Sacred Heart Pilgrimage Retreat in Sacred Valley, Peru

11-Day Journey into Inca Wisdom & the Sacred Mountains

July 11- 22, 2026

Ancient Incan ruins at Machu Picchu with stone terraces and buildings on a mountainside, surrounded by lush green landscape and cloudy sky.
Ruined stone structure on a mountain with a snow-capped peak in the background, surrounded by clouds and vegetation.
A bird of prey flying over a mountainous landscape with a cloudy sky.
Mountains with snow caps, rocky slopes, and turquoise lakes in a high-altitude landscape under a partly cloudy sky.
Tourists watch a traditional dance performed by women in colorful clothing in a rural setting with mountains in the background.
Two women in traditional Andean clothing, wearing straw hats with red accents, are sitting on grass with a mountainous landscape in the background. They appear to be weaving or working with a large woven item.
Tourists standing and talking on a trail at Machu Picchu with ruins and mountains in the background.
A woman with curly hair, wearing a gray tank top, black pants, blue shoes, and a beige backpack, touches a large stone wall with her hands, outdoors on a sunny day with a blue sky and scattered clouds.
Group of people standing on a viewing platform at Machu Picchu with mountains and ancient ruins in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.
Group of people planting a tree in a mountainous outdoor landscape, wearing traditional clothing and hats.
Ancient stone ruins with a large green mountain in the background in Machu Picchu, Peru.
A person wearing a brown sweater, sunglasses, and carrying a bag walks through ancient stone ruins with a mountain range and partly cloudy sky in the background.
Night sky with a bright, star-filled view of the Milky Way galaxy over a silhouette of rocky terrain and sparse trees.
Group of people gathered around an outdoor campfire at night, some sitting and some standing, with trees in the background.
From an overhead perspective, a musician plays a large indoor handpan or steel drum, seated on the floor with a feathered hat and casual attire. Surrounding the musician are various percussion instruments, including harmonicas, maracas, and a drum, p
Indoor altar with flowers, candles, and personal items arranged in a circle on a wooden floor, overlooking a garden through large windows.
An indigenous woman in traditional clothing playing a flute at an outdoor market with handmade crafts displayed on a table.
Three indigenous people dressed in traditional Andean clothing sit outdoors on a grassy area with mountains and clouds in the background.
Group of people with traditional indigenous clothing and hats, posing happily in front of a mountain with a cloudy blue sky, some waving, some smiling, and a person in the center holding a decorated textile.
People participating in a yoga or meditation class in a bright, spacious studio with a domed wooden ceiling and large windows showing trees outside.
Group of people meditating and enjoying nature on a grassy hillside with mountains and a village in the background under a blue sky.
A person wearing a colorful knit hat and black jacket sits on rocks, facing a landscape of rolling hills and mountains under a cloudy sky, holding a yellow object.
A blue passenger train traveling through a rocky canyon with a green river flowing alongside.
A person in a blue jacket and black gloves standing with arms outstretched in a mountainous landscape with rolling hills, rocks, and snow-capped peaks in the distance under a cloudy sky.
Two people standing outside in front of a pink wall with a wooden window and a staircase above, smiling and laughing at each other.
A house with rounded walls and large windows located among trees and mountains, with a stone pathway and wooden railings.
A large group of people is gathered indoors in a spacious room with a wooden ceiling and large windows. Some people are dressed in traditional festive clothing, with drums and flowers visible. Everyone is smiling and posing for the photo, with a dog
Group of people sitting around a campfire at night outdoors

This is an invitation from the Andes Mountains—a call to walk a profound journey from external distraction back to your inner heart. Here, your mind returns to stability and peace. Through rest and deep healing, your body and spirit reclaim their energy. Guided by ancient wisdom, you return to your inner center on life's path.

Join us for a life-changing pilgrimage in the Sacred Valley of Peru.

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— Limited to a small, heart-centered group —

A bird of prey soaring in front of a mountain landscape with a cloudy sky.

An invitation from the Andes

Entering the wisdom of the condor

The invitation is…

to start feeling again

to get to the place of being able to feel more.

We use our heart to know how.

Our heart will tell us

What can we use to transform -

the elements, music, aromas, art, nature, friendship, relationship, solitude-

all can help us

A person standing on a large rock overlooking lush green mountains under a blue sky with clouds.

Our sacred pilgrimage along the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu will be led by experienced local guides who carry deep ancestral knowledge and share the ancient wisdom of the Inca tradition.

Snow-capped mountains overlooking a turquoise lake in a mountainous landscape under a partly cloudy sky.

Apu Ausangate is known as the principal mountain spirit of the Andes. Rufino Turpo, the living heir to this sacred connection and guardian of the Mamacocha, Sonq’ococha, and Yanacocha lagoons, he and his community will welcome us and lead us in with his guidance, we will learn to awaken our relationship with nature and the cosmos, and explore the wisdom practices that he and our teachers will share.

Group of ten people standing on a viewing platform at Machu Picchu with the Andes Mountains in the background, some wearing hats and sunglasses, under a partly cloudy sky.

We will walk this path with a small circle of like-hearted companions. Together, we’ll share stories, create meaningful connections, and hold space for each other’s transformation. Under the guidance of experienced retreat leader Christy Lin and the warm hospitality of the Munay Sonqo family in the Sacred Valley, you will feel welcomed, grounded, and at home.

This not a retreat to escape for a little while—it's a personal pilgrimage journey from mind to your heart. A journey that slows down the rush of modern life, trading contemporary knowledge for ancient wisdom. You'll expand your perspective from confined spaces to open vistas, surrounded by magnificent mountains at 9,100–11,100 feet above sea level. For 11 days, you'll be fully immersed in the Andes, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Apu Ausangate, and Sacred Lagoon.

We are honored to share this journey with Don Rufino Turpo, a respected Altomisayoq and spiritual guide from the community of Pacchanta, at the foothills of the sacred Apu Ausangate. Don Rufino comes from a family of  Altomisayoq, Andean priests who have carried the sacred connection with the Apus (mountain spirits) and Pachamama (Mother Earth) for generations. Guided by ancestral wisdom, he serves as a bridge between the spiritual and natural worlds, bringing messages of harmony, gratitude, and respect for all life.

This is an invitation to step away from ordinary life and into a sacred journey through mountains water, energy, wisdom and ruins. Return with answers and guidance from within after this deep meditative journey designed to help you connect with your inner clarity.

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This Pilgrimage Is Perfect for You if you are..

Ready to slow down, reflect, release, and open to transformation through ceremonies, inner work, and embodied practices.

  • You long for meaningful, deep connection—with yourself, with nature, universe, life, and have a life experience and deepen the bond with your companions.

  • You feel called to walk on sacred land, connect with the mountains, and receive ancestral wisdom from the living forces of nature.

  • You want to expand your worldview, have a life experience with like-hearted companions, and be part of a supportive, conscious community

What You’ll Experience in your journey

  • Deep Connection with Inca Wisdom : Hike along the ancient Inca Trail and into Machu Picchu, learning about Inca cosmology, mountain spirits, and the sacred geography of the Andes. Witness sunrises over revered peaks and feel the powerful presence of the Andean landscape. This pilgrimage includes a transformative journey to Pacchanta, Apu Ausangate, and the sacred lagoons, guided by the respected local spiritual elder Don Rufino Turpo — a beauty and wisdom that can only be understood through the heart.

  • Balance and clear your physical, mental, and energetic body: Experience daily meditation and yoga, along with traditional Andean ceremonies that align you with the land’s energy and your inner world. Immerse yourself in Andean sound healing, despacho ceremony, cacao ceremony, and a magical night of star-gazing guided by an astronomer.

  • Inner Healing & Reflection: Space for journaling, integration, and inner work in a supportive, heart-centered container.

  • Cultural Immersion: Discover Inca history, living traditions, and the deep well of indigenous wisdom. As you experience the richness of Peruvian heritage, you will receive teachings preserved through generations—shared directly through the spoken wisdom of local spiritual guardians who keep their lineage alive.

Two people in traditional colorful indigenous clothing standing by a turquoise lake with mountains in the background, smiling and holding a drum.

Meet Don Rufino Turpo, our Spiritual Guide, Pampamisayoq of Ausangate

We are honored to share this journey with Don Rufino Turpo, a respected Altomisayoq and spiritual guide from the community of Pacchanta, at the foothills of the sacred Apu Ausangate. Don Rufino comes from a family of Altomisayoq, Andean priests who have carried the sacred connection with the Apus (mountain spirits) and Pachamama (Mother Earth) for generations. Guided by ancestral wisdom, he serves as a bridge between the spiritual and natural worlds, bringing messages of harmony, gratitude, and respect for all life. With deep humility and presence, Don Rufino shares the living traditions of the Andes, reminding us that the mountains are not only majestic landscapes, but wise beings that teach us how to live in balance and reciprocity. His guidance and prayers invite us to walk this pilgrimage with open hearts, listening to the voice of the Earth and the spirit of the Andes.

Two women standing with arms outstretched on a mountain overlooking turquoise lakes and rugged peaks under a partly cloudy sky.

The Apu Ausangate is the main mountain of the Andean World

The Apu Ausangate is the main mountain of the Andean world. He is the great Father who brings the family together. Everything revolves around the mystique and sponsorship of him. There resides an energy called Rual, which is the soul of everything created. My teachers told me that there are two slopes that derive from its center. The lloque path (left) and the paña path (right). The route of the Q’eros is the right path, and the Turpo lineage is the left current. We have the vision and the purpose of starting together an initiatory path in this knowledge and power transmissions in both lineages (Turpo and Q’ero) since both sources are very pure and complementary. We are called to be the bridges of this ancient wisdom to spread the seed of hope through our conscious walk. The path we are about to take will make us Pampamisayoq, man/woman-bridge (Mediator between the human world and the spiritual world).

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Snow-capped mountains surrounding a turquoise lake in a rugged valley with clear blue sky and scattered clouds.

Your Pilgrimage from Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu and Apu Ausangate


DAY 1 – July 11, 2026

Your journey begins as you arrive at Munay Sonqo, your sanctuary in the Sacred Valley. Settle into your space, unwind with a spa treatment, we’ll gather around the fire  a warm circle of connection  to meet one another and open this sacred journey together.


DAY 2 – July 12

Connect with the land through a hands-on experience in our community permaculture project. Learn how to care for the soil, understand the cycles of nature, and contribute to the harmony with the Earth. In the afternoon, honor the Andean traditions with a sacred Despacho ceremony, offering gratitude to Pachamama


DAY 3 – July 13

Join a community tree-planting activity in the morning and spend the afternoon resting or enjoying quiet time. At night, under the new moon, look up at the stars and take in the beauty of the clear Andea


DAY 4 & Day 5 – (2 days, 1 night Inca Trail Adventure & Machu Picchu)

Day 4 - July 14

  • We will take early train from Ollantaytambo, and our hike begins at approximately 2,150 meters (about 7,054 ft) above sea level and gradually ascends.

  • We’ll pass by the archaeological site of Chachabamba, and then Wiñay Wayna, one of the most beautiful points along the trail.

  • Approximately 6 to 7 hours in total, depending on the group’s pace. The trail covers about 12 kilometers.

  • Entry to Machu Picchu: We enter the citadel through the Sun Gate (Inti Punku), just like the ancient Inca pilgrims.

    Arrival at Machu Picchu is usually in the afternoon (around 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.). This day includes only a short panoramic visit of the citadel.

  • Overnight Stay:

    We descend by bus to Aguas Calientes to spend the night

Day 5 - July 15

  • Entry to Machu Picchu in the morning: We will be led by our knowledgeable guide, learn sacred offerings, and set intentions.

  • Lunch - free time to explore Aguas Calientes

  • Train from Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo

  • Dinner at Munay Sonqo

Day 6 - July 16

  • Enjoy a day of rest and integration. Book a massage, relax in nature. In the evening, join a heartfelt Cacao Ceremony a moment to open the heart and connect deeply

Day 7 - July 17

Spend the day discovering Pisac and Urcco, wandering through the vibrant local market. In the evening, immerse yourself in a transformative sound healing session with Maha Gong.

Day 8 - July 18

After many days of exploration and ceremony, this is a time to slow down and recharge. Enjoy a peaceful day at Munay Sonqo,

book a massage, rest in the gardens, or take part in a rejuvenating spa session designed to restore body and mind.

Day 9 - 10 (Embark on a two-day journey to Apu Ausangate, one of the most sacred mountains in the Andes. Spend the night in Pacchanta, soaking in natural hot springs beneath the stars. )

Day 9 - July 19

  • Travel from Munayo Sonqo toward to Apu Ausangate

  • Lunch in Pacchanta, and go to near by nature hot spring

  • We will be welcome by our leader Rufino Turpo’s community and spend the night near in the presence of Apu Ausangate (Ausangate mountain is the fourth highest peak in Peru. Standing at 6,372 meters, it is also the highest in the Vilcanota Mountain Range)

Day 10 - July 20 - Pilgrimage to Apu Ausangate

2026 is a year of closing circles and opening new doors. We will hold a ceremony for each person for cleansing and setting intentions.

After breakfast, we will hike through breathtaking high-Andean landscapes, visiting Ancash Qocha and Otorongo Qocha. Here, Mr. Rufino, our Andean wisdom keeper, will guide a cleansing ceremony for us.

Day 11 - July 21

After these meaningful days of exploration and connection, take this time to rest and reflect on all that you’ve experienced. Enjoy the peaceful rhythm of Munay Sonqo, walk in nature, visit the spa, or simply be still. In the evening, we gather for our Closing Ceremony, a heartfelt moment to honor the journey, the friendships, and the transformation shared together

Day 12, July 22

After breakfast, bid farewell to the Sacred Valley with a heart full of gratitude and memories that will continue to blossom long after you return home.

A rustic building with stucco walls, clay tile roof, and a wooden walkway surrounded by trees and mountains, at sunset.

The Munay Sonqo, which translates to “Loving Heart” in Quechua, is a haven where transformation and love intertwine. Every space has been mindfully created for those on a journey of self-discovery, spiritual awakening, and a profound connection to nature. Munay Sonqo Mesa is located at the top eastern corner of the property, with open views of the surrounding mountains and sacred rock formations of Apu Pitusiray. The gardens and water features in this section provide a peaceful space to reflect, practice stillness, and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding nature. The Munay Sonqo Mesa is home to our largest yoga temple, and the accommodations consist of four bungalows, each with 2-4 luxury rooms with their own separate entrances.

The Sacred Valley Venue and Itinerary

Your Home by the Andes Mountain at Munay Sonqo

A cozy bedroom with wood furniture and large windows showing a mountain landscape outside. It includes a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a small table with a chair, and an armchair with a cushion. A flower vase with red flowers sits on the table.
Reserve your Single Room Here ($525.00 deposit is required)

Single Room $3,990/person

Couple ($3,790/each)

Only 3 rooms available

Bedroom with large window overlooking trees, wooden ceiling beams, beige walls, and a bed with white quilt, decorative pillows, and an orange runner.
Reserve your Single Room Here ($525.00 deposit is required)

Double Room $3,790/person

Only 5 rooms available

A spacious bedroom with three single beds with orange and white bedding, wooden nightstands with lamps, hardwood flooring, large windows with brown curtains, and a wooden wardrobe in the corner.
Reserve your Single Room Here ($525.00 deposit is required)

Triple Room $3,550/person

Only 1 room available

A rustic adobe-style house with large windows and a tiled roof, surrounded by a mountainous landscape with trees and flowering plants, under a bright blue sky.
Front porch area of a building with a wooden bench, decorative curtain, and wall hanging, flanked by bush with red berries, stone and stucco walls, and a fire extinguisher
Two rustic-style houses with wooden balconies are situated on a lush green hillside surrounded by trees and colorful garden plants, with rolling hills in the background.
A two-story house with a stucco exterior and a terracotta tile roof, surrounded by landscaped gardens with colorful flowers and a stone pathway, amidst a lush green mountain setting.
A wooden balcony overlooking a scenic mountain landscape with trees, a tiled roof, and a blue sky with clouds.
A rustic house with a stone foundation, cobblestone pathway, hanging lanterns, and a wooden bridge surrounded by greenery and flowers, with a mountainous landscape in the background during sunset.
Living room with white walls, large stone fireplace with driftwood decor, wooden ceiling beams, hardwood floors, and gray sofas. There is a wooden coffee table with a vase of colorful flowers, and a sliding wooden barn door.
Interior of a round room with large windows showing trees outside, wooden ceiling with beams, and hardwood floor.
Looking up at a round ceiling skylight with black metal framing, surrounded by beige upholstered room dividers or panels, and wooden beams.
View of a fire pit filled with rocks and large ice chunks seen through a glass cover.

Frequently Asked Questions

    • International or Domestic flights to / from Cusco, Peru (CUZ) 

    • Optional Excursions

    • Travel insurance

    • Optional extra activities that didn’t mentioned in the package

    • Tips

    • 11 nights’ accommodation in the selected room type in Munay Sonqo + Full board with high vibrational food (100% organic)

    • 2 days/ 1 night to Inca Trail + Machu Pichu, and Aguas Calientes

    • 2 days/ 1 nights pilgrimage trip to Pacchanta , Apu Ausangate and sacred lagoon

    • Full day excursion to ancient sites in Pisac and Urcco

    • Andean sound healing ceremony

    • Despacho ceremony

    • Yoga and meditation session with Christy

    • Stargazing with astronomer

    • Cacao ceremony

    • 3 group spa sessions

    • 2 massages (Relaxation, Deep tissue, or Shiatsu)

    • 2 local community service projects

    • Bonfire

    • Transport from and to the airport (CUZ)

  • All meals are provided during your stay in the Sacred Valley at our retreat center. Many of the ingredients used come from the organic farms of Sach’a Munay, the NGO we support.3 daily abundant vegetarian meals served in buffet form.

    Chicken or fish can be served once per day for lunch or dinner upon prior request (minimum one day in advance)

    • Breakfast

    • Lunch

    • Dinner

    • Dessert the first and last evening

    • Snacks, available all day

    • Fruits, available all day

    • Assorted teas, available all hours

    • Assorted infusions, available all hours

    • Kangen water, available all hours

    • We are able to cater for vegan, gluten free, and dairy free dietary requirements Any other restriction (e.g.celiac/keto/other) has an additional cost of $25 per day per person to cover an extra chef.

    • If traveling off site we can arrange boxed meals to take away

  • We strongly recommend registering and making a deposit ($525.00) as soon as possible to secure your spot on this trip. We ask that guests complete their final payment one month before departure, by May 30, 2026.

    Owing to the intricacy of this voyage, a number of reservations necessitate substantial upfront payments. These include of reservations for tours, train tickets, bus transportation.  Without prior booking, we are unable to guarantee these arrangements. Please send an email to welcome@muanysonqo.com with any more questions.

  • Tourists from the United States who are visiting Peru do not need a visa as long as their passports are valid with more than 6 months until expiry. You will be given a tourist card upon admission that is valid for ninety days.

  • While attendance varies, we typically expect 12-16 attendees on this trip.

  • We strongly advise purchasing travel insurance to cover potential personal, political, environmental, health, or weather-related incidents that may affect your travels. InsureMyTrip offers personalized support in selecting a suitable travel insurance provider and policy. Note that most providers require coverage to be purchased within 7 to 10 days of booking.

  • Cancellation Policy made by the traveler:

    • A $500 Non- refundable deposit is required to hold your reservation.

    • All cancellations made on or after January 30th, 2026 non-refundable, but may be transferrable if you find someone to take your place.

    • If a guest cannot attend the retreat due to an emergency or extreme circumstance, Munay Sonqo will be able to credit 67% of the total amounts deposited to a future Munay Sonqo retreat with another leader.

    • Payment plans available
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  • The Sacred Valley in Peru’s average high is 71 degrees F with an average low of 43 degrees F. You will want to bring sweaters, long pants and a warm jacket.

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Group of tourists walking on a trail at Machu Picchu with ancient stone ruins and mountains in the background.
Two women standing in front of Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan citadel in Peru, with terraced ruins and mountain landscape in the background.

Christy Lin - Sacred Heart journey leader

This pilgrimage is a shedding of what no longer serves and a gentle opening to what is ready to emerge in your life. It is a homecoming—back to your heart, back to the earth, and back to the truth of who you are.

After many years of teaching yoga and meditation across the United States and Asia—and immersing myself in various wisdom traditions—I felt a deep calling to create experiences that go far beneath the surface of modern travel or quick getaway retreats. I wanted to offer life experiences that reconnect us with the earth, with ancient lineages and wisdom, have an immediate connection with the local communities, and with the truest parts of ourselves.

I envisioned a space where we step outside the looping patterns of daily life and rediscover who we are when we feel free from the layers of conditioning—where reflection, presence, and inner clarity naturally arise. Spending a month in Peru truly changed me profoundly. Not only did I feel an immediate sense of home, but I also discovered powerful parallels between Andean teachings and the ancient Chinese wisdom I grew up with—the sun and the moon, yin and yang, the harmony between heaven, earth, and human. This unexpected resonance opened something deep within me, and I knew in my heart I was meant to return and continue learning.

Our 11-day Sacred Heart Pilgrimage has been lovingly woven from my own lived experiences, the devotion of our Peruvian team, and the guidance of many spiritual leaders (They are like the moving wisdom!) It is a path designed for your return—to your heart, to vitality, clarity, connection, and a deeper sense of aliveness.

We invite you and your loved ones to walk this path of Ancient Inca remembering: to be held by the mountains, guided by local spiritual leaders, embraced by the community, and awakened by the song of the rivers and the stillness of the sacred lagoons.

I’m looking forward to welcoming you in Peru!

Christy Lin, and our Munay Sonqo family

This retreat is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with your essence, and embrace the wisdom of the Andes.

We look forward to sharing this sacred journey with you in 2026!

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A person in a blue and green jacket with a hood, glasses, and gloves standing with arms outstretched in a mountainous landscape with rolling hills, rocky formations, and snow-capped peaks in the distance.

Alan in Rainbow Mountain on his birthday in June, 2025!

This retreat was transformative - a truly memorable experience enhanced by the other travelers, our trusted guides from Munay Sonqo and most importantly, our fearless leader Christy. When I booked this trip, I didn't know that it would precede a major change (new job, leaving behind toxic workplace) - but the timing was perfect, as my extended free time w/o a full-time job (5 weeks before the trip, followed by one week after) allowed me to focus-and appreciate the experience fully. More than one month later, I remain touched by the experience, and have been able to integrate those experiences once back to the daily grind. After the retreat, I’m better able to focus on the big picture (family, health), not get bogged down in the day-to-day minutiae (traffic jams, grocery store lines, minor squabbles with spouse). Being in such a profoundly spiritual place opened my eyes, heart and soul (even more) to the wonders of the universe - and the interconnected ties that bind us all to Mother Earth.

Alan,

August, 2025