FOLLOW YOUR PURPOSE 21 Days Self Transformational Journey to Peru

DAY 1:  Arrival in Cusco to Pisaq & Blessing Ceremony

Description: On your first day, you will be picked up from the airport and brought to your hotel in Pisaq. You will have some time to relax after your flight. Later, you will meet our professional guide to talk about the schedule of the following days and give you a little briefing with all the information you need to know. To start your self transformation healing journey, our professional guide will perform an Andean Blessing Ceremony to prepare you for this spiritual travel experience and set the right intentions. You will learn more about the purpose of this Sacred ceremony and the ancient Inca and Andean beliefs. The rest of the day you can rest or discover the city center by yourself, getting used to the high altitude of Cusco. 

Included: 

• Transfer from Cusco Airport to hotel in Cusco

• Briefing with professional guide

• Andean Blessing Ceremony

• Overnight stay at 3* hotel in Cusco

DAY 2: Visit of Sacred Inca Ruins  

You will visit the Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha), the most important temple of the ancient Inca Empire. Afterwards, you will head towards the four most impressive archaeological sites of Cusco: Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, Qenqo and Saqsaqhuaman. The last one is famous for its gigantic rock formation that the Inca culture built like a puzzle - some of the huge stones are over 9 meters high and weigh more than 550 tons! After the city tour and visit to the Inca ruins, you will be brought back to your hotel.

Included: 

• Breakfast included

• Shared city tour with visit to 4 ruins

• Transportation & English-speaking guide for the excursion

• Entrances ticket Qoricancha and ruins

• Accommodation at 3* hotel in Cusco

DAY 3:  Arrival at Retreat Center & Ayahuasca Ceremony

Description: Your Ayahuasca Retreat Experience in Cusco starts at 10:00 am at Plaza Nazarenas, where you will be picked up by our transfer staff. You will travel to San Salvador, the location of our retreat center in the Sacred Valley. After your arrival, you will be introduced to the ayahuasca shaman and medical staff and have some time to check out the retreat center. You will have a group meeting with the Team and the other participants to talk about the Ayahuasca plant and the intentions of the different ceremonies (Ayahuasca ceremony, offering to Mother Earth and Coca Leaf ceremony). After your first meeting, you will have an individual consultation with the medical doctor and shamanic healer about your Ayahuasca ceremony, so you feel prepared and ready to start the first ayahuasca session. In the afternoon, our shamanic healer will perform a Coca Leaf Ceremony and Cleansing Ceremony. Later, you will learn more about the ancient Inca principle of unconditional love and the Munay meditation. The meditation session helps you to get into the right mindset for your ayahuasca ceremony that you will be having on this day in the evening.

Included: 

• Transport from Cusco to retreat center

• Retreat facilitator who speaks English/Spanish/Quechua

• Medical check (doctor & psychologist)

• Consultation with shamanic healers

• Cleansing & Coca Leaf ceremony

• First ayahuasca ceremony

• Overnight stay at retreat center in San Salvador

DAY 4: Volunteering at dog shelter & Ayahuasca session

Description: Today you will start your day with a very light breakfast and then be brought to the dog shelter of the local organisation “Human Actions''. There you will do your volunteering activity, feeding the little puppies and giving them the love they need. You will learn more about the organisation of the shelter and the stories of the dogs who had been abused and badly treated before they came to the shelter. After helping the staff, you will enjoy an organic snack and return to the retreat center. There you will have a meeting with the psychologist and shamanic healer to talk about your personal experiences during your first ayahuasca ceremony. These sessions help you find clarity about your visions. Later, you will have some time to relax and participate in group sessions to share your ayahuasca experience. In the evening you will be doing your second ayahuasca ceremony. Our medical team and Andean shamans will be with you during the whole process.

Included: 

• Light breakfast 

• Organic snack

• Volunteering at dog shelter 

• Consultation with medical doctors & healers

• Second ayahuasca ceremony

• Accommodation at retreat center in San Salvador

Not included: 

• Lunch, dinner (no food, it is part of the retreat preparation)

Locale: San Salvador

DAY 5: Relaxation & walk to Sanctuary of Lord of Huanca

Description: After your organic breakfast, you will have group sessions and individual consultations with our medical team and shamanic healers to talk about your ayahuasca ceremonies and personal experiences. You will enjoy a short walk to the Sanctuary of Lord of Huanca with your group. The Lord of Huanca is an invocation of martyr Christ who is in this town and is revered by Peruvians and foreigners, considered very miraculous. In the afternoon, you will go back to the retreat center and have a delicious lunch. Later, you will learn more about the ancient Inca and Andean philosophies (Ayni, Anya, Sumaq Kausay) and practice Munay meditation with your group. The rest of the day you have time to relax or discover the beautiful environment of the retreat center by yourself.

Included: 

• Full board

• Consultation with doctors & healers

• Group session 

• Munay meditation session

• Short walk to Lord of Huanca

• Accommodation at retreat center in San Salvador

 DAY 6: Volunteering at plant nursery & Ayahuasca ceremony

Description: Today you will start your day with a very light breakfast and then be brought to the native plants nursery of the organisation “Human Actions”. There you will learn more about the medicial value of the plants and help the staff with watering the plants and working at the plant nursery. After having a little snack, you will enjoy a relaxing massage at the retreat center. In the evening, you will learn more about the Pachamama (Mother Earth) and its meaning for the Andean culture. After another Munay meditation session, you have some time to prepare yourself for the third and last Ayahuasca ceremony. Our medical team and Andean Shamans will be with you during the whole ceremony.

Included: 

• Light breakfast 

• Organic snack

• Volunteering activity

• Relaxing massage

• Consultation with doctors & healers

• Munay meditation

• Third ayahuasca ceremony

• Accommodation at retreat center in San Salvador

Not included: 

• Lunch, dinner (no food, it is part of the retreat preparation)

Locale: San Salvador

DAY 7: Mother Earth Offering & return to Cusco

Description: On your last day you will start your day with an organic breakfast. Afterwards, you will have another individual consultation with the doctors and shamanic healers about your last Ayahuasca ceremony. Later, our shaman will perform an offering to Mother Earth. It is an important ceremony in the Andes culture to show gratitude to Pachamama (Mother Earth) for everything she has been giving to us. You can buy some local handicrafts from the shamanic healers before you will be brought back to Cusco.

Included: 

• Breakfast

• Consultation with doctors & healers

• Offering to Mother Earth (ceremony)

• Transportation back to Cusco

• Accommodation at 3* hotel in Cusco

DAY 08:  Cusco – Free day in Cusco

Today you will have a free day to take time for yourself before you continue your Tour and prepare for your Trek! You can explore different places  such as the vibrant district of San  Blas with its local market, alternative shops and delicious restaurants, or visit some museums of Cusco. The Boleto Turistico is an entrance ticket for different places, museums etc. You can contact us to know more about places to visit in the city center and travel recommendations with beautiful activities.

Included

Hotel & Breakfast

DAY 09:  Cusco – Mollepata – Humantay Lake – Salkantay Pampa

Description: Very early in the morning you will be picked up at the hotel in Cusco and drive towards Lake Humantay, which is known for its clear water and imposing views of the snowy mountains.You will drive to Soraypampa, located at 3,800m above sea level. After approximately 2 hours, the ride will stop in Mollepata (2,900m) for breakfast (not included) and you have the chance to make your last purchases needed for your hike. You will follow the route for another hour until you reach Challacancha (3,675m) where our team is ready to welcome you (yoga teacher, cook, muleteers, mules, etc.) and give you detailed instructions about your spiritual trekking adventure for the next five days. You then reach the camp at Soraypampa and will have a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, you will ascend to Lake Humantay (approx. 2h) and be able to witness the clear water of the lake, its vibrant energy and impressive views of the mountain on top. It is the perfect place for meditating and practicing Yoga! There will be time to enjoy the wonderful views, soak the energy of the mountains with your spiritual healer, take pictures and breathe the purest air of all. 

Included: 

• Transport from Cusco to the start point of the trek

• Lunch and dinner

• Shared Salkantay Trek excursion with English-speaking guide 

• Introduction to yoga & meditation

• Overnight stay at campsite

DAY 10: Salkantay Pampa – Salkantay – Huayracpampa – Chaullay

Description: Early in the morning, you will enjoy breakfast and do a yoga session to start your day with a lot of energy. Our spiritual healer will show you more about the ancient Andes culture and perform a Spiritual Mama Coca Leaf Ceremony with you. Later, the true challenge of the journey begins, going uphill until you reach the 4,650m at the Salkantay pass. The path is steep and rocky and will go on for 7 km (approx. 3h). This section will require physical resistance as well as a good acclimatisation. Depending on the weather and the physical condition of the group, there is also the option to visit the second glacial lagoon near the base of Salkantay. From Salkantay Pass you will hike up Huayra Machay where you will enjoy lunch and go on until you reach the exotic rainforest. As you travel, the vegetation changes from the sparse grasses and high mountains to lush cloud forest, being home to butterflies, hummingbirds, and a wide variety of flora. This part of the trail is less demanding with generally warm weather, you will enjoy the exuberant landscape with its small rivers, wonderful views of waterfalls, native plants, wild orchids, colourful birds and tropical fruits such as coffee, banana, avocado, passion fruit, and much more. After lunch, you head down to the river before climbing the ridge on the other side. It will take around 5 hours to reach the camp Chaullay where you will enjoy yoga, dinner and snacks. Your camping equipment and food will be transported by pack horses. The purpose of the yoga session on this day is to explore your body and perform some asanas.

Included: 

• Full board 

• Shared Salkantay Trek excursion with English-speaking guide 

• Three-phase breathwork sessions & Ghatastha yoga 

• Lessons about Apus and Pachamama

• Overnight stay at campsite

  DAY 11 Chaullay – Colpapampa – Lucmabamba – Llactapata

Description: Today you will wake up early, starting your day with meditation, energetic yoga and breathing techniques. After a large breakfast you will take a transport to Lucmabamba. On the campsite of Lucmabamba you will start your hike to Llactapata. Llactapata is a well preserved Inca road which once ran all the way up to Quito, Ecuador. You will be able to appreciate a great variety of crops such as coffee, banana, avocado, pineapple and even coca leaves, considered the sacred leaf of the Incas. You will ascend to the archaeological site of Llactapata, where you will be able to see part of famous Machu Picchu and the entire valley that surrounds it. You will explore the archeological site, still covered in vines and jungle vegetation. After your box lunch you will hike back to the campsite. Upon arrival you will have a yoga session and then rest before dinner.

Included: 

• Full board 

• Shared transportation to Lucmabamba

• Shared Salkantay Trek excursion with English-speaking guide 

• Energetic yoga, Hatha yoga and shanghai yoga sessions

• Breathwork session & Mother Earth Offering

• Overnight stay at campsite

DAY 12: Lucmabamba – Hidroeléctrica – Aguas Calientes

Description: On this day, you will enjoy an energetic breakfast and start your day with another yoga session. You will continue your Spiritual hiking experience from Lucmabamba to Hidroelectrica. After having a delicious box lunch, you will resume your walking for 2-3 more hours until you arrive at Aguas Calientes, also called Machupicchu Pueblo, the town on the bottom of the magnificent Wonder of the World. The rest of the day you have time to relax in your hotel after your long journey or explore the village of Aguas Calientes by yourself. There are also Hot Springs there where you can enjoy hot thermal baths

Included: 

• Full board

• Shared Salkantay Trek excursion with English-speaking guide 

• Meditation and observation of sensations & raja yoga session

• Accommodation at 3-5* hotel in Aguas Calientes

DAY 13: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

Description of the day: Early in the morning, you will leave your hotel to take the bus up to Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas“. This complex is considered a jewel of the Inca architecture. It is a complete town with different quarters, squares, alleys, buildings, astronomical observatories and terraces. The city was rediscovered on July 24, 1911 by the US researcher Hiram Bingham. After a guided tour, you can explore this magical place a bit more on your own. There is also the option to take a short hike to the Inca Bridge or to the “Intipunku”, the sun gate. In the afternoon, you will return to Aguas Calientes by bus and take the train to Poroy/Ollantaytambo. On the way back, you can enjoy the beautiful landscape of the Sacred Valley. Upon arrival at the train station, you will be taken to your hotel in Cusco.

Included: 

• Breakfast

• Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back

• Entrance to Machu Picchu site

• Shared excursion with English-speaking guide 

• Train ride from Aguas Calientes to Poroy/Ollantaytambo

• Transportation from train station to your hotel in Cusco

• Accommodation at 3* hotel in Cusco

 DAY 14: Free day in Cusco

Description of the day: Today you will have a free day to rest a bit after your long hike  You may just rest or do a City tour or gastronomical Tour, is a day for yourself to do as you please.

DAY 15: Sacred Valley of the Incas - Ollantaytambo

Description of the day: After breakfast, you will start your journey to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, driving along the Urubamba river. Your first visit will be the archaeological site of Pisac. It is a complex of terraces, fountains, observatories and a necropolis. It offers stunning views of the Sacred Valley and a fascinating insight into Inca history and culture. Later, you will continue your excursion to Ollantaytambo. The Inca complex there was built to protect the valley from invasions from the rainforest. On your way back, you will stop in Chinchero and visit the archaeological site there with its ancient Inca ruins. In the late afternoon, you will stay in Ollantaytambo.

Included: 

• Breakfast

• Excursion in the Sacred Valley

• Transportation & professional guide for the tour

• Entrances tickets for the day excursion

• Accommodation at 3* hotel in Cusco

DAY 16: Introduction to Shamanic teachings (class) - Ñaupa Iglesia

Description of the day: Today you will meet the Shamanic healer (Master Q’ero) and learn more about the Andean and Amazonian healing techniques and Sacred ceremonies of the country. You will go together with the shaman and translator to a very beautiful place right in the middle of nature, enjoying a wonderful view of the city. This first lesson will be a general introduction to Shamanism and ceremonies. Besides, you will learn more about the Coca Leaf Ceremony and its purpose behind it. The Shamanic healer will explain to you the symbolic meaning of the Coca Leaf and how you can practise an oracle reading by yourself. In the afternoon, you will be brought back to your hotel.

Included: 

• Breakfast

• Ceremonial teaching class

• Shaman & translator

• Transportation for activity

• Accommodation at 3* hotel in Cusco

DAY 17: Cleansing ceremony (class) - Ollantaytambo

Description of the day: After a large breakfast, you will start with your second teaching session. The Shamanic Healer will share with you the intention, main function and meaning of the Cleansing ceremony. He will show you the items that he is using therefore and explain to you the different meanings of each. Later, the Shaman will perform a cleansing ritual with you. Afterwards, you will be brought back to your hotel and have the rest of the day off and visit the town.

Included: 

• Breakfast

• Ceremonial teaching class

• Shaman & translator

• Transportation for activity

• Accommodation at 3* hotel in Cusco

DAY 18: Sacred Altar of the Paqos (class) - Pisaq

Description of the day: In the morning you will be driven to a special place close to Cusco and learn more about the Sacred Altar of the Paqos, which is one of the most important sacred tools to perform these Ancestral Ceremonies. Besides, the shaman will tell you more about the four directions of the world. After sharing the spiritual teachings with you, you have the opportunity to ask your Shamanic teacher about other questions regarding the Andean Culture, Shamanic teachings, and more. In the afternoon, you will go back to Cusco.

Included: 

• Breakfast

• Ceremonial teaching class

• Shaman & translator

• Transportation for activity

• Accommodation at 3* hotel in Cusco

DAY 19: San Pedro - Ceremony - Sacred Valley - Urubamba

Description of the day: Your San Pedro Experience starts at 8am at your hotel in Sacred Valley where you will be picked by our team. You will be driven to the Ceremony location. Right after your arrival, the Shaman will start the preparation of the sacred San Pedro ceremony, explaining to you the benefits and effects of the cactus plant, and everything else you need to know about the ceremony. The San Pedro experience starts with the Haywarikuy Ceremony, which is a special Coca Leaf ceremony to ask for permission and guidance of the Sacred Mountains and Mother Earth. Later, the Shaman will perform a Cleansing ceremony based on the principle of forgiveness that allows you to easily access the spiritual San Pedro ceremony. Then you will take the San Pedro medicine to start the ceremony and receive what Mother Earth and the whole universe offers to you. During this experience, you will enjoy an organic picnic and the Shamanic healer helps you understand and interpret your visions. After finishing the Sacred ceremony, you will be brought back to your hotel.

Included: 

• Transportation from your hotel to the place and back

• San Pedro ceremony with Shaman

• Professional translator (Quechua to English)

• Organic snack

• Accommodation at 3* hotel in Cusco

DAY 20: Explanation about ceremonies and emotions  Sr. de Huanca  -  in Pisaq

Description of the day: After breakfast, you will be picked up and brought to a beautiful place in nature. This day you will be able to receive knowledge from our Andean Healer. He will explain to you the spiritual meaning and purpose experience of all the ceremonies carried out. Finally you will return to your hotel.

Included: 

• Breakfast

• Box lunch

• Shaman & translator

• Transportation for activity

• Accommodation at 3* hotel in Cus

DAY 21: Flight back home - Cusco & Airport

Description of the day: On your last day, you will be picked up in time by  for your flight by our transfer staff and brought to the airport of Cusco. From there you will take your national flight back to Lima and your international flight home.

BON VOYAGE !

Included: 

• Breakfast

• Transfer to Cusco airport