17th to 19th centuries in Lima. It has an important art collection that decorates the property.
Afterwards, we will head to Larco Museum, an eighteenth-century Viceregal mansion that houses more than 3,000 years of Peru's pre-Columbian history. The museum boasts a supremely fine collection of gold and silver jewelry and worship paraphernalia. The museum also contains a famous collection of erotic ceramic tomb art that gives insights into various aspects of pre-Columbian sexuality. Dinner at Café del Museo .
After your dinner, you will be transferred to the airport to board your evening flight home.
*Pricing is per person. If sharing a double, price is discounted $200 per person