Sacred vaLLEY, Cusco
A guided initiation into the wisdom of the sacred valley; a spiritual rebirth designed to bring you back to
who you truly are.
The Sacred Valley of Cusco
-The Heart of the Andes-
has been a cradle of awakening for millennia.
Here, among rivers that mirror the Milky Way and mountains revered as living gods, you will walk paths once tread by shamans and seekers alike.
This journey is your invitation to
R E M E M B E R.
To dissolve the noise of modern life, reawaken your senses, and reclaim your inner knowing.
Across seven days, you’ll explore layers of being; physical, emotional, spiritual.
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Before the spirit can soar, the body must be purified - softened, opened, and reminded that it is safe to feel.”
In the Sacred Valley, your healing begins with the body. The vessel that holds every breath, every memory, every wound, every unspoken emotion.
Through gentle yet potent practices, participants are guided to release tension, restore vitality, and awaken physical intelligence.
Mornings begin with Yoga, Qi Gong, and Mindful Meditation, cultivating balance and presence. These daily rituals align breath with movement, allowing energy to flow freely through the body once more.
Purification deepens in the Temazcal Ceremony - an ancient Andean sweat lodge led by Peruvian elders. Within the warmth of the earth womb, guided by chants and the rhythm of fire and water, you’ll surrender layers of physical and energetic heaviness, emerging renewed.
Throughout the journey, alkaline, organic meals crafted with intention nourish from within. Every dish is simple, pure, and prepared with love , supporting detoxification and cellular regeneration. Spa treatments and massage therapy complement this process, grounding you between deeper work.
This stage of the S o u l v e n t u r e reconnects you to your own body as a sacred temple, the foundation upon which transformation unfolds.
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This is the h e a r t of your journey - the realm where perception widens and the veil between the seen and unseen gently dissolves.
S h a m a n i c B r e a t h w o r k serves as your compass here. A sacred technology of the breath designed to awaken dormant energies and access realms of deep clarity, forgiveness, insight and connection. Each session, facilitated by world renowened guides, allows emotions to surface and transform into wisdom.
Here, you are not escaping reality, you are expanding it. You begin to see through new eyes, understanding that everything, including yourself, is connected and alive.
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“In the stillness after transformation, the whisper of the Soul becomes a song.”
After the body has been healed and consciousness expanded, what remains is the quiet, powerful remembering of who you truly are.
The Soul reawakens through reflection, community, and ceremony. Each evening, the Fire Sharing Circles invite authentic connection, heart-to-heart storytelling that weaves the tribe together in mutual understanding and love. Around the flames, integration begins, and the lessons of the medicine take root in lived experience.
Immersed in the Sacred Valley’s living energy, you’ll commune with mountains revered as ancient ancestors and rivers that mirror the Milky Way. The P i l g r i m a g e to Machu Picchu - the “Lost City of the Incas” - serves as both a symbolic and spiritual culmination, a return to divine wonder and humility before nature’s magnificence.
Guided by integration mentors, you’ll be supported in carrying your newfound awareness back into your everyday life. Journaling, movement, and deep dialogue sessions help transform insight into embodied wisdom.
This final phase is not an ending but a homecoming. A remembering of your essential nature: whole, connected, and awake.
You return not as who you were, but as who you have always been.
itinerary
The Call To Presence
Days 1 - 2
You arrive in the Sacred Valley of Cusco, where the air hums with ancient memory and the mountains hold the wisdom of ages.
The tribe gathers at
Raices Inkas Healing Sanctuary
As the sun sets, the journey begins with a Despacho; a sacred offering to Pachamama, guided by Quechua elders. Prayers are whispered into coca leaves, intentions laid into flowers, gratitude grounded into the fabric of the earth.
This first night marks your initiation. The group becomes one circle, one heartbeat, one shared intention.
Before we can awaken, we must first arrive.
Spiritual, Physical, Emotional purification
Days 2-3
Morning light spills through the valley as you move into Yoga, Qi Gong, and Meditation - a return to the language of the body.
Each breath softens resistance, each movement invites stillness.
Later, you enter the T e m a z c a l, the ancient Andean sweat lodge. Fire crackles, stones glow, and the air thickens with steam and prayer. Inside the womb of the earth, you release what no longer serves. Emerging, skin glistening, lungs open, heart clear.
you feel yourself reborn.
Evenings close in resonance with Sound Healing Journeys, where vibration replaces thought.
the expansion of CONSCIOUSNESS
Days 4 - 6
The heart of the Soulventure, the descent into the soul.
Shamanic Breathwork and guided integration bring the experience back into the body.
The breath becomes your compass, anchoring you as consciousness expands.
The Soul Emerges
Days 6 - 7
After the depth of the spiritual work, the earth calls you back into her arms.
Together, we walk mountain paths, swim in rivers, cook over an fire and rest beneath the wide Andean sky.
Laughter returns. Joy becomes ceremony.
At sunset, the Fire Sharing Circle gathers - faces aglow, stories shared, hearts open.
This is where understanding turns into embodiment, where the personal becomes collective.
As embers rise into the night, a sense of belonging settles deep within.
In the reflection of the firelight, we remember who we’ve always been.
The Journey Home
Days 7 - 8
The pilgrimage culminates at Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas.
Here, you walk among temples that have held prayers for centuries, allowing the wisdom of your own journey to settle and root.
The final Circle of Gratitude closes the experience. Breath by breath, you return - not to who you were, but to the truth that has always been within you.
Our integration guides continue to support you beyond Peru, helping you carry these insights into your relationships, work, and daily rhythm.
We do not return the same. We return remembering.
oUR elDERS & gUARDIANS
Every transformation requires guidance.
At NAFAS, we are held by a circle of wisdom keepers; teachers, healers, and guides.
Each devoted to the sacred art of
REMEMBRANCE.
From lineages that stretch across generations, and from hearts that have walked the path of awakening.
These are the hands that hold you.
Walid Aboulnaga
Founder & Breathwork Facilitator
A global entrepreneur turned transformational guide, Walid carries the Medicine of Breath as a bridge between worlds - from boardrooms to sacred valleys.
As founder of NAFAS Journeys, he has led experiences in over twenty countries, guiding thousands toward purpose, and freedom.
Katrina Aboulnaga
Co-Facilitator & Healer
Raised in a home of two Shamans, Katrina weaves together homeopathy, bodywork, and shamanic healing into a tapestry of love and renewal.
Her presence is calm and nurturing, her guidance grounded in touch, movement, and compassion.
She holds space for emotional release and reconnection to the heart.
Jenae & Ryan
Integration Mentors
Jenae & Ryan bring years of experience in psychotherapy, and somatic healing.
Through conversation, somatic awareness, dreamwork, and grounded spiritual practice, they help you weave the journey into who you are becoming.
David Aedo
Temazcalero
David and his son Gonzalo carry the wisdom of their lineage with humility and devotion, offering the Temazcal with the same respect their ancestors did.
Together, they create a space where heat becomes medicine, where breath loosens what the body has held for too long.
Integration
Integration is the bridge between the sacred and the ordinary, between insight and embodiment. It’s where the lessons of the medicine take root, becoming the way you move, breathe, speak, and love.
All our facilitators are apprentices of plant medicine, as well as trauma informed practitioners. They bring warmth, wisdom, and presence to the process of coming home to yourself.
Through a blend of psychotherapy, somatic awareness, dreamwork, and guided reflection, they help you translate your experiences into action, creating continuity with the life that awaits you.
aCCOMODATION
Raices Inkas Healing Sanctuary
Nothing is excessive. Nothing is missing. Deeply aligned with the spirit of this journey.
The kind of comfort that lets you exhale and be fully present for the journey ahead.
Thoughtfully designed rooms and the stillness of the Valley create an environment
where your nervous system can finally rest.
Details & investment
Every sacred journey rests on a foundation of care and structure.
Here you’ll find everything included within your
NAFAS Soulventure, from accommodations and nourishment to optional extensions, so you can arrive in Peru with ease, trust and an open heart.
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Your journey investment includes six nights and seven days of sacred immersion, held in comfort and care at our private retreat sanctuary in the Sacred Valley.
Every element of your stay has been thoughtfully curated: nourishing plant-based meals, daily practices, transportation to the resort, and the unwavering support of our NAFAS tribe before, during, and after the journey.
We offer two accommodation options, inviting you to share your space with another traveller or to enjoy the privacy of your own room.
Please note that the Machu Picchu Tour is an optional addition and not included in the base price.
All prices are listed in USD.Accommodation Options
• Shared Tree House Room - $5,600 per person
• Private Tree House Room - $6,400 per personDome Rooms (spacious, carpeted, and complete with a fireplace):
• Shared Dome Room - $6,100 per person
• Private Dome Room - $6,900 per person -
For those called to extend their pilgrimage, we offer an optional Machu Picchu VIP Experience; a sacred visit to the Lost City of the Incas.
Here, among ancient stones and mist-covered peaks, the journey culminates in reverence and wonder.Your experience includes:
• VIP train ride to Machu Picchu
• One-night accommodation in Machu Picchu
• Bus transfer to the starting point
• Entry fee and guided tourPricing:
• Shared Room - $900 per person
• Private Room - $1,100 per person -
To secure your place within the circle, a $1,500 non-refundable deposit is required.
All rooms are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, with the remaining balance due two months before the journey begins.A 10% gratitude discount is available for those who book and pay in full by December 13, 2026.
Private group journeys are available for circles of 10 participants or more.Before booking, please check your visa requirements with your local embassy.
