We will meet at Cusco Airport at 12 noon. For those arriving on an earlier date we meet earlier at a convenient location in Cusco to be announced.

Cuzco is the capital of the Incan Empire located high in the Andes Mountains.

Upon arriving in Cusco we will be met by Romulo our Peruvian guide. We will now travel by bus on a very scenic drive to The Sacred Valley of the Incas. This will be a peaceful and relaxing day giving us time to acclimate to the higher altitude and ‘fine tune’ to our Andean Mountain surroundings.

During our time exploring The Sacred Valley, expect to be nurtured in luxury at the Willka T’ika Garden Retreat Center. Willka T’ika’s magnificent healing gardens will provide you with the opportunity to relax, restore, rejuvenate and receive the powerful energy of the Andes. You will have time to saunter and explore these heavenly healing gardens and gently acclimate to the higher altitude, about 11,000 ft. Under a blanket of stars in the evening, we will share a fire ceremony where our Andean tour guide will make the offering and burn the despacho.

We will reside for 3 nights at Willka Tíka Retreat Center. (BLD)

Retreat Center Video: https://vimeo.com/34277928

Beginning on this morning we will be captivated by Ollantaytambo (City of Dawn), an original Incan town, with its stone streets, original aqueducts and an ancient Inca fortress built around the middle of the 15th century. It is the second most well-preserved ruin in Peru. We will visit the main altars and temples dedicated to the power animals of the Andean world. The Temple of the Condor will take us into the vibration of deep honor, for ourselves and for our journey ahead.

Next, we enjoy local Peruvian specialties at an early afternoon lunch. Before returning to our retreat center, we will visit the market; Mercado De Urubamba, one of the most authentic markets primarily for locals. The sights, sounds, aromas and atmosphere are absolutely fantastic!

Before dinner we will meet as a group, then stroll the retreat center garden grounds to invite in our personal intention for the Sacred Mystical Journey ahead of us.

Overnight: Willka T’ika Urubamba, Sacred Valley. (BLD)

Early this morning we travel to the colorful market and ruins of Chinchero. This market offers a wonderful opportunity to buy woven goods, wall hangings, rugs, pottery, and many other types of handicrafts, as well as stunning photographic opportunities. Observe the traditionally dressed campesinos coming to barter and sell their produce at the market.

We will experience an artisan’s workshop where expert weavers demonstrate the process of dyeing alpaca, llama, sheave, and wool textiles using organic vegetables and natural minerals in the way the Quechuas (Incas) did hundreds of years ago.

We will also explore the ancient city of Chinchero which was occupied by the Wari culture well before the Inca’s. Observe the remains of shrines, rock sculptures of pumas and the wall with large trapezoidal niches big enough to stand up in.

Next, we visit Moray, a mysterious site, which is off the usual tourist trail. In the center of this fascinating site, we will experience a sound activation ceremony led by Finbarr whereby we connect with high frequency spiritual light from the star system Sirius; our spiritual sun. This will be followed by The Golden Flame of Illumination Meditation bringing greater alignment to the planet, our soul and humanity.

Overnight: Willka T’ika Urubamba, Sacred Valley (BLD)

This morning you will be rocked into a meditation or be mesmerized by the force of the rocks in the raging rapids of the Urumbamba River during our 1 ½ hour scenic train ride to Machu Picchu. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, the village near Machu Picchu, we check into our hotel and then begin the short trip by bus up the mountain to The Lost City in the Clouds, Machu Picchu. After a brief stop at the café to buy snacks and sandwiches to carry with, we enter as our hearts open to the majesty of Machu Picchu. We now begin to explore the main power spots and temples of this Sacred Crystal City, Machu Picchu as she shares some of her secrets with us.

Overnight: Tierra Viva Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes. (BD) Lunch on your own,

Leaving by bus early this morning to Machu Picchu, we will experience a sacred sunrise ceremony with Coca Man, a Pacc´o (shaman) in the Andean/Quechua community. This is a traditional way to begin the day by offering our blessings to the spirit of Pachamama (Earth Mother). Next, we will go as a group to the energetically powerful Sun Temple. You are then free to spend the remainder of the day at leisure in Machu Picchu, or do an optional hike to The Sun Gate, Huayna Picchu or The Temple of the Moon. You may also want to take some time to explore the many fascinating shops in Aguas Calientes.

Overnight: Tierra Viva Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes. (BD) Lunch on your own,

Join Finbarr for a morning gathering at our hotel from 9 to 11am. This is an opportunity to pause, connect, reflect and:

• Share experiences and insights from this journey so far.
• Expand our consciousness into the unknown, beyond what seems possible, just as the ancient ones who walked this land must have done.
• Discover additional tools for navigating your life path in an uncertain world.

You will then enjoy and explore Aguas Calientes. Shop and savor lunch before our afternoon train to Cusco. Will arrive in time to enjoy the evening in Cusco.

Overnight: Royal Inka I, Cusco City (B) Lunch and dinner on your own.

AyahuascaCusco’s history lives in its streets, squares, valleys and towns. This morning we travel to the outskirts of Cusco and visit the large ceremonial center of Sacsayhuaman, marked by the huge stone paw of The Puma. We gather for an introduction to the frequencies of this site, then walk along the zig-zag walls to feel the vibration of the frequencies and honor the culture that created this sacred site. Here we appreciate the size and precision of the stonework, each massive stone aligns perfectly with the stone next to it.

We will also visit Amaru Machay or the temple of knowledge, known as The Temple of the Moon, and other main Incan altar sites including: Tambo Machay where we connect with The Unu; water element balancing male and female. We explore the site of Qenqo where The Puma awakens. Moderate hiking is required.

After lunch we will return to Cusco. Enjoy the afternoon to shop, visit the cathedrals and explore the wonders of Cusco on your own.

OPTIONAL: In the evening there is an opportunity for anyone who chooses to experience Ayahuasca at a local temple with a shaman having 40 years’ experience. There will be a fee of US $220 per person.

Overnight: Royal Inka I Hotel, Cusco City. (BL) Dinner on your own.

This morning we visit The Qoricancha Temple of The Sun. The architecture is fascinating! We then wander through other remains of palaces and temples with beautiful walls and typical streets, including the San Pedro Market (main market in town) allowing you a free afternoon. (BD)

The Inca site of Tipon is our first stop this morning. At an elevation of 3,500 m. (11,480 Ft.), Tipon has beautiful rooms and gardens that were built with megalithic blocks of stone by Wiracocha as a royal house for his father Yahuar Huaca. Allow yourself to be transported into the past as you open in appreciation for the design of the 12 very fertile terraces with carved stone retaining walls. Even more remarkable is the irrigation system that is still serving agriculture. Its development took advantage of an existing water spring. These carved stone channels were precisely calculated. Some even create powerful vertical water falls. This entire design is a hydraulic engineering master work.

We transfer to the airport to take a flight to Juliaca City, where a private bus transports us to Puno for our time on the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca.

Overnight: Taypikala Hotel, our lakeside hotel in Puno City. (BLD)

We will board a boat to cruise on spectacular Lake Titicaca. You will find yourself captivated by the floating reed islands of the Uros Indians, who created these man-made reed islands centuries ago to live on, in order to escape the warfare throughout the area.

Today on Lake Titicaca we will be performing a special ceremony opening The 12^th Gateway of Awakened Consciousness.

Next stop: Taquile Island, a remote center of Incan culture surviving to this day. Here we enjoy the exhilarating feeling that emanates from within this sacred lake. W open to the soothing crystalline energy of Taquile Island as we explore the expansive views of Lake Titicaca. Shop for some of the finest hand-made knit items and intricate crafts that can be seen anywhere.

Overnight: Taypikala Hotel, Puno City. (BLD)

Upon arrival at The Doorway of Lord Aramu Muru we will gather for a meditation and a ceremony allowing our souls to connect with the truth and beauty of who we are.

We will next experience Puerta de Hayu Marca, which translates to The Gate of the Gods; measuring 23 feet in both height and width. Situated on a plateau just off the western banks of Lake Titicaca, it appears to be a doorway to nowhere carved into a rock face. Indeed, Hayu Marca is considered an inter-dimensional portal where our inner temple may be able to access higher states of consciousness. Here an indigenous Shaman will perform a traditional ceremony. What better way to conclude our Sacred Journey into the mysteries of Peru! From here we will return to our hotel.

Overnight: Taypikala Hotel, Puno City – (BLD)

This morning explore and spend some private time before we leave for our flight from Juliaca to Lima. In Lima we will connect with our flights to our home destination. Grateful for all we experienced on this Sacred Journey to Peru.