10 Day – Retreat and Best of Peru
Exploring Sacsayhuaman; Kenko, with its carved stone surfaces and subterranean
INCLUDED:
- Internal flights (Lima – Cusco, Cusco – Lima) and airport taxes.
- Private ground transportation the entire trip
- Beautiful hotels.
- Entrance fees to Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco, all sites listed.
- All breakfasts, lunches and Dinners. (Vegetarian option available)
- Full time Shaman-trained Guide
- Local Shamans on days needed.
- Tourist Train fares
- Bus to Machu Picchu round trip
- Bottled water daily.
- Service for children (Hot Chocolatada and special Bread)
ARRIVE LIMA
On your arrival at any time in the capital city, Lima, you will be taken to your hotel. If you arrive early, optional tours of the city sights, including museums and other attractions may be arranged via Washington
LIMA – CARAL FULL DAY
Caral is the OLDEST know city in the Americas. Developed simultaneously with the ancient cultures of Mesopotamia and Egypt about 5000 years ago. The archeological site of Caral is among Peru’s most impressive and makes a popular day trip from nearby Lima. The UNESCO World Heritage listed site covers an area of around 60 hectares in the arid Supe Valley. Although initially discovered in 1948, recent excavations of Caral revealed an elaborate complex of temples, sunken plazas and some of the largest terraced pyramids in the world, leading archeologists to ponder the possibility of Caral being the fabled ‘Mother City’ of ancient civilizations. Now open to the public, the site has garnered acclaim for its beautifully preserved ruins and intriguing collection of artifacts, which include a quipu (a unique knot system used by ancient Andean civilizations) and a number of musical instruments fashioned from animal bones, but significantly, no trace of warfare or weaponry. In the afternoon, return to the hotel for another great night with dinner provided at a wonderful restaurant (B, L)
CARAL – CUSCO
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and we will have a ceremony like the Caral people did 5000 years ago, as they are the beginners of the music and dance to create peace and happiness among their neighbors after an incredible lunch of the fresh ocean (vegetarian available) then drive back to the Lima Airport for your short flight to CUSCO, the capital of the Inca Civilization. Our driver will pick you up to transport you an amazing hotel. (B, L)
CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY
Your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and embark upon a guided excursion through snowcapped mountains to the legendary Sacred Valley, as majestic today as it was during the reign of the Incas. Stop for a short explanation of the Awana Cancha Weaving textile center, this private place works with native communities making them Self-sufficient by sharing their ancient ways of weaving and processing the Alpaca wool in this learning place. We will stop along the way for a good lunch. You will see Inca terracing that climbs the steep valley walls and the beautiful temples of Pisac which inspire panoramic views of the jagged granite mountains. Welcoming Ceremony by our Shaman name Roger at one of the Inca sacred space – the ancient retreat looking the Pisaq Ancient site and the sacred mountains Also Pisac is the location for one of the best textile markets in the Andes, enjoy the local culture before you reach Urubamba Town. Exchange currency and learn about the day’s activities, we will include Dinner.
Note: Sacred Valley is lower than Cusco which is why we begin here to ease your acclimation to the altitude. For your convenience, we provide water all days. (B, L, D).MORAY, SALT MINES – VALLEY
Breakfast starting at 6:00 am with pick-up at 8:00 am. We will go visit the circular terraces of Moray – the Navel of the Earth. At this sacred site we will feel the connection with the three worlds represented by the Condor, Puma and Snake Ceremony Group meditation and Sacred ceremony. sharing this experience with the native community we will visit the Salt Mines at Maras, which have been in use since the pre Inca and Inca times. Walk from Sacred Maras (salt mines) down to the Sacred Valley to have an amazing Buffet Lunch at Tunupa Restaurant at the Sacred Valley in an Spanish old Hacienda where you meet your private van to travel back to the hotel for Dinner on your own. (B, L)
SACRED VALLEY – MACHUPICCHU TOWN
After a great rest at your luxury hotel we will transport you to the heart of Pachamama, mother earth (Ñaupa Iglesia) and impressive ceremonial place which is located on the Pachar Canyon because the spiritual gods still living in this sacred ancient site which are called Apus (the spirit of the mountains) in which we will feel their presence and they will help us to see our past life, this welcoming ceremony to the sacred valley will in include a despacho (a gift to our group and mother earth) and ancient sacred music will be played. After we will take the train to Machu Picchu Town (Aguas Calientes); specific time depends on the train schedule. Drop luggage at the hotel. Have A small lunch (on the train they feed you) and then take an easy pilgrimage along the Sacred River to the waterfalls or to the sacred rock. See the jungle with beautiful birds, plants and flowers. Here is where we will ask permission of the ancestors and the sacred water with our shaman for our visit to Machu Picchu the next day. Afternoon back to the hotel. At Dinner included, we will have a group gathering to think about and realize our intentions for the next day for the Sacred Space. (B, L)
BUS TO MACHUPICCHU
First bus to Machu Picchu leaving around 5:30 a.m., for our connection with the first sun light which will illuminate the walls of this sacred and magical place. We will gather in circle to go back to the beginning of our civilization. Our Shaman will teach us to GET READY FOR THE POSITIVE CHANGE – AGE IS NOT IMPORTANT AND we will find a place for our GROUP MEDITATION. Here we will experience our emotions and our special moments as we feel that we were here before. Our local Shamans will guide you to special places to meditate and play some music for your heart with native Incan instruments. After lunch included, you are free on your own to relax or to go back to the hotel. We will meet again to have dinner at one of the most incredible restaurant (B, L, D).
Note: We will provide a professional spiritual massage for everyone included.MACHU PICCHU – OLLANTAYTAMBO – CUSCO
After breakfast late train for a ride back to Ollantaytambo. Meet your private van at the train station to travel to the collective Chincheros textile market, featuring an explanation of the traditional weaving methods of the Sacred Valley and some of the best textiles available in Peru, after we will be exploring Sacsayhuaman; Kenko, with its carved stone surfaces and subterranean ceremonial altars and an Incan water temple, Tambo Machay. This afternoon we will have Incan Life Musicians at the temple of the heart and mind using Incan instruments, which is a really powerful place. In the late afternoon, you’ll return to the comfort of your hotel to relax or explore further on your own. (B, L)
DAY SERVICE AND NATIVE COMMUNITY
Breakfast at the hotel starting at 6:00 a.m. Pick up at 9:00 a.m. and drive through those impressive Valleys to visit the most wonderful native communities where we will see how the Incas lived 600 hundred years ago this community name is Tastayoc or similar where we will begin our activities with the native people who will be happy to have us there and share with us their incredible community, we will have meeting to have a better plan about our service with them community members. This time we will distribute chickens and in the school we will share hot chocolate with bread and gifts also plant some Qeuñas, native bushes from the area to help to preserve the Mother Nature. Also with the kids you are going to teach them some English and they in exchange will teach some words in the native Language. For lunch we will have gathering ceremony to cook the pachamanca with the members of the communities and share this special meal cooked underground like the ancestor’s plenty food for everyone. We will have many foods choices available including vegetarian and all very safe to eat. Latter before returning to our hotel they will teach us about weavings and other local skills. The chief from the community will say their gratitude for our visit in the native language and wish us the best. In Cusco we will have farewell dinner to say good bye to our drivers and voluntaries. (B, L, D)
Note: The service is included in the itinerary the Chickens and the Hot Chocolate for the children. You can brink school supplies or buy here Solar Lights for the Families, that helps in their Education and brings more opportunities to them and the mothers in the weaving activity.CUSCO – LIMA- HOME
After Breakfast Today you can enjoy Cusco on your own – stroll through its cobblestone streets, poke your head into galleries and meet artists and artisans before you stop for a café on the Plaza de Armas or in the bohemian neighborhood of San Blas. After Lunch on your own you can visit the Choco Museum! Or other places and we will give you a ticket for some attraction places that you can choose to go. Then take a stroll back to your hotel to meet the group and in the late afternoon Transfer you to the Airport for your flight to Lima and them connect Home. (B, L)
*Please note that exact pick up times and tour start times will be reconfirmed daily with your local guides.
HOTELS: Are listed in each day, you can get more information by entering to their Web page; all of them have Wi-Fi in room.
- Cell Phone, Phone Charger
- Clock/ alarm / lock your important things at hotels
- Bank Card authorized
- Luggage lock
- Passport
- Camera
- Reading and Sun Glasses
- Cash USD and not broken dollar bills
- Small day back pack
- Comfortable walking shoes and shoes you can hike in.
- Waterproof Jacket
- Wind proof jacket, mostly clothes for mild weather 60-70 degrees F.
- Warm jacket, hat and gloves for high altitude evenings.
- Good camera and extra battery and memory card
- Good flash light
- 220/ 110V ( plug) adaptor
- Insect repellent (you can buy it there if needed)
- Sun block, sunglasses, hat
- Some school supplies to share with the children while visiting communities. (Pencils, Pens, notebooks etc.)
- Internal flights (Lima – Cusco, Cusco – Lima) and airport taxes.
- Private ground transportation the entire trip
- Beautiful hotels.
- Entrance fees to Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco, all sites listed.
- All breakfasts, lunches and Dinners. (Vegetarian option available)
- Full time Shaman-trained Guide
- Local Shamans on days needed.
- Tourist Train fares
- Bus to Machu Picchu round trip
- Bottled water daily.
- Service for children (Hot Chocolatada and special Bread)
- International airfares.
- Most Dinners.
- Extra beverages.
- Tips. (bellmen, waiters, guides, cooks, drivers)
