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PERU

Land of the Mystical Incas

Departures:  Any Saturday, February 5 to October 29, 2010

from LIMA

Journey to the majestic land of the ancient Inca, where some of the most powerful healing energies on the planet exist.  Join Body Mind Spirit Journeys on a sacred pilgrimage to MYSTICAL PERU, the Heart of the Mother God Consciousness, to merge your divine self and heart with the heart of the Cosmic Mother.

 In honor of the Peruvian People and sacred land of South America, every step you walk on the sacred Mother land will be within the Light of the Sun as you enjoy the opportunity to experience traditional Andean ceremonies with your Peruvian guides at sacred power spots as you journey to Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas and an excursion to Machu Picchu.

The internal energy of Peru is incredibly powerful, making for a journey of life enrichment and spiritual growth.

Your Spiritual Host in Peru

Jorge Luis Delgado is one of Peru’s most knowledgeable escorts in the field of spiritual Peruvian culture and history. He has trained from an early age with the Kallahuayas Shamans of Lake Titicaca, as well as with the Q’ero Elders of the Cusco region. Jorge speaks fluent English, as well as Quechua and Aymara, the indigenous languages of the Cusco, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca regions.

 Note:  Jorge will join you for parts of your tour to offer his wealth of Shamanic experience and insight. The other times you will be escorted by one of Jorge’s knowledgeable associates.

TOUR ITINERARY
(B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)

Day 1, Friday: Depart from home
Arrange your overnight flight for Peru to arrive in Lima early the following morning to be able to connect with your flight on Day 2 to Cusco that will depart about 10:00 am.

Note: Body Mind Spirit Journeys will be happy to assist you with your flight plans.

Optional:  For those arriving in Lima tonight, an optional airport hotel and transfer are available. Rates on request.

Day 2, Saturday: Lima / Cusco / Tour Begins (D)
Arrive in Lima and check in for the flight to Cusco where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the heart of the city. Check in and take plenty of time to rest to adjust to the change in altitude. Late afternoon Introductory Meeting. Then walk to a “Welcome to Peru” dinner of traditional Peruvian cuisine, with a delightful folklore show with traditional Andean musicians and dancers. Return to the hotel. Overnight & dinner in Cusco.
 
Day 3, Sunday: In Cusco / Sacred Valley (B)
Meet in the lobby and then WITH MORE PEOPLE head northwest and down into Sacred Valley of the Incas to small pueblo of Pisac. In the market you’ll see colorful tapestries and clothing, beautiful jewelry and more. Your senses will be delighted by the sights of these beautiful and varied handicrafts.  Of course you’ll have time to shop for your perfect purchases! After a light lunch on your own, you’ll drive up into the surrounding mountains to the site of Pisac, dedicated to the Pachamama (the Earth Mother). In the Temple of the Condor, you’ll experience the powerful energies of the condor, guardian of the Upper World.  In the Temple of the Sun you’ll have time for private meditation to help you connect more fully with the powerful feminine energies of the Pachamama. In the later afternoon you’ll drive further into the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo, the Lemurian Heart Center site and the Sanctuary of the Wind.  During your visit to the site you’ll see the main altar with its gigantic stones, the largest in the entire valley. Return to Cusco in the late afternoon. (This will be a traditional tour).   Evening and dinner on your own. Overnight in Cusco.
 
Day 4, Monday:  In Cusco / City Ruins Tour (B)
Get ready for a spiritual day of touring. You will definitely need a sun hat each day. AND, remember to use sun-screen. Start at the most important sacred sites in the Cusco area, as you venture out into the streets of Cusco. Your first stop will be the Coricancha, the Inca Temple of the Sun, where you’ll explore and examine the significance in Incan cosmology of the various temples contained within it - the rainbow, the lightning, the stars, Venus, the moon, and the sun. Then you’ll go out of Cusco into the surrounding hills to the site of Tambo Machay where a traditional Andean Shaman will lead the group in a chakra cleansing ceremony. Your next stop will be Sacsayhuman, the Temple of Lightning. Moon Temple, here the Shaman will perform a ceremony of offerings to the Pachamama (Mother Earth). After exploring the ruins with your guide you’ll return to Cusco. Along the way, you will stop at what is called the “X-Zone” with its special mystical and esoteric significance and have a ceremony with a mystical priest. Lunch on your own. You’ll have free time this afternoon and evening to visit the colonial cathedrals, archaeology or art museum, or shop in the traditional Andean marketplace.  Dinner on your own. Your Guide can suggest local restaurants, or you can eat in the hotel’s delightful dining room.  Overnight in Cusco.
 
Day 5, Tuesday: In Cusco / Tour to Machu Picchu (B)
Depart the hotel for the nearby rail station and board the “Backpacker train” as you venture deep into the mountains to hidden and mysterious Machu Picchu - the 8th Wonder of the World and Crown Jewel of the Andes!  You’ll get off the train in Aguas Calientes, the pueblo at the base of the mountain.  After a brief stop, you’ll board a bus for the half-hour ride up several switchbacks to the top of the mountain. You’re finally here - among the sacred apus and the clouds on - top of the world and away from civilization. The ancient and enduring energies of transformation welcome you to let go of your worldly concerns and turn deeper within. During the morning your guide will lead the group to all the important power spots in the citadel, the Temples of the Sun and the Moon, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Main Plaza, the Hitching Post of the Sun, the Temple of the Condor, the Pachamama Rock, and more. A buffet lunch is available on the terrace of the on-site hotel. In the afternoon you’ll have free time to explore the citadel on your own, allowing you time to connect with its transformational gifts. In the late afternoon you’ll return to Cusco for your relaxing evening.  Dinner on your own. Overnight in Cusco.
 

Day 6, Wednesday: To Juliana / Puno (B)

Depart via Inka Express from Cusco to Juliana and then take a bus to Puno, located at 13,000 feet on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the primary yin (feminine) energy vortex in the Andes.  Dinner on your own. Overnight in Puno.
 

Day 7, Thursday: In Puno / Sillustani / Aramu Muru’s Doorway (B)
Meet in the lobby to start with a visit to the amazing area known as Aramu Muru’s Doorway, believed by the local residents and shamans to be an inter-dimensional doorway. (Aramu Muru was an enlightened master who founded the Inca Empire. In the traditional Inca legends he has come to be known as Manic Cap). Here you’ll see rock formations that look like a puma, a frog, a condor, a camel, and the female consort of Aramu Muru, Arama Mara herself! You’ll have time to meditate at the Doorway in order to possibly connect with the inter-dimensional energies that flow into this timeless and ancient area. In the late afternoon you’ll visit the site of Sillustani, ancient and architecturally amazing burial sites, to watch the sunset. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Puno.
 

Day 8, Friday: In Puno / To Taquile Island (B/D)
In the morning, you’ll go to the lakeshore and board a small boat. You’ll venture out onto the tranquil, yet powerfully intense waters of Lake Titicaca to visit Taquile Island, a place out of time. You’ll climb the sloping path around the backside of the island and enter town square, where you will have the opportunity to meet the island people and shop in their cooperative stores. In the afternoon you’ll return to the hotel. Free time in the evening before a “Farewell to Peru Dinner” at a local restaurant. Overnight in Puno.

Day 9, Saturday: To Lima / Tour Ends / Return home (B)
Breakfast. Morning at leisure. Meet in the lobby for your transfer to the airport in Juliaca and your flight to Lima where your tour ends in the late afternoon. Connect to your return flight home.

Optional:  For those whose flights do not depart Lima tonight, an optional airport hotel and transfer are available. Rates on request.

Please note: This itinerary is subject to change without notice due to circumstances beyond our control. Pre/post nights are available upon request. Travel insurance is highly recommended.  Some inclusions may not be available on indicated dates and dates may have to be adjusted.  Listed local Hosts and guides are subject to availability and will be hosting your itinerary wherever possible. However, due to scheduling, there may be some times when the local Host or guide is not available. If this occurs, BMSJ will provide a comparable and experienced substitute.

TOUR PRICES: 
** Bonus! SAVE! You will receive a 5% discount if ALL payments are made by check or money order. This discounted price is noted below in red.