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Destination:
Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu Peru
FULL MOON AT MACHU PICCHU!!
Nov 7-14th, 2026
7 nights, 8 FULL DAYS!!
How do I get there?
Your international flight will most likely make your first stop in Lima, Peru. You will then take a domestic flight to Cusco where a taxi and Women’s Quest staff will meet you and take you to the retreat. You will want to fly into Cusco either the day before on Nov 6, which is a day early and stay for a night at Encantada Hotel. We will start the retreat on Nov 7 in the morning with a Welcoming ceremony with our guides and Shamans.
When does the retreat begin?
You will want to arrive in Cusco on a flight on Nov 6th (day before) , The retreat will start on Nov 7th in the morning. It will give you time to get checked into the hotel, and walk around Cusco for one day to get used to the altitude.
When does the retreat end?
The retreat ends on Nov 14th in the afternoon
Plan for your domestic flight to leave Cusco to Lima in the evening after 7 PM. The last flight is at 10:00 PM on LATAM, on Nov 14th. We will spend the morning of our last day in the Sacred Valley and then all take our shuttle back to the airport in Cusco
You must take a flight from Cusco to Lima. Then Lima to the US.
Your flight back to the US from LIMA will most likely be departing on Nov 14th super late like 9:00 pm or 11:00 pm OR many time around 1 am on Nov 15th (check this to be sure). Your flight from Cusco to Lima will get you into Lima around 9:30 PM, and most International flights leave at 11:00 pm on the 14th or 1:00 am on the 15th (double check this because this is a tricky time)
There are many options of flying into Peru!
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OPTIONS for Flight and Hotel.
You will fly into Lima Peru, and then take a secondary flight to Cusco where our trip begins
When you arrive into Lima you have a few options:
- STAY AT AIRPORT IN LIMA on Nov 5th, you can fly into Lima on Nov 5th and stay at the Wyndam (Casa de Sol) Hotel by the airport (it runs about $250 to $300) a night but it includes a great breakfast. Then take a flight the next morning (Nov 6th) at around 9:00 from Lima to Cusco. There are many flights that go from Lima to Cusco. I like LATAM air.
- STAY INSIDE THE AIRPORT UNTIL YOUR FLIGHT TO CUSCO Most flights come into Lima from the US around 11:00 pm or midnight. Some people just stay at the airport and take the first flight from Lima to Cusco to save money. This flight is normally around 3:00 am, and it gets into Cusco in the early morning around 5:00 am. We can have the hotel pick up that group that arrives early.
- STAY IN LIMA A FEW DAYS BEFORE Some people stay at an Air B&B or hotel in Lima for the night or several nights. There is a nice bike tour of Lima that you can do that is easy and relaxing.
- STAY IN CUSCO A FEW DAYS BEFORE We can always arrange for you to stay at the Encantada hotel and you can enjoy the MOST BEAUTIFUL CITY IN THE WORLD for a few days and acclimate.
Which hotel are we staying at on Nov 6th: The Encantada hotel before the retreat starts on Nov 6th is not covered by Women’s Quest. We can get a discounted rate at Encantada hotel and it comes with breakfast. You should call ASAP and reserve your room, and let them know you are with Women’s Quest.
ENCANTADA – Casa Boutique Spa
San Blas, Calle Tandapata 354
Cusco-Peru
Teléf.: (084) 24 22 06
Fax: (084) 24 18 88
Who can help me with my travel: You are welcome to plan your own travel or work with your own travel agent. If you have any questions about booking flights, feel free to email colleen@womensquest.com
Women’s Quest Cancellation & Travel Insurance Policy
Cancellation Policy
Because our vendors and partners require advance commitments we must adhere to the following cancellation terms. If you have to cance your retreat
• 91 or more days before the retreat start date
You will receive a refund of all payments minus your deposit which is non-refundable.
• 90 days or fewer before the retreat start date
All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Women’s Quest reserves the right to cancel a retreat due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, all retreat payments will be refunded. However, Women’s Quest is not responsible for any additional expenses you may have incurred, including (but not limited to) airfare, lodging, or other travel costs.
Travel Insurance
To protect your investment, Women’s Quest strongly recommneds all participants purchase travel insurance. This ensures you are covered if something unexpected arises before or during your retreat.
Travel insurance is especially important if you need to cancel or interrupt your trip due to:
• Illness or injury (including testing positive for COVID-19)
• Family or personal emergencies
• Travel delays or interruptions
• Medical treatment while traveling
• Emergency evacuation or trip interruption
We recommend a policy that includes coverage for:
• Trip cancellation and interruption
• Medical expenses
• Emergency evacuation
For maximum peace of mind, consider a “Cancel For Any Reason” (CFAR) policy. While more expensive, this option offers the greatest flexibility if your plans change.
For all trips to Iceland involving horses (riding or otherwise), it is mandatory you secure travel insurnce that includes coverage for emergency evacuation and return to your home country.
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