ROOTED JOURNEY
10 Nights - 11 Days - Peru
10 NIGHTS - 11 DAYS - PERU
Sacred Valley & Ausangate
ROOTED is an immersive cultural journey through the Peruvian Andes, created for those who wish to experience a place through genuine human connection, shared traditions and the rhythm of everyday life.
ROOTED is an invitation to experience the Andes through relationships rather than observation.
For eleven days, we slow down and step beyond conventional travel. We spend time with Quechua families and local initiatives, share meals, walk ancestral landscapes and take part in traditions that continue to shape life in the mountains today.
This isn't about seeing more places.
It's about creating space for genuine encounters—those quiet conversations, shared moments and unexpected connections that transform the way we understand a place.
Because we believe the most meaningful journeys are not defined by where we go, but by the people we meet along the way.
An immersive journey through
the Living Andes
A JOURNEY INTO
LIFE AS IT IS LIVED
Rooted takes place across two main
territories in the Peruvian Andes:
the Sacred Valley and the Ausangate region.
In the Sacred Valley, we connect with communities and initiatives such as Chinchero (PRONOEI educational project), families from Maras, and a quechua community from the sacred valley mountains, surrounding rural areas, where daily life, cultural continuity, and local education projects are deeply present.
In the Ausangate region, we spend time with high Andean communities such as Mama Chaya community with Don Vicente Quispe, and Pachanta community, where life is closely connected to the land, herding practices, and ancestral knowledge.
Across both territories, the journey unfolds through direct relationships with the people and initiatives that sustain these places, learning through shared time, presence, and participation in daily life.
What We'll Share Together
BOTANICAL WORKSHOPS
Step into the world of Andean and Amazonian plant wisdom through immersive hands-on workshops. Together we'll create healing balms, herbal ointments, natural Agua Florida, sacred smoke bundles, essential oils and hydrolats while discovering the medicinal properties, stories and ancestral uses of native plants that have cared for communities for generations.
PERUVIAN CUISINE
Together with a local family, we'll explore the incredible biodiversity of Peru through its ingredients, learning why each plant, grain and herb has nourished these communities for centuries. We'll cook, taste, prepare traditional recipes and discover how food becomes medicine, culture and a way of bringing people together.
SACRED LANDSCAPES
Walk ancient mountain trails through the Sacred Valley and the Ausangate region. These hikes are not about reaching a destination, but about experiencing the landscapes that continue to shape Andean culture, spirituality and everyday life.
THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Spend an afternoon with the children, teachers and families of a community-led school. Learn how education, culture and identity come together in a project that is helping shape future generations while preserving ancestral traditions.
TRADITIONAL WEAVING
Sit alongside Quechua master weavers and become part of a tradition that has been passed from generation to generation. Learn the symbolism woven into every textile, understand the creative process from wool to fabric and discover how each pattern tells the story of a people, a landscape and a way of life.
ANDEAN SOUNDHEALING JOURNEY
Immerse yourself in an intimate sound experience guided by Jorge Munay, where ancestral Andean instruments create a space for stillness, presence and inner connection. An invitation to slow down, listen deeply and reconnect with yourself.
SHARING WITH QUECHUA FAMILIES
Open the door to genuine cultural exchange by sharing meals, conversations and everyday life with Quechua families. Through simple moments and authentic encounters, you'll experience the Andes not as a visitor, but as a welcomed guest.
EVENINGS OF CONNECTION
Some of the most meaningful moments happen after the sun goes down. Around the warmth of a fire, we share cacao, music, stories, laughter and honest conversations. Without distractions or rushing, we create space to truly listen, connect and enjoy the simple beauty of being together.
SPECIAL ENCOUNTER
Don Vicente Quispe
Don Vicente Quispe is a respected Q'ero elder from the Ausangate region of the Peruvian Andes, where he has spent his life preserving the traditions, knowledge and worldview of his ancestors.
The Q'ero people are recognised for safeguarding one of the Andes' most enduring cultural traditions. Living in the high mountains for generations, they have maintained a profound relationship with nature, community and the sacred landscape that continues to shape their way of life today.
Throughout ROOTED, participants will have the opportunity to spend meaningful time with Don Vicente, learning directly from his experience and perspective. Together, we'll explore the traditional use of medicinal plants, the cultural significance of the Apus (sacred mountains) and the Andean principle of reciprocity—an understanding of balance and mutual care between people, nature and the wider world.
One of the most meaningful moments of the journey is the opportunity to participate in a traditional Despacho Ceremony, guided by Don Vicente at the foot of the sacred Ausangate mountain. This ancestral offering expresses gratitude, respect and reciprocity with nature, remaining an important practice within Andean culture today.
Rather than presenting these traditions as something to observe, ROOTED creates the opportunity to experience them through genuine human connection, respectful cultural exchange and time shared with one of the people who continues to carry this knowledge forward.
Journey Details
11 Nights | 10 Days · Sacred Valley & Ausangate
Your Journey Includes
✓ 10 nights of carefully selected accommodation
✓ All ground transportation throughout the journey
✓ Daily breakfast, most lunches and dinners
✓ Cultural workshops and immersive experiences
✓ Botanical workshops with Andean and Amazonian plants
✓ Traditional weaving workshop with Quechua artisans
✓ Peruvian cooking workshop with a local family
✓ Guided hikes through the Sacred Valley and Ausangate
✓ Time shared with Quechua families and local communities
✓ Visit to the community school project
✓ Traditional Despacho Ceremony with Don Vicente Quispe
✓ Private Andean Sound Journey with Jorge Munay
✓ Entrance fees to all activities included in the itinerary
✓ Pre-departure guidance and support
✓ Small group experience (maximum 10 participants)
Not Included
International flights
Travel insurance (mandatory)
Personal expenses
Alcoholic beverages
Meals not specified in the itinerary
Airport transfers outside the scheduled group arrival and departure times
Tips for local guides and community members (optional)
Is ROOTED for You?
ROOTED is designed for people who value meaningful experiences over fast itineraries.
It may be the right journey for you if you...
✓ Want to experience Peru beyond the typical tourist route.
✓ Value genuine human connection and cultural exchange.
✓ Enjoy learning through hands-on experiences and local traditions.
✓ Feel inspired by nature, community and slower ways of travelling.
✓ Are open to stepping outside your comfort zone with curiosity and respect.
✓ Prefer intimate groups where real connections can naturally grow.
ROOTED isn't about seeing more.
It's about experiencing Peru through genuine human connection, shared traditions and the people who call this land home.
ROOTED may not be the right fit if you're looking for a fast-paced itinerary or a conventional sightseeing tour.
Joining the Journey
We believe that choosing an experience like ROOTED deserves more than a simple booking process.
That's why every participant begins with a personal conversation—a chance to connect, answer your questions and explore whether this journey truly resonates with you.
If you'd like to receive the complete information pack, including the full itinerary, pricing and practical details, simply complete the form below.
From there, we'll guide you through each step, helping you prepare for your experience in Peru with clarity, care and personal support.
We look forward to hearing your story.
Let's Talk
Complete the form below to receive the ROOTED Information Pack. We'll then arrange a personal call to answer your questions, share all the practical details and explore whether ROOTED is the right experience for you.