Pachamama
Journeys
the path of beauty
PACHAMAMA
PICTURES
Magic & Beauty
for the new time
DECEMBER SOLSTICE JOURNEY
The path to Pachamama mysteries                

-December 10th. LIMA
Arrive to Lima. Transfer to hotel for rest.

-December 11th. LIMA - CUSCO - SACRED VALLEY
Depart for our morning flight to Cusco. Reception and transportation to the Sacred Valley. On the way to our
hotel we will stop at Chinchero and visit the amazing Earth Altar, discover the magical Hatun Chinkana, which in
the master path is an initiation place. This Waka which is a brain itself will permit to travel to the dimension of
our soul. We will spend the night in the Sacred Valley.

-December 12th. MORAY - MARAS - OLLANTAYTAMBO
Morning visit Moray, an ancient Inka site with circular terraces that used to create exceptional conditions or
micro climates that fostered domestication, acclimatization and hybridization of a wide array of wild vegetable
species that were modified or adapted for human consumption. Here our spiritual leader will instruct us in
walking exercises and a meditation in the center circle of this amazing power spot. After we continue to the salt
mines of Maras, amazing ponds terraced down the Andean mountainside. Still in use today, these ponds are
filled from a single salty spring. In the afternoon we will explore the absolutely unique and ancient sanctuary of
Ollantaytambo, where the buildings still retain the original architecture of the Inkas. Our climb to the top takes
us to the Sun Temple, whose huge granite blocks were mysteriously placed overlooking the village and the
Urubamba River. Back at our hotel in the evening. Overnight in the Sacred Valley.

-December 13th. OLLANTAYTAMBO - AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PIJCHU
This morning we will take the train ride to Aguas Calientes, where we will check into our hotel before visiting
the famed city of Machu Pijchu, named by Mallku as the Crystal City, the Rainbow City, the City of the Kondor and
the Hummingbird, the City of Peace, and the City of Light. The legendary beauty of this magnificent city defies
description. There are many trails and power sites to explore here, and we will have opportunity for meditation
to open to a deeper experience of the intrinsic magic if this amazing city and temples. In the evening you will
have the opportunity to bathe in the hot springs of Aguas Calientes. Over night in this village.

-December 14th. MACHU PIJCHU - CUSCO
Early in the morning we enter Machu Pijchu to take part in ceremony for a deeper journey into the inner path to
gain confidence in our souls and our unique purpose of the Light and be prepare for the arrival of a new time.
Possibilities to ascend to some of the power mountains in the area. We return to Cusco on an afternoon train,
and overnight in the “navel of the world.”

-December 15th. INKA WAKAS
Early in the morning we will be in a solar observatory to connect with the cosmic influence of the solstice. After
visit Tipon, an ancient agricultural site with many terraces and an intricate irrigation system that culminates at a
Temple of the Water. We stop in Cusco and then on to visit Amaru Machay, the cave of the Serpents, guided
ceremonies at these powerful location,and Q'enqo, the sacred place of the Puma. Mallku is a specialist in
Q'enqo and its rich lore and history. Overnight in Cusco.

-December 16th. SACRED VALLEY - INKA WAKAS
The entire mountain of Pisac behind the village is considered an archaeological treasure, and for good reason.
We are bussed several miles up to the top, from where we can hike downhill past ancient sites and burial
grounds along an amazing trail with breathtaking views. At afternoon visit Saqsaywaman, which is a huge,
stunning site which holds the Great House of the Sun, where the head of the Puma of Cusco resides. Its
megalithic, zigzag stone walls were pieced together with amazing skill, drawing the Snake and other Andean
symbols, like a lightening bolt across a great field. After our ritual, we will return to Cusco.

-December 17th. HOUSE OF THE MOON
Beautiful celebration discovering the HOUSE OF THE MOON, an amazing place related to the feminine energies
where Pachamama receive us and offer the opportunity to grow in our world; return to the hotel and have a
relax afternoon.

-December 18th. CUSCO - LAKE TITIKAKA
Nice trip to Lake Titikaka, stopping along the way at the magnificent Temple of Wiraqocha. Late in the afternoon
visit the Andean Taj Majal at SILLUSTANI, another sacred site for our salutation. We will arrive in Puno late
afternoon. Trans to the hotel.

-December 19th. PRE INKA WAKAS
Today we discover the ancient Aimara altars as we walk the sacred path on the Magical Serpent and explore the
Ajayu Marka, a dimensional world with its doors. Continue to Charkas, the nicest beaches in the area, for a
salutation to the spirit of Titikaka. Overnight Puno.

-December 20th. LOVE´S ISLAND - AMANTANI
This morning we cross the highest navigable lake in the world to the island of Amantani. The spiritual leader of
the community will led us in a ceremony and offering for Pacha Mama. This night we share with the locals and
stay in their homes. Introduction to the meaning of the Fire and teaching of our stars.

-December 21st. DECEMBER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION - AMANTANI ISLAND - PUNO
Early in the morning we ascend to the temples of Pachatata and Pachamama where we present our offering to
Pachamama and to life and celebration of the arrival of the solstice. After some lunch we boat back to the
continent and will have our transportation to Puno and Juliaca to the airport for your flight to Lima, arrival and
transfer to the hotel.

-December 22nd. PUNO - JULIACA - LIMA - HOME
Trans to the airport in Juliaca, flight to Lima and international connection home. On the way to the airport visit
the magnificent altar of the Andean Taj Majal - Sillustani, and closing ceremony for this magic journey.
TOUR FEES:
Our amazing tour includes all transportation within Peru, excellent hotel accommodations, entrance
fees to sites, ceremonies and amazing Shamanic Andean guides. It does not include your international flight.
VISAS: Passport required. No visa needed for US citizens. No immunizations required.
Shared room fees, per person: (including $500 non-refundable deposit)
$3400 per person, shared room
$3940, single room

TOUR FEE INCLUDES:
-All transportation within Peru and visits with entrance fees
-Accommodation in 3-star hotels with daily breakfast
-Company of special expert guides in Andean tradition
-Meditations, ceremonies and shamanic experiences
-All services in private for the group formed for this itinerary
-07 meals along the trip
-Domestic flights from LIMA/CUSCO & JULIACA/LIMA with airport taxes
-Amazing rituals

TOUR FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
-International flights neither its airport taxes.
-Meals beside the 07 announced
-Tips
-Personal expenses
-Anything other not mentioned

IMPORTANT NOTE:
The program might be modified if natural or political events will obligate, but we will do our best to follow the spirit of
the original itinerary.
PERU Travel Information
mountains' wet season is not always wet and the dry season sees downpours. Temperatures during the day
in the dry season can get hot. At night, temperatures can drop quickly and a warm sweater makes walking
around the plazas comfortable.
Mid  April ­ October.
This period is the dry season, with hot, dry days and cold, dry nights, often hovering just above freezing,
particularly in June and July. May is perhaps the best month with the countryside exceptionally lush, yet with
superb views and fine weather. You'll find the flowers in full bloom, the grass green and the streams full.
November ­ Mid April
This is the wet season with most rain in January and February. It's usually clear and dry most mornings with
outbursts of heavy rain in the afternoons. The daily temperatures are typically mild with only a small drop at
night.

December ­ April
This is summertime on the coast where the weather is hot and dry and ideal for swimming and getting a tan.
Temperatures on average range from 25 ­ 35°C. There is little or no rain during these months.

May ­ November
From May to November the temperature drops a bit and you'll find blankets of sea mist engulfing the coast
from the south right up to about 200 km north of Lima. At this time of year only the northern beaches such as
Mancora and Punta Sal are warm enough to provide pleasant swimming.

WE RECOMMEND YOU TO:
- Use boots during treks and sneakers during long walks.
- Drinking lots of water on long excursions, especially at Lake Titikaka.
- Always take an umbrella or rain wear.

WATER
The tap water in most of Peru is potable, but the chemical content varies from place to place. To avoid
problems, we recommend that you always drink bottled water. Do not drink any tap water, even to brush your
teeth. Do not eat any raw salads, raw fruits or raw vegetables. If you want to purify your water before drinking
it, your can either bring a 220-volt heating coil for boiling water, or you can use water-purification tablets or a
water purifier, which is available at any camping store.

VALUABLES
Pickpockets abound in crowded areas and muggings in Cusco are on the rise. Therefore you are advised to
leave all valuables in the hotel safe, including passport, credit cards, and other identifying papers. You are
advised to leave valuable clothing, precious jewelry, valuable papers, and all unnecessary items at home and
not take them to Peru.

HEALTH
Because you are visiting Andean areas, take precautions to avoid altitude sickness if you are prone to it.
During your first day move slowly and eat lightly, resting the first couple of hours. Drink lots of bottled water.
We recommend that you get CELL FOOD from a health food store. This product, created by NASA, has
components to produce oxygen in a liquid form.
Please consult the CDC website for health information, and please keep in mind that we will not be visiting any
tropical regions in Peru: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationPeru.aspx

NOTES ON WALKING:
In Lake Titikaka area there are some visits that involve walking:

*Amantani Island, from the port on the island we need to walk a distance of one mile to get to the houses
where we will be lodged. The next morning, the ones who are ready will climb to the temples, which are one
more mile far from the houses. In none of these place we are running; we are walking and taking our time.
The difference altitude from the port to the temples in the next day is about 1000 feet. If some feels that can
not make to the temples can wait in the lower part of the island.

*Ajayu Marka Dimensional Door Way, from the bus we will walk a few meters to the first stops, not big deal to
walk. For the second part, we need to walk half a mile to get to the Dimensional Doorway. This is flat.

*Copamaya, we will meet a lovely community and to get there is not difficult, a walk of half a mile, some little
climbing, but accessible.

*Sillustani, here we will do a climbing similar to the one of Copamaya.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
At the airport in Lima, you will be met by our representative with a placard that has your name on it. You will
be transported to your hotel. At the time of your departure, our representative will take you to the airport.
However, this will not happen unless you have given us your detailed flight information.

BAGGAGE
For your flights within Peru, the weight limit is 20 kilograms (44.1 pounds) or less. If you exceed this weight,
you will have to pay a penalty. As you arrive in Lima, our representatives will add a kind of color cord to your
bags for easy identification during the trip. Generally as you arrive at the hotels, you do not need to handle
luggage from one place to another. You have to tell the porters of hotels to carry your luggage to your room.
We recommend that all bags have your identification name in order to bring to your room or to the places you
need.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE
One U.S. dollar = approximately 2.70 PEN Peru Nuevo Sol (subject to fluctuation). You may experience
difficulty in exchanging traveler's checks outside Lima or in exchanging currency other than U.S. Dollars.
Please consider changing your money in Lima.

LAUNDRY
There are laundry services at the main towns, and the hotels are also doing this service. In Cusco, after
returning from Machu Picchu, you can use laundry at the hotel or at the different houses in town. Of course
the hotels are always more expensive.

INTERNET
There is internet service all over the main towns and some little ones. There are internet cabins or internet
cafés in many places, but if you prefer, you can bring your own laptop with all the accessories to plug in some
of the hotels or even internet cafes with wireless. In nearly all the hotels you find some internet services.
Some are charging US $2 per hour, and others offer for free. In towns you pay US $1 per hour.

PHONE CALLS
There are call centers in all the towns where you can make international phone calls for about 1 to 5 dollars
per minute. If you wish to use your cell phone, you can make arrangements with your phone carrier to make
international calls while you are in Peru.

REMEMBER TO BRING:
-Passport (and visa, if required from your country).
-Airplane tickets or E-Ticket page with confirmation number and/or ticket number.
-Camera and camcorder, and extra batteries, to photograph inter-dimensional lights or beings.
-Clothing for Winter (June to Sept.): Temperature can get down to below freezing.
-Clothing for temperatures listed in chart above. Please note low temperatures.
-Gloves, scarf.
-Warm jacket.
-Hiking shoes.
-Warm socks.
-Warm hat or cap.
-Swimming suit.
-Waterproof shoes or sandals for walking on gravel in lakes, streams, and hot springs.
-You can buy alpaca sweaters in Peru.
-Sunscreen.
-Sunhat.
-Toilet paper for emergencies.
-Antiseptic wipes for emergencies.
-Binoculars, if you enjoy them.
-Sunglasses, if needed.
-Seat cushion for rocky or wet ground, if you feel you need it.
-Towel for hot springs.
-Rain poncho or other rainwear (it may rain, even during dry season)
-Gifts for children, such as boxes of crayolas, boxes of pencils, toys, or clothing.
-A few crystals, sage, or sweetgrass, to give to Pacamama in ceremonies.
-Alarm clock.
-Do not bring expensive jewelry or perfume.
-Plastic bags for dirty and wet clothes.
-Flashlight and extra batteries.
-Backpack, fannypack, and secret pack for valuables.
-Prescriptions, vitamins, and medications.
-Wash kit, water bottle and water purifying tablets.
-Personal first aid kit.
-Immodium for diarrhea.
-May consider bringing oscillococcinum, aspirin, CO-Q10, E-mergen-C, L-Tyrosine, DMG.
-CELL FOOD: A product for high altitudes, created by NASA, that produces oxygen in a liquid form.

GIFTS FOR CHILDREN
About the gifts, we recommend to bring colors, crayons, pens, notebooks, pencils, toys, clothes, or others,
but not candies or chemical products. The quantity is never easy to say. For sure, children will love to receive
more than one piece--at least two or more. There will be at least three or four places where we meet children
from communities or little villages in the Lake Titikaka area.