The Q'ero Indians 5 Elements Trail & More
On this Sacred initiative quest of healing and transformation.. we will be guided into Andean Mysticism & magic, accompanied on different days by an Andean Priest (Altomisayoc), Q’ero Indian (Paco), Shaman, medicine men & women.
Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco, Puno,
Amaru Meru Portal (Willka Uta) and Island of Amantani
“Journey with us to the heart of the Mother, to the land of the “Children of the sun” where we will immerse ourselves in the sacred and bathe in the beauty of the Andean spirit, reconnecting with our sisters and brothers, sharing our gifts and nurturing our souls.”
The tours offer insight and inspiration from the Andean traditions. We will start each day with a meditation and prayer. On the tour you will meet Quechua and Aymara elders and medicine people that will share with you their ancient ways, together you will receive initiation ceremonies including Munay-Ki and take part in traditional Despacho ceremonies and cleansing, with many more surprises along the way..
12 day itinerary
Meals included: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
Day 1 – 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, guided meditation, and dinner to acquaint with your sisters & brothers, and star watch beneath the Milky Way. Medicinal plant bath.
Overnight at Sacred Valley
Meals Included: B, D
Day 2 – Sacred Valley / Medicine Pyramid / Maras / Moray
Breakfast and departure for Ancient Medicine Pyramid, where Andean pipe music will be played. Attuning ourselves to the ancient past and to commence our journey with respect of this ancient land, we will share in a ‘Despacho’ Ceremony (an offering of gratitude and prayer), “giving and receiving” with Altomesayoc.
After the ceremony you will have the opportunity to meet some of the Q”echua mountain children (opportunity to gift paints, colouring pens and paper if you so wish).
Break for lunch and continue overland to the circular Incan terraces of Moray, and Salinas de Maras, ancient high frequency salt pools where ancient techniques are still 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, which takes us through semi-tropical Andean valleys strewn with snow-capped mountains.
Own lunch arrangements.
Afternoon walk to Mandor Waterfall, approx. 2 hours, here we will cleanse in the sacred waters releasing the past with a Cacao Ceremony, and give offerings to the water spirits or “Serenas”.
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 (above town), take a walk and sit by the river. 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 / Ñaupa Iglesia / Cusco
Early breakfast.
We will visit the ancient Inca Temple or Ollantayambo, temple of the Condor and Sanctuary of the Wind.
Lunch at restaurant in Sacred Valley and transfer to Cusco.
We stop on the way to visit Ñaupa Iglesia an Egyptian Galactic Portal. Here you will receive an initiation.
Free time in Cusco.
Evening Dinner in the City of Cusco.
Optional Extra: Coca Readings, Divination, Palm Reading by local Maestra.
Overnight Sacred Valley
Meals included: B, L, D
Day 6 – Cusco / + Archaeological Sites
Breakfast and exploration of the ancient sanctuaries of the Incas including the purification fountains of Tambo Machay, ritual moon cavern at Kenko and Sacsayhuaman high above Cusco, where offerings of coca leaves will be left in appreciation for the gifts of abundance bestowed by the Pachamama.
Box lunch.
Free time to visit the mystical city of Cusco. Indulge the senses at the many colourful markets including San Pedro or visit the Qoricancha “Temple of the Sun”. Own dinner arrangements.
There is free entrance to the Cathedral in the Plaza de Armas from 6am – 9am. Optional Extra: Coca Readings, Divination, Palm reading by local Maestra.
Overnight Cusco
Meals included: B, L
Day 7 – Cusco / Puno by bus
Early breakfast at Cusco. Overland by bus to Puno, on the way we stop at the ‘’Temple of Viracocha’’ at Raqchi, a power point for the Inca and the sacred water temple of Tipon, where we will meet and great one of the great Apus (mountain spirits) of Peru.
Continuing our journey to the natural & medicinal hot springs of Sicuani with a ‘little’ surprise (please bring swim wear).
Box lunch included.
We arrive late in the day at the heart of the ‘’Mama Cocha’’ or ‘’Mother Lake’’ Titicaca (12,421’ 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 ‘’reed’’ islands; we will meet a local Aymara speaking family who live directly upon the great highland sea, they will share with us some of their ancient traditions and medicinal wisdom.
Continuing across the Lake we will arrive at one of the communities located on the quiet Island of Amantani (no stray dogs, no cars etc).
We will be warmly welcomed on to the beach by a Quechua speaking family of this tranquil place. We will have the opportunity of spending the day and 2 nights to experience these gentle Andean people’s ways of life, including a visit to the Temples of Pachamama & Pachatata (Mother and Father earth) or Divine Masculine / Divine Feminine in balance & Union.
A traditional Organic Andean lunch will be prepared and evening dinner.
A fire will be lit in the evening to enjoy the beautiful sunset over the Mother Lake. Talking circle and sharing ideas for tomorrow’s ceremony.
Overnight in house on Amantani
Meals Included; B, L, D
Day 9 – Island of Amantani
Breakfast on the Island with local family.
We will participate together in an Earth Healing Ceremony and celebrate the element of water with a crystal bowl ceremony, for contact with the ‘’messengers of light’’.
Connecting with the angelic realms, the Feminine Ray entering the earth around Lake Titicaca and penetrating the depths of the waters where the great Kundalini energy resides. This light, loving, healing and transformational energy we send out to humanity, our beloved Mother Earth and the cosmos.
Lunch and Dinner all organic and freshly prepared by the families.
Overnight in house on Amantani
Meals included: B, L, D
Day 10 – Amantani / Puno
Breakfast with family.
We say farewell to our friends and continue back over the lake floating quietly on the great Mama Cocha.
Return to Puno for free afternoon.
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.
Continuing overland we will connect with a local Aymara Guide and take a ritualised walk through a mysterious ‘Spirit Valley’, with strange rock formations in the likeness of ancient animals and people.
We tread the path of Wiracocha, here in his guise as Puma, he is said to have emerged to inspect and bless his people and lands, his footprints forever immortalized in stone.
We will arrive at the “Gate of the Gods”, the “Doorway of the Amaru Meru” abode of the Wisdom Masters, where we will 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
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Tour Includes
- Private transport Cusco / Puno with tourist stops
- Transportation / transfers during the whole trip
- Hotels / accommodation / 3/4 Star will be indicated or other lodging if purchasing the “Basic Accommodation” option
- Train tickets from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, and return
- Return bus ticket to Machu Picchu Citadel
- Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu for 1 day, all sacred sites, and other scheduled places as per itinerary
- Private boat Puno – Uros at Lake Titicaca / 2 nights accommodation on Island of Amantani
- Local English speaking assistance during the whole trip
- Sacred ceremonies with local Altomesayoc or shaman where indicated.
- Initiation and healing 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 request a copy of our Manu Jungle 5 day Itinerary or our Unique “In Search of Mama Jaguar” Sacred Trail.
*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.
**Double occupancy rates are based on two persons sharing a room together; single supplement for a private room is available at an additional cost. If you are travelling alone and need a roommate, we will attempt to pair you with another traveler, however if no roommate is available at (30) days from departure, you may be required to purchase a single supplement.