WEAVING THE GOLDEN THREAD
Thresholds — The Walk of the Wisdom Keepers:
An Elder’s Trip to Peru
Thresholds.
Lea Motlow, Nelida Vilca Huaman, and Rebelino Huaman Cjuiro of Chinchero Village, will be your guides..
October 1st- October 10, 2026
Join the ultimate Peruvian experience on this 10-day senior travel adventure. Explore the rich culture of Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Experience the wonder of Machu Picchu and relax in the mountains of Cusco.
Embark on a senior adventure to Peru's most sacred destinations. Begin in Cusco, exploring its vibrant culture and historical sites. Travel to the Sacred Valley, where you'll enjoy the beauty of the Andes and visit traditional markets. Discover the ancient wonders of Cusco, followed by an unforgettable visit to Machu Picchu, a wonder of the world. This carefully designed trip offers comfortable accommodations, a relaxed pace, and personalized service, ensuring an unforgettable and enjoyable experience for senior travelers.
A Sacred Journey
The Journey
DAY 1 | OCT 1: Welcome!
We will pick you up at the Airport in Cusco, where you will be met and transferred directly to the Sacred Valley. As we descend into the Sacred Valley, you will feel refreshed, energized, and ready for the days ahead. Along the way, we will enjoy a lunch featuring traditional Peruvian cuisine.
Once settled into our beautiful hotel, we will gather for an introductory meeting to review the exciting activities planned for your trip. We will also hold a brief ceremony that includes a personal energy-field cleansing and a reconnection with the Andean spirits.
Enjoy a relaxing evening at your own pace, soaking up the hotel's vibrant energy and serenity.
DAY 2| OCT 2: Rest Day
A day of rest to recharge and savor the hotel.
DAY 3 | OCT 3: Ollyantaytambo
THE LAST LIVING INCA TOWN AND TRAIN TO MACHU PICCHU.
Today, after a restful night at our hotel, we'll travel to Ollantaytambo, also known as the Sanctuary of the Wind, an ancient observatory and ceremonial center nestled among stunning terraces on the hillside. Here, we'll explore the Temple of the Sun, as well as the Royal Baths and Fountains, experiencing a shamanic energetic connection with the elements of earth, water, air, and fire. Following the course of the river, we'll arrive at the Temple of the Condor for a few moments of silent reflection and meditation.
In the afternoon, embark on a scenic train journey from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu, winding through the breathtaking Sacred Valley. Experience panoramic views of lush landscapes, towering mountains, and the Urubamba River as you approach the stunning hot springs town.
DAY 4 | OCT 4: Machu Picchu
The long-awaited day has arrived to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This sacred site, the Crystal Condor, is an inspiring and beautiful place, an architectural marvel, and a powerful testament to the Inca civilization. Once used primarily as an astronomical observatory and pilgrimage site, Machu Picchu now attracts thousands of visitors each year to connect with sacred energies and ancestral wisdom. Located between three power peaks that form an energetic triangle, it is the perfect place to meditate, focus intention, and expand consciousness.
During our visit, we will explore key spiritual sites, such as the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the Condor, the Temple of the Three Windows, and the Intihuatana, or Sun Pole. Here, Nelida will guide us in a heart-opening ceremony to connect with Pachamama and universal energies: a truly transformative experience.
In the afternoon, we will head to the Aguas Calientes train station and enjoy a scenic train journey along the Urubamba River, taking in the lush valleys and majestic mountains as we travel back to the Sacred Valley.
DAY 5 | OCT 5: Explore the Sacred Valley
A RELAXED START: ENERGY WORK
Begin your morning with a visit to the Maras salt mines, where the Incas extracted their salt. Today, Maras salt is exported worldwide.
Head to an Inca laboratory at Moray, an archaeological site near Cusco. Discover the ideal altitude for cultivation in the Sacred Valley.
We will then travel to Urubamba for lunch and return to the hotel to continue our energy work, which includes healing ceremonies and rituals. Nelida will introduce us to the Andean worldview and traditional Andean healing arts, guiding us through rituals to welcome and reconnect with the ancestral spirits of the Andes. Master Jimmy will guide us in creating an offering to Pachamama, sharing his gifts and healing practices that can bring lasting transformation to our daily lives.
This day of exploration and connection immerses us in the profound spiritual heritage of the Andes. Each experience invites us to honor the ancestral wisdom of the earth. By learning about Nogan Kani and the principle of Ayni, we understand the reciprocal relationship between love and respect for all life, fostering a greater awareness of our connection to ourselves, others, and the natural world.
DAY 6 | OCT 6: CHINCHERO, PACHAMANCA ANDINA
GET TO KNOW THE MILLENARY FLAVOR OF PERU
Chinchero Pachamanca Andina combines the region's cultural richness with authentic gastronomy, offering a unique experience. Participants will surely feel motivated and enriched by this experience in Chinchero.
Today, after a long rest, we leave at 09:00 am for the community of Ocutuan, we will be greeted by the local ladies, a beautiful way to immerse yourself in the local culture. This will allow you to learn and appreciate the Andean traditions.
Pachamanca is a compound Quechua word; Pacha means “earth,” and Manka means “pot.” It’s an underground hot-stone barbecue prepared by Andean people since the Inca era.
Pachamanca has been an important dish in Peruvian culture since the Inca Empire. It is generally beef, lamb, pork, alpaca, chicken, and guinea pig, marinated with herbs and spices. It includes potatoes, beans, cassava, plantain, corn, peppers, pineapples, cheese, and other local ingredients. All this is baked underground using hot stones.
Offering to Mother Earth
While we wait for the food to cook, we will have the opportunity to participate in a ceremony for Mother Earth. In this ceremony, we will venerate Pachamama and thank her for the food she gives us today.
Our experience culminates with a farewell lunch that is especially intriguing. Pachamanca is a traditional Peruvian cooking method in which food is cooked underground with hot stones. Enjoying a meal prepared this way, with organic ingredients, is a delicious culinary experience.
After lunch, we will board our bus to return to the hotel in Chinchero.
DAY 7 | OCT 7: Live Andean Culture Authentically
Located in Chinchero, this tour follows an ancestral route where nature and culture converge; it's one of Cusco's alternative destinations for those seeking authenticity and unique Andean landscapes, including mountains, agricultural terraces, and rural communities.
Pickup from the hotel, transfer to Taucca, detour to Cuper Bajo community, field activities with traditional tools, traditional weaving process, and local lunch, farewell with traditional songs and dances.
DAY 8 | OCT 8: Visiting the Seniors of Chinchero
After breakfast, we'll begin our tour of the Chinchero communities, visiting the elderly in their homes and bringing them gifts to brighten their day and practice Ayni, unconditional love. We'll enjoy sharing experiences and stories with them about their culture and way of life. After this wonderful day, we'll return to the hotel.
DAY 9 | OCT 9: Sacsayhuaman & Coricancha
After breakfast, we begin with a visit to Sacsayhuamán, where we will marvel at this architectural wonder and learn the mystery and legends of how this stone-walled complex was constructed. Next, Nelida will take us through a rebirth process in a nearby cave of the Cosmic Mother, also known as the Womb of Mother Earth.
We will have the afternoon free.
This evening enjoys a Farewell Dinner together. This is a time to enjoy each other’s company, reflect on the days we have spent together, and share about our own sacred journey
DAY 10 | OCT 10: Transfer to Cusco Airport and Return Home
Transfer to airport for your return flight home. Depart with renewed energy, clarity, and a profound sense of well-being, as you say farewell to this land that has offered you the power of true healing. You will be taking home enduring memories and new friendships that will last a lifetime.
What’s Included
Private transfers between airports and hotels.
Private transportation to the train station.
All tour entrance fees.
Private tour of the Sacred Valley.
Guide.
Round-trip train ticket to Machu Picchu.
Meals included as described.
4 nights' accommodation in the Sacred Valley at selected hotels.
1 night's accommodation in Machu Picchu Pueblo.
3 nights' accommodation in Chinchero Nelidas House.
2 nights' accommodation in Cusco at hotels.
Daily breakfast.
Not Included
International and domestic flights.
Food and drinks, unless otherwise specified.
Other ceremonial offerings.
Gratuities.
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Travel with Hampiq Nusta, healer, and wisdom keeper, Nelida Vilca Huaman, and healer and wisdom keeper Rebelino Huaman Cjuiro.
Visits to sacred sites and temples
Despacho and Andean ceremonies
Traditional energy work
Authentic community immersion
Invited healers for ceremonies and energy work
Cost
$3,200.00 early bird pricing until June 15, 2026 (Extra for single room. Please reach out to Lea Motlow for details.)
If you register with a $500 non-refundable deposit. I’ll send you an invoice for the final balance if you opt to make a deposit rather than pay in full.
Full payment will be due by August 1st, 2026. No refunds will be issued after August 15th, 2026. We cannot provide refunds for unexpected situations. Your travel insurance is to assist you in unforeseen circumstances that may result in travel changes or cancellations.
***Any CC or PayPal fees will be added to your balance-due invoice. Please reach out to see how to pay without incurring fees. lea@golden-threads.com
If you are interested in a structured payment arrangement, please contact Lea. lea@golden-threads.com
Once you are registered, you will receive guidance and information on how to prepare for your trip.
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Lea Motlow
Lea Motlow is a mother, grandmother, business owner, and a woman that has been walking the Medicine Path for many years. She was gifted her medicine name “Thunderbird Heart” in 2014 and her walk since then has been to “follow her name”. She has been in healing circles with her first teacher Kedar S. Brown for many years in his Rites of Passage Program. She has assisted him in his programs and is a Certified Vision Quest guide.
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Nelida Vilca Huaman
Chinchero Village
Nelida was born the 29th of November in 1986 in Cusco with family origins from Apurimac (the Apu who speaks) and from Chumbivilcas, where she carries a lineage of warrior healers. In 2010, she met master Puma - he started teaching her, and initiated her as a master in the path of Kapaq Ñan, and since then, she’s been walking and sharing all of the knowledge, ceremonies, offerings, and mesa work in Chinchero.
Nelida is also offering online teachings. Visit her page to learn more.
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Rebelino Huaman Cjuiro
Chinchero Village
Rebie was born the 24th of July, 1984 in Chinchero, the land of great masters and village of rainbows.
For as long as he can remember, and thanks to his parents and grandparents, he has been raised to respect and live in communion with Pachamama and the Apus. His path of Kapaq Ñan (healing) started when I met Don Máximo Singona - or as the whole family lovingly called him, Papakay. He served as his guide, sharing his knowledge, initiating him to plant a seed of love and healing. From this moment, his life in total service started.
Languages: Spanish, Quechua
Golden Threads is offering despacho ceremonies with Rebie and Nelida