Since the beginning of time, man has always looked up to the sky, seeking answers about his connection to the universe and the origin of where he came from. He has always wanted to reflect what he saw in the sky on earth and to understand nature, to try to systematize time and even to seek its spiritual and religious meaning.
In that great search, in the Andes, men have found many answers in the universe, for example, considering it as a cosmic force (Pachakama) and by interacting with the telluric force (Pachamama), they generate all forms of life and interact with every process of nature and life.
This concept confirms the energetic interrelationship between the earth and the cosmos, being the Pachamama the essence that provides, nurtures and sustains kind men, while the Pachakama represents the invisible, the cosmic energy that protects and guides us during our stay on earth.
Join us on this mystical and spiritual journey where we will learn about the beliefs and traditions of the Andes!
Upon arrival at the Lima airport, a private driver will meet you and take you to your hotel.
Afternoon at leisure in the dynamic neighborhoods of the Peruvian capital.
Overnight in Lima.
During the morning, a shuttle will take us to the airport for a domestic flight to Cusco.
Upon arrival, our staff will be there to meet you and transfer you to the Sacred Valley of the Incas (30 km // 18 miles from Cusco). On our way we will witness beautiful landscapes of the highlands and the valley. We will stop in Awanacancha, a place where we can find different types of Andean camelids.
Arrival to Pisac, and before heading to the hotel to rest, we will visit the famous handicraft market of the town.
In the afternoon, we will meet our spiritual healer who will make an introduction to Andean shamanism and perform the so-called Despacho ceremony, an offering made in honor of the Pachamama (mother earth).
Overnight in Pisac.c
We begin our morning visiting the archaeological complex of Pisac, which is made up of terraces, fountains, observatories and even a necropolis, the largest in the region. It was from here that the Incas controlled and dominated the Sacred Valley.
We make a short hike to the Tanqana Marka cemetery, and we will do an Allpay ceremony with coca leaves, asking permission to the Apus (Andean gods) and Achachillas (Spirits from above) to have a day of cleansing and healing.
After lunch, we continue our journey to the town of Ollantaytambo and turn off to the Machu Temple site, a religious astronomical site where we can meditate while observing the Andean cross or Chacana carved on the wall.
Arrival to Ollantaytambo and overnight in the village.
Our fourth day will begin on the way to Abra Malaga (1h15 trip); to visit a bird reserve called Cinclodes (named after a bird native to the area). After the visit, we will begin an ascent that will take us to the majestic snow-capped mountain La Veronica or Wakaywillqe (5682 m // 18,641 ft.).
Here we will begin a ceremony called Ayni Karpay, an experience of transmission of energies from the mountain or Apu Achachilla with ourselves.
Return to Ollantaytambo for lunch and rest. In the afternoon, we visit the temple of the wind, with a ceremony of integration of the four elements to our soul and body.
Finally, we will walk to the train station located in the same town and take the train to Aguas Calientes, a small town located at the foot of the famous Machupicchu.
Arrival and installation at the hotel.
Free afternoon and overnight in Aguas Calientes.
* In order to guarantee a safe and punctual service, the national train company Perurail requests passengers heading to Machupicchu to carry only a small backpack of 5kg and 157cm (height + width + length) maximum or a cabin type bag. Please note that the company has become very strict about these restrictions. Large suitcases and travel bags will not be accepted on the train.
You will leave your luggage and personal belongings at the Hotel depot in Ollantaytambo before the excursion. After the Machupicchu excursion, we will return to the Hotel to pick up our belongings.
Very early in the morning, we set off on foot towards the Mandor Waterfalls to see Peru's emblematic bird: the Andean Cock-of-the-rock.
Upon our arrival, we will perform an Andean baptism ceremony called Hunay Chaska at the waterfalls. Afterwards, we will visit Melchor Arteaga's house for a picnic.
On our return, we take the shared bus to ascend to the country's most famous Inca site: Machu Picchu, which means "old mountain" in the Quechua language.
During your guided tour (about 2 hours), still enveloped in the morning mist, we will explore this architectural complex built on a narrow ridge bordered by precipices. An impressive sight that evolves with the progression of the sun.
We will conduct a shamanic tour of the archaeological site, walking through the alleyways of the citadel, its barracks, squares, royal houses, agricultural areas, and the famous Temple of the Sun.
After the guided tour, we descend in the afternoon to Aguas Calientes. Overnight in the town.
Early in the morning, we will take the train to Ollantaytambo, and from there we will return to Cusco in our transportation.
Once in Cusco, we will visit the Temple of the Sun or Q'oricancha, which is a fundamental axis of the city. It is the place where we will learn more about astronomy and Andean shamanism.
Arrival to the hotel and overnight in Cusco.
We begin our morning visiting the most important archaeological site surrounding the city of Cusco, the fortress of Sacsayhuaman. Here, we will meet a healer and spiritual protector of this sacred site. We will have a Despacho ceremony in honor of the Pachamama (mother earth).
To end the day, we will visit the other important sites surrounding the city: Qenqo and Tambomachay.
Return to the hotel and overnight in Cusco.
Early departure to Puno. On the way, we will discover the fertile valley of Cusco with its contrasting landscapes of colors and lights.
We will stop in Raqchi, where we will visit the spectacular Inca sanctuary, built by the Inca Pachacutec in honor of the Inca god Wiracocha. We will also do a cleansing of the "Chacras Andinas" (Andean Chakras) and we will do illumination and purification ceremonies with the sacred waters of the place.
Then we will pass La Raya (4360m // 14,304ft), which symbolizes the entrance to the Altiplano and the beginning of the Puno region.
Arrival in Puno and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the afternoon free and overnight in Puno.
After breakfast, we leave the hotel heading south to Chucuito, famous temple of fertility. After the mystical explanation and guided tour, we will follow the road to Charcas beach, on the shores of Lake Titicaca ("stone puma" in Aymara language).
Here we will meet our Altiplano healer "Yatiri", who will guide us through a beautiful Despacho ceremony in offering to the Mamacocha (Mother Lagoon). We will conclude the ceremony with a purification bath in Lake Titicaca.
After lunch, return to the hotel in Puno and overnight in the city.
Early in the morning, we leave the hotel to visit a place called Aramu Muru, considered an interdimensional gateway to the stars. The shamanic experience that lasts about 2h30 is something very spiritual and unforgettable due to the mystical energy that emanates from the portal. Curious fact, to this day archaeologists cannot understand how it could have been built.
After visiting Aramu Muru, we will go to El Bosque de Piedras and different limestone formations. We will find a carving in the form of a door, where we will do a guided meditation and a connection ceremony.
Return to the hotel in Puno and overnight in the city.
In the morning departure to the archaeological site of Cutimbo. We will visit the ancestral hieroglyphs and then climb to the top of the hill to visit the Chullpas, well preserved burial places of important ancestors. It is here where we will do ceremonial work with the Ukhu Pacha (underworld).
Picnic lunch and return to Puno towards the port to take the boat to Uros Island, located in Lake Titicaca.
It is here that the Aymara inhabitants built their houses on gigantic reeds. We will meet the local people of the village who will tell us stories of how they managed to live there.
Return to Puno and overnight in the city.
For the excursion on Lake Titicaca, bring a backpack of maximum 10 kilograms so as not to overload the boat. The rest of your belongings should be left at the hotel in Puno.
Transfer from Puno to Juliaca airport (approx. 1h) for domestic flight to Lima. This flight may correspond with your international flight.
