Upon landing in Cusco, we’ll pick you up and drive to our Healing Lodge in Maras between the Sacred Valley and Cusco. If you have arrived before the 18th meet us at Maras Tambo by noon.

· Morning arrival in Cusco. Once we meet at the airport (10am) we’ll drive you to our Mountain Lodge 1.5 hour away. The Lodge overlooks the Sacred Valley across from the stunning Urubamba Mountain range.  

· Afternoon introductions and opening ceremonies.  

· Our casitas are comfortable with stunning views of the mountains above the Sacred Valley  

· We have an expert kitchen crew that will delight your palates with delicious Peruvian food. 

· Fire Ceremony.  

· Morning introduction into the world of the Apus of Peru and ceremony with the winged beings of the Altomesayok shamans (We’ll meet either Aleja, Juanito, or Henry) 

· Afternoon processing and walking meditation to Chakikata across from the village of Maras or hike to the top of Apu Aywayru behind our Mountain Lodge. Despacho Ceremony 

· Fire Ceremony  

· morning visit and dialogue with one of the Altomesayoks and their spirit benefactors 

· After lunch we go for a drive and visit the Talking Wakas at Chinchero.  

· The sacred site and the village below have been continuously inhabited for the last 3,000 years. They say the mountain deities still visit the many stone altars and locals can hear their murmuring medicine. We’ll stroll on the stone cobbled streets in the old village exhibiting Inca and colonial architecture as we visit local women weavers.  

· After breakfast we drive to Ollantaytambo to the fabled Temple of the Winds 

· The archeological site contains keys features into the understanding of the Oracle system of the Inka. The stone work found in temples, ritual baths, and alignment to celestial bodies is extraordinary. Our guides will share volumes of valuable information in regards to our own journey and initiation.  

· After lunch, we visit the Temple to the Andean Goddess at Moray. The gigantic concentric terraces are a feat of engineering and agricultural success.  

· In the morning, we have another chance to deepen our dialogue with the mountain spirits  

· After lunch, we go for a meditation walk to the plains of Tiobamba church and walk through the village of Maras stopping at different sacred places.  

· Evening Fire Ceremony  

· Full day outing to Qenti Qentiyok (Temple of Hummingbird) for ceremonies and meditations.  

· The old temple nested between mountains has a commanding view of the Anta plateau surrounded by extensive terracing. The ceremonial place comprises rock altars, old water fountains, and terraces in the shape of a flying hummingbird.  

· Despacho Ceremony with Pampamesayoks  

· Late afternoon return to the Lodge  

· Despacho Fire Ceremony  

· Early breakfast, then we have a full day outing visiting the magnificent Inca archeological site of Tipon. This site is home to many ruins.

· Fire Ceremony  

· Early morning departure by bus to Puno on the shores of Lake Titikaka. 

· Along the way, we stop at the “Sistine Chapel of the Andes” at Andahuaylillas. The colonial church displays a masterful indigenous baroque in extensive frescoes and oils. For the keen eyes, one can appreciate the syncretic dance of sacred symbols and entities of European and Andean cosmologies. 

· We stop at the extensive Temple of Wiracocha at Raqchi, one of the most important oracles in the Andes. The site is dotted with quarters for pilgrims and priests, ritual baths, an artificial lake, and terracing.  

· After lunch, we continue our drive as we climb onto the high Collao plateau. We drive past colorful villages and stop at Pukara and enjoy a short visit to the old Puma Temple and museum of pre-Inca cultures.  

· We arrive in Puno before sunset and settle in our centrally located hotel 

· 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 worldview 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 islanders way of life and Cosmovision  

· 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 journey.  

Afternoon “Sweet Despacho” to the Mother of the Waters.   

· Fire Ceremony  

· 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. 

· Morning free for packing or last minute shopping.  

· Afternoon drive to the airport at Juliaca to take flights to Lima and connecting flights.  

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