SUNDAY, JAN 12: USA/LIMA/CUSCO/MARAS
• Morning arrival in Cusco. Once we meet at the airport (10am) we’ll drive you to our Mountain Lodge Maras Tambo 1.5 hour away. The Lodge overlooks the Sacred Valley across from the stunning Urubamba Mountain range. • Afternoon Introductions and Opening Ceremonies. • Fire Ceremony •L, D
MONDAY, JAN 13: MARAS
• Morning introduction into the world of the Apus of Peru with an Apu Ceremony with the winged beings of the Altomesayok shamans • Afternoon processing and walking meditation to Chakikata across from the village of Maras or hike to the top of Alpu Aywayru behind our Mountain Lodge. • Fire Ceremony •B, L, D
TUESDAY, JAN 14: MARAS/ANCASHMARCA/MARAS
• Full day outing to Ancashmarca (The Blue Abode of Apus) for ceremonies and meditations. • Ancashmarca, a pre-Incan temple built on a Mt ridge has a commanding view of the Urubamba Mt range. The ceremonial place comprises of rock altars, abundant buildings, surrounded by cascading terraces • Despacho Ceremony with Pampamesayoks • Late afternoon return to the Lodge •B, Picnic L, D
WEDNESDAY, JAN 15: MARAS/OLLANTAYTAMBO/MARAS
• Morning visit and dialogue with one of the Altomesayoks and their spirit benefactors at an Apu Ceremony • After lunch we go for a drive and visit the Temple of the Winds at Ollantaytambo. The sacred site and the village below have been continuously inhabited for the last 3,000 years. They say the winds spirits are messengers of the old mountain deities. We’ll stroll in the old village all lined up with running aqueducts and magnificent porticos. • Fire Ceremony •B, L, D
THURSDAY, JAN 16: MARAS/MORAY/MARAS
• In the morning, we have another chance to deepen our dialogue with the mountain spirits at an Apu Ceremony • After lunch we visit the ever energetically sweet temple dedicated to the Andean Goddess at Moray. The gigantic concentric terraces are a feat of engineering and agricultural success. • Free evening •B, L, D
FRIDAY, JAN 17: MARAS/AUSANGATE/MARAS
• Early morning drive to the foothold of the holy Mt Ausangate. This will be a full day outing. • Pacchanta Pampa, below the massive mountain, will be our ceremonial space for the 2-3 hrs. duration of our visit • Late evening return to our Lodge •B, Picnic L, D
SATURDAY, JAN 18: MARAS
• We’ll have another chance to experience the mysteries of the winged ones and challenge our understanding of realty. • After lunch we go for a walk and visit Machu Qolqa, a stunning site overlooking the Sacred Valley in preparation for the next leg of our journey. • Despacho Ceremony at site • Fire Ceremony •B, L, D
SUNDAY, JAN 19: MARAS/CUSCO/JULIACA/PUNO
• Early morning departure to the airport of Cusco and catch our flight to Juliaca close to Lake Titikaka • There are no direct flights to Juliaca. all flights go through Lima. Please make your flight reservation for the 12:30pm or 1:20Pm flight out of Cusco to Juliaca on LATAM Airlines. Arrival time in Juliaca will be 5:15pm. Upon arriving in Juliaca, we will be transferred to Puno 1-hr. away to a comfortable downtown hotel. • B, Box Lunch, Dinner on your own
MONDAY, JAN 20: PUNO/URUS ISLANDS/AMANTANI
• Morning boat ride to the Island of Amantani. Along the way we stop at the colorful floating reed islands of the Uru people. The disseminated small islands are vibrant and pretty. The ingenuity of the Uru regarding the multiple uses of the lake’s reeds is remarkable and more so their millenary zest for life and survival. • Once at Amantani, our hosts help us with our luggage and climb up the hill to their homes with stunning views of the lake. The accommodations are basic but beautiful. • In the afternoon we hike to the top of the island for a glorious sunset • Dinner and talks to learn the islander’s way of life and cosmovision •B, L, D
TUESDAY, JAN 21: AMANTANI
• Morning hike to one of the many secluded beaches for Ceremonies and Rites of passage along our shaman companions. We spend the whole morning dedicated to our spiritual healing work • Afternoon “Sweet Despacho” to the Mother of the Waters. • Fire Ceremony •B, L, D
WEDNESDAY, JAN 22: AMANTANI/PUNO
• Morning departure from the island and noon arrival in Puno. • Lunch in a typical restaurant of the city • Afternoon visit to Cutimbo, a wonderful ancient shrine and cemetery of kings and shamans. • B, L, Dinner on your own
THURSDAY, JAN 23: PUNO/JULIACA/LIMA/USA
• Morning free for packing or last-minute shopping. • Afternoon drive to the airport at Juliaca to take flights to Lima and connecting flights home •B, Lunch on your own
PERU TRIP TERMS AND CONDITIONS
TOUR PRICE
$4333/person land costs (airfare not included) based on double occupancy.
Single occupancy accommodation is available for an additional $695.
We will try to pair you up with a roommate if you are traveling alone and want to take advantage of the double rate occupancy., Early registration will help to facilitate this process, but we cannot guarantee it. If by the final payment date, we have not been able to match you with a suitable roommate, you will be responsible to pay for the single supplement. If you are traveling with someone and wish to room with them, please list their name on the registration form.
PAYMENT
Upon completion of registration, we will email you an invoice for any balance due. You can use the link to make payments over time with balance due 60-days prior to trip start date. You may also send a check to the address listed on the invoice.
INCLUSIONS
· Transportation throughout Peru by private motor coach, but not including flight from Cusco to Juliaca on January 19th.
· All lodging accommodations based on double occupancy.
· All Meals listed in the itinerary.
· All entrance fees to archeological sites as outlined in program.
· Activities including talks and group ceremonies by renowned Medicine People.
· Services of Golden Light Healing & Rainbow Jaguar Institute staff.
EXCLUSIONS
· Meals not specified in the detailed itinerary of the tour.
· Beverages are not included.
· Domestic or International flights or flights within Peru.
· Transfers for independent arrival or departure.
· Optional gratuities (we recommend a $120-$150 donation for coach driver, retreat staff, villager’s, etc.)
· Additional hotel nights made necessary by airline schedule changes or other factors.
· Traveler's insurance.
· Cost of medical immunizations (if any).
· Items of a personal nature (liquor, laundry, toiletries, phone calls, etc.)
· Optional personal healing sessions and/or coco reading with the shamans.
· Single supplement charge, if requested. $695 extra
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A minimum of 15 participants is required for this tour to operate. It the trip is cancelled due to insufficient number of participants you will receive a refund of your land costs paid to Golden Light Healing LLC. All reservations are subject to availability. Please note: This tour requires a fair amount of walking, and participants will need a medium fitness level to fully participate. Persons with health or psychiatric problems may find this program physically or mentally trying. We recommend that in case of doubt, a physician or mental health professional be consulted.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
· Written cancellation notice is required. Cancellations after payment of the deposit or balance are subject to the following penalties:
· greater than 60 days--$500 initial deposit is forfeited.
· between 60-31 days—50% of the total tour price is forfeited.
· 30 days or less—100% of total tour price is forfeited.
REFUNDS FOR UNUSED SERVICES
No refunds will be made for no-shows or any other unused services irrespective of whether they form part of the inclusive tour price or are in respect of pre-booked optional arrangements.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Travel Insurance is strongly recommended to provide coverage for loss of deposit, cancellation fees, lost baggage, medical expenses, and other potential travel-related losses in certain circumstances. Most travel insurance companies require purchase of travel insurance at the time of your initial travel reservation or shortly thereafter. The scope of coverage is subject to the terms and conditions of the insurance policy. Golden Light Healing LLC is not responsible for air tickets or additional travel arrangements booked through any source. Cancellations due to travel advisories, acts of war or terrorism, acts of God, Natural disasters, strikes, technical problems, pandemic, war, political upheaval, or any other circumstances outside the control of Golden Light Healing LLC are not the responsibility of Golden Light Healing LLC. Cancellations for any of these reasons will not be eligible for any form of refund.
RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE
By agreeing to utilize the services of Golden Light Healing, the tour participant agrees that neither Golden Light Healing LLC, nor Amy or David Wilinski, nor its’ affiliates will be liable as per the terms and conditions stated herein. Golden Light Healing is not responsible for any changes in schedule, strikes, delays, acts of governments, acts of God, fires, riots, theft, pilferage, epidemics, quarantine, medical or customs regulations, accident, loss, injury, or damage to you or to those travelling with you, in connection with any accommodation, transportation or any other services, resulting directly or indirectly from any occurrence or conditions beyond its control, including defects in vehicles, breakdown in equipment, thefts, delays or cancellation. Neither shall be liable for any delay, inconvenience, loss of employment, upset, disappointment, distress, or frustration, whether physical or mental, resulting from the act or omission of Golden Light Healing LLC. In addition, neither Golden Light Healing LLC, nor David or Amy Wilinski shall be liable for any damage, loss, claim, cost, or expense arising out of personal injury, accident, death, loss, damage or delay of baggage or other property.
Golden Light Healing LLC cannot be held responsible for the late arrival of passengers at airports or resorts due to weather, acts of God or any other incident outside their control, nor are they to be held liable for payment or any refund for unused hotel accommodation or meals occasioned by such late arrivals. Golden Light Healing LLC and suppliers contracted for services reserve the right to refuse to accept or retain any person whose behavior is deemed likely to affect the smooth operations of a tour, or adversely affect the enjoyment or safety of other passengers. Golden Light Healing LLC, its agents, and suppliers shall be under no liability to any such person for refund, compensation, repatriation, or any other matters arising. Golden Light Healing LLC is not responsible for circumstances beyond its control including trip cancellations resulting from the inability for journeys to depart as scheduled, such as cancellations due to acts of war and/or terrorism, war, God, or nature. Participants are also required to sign a Release Form with Rainbow Jaguar LLC when in Peru before the journey begins.
PRIVACY POLICY
Golden Light Healing LLC recognizes that privacy is important. In order to provide you with the services that we offer, we will collect some personal information from you which will only be used to facilitate your travel with us and will never be sold, rented or given to any third parties other than airlines, hotels and ground handlers who partner with us in providing you travel services, and then only for the purposes of your trip. We will always safeguard your personal information to the best of our ability. We will also need to collect payment information to process checks and/or credit cards. This information will only be collected through secure means using proven third-party tools and will not be stored or retained. Golden Light Healing LLC reserves the right to use photographs taken during the trip for use on its website, Facebook, or other promotional materials.
