Andes & Amazon Maestros Machupicchu & Amazon Jungle

Puma Expeditions happily presents this unique journey to the land of the Incas and to the sacred city of Machupicchu and on to Pristine Amazon Jungle, a natural healing center of Shamans, in the lush rain-forest of the Peruvian Amazon. People in different cultures have largely lost touch with the natural cycles, energetic forces and deep wisdom available to us through harmonious living on the Earth. Through travel to and time in these wondrous and beautiful environments and through contact with the Spiritual Wisdom of the indigenous shamanic traditions, it becomes possible to awaken within ourselves the ancient memory of our relationship with the Earth. This journey will provide a life-changing opportunity to renew and reharmonize our bodies and our lives, being part of a unique encounter between the North and the south, the Eagle and the Condor. This pilgrimage will begin in the ancient city of Cusco with trips to and ceremonies in the sacred centers. After two full days at Machupicchu with opportunities for hiking and absorbing the energies.


Don Alberto in the Amazon Jungle - Water Ceremony

While traveling over the timeless path of the Incas through the Andes we experience the changing landscapes of cloudforest and waterfall. Arriving at our destination, we will follow the river to a sacred lake, our home for several days with the most important Amazonian healers, like Don Alberto from the amazon community Huachipeiry, He will generously share his wisdom with us. He is guided by his deep love for and faith in the healing powers of Nature. We will return to our lives revitalized with a new found bounty of energy.

A Powerful Sunrise Ceremony-Don Alberto

Program (14 days Medium adventure with 6 days in natural lodge-camp short walks)

 

Day 1 Lima Peru
Arrive to Lima and transfer to a Hotel in Miraflores

Day 2 To Cusco Sacred City
Flight to Cusco, Afternoon short visit to the temple of the moon for an opening ceremony with the native Qero people who will share with us a simple but important way of connecting with the Apus-The Holy Spirit of the Mountains. Hotel (CB)

Day 3 Cusco and its Beautiful Surroundings
Morning tour around the main Inka ruins like the temple of Saqsayhuman constructed as the shape of the Puma Head, Kenko with carved caverns, Pucapucara, and Tambomachay, optional walk to the Temple of the Moon and then back to Cusco . Afternoon walking city tour around the Cusco including the temple of the Sun and traditional local markets, Hotel (CB)

Day 4 Sacred Valley of the Inkas
Depart by bus to Pisaq an ancient solar center, then to visit its Indian typical town and market, afternoon exploration around the temple of Ollantaytambo, constructed with beautiful stones and dedicated to harmonize with the spirit of the Mountains "The Apus". Overnight in a lovely Country Inn –Ollantaytambo (CB)

Day 5 Machupicchu the City of the Eternal Light
By train to Machupicchu, the most important Inka Sanctuary. Full day of exploration, and harmonization in this peaceful place. Afternoon bus returning to Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night. Hotel (CB) (there are natural hot springs for a relaxing bath )

Day 6 Machupicchu and Huaynapicchu
Early bus to Machupicchu to be the first ones in this sacred site, sunrise ceremony, then optional hike to the temple of the moon and to Huayna Picchu-Young Mountain, afternoon return to Aguas Calientes. Optional night ceremony in Machupicchu, under the protection of the Southern Cross, the Llama Eyes, and other stars. Hotel in Aguas Calientes (CB)

Day 7 Machupicchu-Cusco
Free day in Aguas Calientes, or for an optional last visit to Machupicchu, or to just walk around the town. Late in the afternoon return to Cusco by train, transfer to Hotel. Royal Inka (CB)

Day 8 Cusco
Free day in Cusco, for personal activities, and getting ready and packing for our next journey to The Amazon Jungle.Hotel (CB)

Day 9 To Puerto Maldonado and the Amazon Jungle Transfer to airport for a 25 minutes flight to Puerto Maldonado, then a bus will take us to the port, where we will take a boat going downriver in the Madre de Dios River, we will travel deeply into the jungle. Afternoon arrive to the Guacamayo Lodge, a nice place surrounded by nature, with private rooms well ventilated, private bathrooms-showers potable water, which has also a medicinal garden directed by Don Alberto. First night conversation and introduction to the natural world of the Amazon and all its main spirits and ancient maestros, the talk will be lead by a Huachipayri Amazon Healer and Maestro of Initiation with plants from the Amazon (All Meals-Guacamayo Lodge)

The Healing Lake in the Amazon

Day 10 Amazon and Healing Lake
We will take a trail into the jungle, this natural place offer us the option to see diverse kind of birds, animals and medicinal plants, our guide will be a Huachipayri Healer Don Alberto, who will share with us all the mystical power of the Amazon jungle as well as the most incredible myths and tales from the medicinal plants which are used for ceremonial intentions which provides a special natural wisdom. First Water Ceremony in the shores of the Lake, then later at night first ceremony with the Mother Plant in the border of the lake guided by our Huachipayri Amazon Maestro. Overnight in Guacamayo Lodge all meals

Day 11 Amazon and Pristine Jungle
We will take our boat and will do a tour around a small river, which will allow us to have the second water ceremony in this fascinating river. At night, second ceremony with the Medicinal Plants. Guacamyo Lodge, all meals

Spectacular Sunrise in the Amazon

Day 12 Amazon Jungle and its Animals We will take another trail which will lead us to a place where we will be marveled by diverse kind of birds, all in different bright colors, besides of other birds, a perfect morning for our Wind Ceremony lead by Don ALberto, at night last ceremony with the wild tobacco and other medicinal plants. Overnight in the Guacamayo Lodge All Meals Day 13 Amazon Jungle- Puerto Maldonado We will dedicate the day to have the last connection with the Fire element, this ceremony will allow us have a beautiful connection with the Spirit of Apacoro, the spirit of the Fire and its healing and cleansing energy. Last night and farewell dinner in the Guacamayo Lodge, all meals

 

Day 14 Puerto Maldonado – Lima Early departure by boat back to Puerto Maldonado, then to the Airport for the flight to Lima, then flight out of Peru DEPARTURES 2007 & 2008 * May 16 - 29 ; Ago 01 - 14 ; Oct 01 - 14 ; Dec 01 - 14 * Price Per Participant: $ 1900 or 1650 Euros... Land Services(Not Included Air fare ) * If you want to organize your own group- private departure, let us know soon * Special support available for travel agents

Parrot in the Amazon Forest