Saphi
Field Programme · 2026

Discovering the
Land of the Incas.

Eighteen nights across five territories. Two to three weeks. One participant or a small private group of eight to twelve. All logistics managed invisibly. Available year round, with the optimal dry season from June through September.

The Cacao Archive

SOQTAPATA RESEARCH CENTRE · 800–3,800 m

Eleven genetic clusters of Theobroma cacao catalogued under the Nagoya Protocol. Field led by Saphi scientists alongside Ashaninka knowledge keepers, in the convergence zone of five biomes.

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The Avireri Territory

QUILLABAMBA · CONVENCIÓN VALLEY · 1,050 m

Saphi's nine-year mandate over 4.1 million hectares of Avireri Biosphere. Productive land governance with Ashaninka stewardship — a living forest as territory, not as resource.

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The Sacred Valley Arc

PISAC · OLLANTAYTAMBO · MARAS · MORAY · 2,792–3,500 m

Pre-Inca salt pans still harvested by two Andean communities. Moray's concentric agricultural laboratory. The Hiram Bingham train. Two unhurried mornings inside the citadel.

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Machu Picchu — The Citadel

AGUAS CALIENTES · URUBAMBA RIVER · 2,430 m

Five centuries of silence reached by the most distinguished rail journey in the Andes. Two mornings inside the citadel, with the optional Waynapicchu ascent at dawn.

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The Manu Encounter

MANU BIOSPHERE RESERVE · 350–3,500 m

The most biodiverse protected area on Earth. Cloud forest to lowland Amazon under indigenous governance. No tourism infrastructure. Restricted access. Three nights minimum.

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Lima — Coast & Culture

MIRAFLORES · BARRANCO · 154 m

Maido — World's Best Restaurant 2025. Central. Kjolle. Mérito. Mornings at Puku Puku and Origen. The seedxyz.com talent network and contemporary art encounters at the Pacific edge.

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Journey Structure

17–20 nights · seven movements.

3
NIGHTS

Lima

Pacific arrival. Maido, Central, Kjolle, Mérito. Puku Puku, Origen.

154 m
2
NIGHTS

Cusco

Acclimatisation. Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Cup of Excellence coffee.

3,399 m
4
NIGHTS

Quillabamba

Avireri territory. Cacao groves, fermentation workshops, Ashaninka communities.

1,050 m
2
NIGHTS

Sacred Valley

Pisac, Moray, Maras salt pans, Huayocari Hacienda, Ollantaytambo.

2,792 m
2
NIGHTS

Machu Picchu

Hiram Bingham train. Two unhurried mornings. Waynapicchu option.

2,430 m
3
NIGHTS

Soqtapata

Living cacao archive. Eleven genetic clusters. Saphi Intelligence.

800–3,800 m
2
NIGHTS

Lima — Return

Sea level recalibration. Final dinner. Optional partner meetings.

154 m
3
NIGHTS

Manu Biosphere

OPTIONAL EXTENSION

Optional extension. Most biodiverse protected area on Earth.

350–3,500 m
Package · USD

Particulars of arrangement.

Adult Participant
USD 6,000

Per person — all package items below included. Minimum 8, maximum 12 participants per departure.

Under 15 Years
USD 4,200

Per person — same package, accompanied. Family arrangements coordinated discreetly.

Manu Extension
USD 1,350–2,500

Per person · 3 nights, 4 days. Full pension included. Subject to availability and indigenous governance permits.

Included in the Package
  • Private transport, 24/7 for the full duration of the journey
  • Dedicated private guide throughout every phase
  • Accommodation in Quillabamba and at Soqtapata Research Centre
  • All breakfasts and lunches throughout the journey
  • Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu, Pisac, Ollantaytambo and all archaeological sites
  • Travel to Machu Picchu aboard the Hiram Bingham train, with brunch on board
  • Private encounters with UNESCO Living Heritage practitioners — not accessible through conventional tourism
  • Cacao farm visits and guided tasting in the Convención Valley and Avireri territory
  • Specialty coffee tasting with Cup of Excellence producers
  • Access to Soqtapata Research Centre, including live demonstration of Saphi Intelligence
  • Curated surprises arranged according to the rhythm of each participant
Arranged Independently
  • Fine dining in Lima — Maido, Central, Kjolle, Mérito (reservations arranged on your behalf)
  • Dinners throughout the journey
  • Hotel accommodation in Lima, Cusco and the Sacred Valley — 11 nights total
  • Gratuities at the discretion of the participant
  • Personal acquisitions and souvenirs
  • Manu Biosphere Reserve extension, priced separately
Hotel Estimate · 11 nights
Private house / AirbnbUSD 600–1,000
3 or 4 star hotelUSD 900–1,600
5 star hotelUSD 2,500–5,000
A personalised selection is shared after the initial conversation.