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About this trip
Hi there! I'm Jodye, and I love sharing Peru! Join me for this luxury journey of a lifetime and experience adventure in the majestic Andes, local culture, delicious food, community. Visit Machu Picchu by either hiking the one-day "Short Inca Trail" OR taking the iconic blue Vistadome train! Ride or hike, it's your choice and both are spectacular! Solo travelers are welcome!
See Machu Picchu via hiking the "Short Inca Trail" OR taking the train - your choice!
Luxury accommodations with exceptional service
Gourmet catered picnics with views of ancient Inca ruins
A day and night at the amazing Mountainview Experience property
Option to go horseback or ATV riding
Incredible culture, textiles, food and shopping
Watercolor painting picnic
Despacho Ceremony with a Q'ero Shaman
Exceptional guides
Hiking - all levels
Cooking class - Learn to make Ceviche, Lomo Saltado and Pisco Sours
Optional yoga
Free time to relax or roam
Optional add-on day to see Rainbow Mountain - Hike or ride a horse or motorbike to the top!
More fun than you've had in years!
Machu Picchu by hike or train! Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Andes Mountains while following the footsteps of the ancient Incas. The one-day "Short Inca Trail" is a breathtaking hike through stunning natural landscapes, ending at Machu Picchu's Sun Gate. Along the way, you will connect with nature, challenge yourself physically, and discover the secrets of this magical region.
Prefer a more relaxed journey? Enjoy a scenic and fun train ride instead of hiking!
This trip is extraordinary! The colors of the Sacred valley are so vibrant! We will experience and learn about the local culture of the Quechua people in the Sacred Valley, indulge in delicious local cuisine, take a cooking class, shop for local artisan textiles and silver, wander the ruins at Pisac, the Maras Salt Mines and Ollantaytambo.
At Mountainview Experience we spend a day in nature hanging out with llamas and alpacas, picnicking and creating a watercolor work of art to take home. You have the option to ride an ATV, horse or bicycle, hike or just relax with a cup of Andean herbal tea in the lodge while gazing at the amazing Andes Mountains. Book a hot tub cabin and spend the afternoon in your private outdoor hot tub with the llamas surrounded by breathtaking views. My guests agree this is their favorite day!
Oh, and of course, we will do gentle yoga in the foothills of the Andes Mountains! (Optional! You can always sleep in! The beds are so comfortable!)
Our four-star boutique hotels are so special. The Antigua Casona in San Blas features a lovely courtyard with comfy sofas, firepits and wait staff ready to serve you. The Spa at Antigua is completely amazing, complete with a steam bath, jacuzzi soak, salt rubs with salt sourced from the local Maras Salt Mines, and therapeutic massage.
El Albergue Hotel in Ollantaytambo features beautiful gardens full of flowers, an organic farm, gourmet restaurant, a distillery and a coffee roastery. I love it so much.
Shared or private rooms available. Single travelers are welcome, and I can match you with a roommate!
We will have a balance of down time, where you can relax or roam on your own, and also group activities. You will have 100% support along the way.
I can't wait to show you all my favorite places! Email me all your questions at
hello@kulaadventures.com. Check out all my retreats on my website www.KulaAdventures.com. Follow me on Instagram at @Jtrouble123 (personal) and @KulaAdventures.com (business).
Note: I'm happy to help you arrange your flights!
What’s included
- 7 nights lodging5 nights in 4-star boutique hotels in Cusco & Ollantaytambo, 1 night in a mountain cabin w/ amazing views, & 1 at the base of Machu Picchu! Rooms are doubles. (Private available for extra cost.)
- All TransportationTransportation to and from the airport and our hotels in Cusco. All group transportation between Sacred Valley locations in a comfortable, roomy van, a train to Machu PIcchu.
- Cooking Class in CuscoLearn to prepare traditional Peruvian ceviche, Lomo Saltado w/ alpaca and two popular Peruvian drinks. Veg / food allergy options available.
- MealsAll full breakfasts at our hotels. 4 lunches and 4 dinners in my favorite restaurants. Opportunities to explore local restaurants. Veg options available. Let me know about food allergies!
- PisacHike the upper Pisac ruins. Enjoy a catered picnic with gourmet food, traditional textiles, and flowers surronded by breathtaking views of the ruins.
- OllantaytamboWander the cobblestone streets of a living Inca town, w/ original Inca water channels. Enjoy a drink in the town square, shop in the market, hike the ruins. Optional Tours too!
- Machu PicchuEither hike the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu's Sun Gate OR take the iconic blue Vistadome train all the way! Your choice!
- Mountainview ExperienceSpend a relaxing day in nature . Option to ride a horse, ATV/QUAD, bicycle, or just enjoy peace and quiet with llamas! Late afternoon watercolor painting picnic under the majestic Andes.
- Yoga!Gentle Yoga (all levels) in our hotel's private studio in Cusco, and on an organic farm beneath the Andes Mountains. Yoga is always optional. Feel free to sleep in! Our beds are so comfortable!
- Rainbow MountainOptional Add-On: Amazing hike! The rainbow-like appearance is created by the sediment of minerals. Layered hues of gold, lavender, red and turquoise towering into the sky. (extra fee)
- Taxes, Entrance Tickets
What’s not included
- AirfareBook two roundtrip tickets. 1) Your home to Lima. 2) Lima to Cusco.
- Tips and gratuitiesFor our guides, restaurant servers, etc.
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Travel InsurancePlease purchase travel insurance.
- Spa and Massage Services
- Purchases, snacks
- Additional TaxisTaxis or Tuk Tuks for personal excursions.
- Optional ActivitiesPachamanca lunch at El Albergue hotel in Ollantaytambo, Textile Tour with local artisans, any tours/activities not mentioned such as walking tour of Cusco, visit to Sacsayhuaman, San Pedro Market.