Southern Spirited Journey Peru

Today you will land in Lima Peru, upon arrival you literally cross the street and you will see the Ramada Costa del Sol Hotel where you will spend the night.

• Overnight: Wyndham Ramada Costa del Sol Lima Airport.
• Meals: —————————————

After breakfast in the morning hours you will board a domestic flight to the city of Cusco. Upon arrival in cusco you will be assisted and get transferred directly to the Sacred Valley. By coming down in altitude and starting our journey in the Sacred Valley, we will feel refreshed, energized and ready for the days ahead. Once settled into our beautiful hotel, we will gather for an Introductory Meeting to go over all the exciting activities we have planned for our journey. We will also enjoy a short Welcome Ceremony involving a clearing of the personal energy field and reconnecting with the Andean spirits. In the evening we will gather together for our Welcome Dinner of traditional Peruvian cuisine and enjoy meeting our fellow travelers

• Overnight: Yoga Mandala Retreat Center Sacred Valley
• Meals: Breakfast

Today, feeling refreshed after a relaxing night at our hotel, we continue our energy work with ceremonies and healing rituals. Our local tour guide will discuss Andean Cosmovision and traditional Andean Healing Arts, and will guide us through rituals of welcoming and reconnecting with the ancestral spirits of the Andes. We will also work with two very special, invited healers today – Don Alipio and Mama Benita – who will share their gifts & healing practices that will have a lasting impact on our everyday lives back home. Don Alipio is a Q’ero Master with pure energy and wisdom from the lineage of the Q’ero People; Mama Benita is an older medicine woman and a very powerful healer who comes from a different lineage of healers in the Peruvian Andes, closer to the rainbow lineage. Together these two healers will have a profound and lasting impact on our understanding of energy work and Andean medicine. We will also have the honor of participating in a special Despacho Ceremony with our Andean Master to make offerings and express our gratitude, love, and respect for Pachamama and the Apus.

• Overnight: Yoga Mandala Retreat Center Sacred Valley
• Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast we will board our morning bus to Ollantaytambo in the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas. On arrival, we will visit Ollantaytambo, known as The Sanctuary of the Wind, an ancient observatory and ceremonial centre set amongst impressive hillside terraces. Visit the Temple of the Sun and also the Royal Baths and Fountains for a shamanic energy experience where we will connect with the elements of earth, water, air, and fire. We then make our way along the murmuring river to the Temple of the Condor for a few moments of reflection and silent meditation. In the afternoon after lunch we will journey on to Ollantaytambo train station, and enjoy a scenic train ride along the Urubamaba River to the charming village of Aguas Calientes, or Machu Picchu Pueblo as it is now called. After checking in to our hotel, enjoy the evening at your leisure to prepare for your visit to sacred Machu Picchu tomorrow.

• Overnight : Hotel Hatun Inti Boutique Machupicchu
• Meals: Breakfast

After an early breakfast we make our way by bus to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu for our spiritual awakening. This Cristal Condor sacred site is an inspiring and beautiful place, an architectural wonder, and a great testament to Incan Civilization. Once used primarily as an astronomical Observatory and place of pilgrimage, Machu Picchu now attracts thousands of visitors each year to connect with the sacred energies and ancient wisdom. Because it sits within three corresponding high peaks of power, which create an energy triangle, it is a perfect spot to sit and meditate, focus your intent, and expand your awareness. During our time here we will visit the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the Condor, the Temple of the Three Windows, and the spiritual centre of the Intihuatana, or the Hitching Post of the Sun. Our guide will guide us into a heart-opening ceremony to connect with Pachamama and the universal energies that encompass us. In the late afternoon we will return to Aguas Calientes in order to board the train back to the City of Cusco.

• Overnight: Costa del Sol Hotel Cusco
• Meals: Breakfast

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, our guide will take us through a rebirth process in a nearby cave of the Cosmic Mother, also known as the Womb of Mother Earth. We then continue on to Tambomachay, a favorite resting place of the Incas, commonly referred to as the “Baños del Inca” or “Baños de la Ñusta” (Baths of the Incas or Baths of the Princess). This site, once used for ritual bathing, is believed to be a temple dedicated to the worship of water. At the Temple of the Condor we will participate in a private Andean Initiation Ceremony to connect with the ancestral lineages. Connect with the sacred trilogy of the Incas – the Puma, Serpent, and Condor and learn about what the Incan elders believed of parallel dimensions.

After visiting other sacred temples around the mountain, we return to the city of Cusco for a city tour and to immerse ourselves in the smiles and laughter of the local people. Later we visit Coricancha, one of the most revered temples, dedicated to the Sun God, whose walls and floors were once covered in sheets of solid gold. Wander the courtyard which was once filled with golden statues.

• Overnight: Costa del Sol Hotel Cusco
• Meals: Breakfast

This morning we get up early to board our bus to Lake Titicaca, visiting some beautiful sacred sites along the way. Our first visit will be to Raqchi, also known as the Temple of Wiracocha, the God Creator of the Andes. Here, we will find our centre and point of connection to our divine origins. After a quick pause for lunch, we will stop in La Raya, which divides the regions of Cusco and Puno. With an elevation of 4335 metres above sea level, La Raya provides enchanting panoramic views of the Andes as they tower over quaint alpaca farms. Here we visit the source of the sacred Willcamayu River, which, for the Inca, was the reflection of the river in the stars of our Milky Way.

We will connect with the smallest water volcano and then stop in Pucara the most important site of connection with the ancestral lineage of the Incan and the pre-Inca culture. Petroglyphs found here reveal the origins of life on the planet and also the origins of spirituality in the Andes.

We will also meet “The Frog God” who bestows fertility and prosperity to those who visit. We then continue on to Lake Titicaca where we will settle into our hotel for the evening. Here, we can awe at the splendour of this sacred lake, which sits over 3800 metres above sea level, making it the highest navigable lake in the world. Notable for its people who live on the Uros, a group of artificial islands made of floating reeds, this remarkable place is not to be missed. Resting in the heart of the nurturing Andean feminine energy, we will be welcomed by the loving embrace of powerful Mama Cocha. Enjoy the evening at your leisure.

• Overnight: Sonesta Posada Del Inka Puno
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Arise early this morning to revel in the morning sun before embarking on a private boat trip on the tranquil waters of Lake Titicaca to the Uros Islands. These islands of Tortora reeds are home to the Uros people who, according to legend, existed before the sun when the earth was cold and dark. Once used as a mobile defense system, the islands now attract visitors from all over and offer an opportunity to learn about ancient practices and traditions and a chance to admire the simple way of life of the people. Although the Uros claim to have “black blood” which makes them impervious to the cold, they are a warm and inviting people.

Next, we visit Amantaní, a circular island about 9 square km in size, known as the “Island of the Kantuta”, after the national flower which grows plentifully here. The island is home to two mountain peaks, Pachatata (Father Earth) and Pachamama (Mother Earth), and contains ancient Inca and Tiwanaku ruins on top of both. Agriculture is a main way of life here evidenced by the terraced hillsides which are planted with wheat, quinoa, potatoes, and other vegetables.

We will enjoy a most unique experience as we overnight here on the island with a local “homestay”. While the comforts will be basic (sleeping bags will be provided), it is a great honour to be welcomed into the community and homes of the local people who welcome us with open arms and hearts. It will also be a wonderful opportunity to gain a greater understanding, appreciation, and respect for their way of life and traditions. This evening our work at this site with San Pedro (Wachuma) (optional) will be the perfect culmination to our journey, supporting us as we move forwards on our path to true health and happiness.

• Overnight: Amnatany Home stay
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning we make our final pilgrimage up to the Temple of Pachatata and Pachamama, where we will connect with the sacred balance of feminine and masculine energies. We will prepare a sacred, healing offering to help balance the masculine and feminine polarities within ourselves in order to achieve harmony. For us, it is a time to draw healing energy, insights and wisdom from the ancestors, and to take stock of the entire journey and what it has meant for us.

After saying goodbye to the beautiful island of Amantani, we return to the Hotel and enjoy our Farewell Dinner together. This is a time to enjoy each other’s company and reflect on the days we have spent together and our own sacred journey.

• Overnight: Sonesta Posada Del Inka Puno
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

This morning we journey to Aramu Muru’s Doorway in the Valley of the Spirits. We will tread carefully upon large rock formations in the shapes of a serpent and puma to connect with the energies of the Lower and Middle Worlds. As we trek to the Doorway we pass by the mysterious Valley of the Spirits and a mystical arrangement of natural rock formations. At Aramu Muru’s Doorway, known to be a portal into other dimensions, we will be led into ceremony to honor our own personal growth and transformation and our own rebirth and crossing into our new life.

Late afternoon transfer to Juliaca 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.

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