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INNER COMPASS QUEST

LIGHT UP YOUR OWN TRUTH AND LIVE POWERFULLY ON PURPOSE

2026
JUNE 06 - 12
SEPTEMBER 12 - 18

SACRED VALLEY, PERU

 If you're a high achiever who's spent years meeting others' expectations, and now you feel the "now or never" call to own the path that truly lights you up, this is your moment. Join us on sacred ground in the Peruvian Andes for a journey that quiets the noise of the outside world, reconnects you with your deepest truth, and strengthens the inner compass that will guide your next chapter with clarity and purpose.

Imagine yourself arriving in the living Inca village of Ollantaytambo, where ancient cobbled streets hold centuries of memory and the god of abundance watches over you from the sacred mountain of Pinkuylluna.

 

Feel Wayra, the wind god, gently carrying fresh mountain air across your face and into your lungs. The land feels alive... as though it has been waiting for your arrival.

The majestic Inca Fortress, a place of power and purpose, fills your view. Surrounded by ancient stone and open sky, you take part in a sacred misha ceremony. It's more than a ritual—it's a reconnection to something timeless, intelligent and enduring. You feel it in your body. In your breath. In the stillness that follows.

 

After a blissful night's sleep, you rise early for your journey to Machu Picchu, your heart alive with the excitement of a once-in-a-lifetime experience. As you step through the clouds into one of the world's greatest mysteries, mist drifts through sunlit ruins and the silence speaks volumes. You don't simply witness the sacred -you feel part of it.  Every step brings greater perspective. Every view reminds you of something you had forgotten within yourself.

 

Imagine the companionship of fellow adventurers as you set your intentions before entering ceremony with Grandfather San Pedro. Held high in the Andes beneath the watchful Apus, the mountain spirits, you're invited to gently lay down the masks you've worn for so long. As the noise of the mind quietens, your true nature emerges. What truly matters becomes unmistakably clear, while what no longer serves you naturally falls away.

 

As the week unfolds, you don't simply visit the Andes—you begin to live them. The ancient energy of Peru's sacred sites becomes part of your experience. The Incan wisdom of living in harmony with nature begins to feel instinctive. Your Inner Compass grows stronger, and you find yourself noticing the quiet guidance that everyday life so often drowns out.

 

Let me show you where this path leads next...

 

Now you've left the noise of everyday life behind and settled into the quiet, natural rhythm of your heart.
Here, in the stillness, something begins to shift. The constant chatter of the mind softens, and you reconnect with what has always been there—your own true nature.
Surrounded by sacred mountains, nourished by pure air and flowing waters, clarity begins to replace uncertainty.
This is more than a retreat. It's a return to yourself, to your Inner Compass, and to the quiet confidence that comes from knowing your own direction. Within this sacred container, we become more than fellow travellers. We become mirrors, witnesses and companions, each person's journey enriching the next.
The greatest gift doesn't stay here in these mountains. You return home with a stronger connection to yourself and the ability to access that same clarity whenever life asks you to choose your next step.
Because the path forward was never something you had to find.
It was always within you, waiting to be remembered.

So tell me.....is this you?

If you found yourself nodding along, then the Inner Compass Quest was created with YOU in mind.

For seven days you’ll be immersed in breathtaking landscapes, sacred ceremony and the deep stillness of nature.

Here, the noise of everyday life fades, and something new awakens, a clearer sense of yourself, a stronger connection to your intuition, and the spaciousness to truly hear your own heart.
 

It’s a rare opportunity to step beyond the ordinary, to see your life from a higher vantage point, and to return with the presence and clarity that will continue to guide you long after you’ve left the Andes behind.

 

Perhaps this is the invitation you have been waiting for.

My Promise

By the end of our time together, you'll have quietened the noise of expectation and strengthened your connection to your own Inner Compass. You'll have experienced the clarity that comes from living in alignment with your own truth, and the confidence to trust your intuition as you step into the next chapter of your life. 

You'll return home with practical tools to reconnect with that same presence and inner guidance whenever life calls for your next decision.And you'll leave Peru carrying not only unforgettable memories, but the friendship and encouragement of fellow adventurers who shared this extraordinary journey beside you.

This journey is made for me!

 ITINERARY 

Airport pick-ups will be organised for your arrival in Cusco. You will be driven to the Sacred Valley to settle into your hotel and orientate yourself in Ollantaytambo.

Take your time to recover from your flight and acclimatise. 


Our retreat will officially open at 4pm with an offering to Pachamama.

We will have personal introductions, intention setting and intuitive readings followed by dinner.

We will meet our mystical guide for the Inka Fortress early so that we can enjoy this magical place before the crowds arrive.

We will feel the vibration of the inka windows, tune into the energy of the Sun temple and then we will make our own medicine bungle (misha) at the Condor temple.

After lunch you will be free to absorb this powerful experience.

You will have time to wander around the old town on your own and visit the sacred mountain Pinkuylluna. This mountain has a beautiful energy and honours Tunupa (the god of abundance) who’s face looks over the town.

Alternatively, you can enjoy the beautiful gardens of the hotel and relax in your room.

Dinner will be early, we’ll have circle sharing outside with a bedtime ponche (local nutritious drink) before retiring early in preparation for tomorrow’s very early start.

Today we will enjoy one of the magical wonders of the world.

We will leave early by train for Machu Picchu town and take the bus up to the citadel.


We will be absorbing the wisdom and healing energy of this magnificent site with our mystically and historically informed guide.


This sacred city has various temples and was originally home to the most intuitively gifted of the Inkas.


Guidance was received here that would inform the Inka civilisation in all aspects of their lives.


So, we will be following their example and receiving our own inspiration. 
We will have lunch in Machu Picchu town and return by train to Ollantaytambo. It’s a long and powerful day, dinner will be light when we return.

Today we start with our sharing circle and some inner work before heading to Urubamba for an amazing buffet lunch. 


We will then visit Maras to see the glistening Salt flats that are run as a cooperative by 300+ families.


Next we will visit Moray and learn what the Inka’s knew about the power of circles.

Today is our vision quest with San Pedro (the sacred medicine of the Andes) in ceremony at a very sacred temple in Ollantaytambo.


San Pedro is a gentle medicine that opens your heart.


This Grandfather plant invites you to bring any questions to nature where they are met with answers that bring you into wholeness and eternal connection. 


After the ceremony we will enjoy a soup made by a local lady who also sells her wears at the top of this mountain. There will be a choice to walk down the mountain back to the hotel or return by bus.

Today we will share and download our experience, enjoy spa time, massages and deep relaxation. 

The Luxury of Authenticity

The living Inca village of Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley is our base.

This remarkable town is one of Peru's best-kept secrets. Its ancient stone streets, flowing water channels and dramatic mountain setting were revered by the Inca, who honoured the surrounding Apus, the sacred mountain spirits, as living guardians of this extraordinary place.
 
Watching over the village is Tunupa, the god of abundance, whose face is carved into the sacred mountain of Pinkuylluna. The opposite mountain hosts the magnificent fortress claiming the only victory over the Spanish conquistardors.
 
Our welcoming Andean hotel offers peaceful gardens, a beautiful light-filled atrium and comfortable rooms, many with views towards the mountains and flowers beyond. Each morning begins with a fresh breakfast before the day’s journey unfolds.
For our final days together, we move to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire.
Here we'll immerse ourselves in some of the civilisation's most extraordinary sites, including the magnificent fortress of Sacsayhuamán, Q'enqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay. Surrounded by the wisdom and energy of these remarkable places, we bring our journey to a close in the very heart of the Inca world.

Comfortable, welcoming and rich in local character, our hotels reflect the charm of the Andes through handcrafted artisan touches and peaceful surroundings, creating the perfect sanctuary between each day's discoveries.

The Cuisine

Peruvian cuisine has been celebrated as one of the finest in the world—and when you taste it in Peru, you'll understand why.
 
Natural, fresh, seasonal and bursting with colour and flavour, every meal is a celebration of the country's extraordinary biodiversity and culinary heritage.
 
From the iconic ceviche, where the freshest fish is transformed with vibrant citrus, chilli and herbs, to regional favourites such as Chiriuchu in Cusco, every dish tells the story of the land it comes from. You'll also discover classics like lomo saltado, alongside an abundance of fresh fruit, vegetables and local specialities unique to each region.
 
Whether you're an adventurous foodie, vegetarian, vegan, or have specific dietary requirements, every meal has been thoughtfully chosen to celebrate the flavours, culture and generosity of Peru.

This is calling me!

Your Journey Begins Before You Arrive!

  Complementary access

  Begin learning immediately

  Self paced & Easy to Follow

As soon as you reserve your place, you'll receive complimentary access to my Sacred Plant Medicine Preparation Course.

Designed exclusively for retreat participants, this self-paced course helps you arrive informed, prepared and ready to receive the medicine of the Andes with confidence.

You feel the need to let go but......
your nervous system seeks reassurance

This gentle yet powerful self-paced course prepares your body, mind, and spirit to meet the medicine with clarity, courage, and reverence — so you can step into ceremony feeling safe, supported, and truly ready.

Retreat Preparation

Sacred Plant Medicine

Journey

What’s Included

✅ Superior 3* or 4* Hotel Accommodation 

✅ 3 delicious meals per day (except of last Saturday)

✅ Entrance Tickets/Fees to amazing sites & experiences

✅ Land Transport (Taxis, Train, Coach)

✅ Bilingual Guides

✅ Self Development Work

✅ San Pedro Ceremony 

✅ Opening & Closing Despachos

What’s Not Included

❌ FLIGHTS (International & domestic) 

❌ Travel & Trip Cancellation Insurance

❌ Alcoholic Drinks or alternatives to drinks supplied with meals.

❌ Additional Services (e.g Laundry, Massage, Spa treatments, tours or activities not on our itinerary)

❌ Tips 

❌ Lunch on the final Saturday is at your leisure

TRIP LEADER

Hi, I’m Marie

Originally from the UK, I began my career in corporate banking - training and development before moving into coaching over three decades ago, ong before coaching became the thriving profession it is today.
 
Since then, I've trained extensively in psychotherapy, NLP, coaching, energy psychology and intuitive development, guiding people to reconnect with themselves, navigate life's transitions and create meaningful, purpose-led lives.
 
In 2012, Peru captured my heart. Drawn by the extraordinary wisdom of the Andes and the warmth of its people, I made Ollantaytambo my home. Over the years, I've built deep relationships within the local community, created Alma Amor Sacred Journeys, a wellness centre and vegan restaurant, and had the privilege of introducing people from around the world to the culture, traditions and transformative landscapes that have shaped my own journey.
 
Today, Inner Compass Quest brings together everything I've learnt—from my corporate background and decades of coaching experience to my deep connection with Peru - creating a journey that is both grounded and profoundly transformational.
 
I look forward to sharing this extraordinary journey with you.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Inca's were mountain people and built a lot of steps! Obviously you will enjoy it more if you can challenge yourself a little.

As advisable for a ski trip, it’s best to increase your stamina and strength before you arrive.  Increase your walking distance, do some hill walking, swim or dance to improve your fitness and lower your heart rate. 

Dehydration is more rapid at altitude and first occurs on the aeroplane.

Water will be available but you must take personal responsibility to keep yourself hydrated and get enough sleep (especially after a long flight).

Fly in with enough time to adjust. 

It takes 3-4 days to produce more red blood cells and become more oxygen efficient. To assist your body’s adaptation you either need to increase the iron content in your diet or take a good quality supplement.

I recommend Eagle Haemo-Red Plus or Solgar Gentle Iron, 25mg. Avoid low-quality iron supplements, they are poorly absorbed and cause constipation (e.g Iron Sulphate).

Extra Iron is normally a free radical for men or post-menopausal women so it’s not included in all multi-vitamin supplements.

Start taking it the day you fly and continue for 3 days (no more). Menstruating women adapt more readily and often don’t menstruate (lucky right?!) when coming to Andean altitudes because their bodies will keep the iron and not let it go. So don’t immediately assume you are pregnant or sick if your period doesn’t arrive.

The local herbal remedy for altitude sickness is coca leaves, you can chew them or make an infusion with hot water, these are widely available in the hotels and restaurants.

Dietary preparation is required to clean the body and prevent a nasty physical detox that is not ideal on holiday.

We are intending to enjoy a wonderful heart-opening and profound connection to the time/space continuum on our journey, for sure some mental and emotional detoxing is a bonus and comes with mild purging, that’s normal. 

If you are nervous about plant medicine because it's all new to you - no worries - you will receive my complementary course.

Yes there are and full instruction and guidance will be given to prepare you.

The restrictions are more strict for Ayahuasca than San Pedro.

Essentially you must have good cardiovascular health and be free of any contra-indicative conditions such as schizophrenia, hallucinations and not be on SSRIs for mood regulation.

A full list of known contra-indicative  medications will be provided but you should always check with your GP if you have any health concerns or want to pause any medication to participate. FULL responsibility is assumed by YOU in this undertaking.

Yes, couples are very welcome, of course you understand it is a personal development journey and you will both enable this space for one-another. It's also essential that you have both completed the Inner Compass Activation Course.

A packing list will be provided and you will not be required to carry all your luggage when we change location. 

Consecutive retreats will include storage (e.g We will store warm clothes in Cusco when we go to the rain forest).

Both International and Domestic flights will normally be required for this trip. 

Internationally: it is possible to fly into Cusco (usually connection cities for long-haul are Bogota, Columbia and Santiago, Chile), but the majority of flights come into Lima.

Domestic: You will need a return flight from Lima to Cusco if your international flight comes into Lima.

The trip is designed to help you adjust to the altitude gently but it does get higher and higher as we progress through the trip weeks. 

If allopathic medicine makes you feel safer bring both altitude sickness and travel sickness tablets. (These are also available to buy in Peru).

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Contact Marie

Please reach out if you have any questions and we will get back to you as soon as possible.