The flights depart from Buenos Aires
The package includes the Buenos Aires, Cusco and Buenos Aires flights. The leg between Brazil and Buenos Aires is not covered and is on the traveller. Talk to us before buying any ticket.
What it is about.
The programme combines the classic Sacred Valley route with morning meditations, conscious movement, reflection circles and opening ceremonies.
You are accompanied by Marianella Di Bastiano, yoga and meditation teacher and personal development mentor, who brings together meditation, visualisation, mindfulness, focusing, yoga and expressive writing, and has spent more than seven years guiding people through this kind of process.
Warmi Tinkuy happens once a year and brings together grandmothers and medicine women from different lineages and native nations. Four days around the Willka Hatun Tayta Nina, the Sacred Grandfather Fire, at the spring equinox, an ancestral moment of initiation for women in the Andean tradition. It includes circles of native knowledge, experiential workshops, rituals, sacred dances, healing songs and stories, initiations and an offering walk to the mountain for QOYA Raymi.
The gathering
Four days of Warmi Tinkuy around the Sacred Grandfather Fire, at the spring equinox.
The route
Sacsayhuamán, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu and Pisac, with local Spanish speaking guides.
The guidance
Marianella Di Bastiano from the first day to the last, with daily practice.
How the days go.
Base itinerary from the operator. Sea, wind and weather can change the order.
18 Sep · Arrival in Cusco
Welcome and transfer to the hotel. Group introduction and welcome circle, cleansing and opening. Free time to acclimatise. Night in Cusco.
19 Sep · Sacsayhuamán
Qenqo sanctuary, Puca Pucará and Tambomachay. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon, a gentle yoga practice at the hotel. Night in Cusco.
20 Sep · Ollantaytambo
The temple of the same name and the train to Aguas Calientes station. Night in Aguas Calientes.
21 Sep · Machu Picchu
Climb along the road overlooking the Urubamba river. Lunch included at a local restaurant and a moment of integration. Night in Aguas Calientes.
22 Sep · Sacred Valley
Train back and transfer to the hotel. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon, the Pisac archaeological site. Night in the Sacred Valley.
23 Sep · Warmi Tinkuy begins
Opening of the 14th ceremonial gathering. Night in the Sacred Valley.
24 to 26 Sep · Warmi Tinkuy
Three days dedicated to the gathering. Nights in the Sacred Valley.
27 Sep · Closing
Final activities and transfer to Cusco airport.
What is included.
Included
- +Flights Buenos Aires, Cusco and Buenos Aires
- +Marianella Di Bastiano accompanying throughout
- +9 nights of accommodation
- +Meals as per the programme, drinks not included
- +Registration for Warmi Tinkuy, with all activities from 23 to 27 September and full board on those days
- +Private transfers with local Spanish speaking guides
- +Private visits and excursions with a Spanish speaking guide
- +Expedition train to Machu Picchu
Not included
- -Food and drinks not specified in the itinerary
- -Extra and personal expenses, such as tips and shopping
- -Travel insurance, which is mandatory
- -Any service not mentioned
Accommodation
9 nights in tourist and superior tourist category hotels: 2 nights in Cusco at Casa Andina, 2 nights in Machu Picchu at Inti Punku and 5 nights in the Sacred Valley at Casa de Campo Lodge, in Urubamba.
Food
Meals as per the programme, drinks not included. Full board during the Warmi Tinkuy days.
Transport
LATAM flights Buenos Aires, Lima and Cusco, return, with 1 checked and 1 carry on item per person. Private transfers with local guides. The train allows only 1 bag or backpack of up to 8 kg, with a maximum of 157 cm adding height, width and length.
Who runs this trip.
This is a partner trip. The one who builds, runs and answers for it is Namaste Viajes. Explore recommends, connects and follows you from the first message to the way back.
Namaste Viajes
Marianella Di Bastiano accompanying throughout.
Licence EVT 14840, Disp 1451/12
- Single room supplement+USD 400
per person in a double room
Full payment 45 days before departure. Discounts for cash payment.
Booking and payment are handled with Namaste Viajes. Explore connects you and follows along.
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Cancellation: More than 90 days before: 10 to 20% penalty. From 89 to 60 days: 30 to 50%. From 59 to 45 days: 70%. Under 45 days: 100%. Claims accepted up to 30 days after the trip ends.
Operator terms and notes
- The group departure is guaranteed with a minimum of 10 passengers flying from Argentina on the same block booking. If the minimum is not met, Namaste offers alternatives or a full refund with no penalty.
- Passengers aged 70 or over must present a medical fitness certificate at the time of booking.
- Anyone booking the guaranteed shared double option gets a single room at no extra cost if no roommate is found.
Frequently asked questions.
Can I go on my own?
That is our standard. Most people arrive alone and leave with friends. Small groups and someone from the organisation with you the whole time.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp and tell us your level and your questions. We connect you with the trip operator and follow the booking. We answer within 2h during business hours.
What payment methods are accepted?
It depends on each trip's operator, and every page has the detail. In general: PIX, bank transfer and card instalments, with a dollar option through Wise or PayPal on international trips.
What is included in the price?
It varies from trip to trip. Each page carries the list of what is in and what is out, straight from the operator's material. When something has not been confirmed yet, we would rather not publish it than guess.
Do I need travel insurance?
For international trips it is mandatory, and on some domestic ones too. Each trip page says so. On domestic trips without that requirement, it remains strongly recommended.
See also our terms of use and cancellation policy.
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