Itinerary Sacred Sites of Peru - Nov 1st - 12th 2011 (12 Days)
Nov 1st - Tuesday - Day 1:
We connect with our flight from Miami-Lima. Our journey to the mystical land of Peru begins in Miami by boarding our late night non-stop international flight.
Nov 2nd - Wednesday - Day 2:
Cuzco / Sacred Valley. Early morning arrival in Lima, connect with our flight to Cuzco, (domestic flight approx. 9AM Lima / Cuzco) capital of the Incan Empire located high in the Andes Mountains.
We will be met by our Peruvian guide then board our private bus for a scenic drive to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This will be a slow and relaxing day giving us time to acclimate to the higher altitude and adjust to our Andean Mountain surroundings.
Overnight at Agustos Hotel Sacred Valley. (Lunch, Dinner included)
Nov 3rd - Thursday - Day 3:
Sacred Valley. Ollantaytambo
This morning we will explore the original Incan town of Ollantaytambo (City of Dawn) with its stone streets and original aqueducts. We will visit the main altars and temples dedicated to the power animals of the Andean world. Discover the natural stone Temple of the Kondor and perhaps the Apus (mountain spirits) will bless us with a visit from the Queros, (elder healers from the high Andes) sharing a despacho ceremony.
After we enjoy an early afternoon lunch at a local restaurant, we will return to our hotel where you will have some time to rest and relax or explore the hotel grounds before we meet for dinner. This evening under a blanket of stars, we will share a fire ceremony where the Quero’s will make the offering and burn the despacho.
Overnight at Agustos Hotel Sacred Valley. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)
Nov 4th - Friday - Day 4:
Sacred Valley. Chincero market and village / Moray
Early this morning we travel to the colorful market and ruins of Chinchero. This market offers a wonderful opportunity to buy woven goods, wall hangings, rugs, pottery, and many other types of handicrafts, as well as wonderful photographic opportunities. Observe the traditionally dressed campesinos coming to barter and sell their produce at the market.
We’ll visit an artisan’s workshop where expert weavers demonstrate the process of dyeing alpaca, llama, sheave, and wool textiles using natural and organic vegetables and minerals in the way the Quechuas (Incas) did hundreds of years ago. We will also explore the ancient city of Chincero which was occupied by the Wari culture well before the Inca’s. Observe the remains of shrines and rock sculptures of puma’s and the wall with large trapezoidal niches big enough to stand up in.
After lunch we visit Moray, just outside the small town of Maras. This is a mysterious, fabulous Inca site which is off the usual tourist trail. Circular concentric terracing, which at first glance looks like a huge amphitheatre, forms a huge bowl. Stone stairs built into the terrace walls allow you to go down to the very bottom, central circle. From here the view is all encompassing, surrounded by the circular shapes moving upward and the blue sky above; this is a place to move back into the center of yourself.
Overnight at Agustin Hotel Sacred Valley (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included.)
Nov 5th - Saturday - Day 5:
Discover Machu Picchu. This morning we board the train for a 1 1/2 hour beautiful scenic ride along the sacred Urumbamba river to Machu Picchu. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes we check into our hotel and then we begin the journey by bus up the mountain to the Lost City in the Clouds, Machu Picchu. After a brief stop at the café to buy snacks and sandwiches to carry with you, we enter Machu Picchu and begin to explore the main power spots and temples of the Sacred Crystal City as Machu Picchu shares some of her secrets with us. lunch / snacks on their own at café at Machu Picchu
Overnight at Inti Inn Aguas Calientes. (Breakfast and Dinner included)
Nov 6th - Sunday - Day 6:
Sunrise Ceremony at Machu Picchu. In the early morning we take the bus up to Machu Picchu for a sunrise ceremony with Romulo before other tourists arrive. We begin the day by offering our blessings to the spirit of Pachamama (Earth Mother). After the ceremony you may spend the day at leisure on your own in Macchu Picchu, or do an optional hike to the Sun Gate, Huayna Picchu or Temple of the Moon. You may also want to take some time and explore the many shops in Aguas Calientes.
Lunch on their own. Overnight at Inti Inn Aguas Calientes. (Breakfast and Dinner included)
Nov 7th - Monday - Day 7:
Machu Picchu / Cuzco. After breakfast we will experience a private sound ceremony for the group with Herbert', a local shaman at his very special mystical shop.
Afterwards there will be free time in Aguas Calientes to shop and have lunch before our late afternoon train back to Cuzco.
Lunch and dinner on your own. Overnight in Cuzco, Royal Inka I Hotel. (Breakfast included)
Nov 8th - Tuesday - Day 8:
Cuzco Ancient Sites. This morning we travel to the outskirts of Cuzco and visit the huge ceremonial center of Sacsayhuaman, marked by the huge stone paw of the Puma. We will feel the energy and honor each of this sacred place. Here you can appreciate the size and precision of the stonework of Inca people. There are cut stones larger than a tall man, each lined up perfectly with the other stones. Moderate hiking required.
There are several powerful energy vortexes at this site.
After lunch we will return to Cuzco and the afternoon is free for you to shop, visit the cathedrals and explore the wonders of Cuzco on your own. Dinner on your own tonight.
Overnight Royal Inka I (Breakfast and Lunch included)
Nov 9th - Wednesday - Day 9:
Cuzco. Morning visit Incan altar sites / afternoon flight to Juliaca /evening ceremony.
This morning we will check out of our hotel in Cuzco and spend some time visiting some of the other main Incan altar sites around Cuzco. At Tambo Machay we connect with the Uma or water element balancing male and female, and explore the site of Qenqo where the Puma awakens and Puca Pucara.
A boxed lunch will be provided today to enjoy at your leisure as we return to Cuzco and the airport for our early afternoon flight (2PM – 50min.flight then 1 hr. drive from Juliaca to Puno) to Juliaca / Lake Titicaca.
Evening water ceremony at Lake Titicaca.
Overnight at Taypikala Lago Hotel Chucuito. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Nov 10th - Thursday - Day 10:
Uros the floating islands and Taquile.
Board a boat to cruise on spectacular Lake Titicaca. We will visit the floating reed islands of the Uros Indians, who created these man-made islands centuries ago to live on in order to escape the warfare throughout the area.
Then experience Taquile Island, a remote surviving center of Incan culture. (It is also in this area around Taquile Island that there have been numerous sightings of UFOs, which are sometimes said to immerse themselves deep within the water.) We will enjoy the exhilarating feeling that emanates from this sacred lake. A soothing and nurturing sense envelops people here, which is a wonderful way to culminate this part of your spiritual odyssey.
Taypikala Lago Hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Nov 11th -Friday - Day 11:
Special ceremony for 11-11-11 / farewell dinner / closing ceremony by the lake
Doorway of Lord Aramu Muru. Today experience Hayu Marca, the site of mysterious ruins discovered only in recent years. The door or the "Puerta de Hayu Marca" (Gate of the Gods) was, at some time in the distant past, carved out of a natural rock face and in all measures exactly seven meters in width with a smaller alcove in the center at the base.
We will visit the mysterious stone towers at Silustani in the Lake Titicaca area.
Taypikala Lago Hotel (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Nov 12th -Saturday - Day 12:
As this is your last day at Lake Titicaca, you will have the morning free to rest, spend some private time by the lake or do some final shopping before your departure. After lunch you will transfer to the airport for your afternoon flight from Juliaca to Lima. 3:30 flight Juliaca / Lima – 1 ½ hr flight.
After collecting your luggage in Lima, there will be time to have a snack at the airport before checking in for our late evening flight from Lima to Miami. Early morning arrival in Miami and then connect with our flight to our home cities.
(Breakfast, Lunch)
• Itinerary is subject to change without notice.
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