Our Journey of Remembrance tour is a sacred pilgrimage to the heart of Peru, guided by Maria Moonstar. Maria has been guiding heart centered tours in Peru for over a decade and considers each itinerary as a homecoming. Walking through ancestral lands, from the high temples of the Andes to the deep spirit of the Amazon. At The Shamanka Trail we choose locations that hold the charm of old wisdom, spirited away for the true traveler to find.
This is a path for healers, spiritual warriors, truth-seekers and those hearing the quiet echo of something forgotten but never lost. The local shamans speak of the return of the children of light, those brave enough to pick up the torch and shine light into new areas of the collective soul. The land is waiting for your connection to these carefully selected locations. We kindly invite you to join us.
Itinerary
12 Days – 11 Nights
Day 1 – 15th May – Cusco / Sacred Valley of the Inca
Collection from Cusco, continuing directly to the Sacred Valley of the Incas (at a lower altitude) for quiet afternoon. Breathing in the fresh mountain air, we relax and adjust to the altitude with rest and mate de coca (tea). Evening welcome circle. We will hold a grounding meditation and breathwork session to help ground, invite inner balance and connect with the energy of the Sacred Valley. Evening dinner to acquaint with your sisters & brothers, and star watch beneath the Milky Way. Spiritual Cleansing Ritual.
Overnight at Sacred Valley
Meals Included: D
Day 2 – Sacred Valley / Medicine Pyramid / Maras / Moray
Breakfast and departure for an ancient Pre-Inca Temple, where Andean pipe music will be played. Attuning ourselves to the ancient past and to commence our journey with respect for this sacred land, we will share in a Despacho Ceremony (an offering of gratitude and prayer), “giving and receiving” with Altomesayoc.
Break for lunch and continue overland to the circular Incan terraces of Moray and Salinas de Maras — ancient, high-frequency salt pools where traditional techniques have been in use since Tahuantinsuyo (Inca Society). Offering of Despacho to our Pachamama (Earth Mother). Evening Fire Cleansing Ritual.
Own dinner arrangements.
Overnight Sacred Valley
Meals Included: B, L
Day 3 – Sacred Valley / Ollantaytambo / Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes)
Breakfast and departure for Ollantaytambo train station and spectacular rail trip to Machu Picchu through semi-tropical Andean valleys framed by snow-capped mountains. Own lunch arrangements. Afternoon walk to the Butterfly Sanctuary. Return to Aguas Calientes. Dinner included.
Overnight Aguas Calientes
Meals Included: B, D
Day 4 – Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu / Sacred Valley
Breakfast and early-morning departure to visit the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, where a blessing will be bestowed upon you; personal offerings of coca leaves will be made to the guardians of this ancient place. Free afternoon for personal exploration of Machu Picchu or to enjoy the hot springs, walk by the river, or relax. Own lunch arrangements. Late-afternoon return train to Ollantaytambo. Evening dinner to share our experiences.
Overnight Sacred Valley
Meals Included: B, D
Day 5 – Sacred Valley / Ollantaytambo Citadel / Cusco
Early breakfast. Visit the ancient Inca Temple of Ollantaytambo, Temple of the Condor, and Sanctuary of the Wind. Lunch at a restaurant in the Sacred Valley, then transfer to Cusco. Free time in Cusco. Evening dinner in the city.
Optional Extra: Coca Readings / Divination by local Maestro(a).
Overnight Cusco
Meals Included: B, L, D
Day 6 – Cusco / + Archaeological Sites
Breakfast and exploration of ancient Incan sanctuaries including the purification fountains of Tambo Machay, the ritual moon cavern at Kenko, and Sacsayhuaman high above Cusco, where offerings of coca leaves are left in gratitude to Pachamama. Lunch. Free afternoon to visit the mystical city of Cusco — its colourful markets (including San Pedro) or Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun). Own dinner arrangements.
Optional Extra: Coca Readings / Divination by local Maestro(a).
Overnight Cusco
Meals Included: B, L
Day 7 – Cusco / Puno by private road transport
Early breakfast in Cusco. Overland by bus to Puno, stopping at the Temple of Viracocha at Raqchi — a powerful Incan site. Continue to the natural & medicinal hot springs of Sicuani (please bring swimwear). Box lunch included. Arrival in the evening at Lake Titicaca (Mama Cocha), 12,421 ft above sea level.
Overnight Puno
Meals Included: B, L
Day 8 – Puno / Uros Island / Island of Amantani
Breakfast at Puno. Flotilla cruise on Lake Titicaca to the Uros Isles of the Reeds, home of the ancient Uro Indians with their floating islands. Meet an Aymara-speaking family who will share ancient traditions and medicinal wisdom. Continue to the quiet Island of Amantani, welcomed by a Quechua-speaking family. Visit the Temples of Pachamama & Pachatata. Enjoy a traditional organic Andean lunch and dinner prepared by the family.
Overnight in house on Amantani
Meals Included: B, L, D
Day 9 – Island of Amantani
Breakfast on the island. Participate in an Earth Healing Ceremony and celebrate the element of water, connecting with the angelic realms and Star Portal. Lunch and dinner freshly prepared by the families.
Overnight in house on Amantani
Meals Included: B, L, D
Day 10 – Amantani / Puno
Breakfast with the family. Farewell to our hosts and return across the great Mama Cocha to Puno. Free afternoon followed by an evening folkloric show and dinner in Puno city.
Overnight Puno
Meals Included: B, D
Day 11 – Temple of Fertility Chuchito / Amaru Meru Portal (Wilka Uta)
Breakfast and departure for the Temple of Fertility. Continue overland to meet a local Aymara guide and take a ritualized walk through the mysterious Spirit Valley before arriving at the Gate of the Gods (“Doorway of Amaru Meru”) to celebrate this divine connection. Box lunch.
Overnight Puno
Meals Included: B, L
Day 12 – Puno / Departure Day
Breakfast in hotel. Road transport to airport Juliaca or Cusco (Depending on your return Flight Itinerary).
Meals Included: B
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Price & Inscription
A special group of travelers have already gathered to explore, connect, journey and transform together in these ancient lands.
To join us and secure your place please contact us or book a 20 minute connection call. Thank you.
Tour Includes
- Private transport Cusco / Puno with tourist stops
- Transport and transfers throughout the entire journey
- Airport pick-up from Cusco
- Hotels / accommodation:
- 9 nights in 3-star lodging
- 2 nights in family stay on Amantani Island
- All breakfasts + 7 lunches and 7 dinners
- Return train Ollantaytambo ↔ Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu)
- Return bus to Machu Picchu Citadel
- All entrance tickets (Machu Picchu, sacred sites, all listed visits)
- Private boat Puno → Uros (Lake Titicaca)
- English-speaking local assistance throughout
- Sacred ceremonies with local Paqos (Andean priests) or shamans
- Initiations and Ceremony with Maria Moonstar
Not included
- International flights to Lima
- Domestic flights to and from Cusco
- Baggage excess
- Alcoholic drinks, beverages, mineral water and other personal expenses not mentioned (i.e phone calls, laundry and visas)
- Tips
- Other excursions not mentioned on the itinerary
Note
Independent travel can be arranged for those who want to arrive early to Lima or Cusco or extend their trip to visit Manu Jungle. Please see our 6 day Jaguar Tour.
*We cannot predict or be responsible for local public events, flight delays or cancellations and other challenges that may be part of the journey in remote undeveloped areas. We will adjust the trip logistics to accommodate in-route changes if necessary.
