Chakana Spiritual Tour

TRIP SUMMARY

Immerse yourself in the essence of Cusco with a visit to Moray, Ollantaytambo, connect with mother earth in a Pachamama ceremony. Visit the Inca wonder, Machu Picchu, embark on the Ruta del Sol, visit the Sun and Moon Islands in Bolivia. Admire the famous Colored Mountain and live a gastronomic experience in Umasbamba, Pachamanca. _{^{spiritual tour}}

HIGHLIGHTS

Spiritual journey of 12 days.
Enjoy luxury hotels some days.
Explore Cusco, Cradle of the Tahuantinsuyo Empire.
Discover the Andes with authentic local masters.
Live a unique travel experience and connect with the magic of this iconic destination.

DESTINATIONS

ITINERARY

DAY 1: Flight Lima – Cusco
Urubamba
DAY 2: Moray, Ollantaytambo
Pachamama Ceremony
DAY 3: Machupicchu Full Day
DAY 4: “Chulla” Ceremony
DAY 5: Route of the Sun
Cusco – Puno
DAY 6: Bus Puno – Copacabana
DAY 7: Sun Island
DAY 8: Moon Island
Bus Copacabana – Puno
DAY 9: Arrival – Cusco
Walking Tour
DAY 10: Colored Mountain
DAY 11: Chinchero & Pachamanca Experience
DAY 12: Return Home

DAY 1: Flight Lima – Cusco Urubamba

FLIGHT LIMA – CUSCO / URUBAMBA

Welcome to the imperial city of Cusco!
Upon arrival in the imperial city, a representative will give you a warm welcome and transfer you to your hotel.

During the ride, enjoy an introduction to this historic city. Arrival at the hotel located in the magical Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Upon arrival, a comforting coca tea will be waiting for you, a perfect drink to acclimatize to the altitude.
acclimatize to the altitude and begin this adventure.

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DAY 2: Moray, Ollantaytambo Pachamama Ceremony

MORAY, OLLANTAYTAMBO & PACHAMAMA

We will start the day with Tai chi Qi-Gong, a unique experience, embarking on board our vehicle to reach Moray, an ancient Inca workshop
aboard our vehicle to reach Moray, an ancient Inca workshop famous for its impressive circular terraces.

We will continue to visit the last living Inca village, Ollantaytambo. In the afternoon, you will attend the “Awakening in the Andes” ceremony.

This experience will make you aware of the importance of the place where you live, and will continue with an introduction to the Andean cosmovision and the discovery of the spiritual richness of the ancient Inca cultures that have left their legacy in these places.

Today you will meet Toribio, an Andean teacher, who will guide you in the first offering to the Pachamama, Mother Earth in Quechua language. This encounter will be revealing and full of meaning.

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DAY 3: Machupicchu Full Day

MACHUPICCHU

We will begin the most awaited adventure by picking you up at your hotel to go to the Ollantaytambo train station.
There we will board the train that will take us on a fascinating journey of 1 hour and 30 minutes to the charming town of Aguas Calientes, on the banks of the Vilcanota River.

Once in Aguas Calientes, we will board the bus that will take us to the magical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Accompanied by our expert guide, we will explore this magical place for 2 hours, discovering its secrets and fascinating history.

After the guided tour, we will relax with Tai Chi and Qi Gong, and then you will have free time to explore at your leisure and absorb the positive energy that emanates from this unique place.

At the end of our Machu Picchu experience, we will descend to Aguas Calientes to enjoy lunch (not included), after which we will board the train to return to the Sacred Valley.

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DAY 4: “Chulla” Ceremony

CHULLA” CEREMONY

After a delicious breakfast, we will prepare for the Chulla ceremony, which will begin with an opening prayer and reflection led by our teacher, the Umallik.

The ceremony will continue with the assembly of the altar and the hut, the lighting of the fire and the welcoming of all participants. Our guide will give the necessary instructions for the ceremony, making sure everyone is prepared.

Once ready, we will make the offering of the Kintu (3 coca leaves) and enter the chulla with a prayer, asking permission to the ancestors and Apu to begin. During the ceremony, some participants will accompany with pututos and rattles, while the ancestors are ordered to enter and open the first door.
and open the first door.

We will receive them with joy and reflection, sprinkling water flavored with natural herbs.

This process will be repeated until the opening of the fourth door, at which time we will leave thanking the sun with a greeting. Afterwards, we will refresh ourselves with a bath of flowers and salt, offered to the moon in honor of the previous night.

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DAY 5: Route of the Sun Cusco – Puno

SUN ROUTE / CUSCO – PUNO

We say goodbye to the Inca capital of Peru, Cusco.
We will board the bus that will take us on an exciting journey through the ancient Ruta del Sol, visiting Andahuaylillas and San Pedro church, known as the “Sistine Chapel of America”.
Andahuaylillas and the church of San Pedro, known as the “Sistine Chapel of America”.

We will continue to Raqchi where we will explore the Temple of Wiracocha, a sacred place of worship and adoration.
sacred place of worship and adoration.

Enjoy a delicious lunch made with fresh and natural local ingredients in Sicuani.

Finally we will arrive at La Raya, the natural border between Puno and Cusco, where you will find the Pukara Lithic Museum
the Pukara Lithic Museum, an example of the culture that lived in the altiplano.

Upon arrival in Puno our transportation will be waiting to welcome you and transfer you to your hotel.

We will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel.

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DAY 6: Bus Puno – Copacabana

BUS PUNO – COPACABANA

After breakfast, we say goodbye to the city of Puno and start our trip to Copacabana at 7:00 am.
trip to Copacabana at 7:00 am.

Enjoy a comfortable journey of approximately 3 hours, with unique landscapes characteristic of the Peruvian altiplano.
characteristic of the Peruvian altiplano (1 hour migration stop).

Upon arrival in Copacabana you will be met by a representative of Peru Vip Travel who will accompany you to your hotel.
who will accompany you to your hotel. We will relax with Tai Chi and Qi Gong.

Enjoy the afternoon to explore the city on your own.

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DAY 7: Sun Island

SUN ISLAND

Start with Tai Chi and Qi Gong and then your adventure to Sun Island, visit Pilcokaina and enjoy lunch and a short rest.

Continue the excursion to the Yumani Community and visit the famous Inca Garden, the Sacred Fountain of the Incas and the Yumani Staircase.

In the afternoon you will have free time to explore and connect with the unique nature of the altiplano, where we will take the opportunity to do some shopping as a souvenir of this trip.

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DAY 8: Moon Island Bus Copacabana – Puno

MOON ISLAND – BUS PUN-CUZ

We start this day enjoying a delicious breakfast, explore the Great Inca Stairway and the mystical Sacred Spring, enjoying a delicious lunch.

We continue visiting the Moon Island, a mystical place in the highlands to revitalize ourselves with wonderful positive thoughts full of peace and serenity.

Let’s relax with Tai Chi and Qi Gong

In the afternoon we return to Copacabana where we take the bus to Puno. Upon arrival we will transfer you to your hotel in Cusco to rest after the long journey.

DAY 9: Arrival – Cusco Walking Tour

CUSCO ARRIVAL & WALKING TOUR

Upon arrival in the imperial city, a representative will give you a warm welcome and transfer you to your hotel.
In the afternoon, our exciting adventure begins in the historic Plaza de Armas. We will then enter the magical Temple of the Sun, known as ‘Qoricancha’, an architectural jewel that blends pre-Columbian
architectural jewel that blends pre-Inca, Inca and colonial influences.

Next stop will be San Blas, the main square and central market. The afternoon will be free to explore on your own or go shopping.

DAY 10: Colored Mountain

MOUNTAIN OF COLORS

We will start the day by embarking on an exciting journey to Cusipata. Here we will recharge our batteries with a delicious breakfast and prepare for the incredible experience that awaits us.

We will continue our journey for another hour until we reach the starting point of our hike to the 7 Colors Mountain.

Upon arrival admire its hues, a visual spectacle that defies the imagination, and take pictures that reflect the magic of this unique place.

After exploring this landscape, we will descend back to the starting point. We will return to Cusipata, where a revitalizing lunch awaits us. With our hearts full of adventure and our minds full of unforgettable memories, we will begin our journey back to Cusco.

DAY 11: Chinchero & Pachamanca Experience

PACHAMANCA EXPERIENCE

In the morning we will pick you up at your hotel, board the bus and travel for an hour to the community of Umasbamba.

Upon arrival, we will give you a warm welcome to the sound of traditional music and dances, put on traditional costumes and begin this unique experience.

We will learn about their customs and participate in the preparation of Pachamanca, an ancestral dish prepared in an oven with hot stones and stuffed with stones and filled with various organic ingredients. We will attend a weaving demonstration and then enjoy the Pachamanca.

Let’s share experiences and taste this typical delicacy before returning to Cusco.

DAY 12: Return Home