Arrive at Cusco Airport where our friendly team will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. Take a brief rest to acclimatize to the altitude. In the afternoon, embark on a half-day tour of the ancient Incan capital. Explore the historic center, visit the sacred temple of Qorikancha, and drive up to the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuamán, enjoying panoramic views of the city below.
After breakfast, travel into the lush Sacred Valley of Urubamba. Known for its beautiful scenery and rich indigenous culture, today you will visit the bustling Pisac market, famous for local textiles and crafts. After lunch, continue to the formidable Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo, climbing its terraces while learning about its strategic importance. You will also have time to interact with the traditional Andean communities that live in this valley.
Today is a dream come true. Board the scenic train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes. From there, take the bus up the winding mountain road to the entrance of Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Enjoy a fully guided 2-hour tour through the temples, houses, and terraces of this mystical site. Feel the ancient energy before taking the train back to Cusco in the evening.
Fuel up early for an incredible natural adventure. Drive to the trailhead and begin a moderate hike through high Andean landscapes, dotted with llamas and glacial peaks. Reach the viewpoint of Rainbow Mountain, famous for its vibrant colors created by unique sedimentary mineral deposits—seven distinct shades including red, green, yellow, and blue. After celebrating this achievement, descend back to the trailhead for a well-deserved lunch and drive back to Cusco to rest.
Sleep in and enjoy a relaxing breakfast. At midday, you will drive from Cusco to our private retreat center nestled in the Sacred Valley of Urubamba. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed with traditional Andean tea (Mate de Coca) and an orientation session with your hosts and spiritual guides. Spend the rest of the day unwinding—rest in a hammock, explore the gardens, or meditate by the river. In the evening, enjoy a homemade organic dinner designed to prepare your body for the coming days.
Begin with an optional volcanic water cleansing ritual to purify the body. Following a nourishing group breakfast, the day is reserved for relaxation and private preparation with your spiritual guide to set your intentions. You will have time for meditation and rest on the hammocks. As night falls, you will participate in your first traditional Andean plant medicine ceremony, guided by experienced local shamans and accompanied by ancestral music.
The day is dedicated to deepening your journey. After a gentle group breakfast, enjoy free time for journaling, walking the grounds, or simply resting. In the afternoon, you will have a private consultation with your spiritual guide to discuss your experience and prepare for the next step. Tonight, you will participate in the second guided traditional evening ceremony to further your spiritual connection.
Integration is a key component of the retreat experience. Today, we will take a scenic excursion to the Lares Thermal Baths. The warm, mineral-rich waters are the perfect place to rest and recuperate physically, mentally, and emotionally. Soak your muscles, breathe in the mountain air, and allow the natural environment to hold space for your reflection.
Enjoy a slow morning with a family-style breakfast. The day is dedicated to meditation, relaxation, and your final private preparation session. Tonight, you will participate in a closing traditional ceremony. This is the culmination of your retreat, a night to solidify your insights, show gratitude to the mountains (Apus), and say goodbye to the spirits of the valley.
After a final grounding breakfast, we will ensure you have time to pack and say your goodbyes. We will depart the retreat center around noon, ensuring smooth transportation back to Cusco Airport for your onward flight home.
In September, I visited Pungu Inner center and I want to say thanks a lot for such wonderful time. I met a lovely family who was friendly and kind with me. I felt safe and welcomed (it's very important to me to feel this way when I'm abroad) thank you for everything, I hope we will meet in the future:)
This is my second time doing this retreat with Punqu Inner travel and I can say that both times have changed my life. This time, I came back for help with my physical body, not realizing that many of the physical symposiums come from emotional distress that was not deal with. I arrived to the retreat 2 months after ACL reconstruction surgery; when I arrived I was still barely walking. After the ayahuasca and San Pedro ceremonies, I left feeling balanced emotionally, spiritually and physically. I’m ready to take on my life again. I’m very grateful for the team: Sarah, Valentine and Joel - I’m eternally grateful for your help. I highly recommend Punqu to anyone who is serious about healing ❤️🩹
Best ever experience. They are an amazing family and provide the safest for even a single woman. Used their services in 2 different trips and will again.
The best experience ever! Great people! Zahra is such a peaceful and beautiful person. Everything from the stay, to the spiritual retreat and the aguas termales was wonderful.
I journeyed to Peru last December 2024 as an impromptu solo trip to Lima to wrap up my end of the year. Booked a last minute sightseeing tour and I fell head-over heels with the beauty of Peru. I decided to extend my trip by 3 days to continue onto Cuzco and Manchu Picchu Puebla. I stumbled upon the Punqu agency through Viator as they offer standard day excursions that take the guesswork out of complicated travel logistics. As I dug deeper into Punqu’s other metaphysical journeys on their webpage and social media. I was intrigued to learn more about their 7-day mystical plant medicine retreat with Ayahuasca and Wachuma (San Pedro). Zahara, one of the founders and facilitators walked me through the entire process over the the phone and we chatted about my needs and intentions during the next several weeks. Every step of the way, I felt gently guided and was assured about the retreat process. Plant medicine retreats are often a crowded marketplace within central and south America. Punqu’s tranquil approach towards integration with the mystical plants, sets themselves apart from other retreat centers who are solely focus on psychedelic tourism profits. Ayahuasca and Wachuma (San Pedro) are indigenous to Peru making it the perfect setting to conduct plant ceremonies in its ancestral land. The Punqu method peels back the layers of trauma and conventional beliefs and makes the participants dig deeply into some much needed introspection often overlooked by a hectic modern lifestyle. Punqu sets up all the logistics to the retreat center up in the foothills of Urubamba. The homestyle accommodations are charming and cozy. Each 2-person cabin is equipped with a gas heater, hot water/tea thermos, twin bedding, overhead lighting, electricity, and outlets to charge your cellphone. Bathroom amenities are a separate outhouse with a basic shower and flushing toilet. A nourishing Peruvian style breakfast is provide daily and is prepared by chef, cofounder, and shaman Valentin. The rest of the day is dedicated for meditation, journaling, and deep rest in preparation for the nightly plant ceremonies. I was blessed to experience two different unique modalities with shaman Lino from the Q’ero tribe of the Andes and Joel from the Shipibo people of the amazon. The Punqu retreat center is a safe place for deep soul enrichment, meditation, and personal spiritual insights. It’s for those individuals who are willing to let go of any preconceived orthodox belief systems that have been conditioned over time by society and shatters the identity of one’s ego. Highly recommended to those seeking an alternative self-healing journey to unlock your inner child with the safe guidance of experienced Plant Medicine facilitators.
I recommend Punqu Inner Travel Agency to anyone that is looking to travel to Perú. Sahra and her team are amazing, organized and extremely helpful. She takes care of every details. I also recommend their Ayahuasca retreat, it is a safe and secure place to go.
This was my second time traveling with PUNQU Inner Travel, and once again, they exceeded all expectations. I always feel incredibly safe, supported, and genuinely loved. This time, I experienced six powerful ceremonies, visited Rainbow Mountain, and explored the breathtaking Machu Picchu every detail was beautifully organized for me. The food was absolutely delicious, and I felt nourished in every way. I have so much love and gratitude for Zahra and her wonderful family. I will definitely be returning again in the future.
Its was fantastic experience, very good recommended to let's go to be with nature and get the reason of the life. Just let yourself be carried away by the magic of the ritual and trust yourself.
Tour was well organized , the rail and bus connections were seamless, staff are very professional, i like it
This was a amazing part of my life the I will never forget, and the pungu inner travel were the best to experience with. Zahra and valentine make sure all our needs and questions were answered, everything is just perfect the view are amazing the food the peace you will experience there is like no other ayahuasca has been in my mind for years and i knew I wanted to experience this medicine the hard part was finding a safe place to go and I tell you that pungu inner is the best place to be while you are rebirthing your self all I can say is the thank you pungu for having this place… it was so good to be a part of it and hope to see you again soon
Zahra and Valentín were super thoughtful and attentive during all my trip. Always checking if everything was okay and sharing tips and tricks. I took this solo trip so it was great feeling their support. Highly recommended! They stole a bit of my heart with their kindness. 💛
I went for plant medicine, and a tour. I went to the rainbow mountain. I indeed challenged myself to climb to the top which was a phenomenal experience I had. I went to sacred Valley. I went to Machu Picchu. The food was on point the people were very friendly, as a solo traveler I was worried but Zahra and her husband were amazing human beings. They make sure I was comfortable and safe. Overall I had a magnificent time.
We booked a private tour for five people and the tour company picked us up from the hotel on time. However, when we were dropped off at Ollantaytambo, we encountered some issues with our train tickets to Machu Picchu. Fortunately, our tour guide was extremely helpful and helped us to resolve the problem. Overall, it was a great trip and we really enjoyed the company of our tour guide and the driver. Our trip includes the buffet lunch. Nice restaurant and food. We really love it.
I’m a retired attorney raised in the Midwest (now in Oxnard, CA). Even though I am a somewhat conservative 64 year old guy not prone to expressing superlatives, I describe my experience as nothing short of amazing and life changing. Zahra and Balentine are new friends for life. They treated me as family (even enjoyed an extended-family lunch gathering). In short, they care. The retreat checks off all the boxes in what to look for in a retreat. Safety, focus, knowledge, confidence, attention (maximum 4 guests, which is very important), and pleasant comfortable surroundings all contribute to a very positive experience. Shaman Balentine and Zaher create, purify, and concentrate their own ayahuasca tea, leaving nothing to chance regarding the quality and potency. They were so attentive and intuitive to my needs, they even anticipated needs I didn’t think of. They both took a day from their busy schedules to personally guide me on a trip to some very unique and relaxing hot springs, allowing me to truly experience the local people and culture. My desired sleep schedule, motivation level, and mood at the moment (as shifting as it might be) controlled. The breakfasts they made at the retreat were so tasty, I didn’t care that I was being a glutton. The unique and local plant-ripened fruit such as papaya, cactus flower buds, and another that they “just thought that you would like” (I did) showed me how wholesome, nutritious, and most of all delicious, a vegetarian diet can be. For a lifetime “meat and taters” guy now working to eat more healthy, my friends have dubbed it as a verifiable miracle. Being lousy at foreign languages, I was reassured by Shaman Balentine’s command of English. His knowledge of Peruvian history, culture, and current politics/social dynamics is encyclopedic. He is a very personable and humble man-of-all-seasons who mastered his ayahuasca skills through a lifetime of training, hard work, and apprenticeship with his grandfather, a longtime and respected shaman. Having lived his entire life (so far) in the region, his knowledge of interesting things to see and do leaves the alternative of just relaxing and hanging out in the idyllic retreat an unlikely choice, but I managed some time for that, too. Zahra, Ballentine’s wife and mother of their three months old daughter, grew up near Paris and spent summers in Boston. Her English is flawless. She spearheads the nuts and bolts, logistics, and business end of the operation, arranging the tours of the Sacred Valley, Rainbow Mountain, and Machu Picchu. The tours, lodging, and food were top notch. Zahra was also integral in the ceremonies, debriefings, and in setting goals for each ceremony. She followed up on everything, leaving nothing to chance, to assure every detail was as it should be. She offered guidance and practical information throughout the entire process to make sure my experience was as best as it could be. I seldom, if ever, revisit places that I’ve toured, there being plenty more world to see. However, my experience was so exceptional that I probably will break this rule and return to my “new second home.” Thank you for an experience of a lifetime!
1. Reply was very timely. They communicated with me in detail and solved many of my problems! 2. On-site service is very professional and considerate. Everything was arranged when we arrived in Cusco! 3. Tour guides are very professional and can speak English very well. Special praise needs to be given to the tour guide of the Sacred Valley on Dec 22. We spend a perfect day in the Sacred Valley! 4. The agent is also very nice in person! I needed to find some local romantic restaurants to have dinner with my girlfriend, agent sent me the perfect restaurant!
It was an excellent experience! The tour guide and the driver are professional and friendly. The tour was so well planned. She picked us up at 7am from our hotel in Cusco and in one day we visited Miras salt mine, Moray, Pisac, Chinchero, and Ollentaytambo. We were on time for the train from there to Machu Picchu. Lunch was excellent too. Both adults and kids had a great time. Thank you!
From the beginning till the end they arranged everything and always available for questions and any other tips. Excellent service and such warm and caring persons. I have a new family in Peru!
It was amazing! Thank you for organising all my scheduling and bookings. All I had to do was show up and have fun! So grateful!
I had been planning a trip for a long while and I didn't want to have a "touristic" experience. That's why I searched a lot before choosing my tour company. That's how I met the lovely couple Zahra and Valentin and of course PUNQU. They call themselves Inner Travel Agency and this is so true! It was a great opportunity to discuss and talk a lot about my tour with Zahra. She is very helpful and shares all the information, not in a "touristic" way. And Valentin is a native and he knows all the secrets about Peru. We travelled Machu Picchu, Cusco, Sacred Valley and Rainbow Mountain. Then, I went into a plant medicine retreat which was a very unique experience. With such pricing, sincerity and friendship, this was really the perfect vacation for me. Completely recommended!!
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