Land of the Mystical Incas

Departure: August 6 – 12, 2011
7 Days – Locally Hosted – Land ONLY

with Optional Tour to Lake Titicaca – August 12-15

Reservations Now Closed

Journey to the majestic land of the ancient Inca, where some of the most powerful healing energies on the planet exist. From charming and picturesque Cusco, to the lush and verdant Sacred Valley of the Incas, with an optional tour to enigmatic and mysterious Machu Picchu, the Crown Jewel of the Andes, Peru offers visually stimulating and profoundly nurturing experiences that will rejuvenate, restore and heal your body, mind and spirit…on deep levels! The ancient pre-Inca and Inca cultures that lived in Peru thousands of years ago have passed on a rich legacy of rituals, ceremonies, healing practices and other esoteric information that is just as valuable to our spiritual growth today as it was during their time.

The internal energy of Peru makes for a wonderful introduction to one’s life enrichment and spiritual growth.

Your Spiritual Hosts in Peru

Silvia Calisaya is an Aymara priestess, studied with the Q’eros and Aymara Shamans and is a teacher in the public school. She has lived in the Aymara region community and was always in touch with other shamans. Silvia has accompanied local Shamans on their spiritual journeys and participated in their ceremonies. She truly joys sharing her knowledge as a priestess.

Jorge Luis Delgado is one of Peru’s most knowledgeable escorts in the field of spiritual Peruvian cultural 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.

Featured Hotels or similar
Cusco: Hotel Taypikala

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

Day 1, Saturday, August 6: Depart USA
Arrange your own flight reservations for the overnight trip to Peru.

NOTE: Body Mind Spirit Journeys will be happy to assist you with your flight plans. (For those arriving in Lima that night, an optional airport hotel and transfer are available. Rates on request).

Day 2, Sunday, August 7: To Cusco / The Tour Begins (D)
Please arrive in Lima early enough in the morning to be able to connect with your flight to Cusco that will depart about 10:00 am.  Your early morning connecting flight will take you through the Andes to Cusco!  As you fly into the valley you’ll be greeted by the towering Apus (mountains) with their shimmering caps of snow.  You will be met at the airport by a representative of our land operator and taken to your hotel. This will be a day of rest, so that your lungs and body in general can adjust to the altitude change. In the late afternoon the entire group will gather and go for a light dinner at a restaurant on the Plaza de Armas. The tour begins!! Overnight in Cusco.

Day 3, Monday, August 8: In Cusco / Shaman & Mystical Priest Ceremony (B)
After a leisurely breakfast you’ll board a private bus and venture out into the streets of Cusco. Your first stop will be the Koricancha, the IncaTemple of the Sun, where you’ll explore and examine the significance in Incan cosmology of the various temples contained within 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 the traditional Andean Shaman will lead the group in a chakra cleansing ceremony. Your next stop will be Sacsayhuman, the Temple of Lightning.  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. Free time in the afternoon. Overnight in Cusco.

Day 4, Tuesday, August 9: In Cusco / Sacred Valley (B)
After breakfast, you’ll leave Cusco, head northwest, and down into Sacred Valley of the Incas to small pueblo of Pisac.  At 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 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 of 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.  In the late afternoon, you’ll return to Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.

Day 5, Wednesday, August 10: In Cusco / Tour To Machu Picchu (B)
Leave Cusco on the early morning autovagón and 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 dinner on your own at some of the city’s charming restaurants and a relaxing evening. Overnight in Cusco.

Day 6, Thursday, August 11: In Cusco for independent exploration (B/D)
A full day to explore this most magical city, capital of the Inca Empire in the 15^th century. Enjoy the colonial churches and mansions built on the original Inca foundations and the beautiful Plazas. Visit the artisan workshops in the San Blas District where you can see local craftsmen work with precious metals, wool, wood and stone. Your day concludes with your “Farewell to Peru” dinner and a relaxing evening. Overnight in Cusco.

Day 7, Friday, August 12: To Lima / Tour Ends or Optional Tour to Lake Titicaca (B)
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Lima where your tour ends.  Note:  For those not connecting that evening for your USA flight optional overnight accommodations and airport transfers 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 itinenary 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

Optional Tour to Lake Titicaca

Featured Hotels or similar
Chucuito/Puno: The Taypikala Hotel

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

Day 1, Friday, August 12: To Juliana – Puno (B/D)
In the morning you’ll fly from Cusco to Juliana and take a bus to Puno, located at 13,000 feet on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the primary yin energy vortex in the Andes. Dinner at the hotel and Overnight in Puno. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 2, Saturday, August 13: In Puno / Sillustani & Aramu Muru’s Doorway (B)
Your day will start with a visit to the amazing area known as Aramu Muru’s Doorway, believed by the local residents and shamen to be an interdimensional; 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 interdimensional 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. Overnight in Puno.

Day 3, Sunday, August 14: 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 4, Monday, August 15: To Lima / Return to USA / Optional Accommodations (B)

In the late morning you’ll transfer from the hotel to the airport. Your afternoon flight will take you to Lima, where your tour ends.  Return flight to the USA.  Note:  For those not connecting that evening for your USA flight optional overnight accommodations and airport transfers 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.

Main Tour – per person, double occupancy, LAND ONLY (no Int’l flights)

$1,829 payments via check or money order
$1,925 payments via credit card

PLUS: (to be added to above price)
Pre-Paid Gratuities
$60 payments via check or money order
$63 payments via credit card

Air Taxes for flights within Peru

$35 payments via check or money order
$37 payments via credit card

Single Room Supplement
$219 payments via check or money order
$231 payments via credit card

NOTE: The Single Room Supplement applies for those who would like to secure a private room throughout the tour.

Please note: The above price for the tour is based upon a minimum participation of 16 passengers. Should the number of passengers fall below the minimum, the following supplements may be imposed:  11-15 $50pp; 7-10 $100 pp; 5-6 $150 pp. Should the total number of passengers fall below 5, this tour may be cancelled (see Terms & Conditions).

Optional Tour to Lake Titicaca – per person, double occupancy

$899 payments via check or money order
$946 payments via credit card

PLUS: (to be added to above price)
Pre-Paid Gratuities for Optional Tour
$30 payments via check or money order
$32 payments via credit card

Air Taxes for flights within Peru

$20 payments via check or money order
$21 payments via credit card

Single Room Supplement
$160 payments via check or money order
$169 payments via credit card

NOTE: The Single Room Supplement applies for those who would like to secure a private room throughout the tour.

Please note: The above price for the tour is based upon a minimum participation of 7 passengers. Should the number of passengers fall below the minimum, the following supplements may be imposed:  5-6 $50pp; 3-4 $100 pp; 2 $150 pp. Should the total number of passengers fall below 2, this tour may be cancelled (see Terms & Conditions).

ROOMMATES: We will be happy to try to find a suitable roommate for those who are traveling alone and would like to share a room. Per our Terms and Conditions, registration for the tour will be held open until 4 weeks before the departure date in order to try to match everyone with a roommate.  If, by that date, we have not been able to match you with a suitable roommate, you will be responsible to pay for the single supplement.  An early registration will facilitate this process.

Travel Insurance

Body Mind Spirit Journeys highly recommends the purchase of Trip Cancellation/Interruption Travel Insurance, and we therefore provide you with an easy way to contact BMSJ’s preferred insurance provider, Access America.

If you need additional information or have questions, please call Access America directly at
800-284-8300, and refer to code F025323.

Please read our Body Mind Spirit Journeys Terms and Conditions.

Reservations Now Closed