Spirituality EJ2

Peru is one of the most spiritual places in the world, an unforgettable experience ....with esoteric and mystical journeys in the Sacred Valley of the Inkas ,"the center or axis of the Andean World."

Pilgrimage to the Sacred Temples of the Ancient Inca Empire

In this excursion, we will learn about the ancient rituals of the Inkas and participate in a pilgrimage to several of their places of worship, in a search to purify and energize our souls and bodies. The pilgrimage will be lead by a Master Shaman, who will accompany us through the entire journey.

We will start in Cusco, by requesting permission of the entities and the Mountains for the pilgrimage, and visiting several sacred temples. We will then take the train to Aguas Calientes and the Sacred Citadel of Machupicchu, considered by the Incas to be the essence of wisdom. In Machupicchu, we will take part in several other ceremonies and rituals, relax in the hot springs, and visit the historic place where Hiram Bingham, the person who found Machupicchu, first arrived. The voyage will take us to other sacred sites of the old Inca Empire, such as Ollantaytambo, Yucay, Pikillaqta, the lagoon of Huarpacay and the Sacred Valley of the Inkas.

Day 1:
Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Free afternoon to help your body get accustomed to the high altitude. (Optional: City tour of Cusco and Inka ruins). Evening presentation by our Master Shaman. He will introduce the principles of Andean Cosmogony and its sacred elements. We will start the Ritual of Purification, and request the appropriate permission from the superior entities and the Apus or Sacred Peaks (Mountains) to start the pilgrimage to the temples and sacred places that we will visit while in Cusco.

Day 2:
We will commence the pilgrimage in the morning celebrating the Tinkuy (Encounter with the Gods) and the contact with the three worlds of the Andean Cosmogony: Hanan Pacha, Kay Pacha and Ucku Pacha. We will then commence the Inka spiritual route, starting with the Temple of Tambomachay. Here, we will perform the ritual of purification of the seven chakras in the fountains of energy. The seven chakras represent everything around us; the Inka flag has seven colors, the color red being yourself. The other colors represent what is on your right, left, in front, behind, above and beneath. This ritual is similar to a baptism. We will then go on to the Fort of Puka Pukara and the Temple of Laqo (Temple of the Moon), where we will focus our energy at the great altar. Then we will head towards the Altar of Kusilluchayoq, where we will give an offering to the Pachamama (Mother Earth), and the funerary Temple of Q'enqo, which has the important meaning of life after death. Finally, we will visit the gigantic observatory of Saqsaywaman, where we will meditate and focus our energy at the Eye of the Puma.

Day 3:
Morning transfer to the train station to head towards Aguas Calientes. Check in your hotel upon arrival. Afternoon visit to the Sacred Inkan City of Machupicchu, considered to be the essence of wisdom. Here we will start our ritual "situa" which is the cleansing of our bodies and souls, and the arrangement of the energy flow. Prayer of thankfulness to the Andean Gods. Evening relaxation at the hot springs in Aguas Calientes.

Day 4:
At dawn, we return to Machupicchu to make our offering at the Ritual of the Sun and give thanks to the Inti Tayta (Sun God). We will then hike up to the sacred peak of Waynapicchu (a moderately difficult walk, you should be fit to do it) to conclude our offerings to the Wind and the Fire. At night, we will return to Machupicchu where we will do the ancient Ceremony of the Offerings and Intentions thanking the Apus or guardians of the citadel (the mountains) for all the mysteries that were revealed to us and the messages received during our visit.

Day 5:
Morning hike towards Mandor Pampa, a special spot near Machupicchu, this was the place where Hiram Bingham camped when searching for the Lost City of the Inkas. This is an excellent place to observe the regional flora and fauna. Afternoon return to Aguas Calientes to take the train to Ollantaytambo, where we will catch a bus taking us to the town of Yucay. Check in your hotel.

Day 6:
Morning visit to the Temple of Ollantaytambo, to thank the Andean Gods and give another offering to the Pachamama and the divine entities. Later we will go to the huge experimental terraces in Moray, used for agricultural research in Inkan times. Afternoon return to Cusco. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.

Day 7:
Morning visit to the pre-Inkan citadel of Pikillaqta; we will also visit the terraces and canals of Tipon. To end the sacred circuit, we will perform a ceremony at the sacred lagoon of Huarpacay, where we will make a final offering to the Cochamama (Cocha mother). Free afternoon.

Day 8:
Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Lima.

* 8 Days / 7 Nights, MINIMUM 3 PEOPLE. Price includes domestic air tickets to Cusco, train and bus rides, transfers, hotel accommodation and breakfast, bilingual guide, and companionship during the whole excursion by the Master Shaman, including permanent counsel from him.

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