Kawsay (English)

KAWSAY – A Journey of Connection

Discover Peru – not as a tourist,
but as part of a living web.

Kawsay is a word from Quechua.
It means much more than “life.”
It describes a way of being –
in connection with yourself, the earth, your breath, and your surroundings.
And it is precisely this presence that this journey invites you into.

This journey leads through three great landscapes of Peru –
the Andes, the Amazon, and the Coast –
and at the same time through three inner realms:
Remembrance, Encounter, and Integration.

Stage 1: The Andes – Reconnection and Remembrance

In Cusco, the navel of the Inca Empire,
we begin at dawn with an Ofrenda a la Pachamama –
a ritual of gratitude to the Earth.

The day leads us through the market –
through scents, voices, and colors –
before we explore the living history of this city
with a locally rooted guide.

The following day we travel to the Sacred Valley of the Incas:
At the Piuray Lagoon we glide silently across the water –
by boat or stand-up paddle board surrounded by the majestic mountains of the Andes.
We share a Pachamanca,
the ancient earth-cooked meal prepared in the ground.
We meet local weavers who invite us into their textile worlds –
stories woven in thread and color.

Afterward, we visit the ruins of Chinchero,
a place of deep archaeological and spiritual significance.
We spend the night in Ollantaytambo,
before embarking on our hike (approx. 10 km) to Puerta del Sol (Inti Punku) –
the point where Machu Picchu first reveals itself.

We stay overnight in Aguas Calientes,
and the next morning,
we enter the sacred city –
an experience beyond words.

We conclude wonderous tour in the Andes with the visit to Moray,
the pottery community of Chichubamba, 
and our return to Cusco city.

Stage 2: The Amazon – Encounter and Nature

From Cusco we fly to the Madre de Dios region,
to Puerto Maldonado,
and immerse ourselves in Casa Amazonas –
a refuge in the heart of the rainforest.

Here, a different rhythm begins:
We cleanse ourselves with a floral bath,
walk at dawn with Víctor,
a member of the Ese Eja community, through the jungle,
and share the evening by the fire –
in a quiet, culturally rooted exchange.

The next day, we journey up the Tambopata River,
listening to the water, the wind, the vastness.
In the afternoon I will take you to a journey into your body 
on a beach in the middle of the Amazon.

Day 3 is our day of indulgence. We dive into the world of cacao,
visit a cacao farm and you will make your own chocolate creation.

Today we dedicate to the Yine culture.
Jenny, who travels for hour to come to us,
introduces us to the art of patterns,
to sounds and rituals of her culture.
a gorgeous,authentic closing:
grounded, connected, alive.

Stage 3: The Coast – Integration and Enjoyment

In Lima, the threads of the journey weave together.
We experience the city at night – guided, safe, awake.

The following day is dedicated to Peruvian cuisine:
Lima is one of the world’s gastronomic capitals,
a vibrant fusion of Andean, Japanese, African, and European influences.

Those who wish may begin the day with a surf session in the Pacific.

On November 25th, this journey does not end –
it continues within you.
Woven. Integrated. Alive.

Journey Dates

Thursday, November 11th– Flight from your city of departure

Nov. 12th– Arrival in Cusco
Nov. 13th – City tour and visit to Coricancha (Temple of the Sun)
Nov. 14th – Journey to the Sacred Valley: Piuray Lagoon, Pachamanca, the fascinating world of weavers, and ending in Chinchero
Nov. 15th – Hike to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku)
Nov. 16th – Visit to Machu Picchu
Nov. 17th – Visit to Moray, cultural encounter at a pottery workshop, lunch in Chichubamba, return to Cusco
Nov 18th – Flight to Puerto Maldonado
Nov 19th – Optional: Morning yoga, floral bath, jungle walk with Víctor (Ese Eja culture), campfire
Nov 20th – Excursion to Lake Sandoval and movement practice on the beach in the middle of the Amazon
Nov 21st – Day of cacao. Make your creation out of chocolate.
Nov 22nd – Day dedicated to the Yine culture
Nov 23rd – Visit to Amazon Shelter, flight to Lima, evening city tour
Nov 24th – Culinary day in Lima, optional surf session in the morning
Nov 25th – Return flight from Lima to your home country