9-Day Cusco, Machu Picchu & Amazon Journey

DAY 1 · Cusco airport · Inka Museum · Qoricancha

Arrival in Cusco, Inka Museum and Qoricancha

Our 9-Day Tour with San Pedro and Ayahuasca Ceremony starts from your arrival in Cusco, a representative of Inkayni Peru Tours will be waiting for you on arrival at the airport to transfer you to your respective hotel. Also, you will have the rest of the morning to settle, rest, and adapt to the height (3,400 masl).

In the afternoon our first place to visit will be the Inca Museum, where we will familiarize ourselves with the history and origins of the Andean civilizations, while we travel the different environments full of ancient pieces. After the visit, we will head to the Qorikancha temple, known as the «Temple of the Sun» of ancient Qosqo, a pinnacle of utmost importance to visit and learn more about the Inca culture and its development since the Spanish conquest.

Once these great tours have finished you can have the night to tour more of the center of Cusco, have dinner, and finally go to rest.

DAY 2 · Cusco · Sacsayhuaman · Temple of the Moon · Chinchero

Sacsayhuaman, Temple of the Moon and Chinchero

In the morning we will go to Sacsayhuaman, to discover its magnificent Inca architecture and the most important places of this enclosure. Then we will continue towards the Moon Temple, mystical place of spiritual connection and encounter with the feminine energy of the Moon Goddess.

In this place, we will have the first opportunity to connect with the Pachamama (Mother Earth) and the energy of the Andes, through the Ritual of Karpay (initiation to receive the blessing of the Apus), led by local practitioners.

At the end of our first mystical moment, in the afternoon we will travel by bus to Chinchero town, a picturesque place full of history and life culture, where we will settle in our accommodation to spend the night.

DAY 3 · Chinchero · Wachuma cultural tradition

Chinchero and the Wachuma ceremony

Start early with breakfast and the morning light over the Andes. Visit the temples and altars of Chinchero before the day’s Wachuma (San Pedro) ceremony.

The day is set aside for the ceremony and reflection in Chinchero. In the evening, return to your hotel in town.

DAY 4 · Chinchero · Moray · Maras · Ollantaytambo · Machu Picchu Pueblo

Chinchero textiles, Moray and the Maras salt ponds

After a nutritious breakfast and continuing with our itinerary of Sacred Ceremony with Wachuma and Ayahuasca, in the morning, we will participate in an introduction to the art of Andean textiles and its natural coloring process. This will allow us to know more about the great value of the fabrics that have maintained a manufacturing process since Inca times.

Then we will head towards Moray Archaeological Site, which is believed to be designed for agricultural research and studies of different crops in a range of altitudes and microclimates. Being our last visit of the day the Maras Salt Mines, composed of more than 3,000 small salt wells, with an average surface of about 5 m², were considered an important economic element in the Inca times. As well as the lifestyle of local families who today work in the place.

Once the afternoon arrives, we will travel by bus to Ollantaytambo train station, to board it and start the transfer of 1 hour and 40 minutes to Aguas Calientes town (Machu Picchu Pueblo). A place where we will spend the night, not before touring this beautiful town, and taste dinner in some special restaurant (not included).

DAY 5 · Machu Picchu Pueblo · Machu Picchu · Cusco

Guided visit to Machu Picchu

A special day for our Sacred Ceremony Package with Wachuma and Ayahuasca 9D/8N, because today we will get up very early to breakfast at the hotel and then start the ascent to Machu Picchu Inca citadel to explore its Inca architecture and mountain setting. It is now recognized as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. We’ll have a guided tour of 2 hours and 30 minutes by the best places of this Inca citadel, having enough time to take the best photographs and enjoy the unique landscapes of the place.

At the end of the tour, we will return to Aguas Calientes, having enough time to have lunch in the restaurant of your choice (not included) and then board the train to embark on Ollantaytambo town, where you will be waiting for our private transport that will take you to Cusco city, leaving exactly at the door of your hotel.

DAY 6 · Cusco · Puerto Maldonado · Madre de Dios River

Flight to Puerto Maldonado and boat to the lodge

In the morning, we will transfer you to Cusco Airport for your flight to Puerto Maldonado. Arriving at Puerto Maldonado city, we will head towards the Madre de Dios River, to board the motorized boat and travel through the stunning waters of the Amazon.

During this adventure, a naturalist interpreter will give you a small informative talk while we observe the variety of native flora and fauna species. Once we arrive at the hostel, our guide will provide you with some useful tips and information to have a better experience during the stay.

In the evening, you will have the option to explore the trails and natural areas around the hostel before tasting the delicious dinner and heading to rest in our comfortable rooms.

DAY 7 · Puerto Maldonado · Rainforest lodge

Rainforest immersion and Ayahuasca ceremony

We will get up very early to continue our itinerary of the Sacred Ceremony with Wachuma and Ayahuasca. So, this day early in the morning, we will make a tour appreciating the abundant wildlife and the great vegetation of the Amazon rainforest. Upon returning to the hostel, we will enjoy our breakfast, followed by a short rest, and immediately continue with a visit to the crop area, where we will learn more about their techniques and products of the area.

Afterward, we will return to the hostel to enjoy lunch and in the afternoon, we will have free time to rest or tour the hostel’s property on our own, being an ideal time to observe more calmly and take some incredible photos.

In the evening, we will begin the long-awaited ceremony with Ayawaska by a professional and experienced shaman, who will give you the last tips before starting the sacred ritual.

DAY 8 · Rainforest trails · Amazon lodge

Amazon trails and optional second ceremony

After a well-deserved rest, we will have free our first hours of the morning until breakfast moment. After that, we will have a day to appreciate the natural beauty of the Amazon rainforest, enjoying the trails and attractions of the Natural Reserve of the lodge, allowing us to observe and photograph the wildlife of animals like monkeys, Alligators, turtles, and a lot of bird species.

After lunch, the afternoon can also be used to continue visiting more trails of the jungle or if you need to, you can also rest, because later will be held the second day of the Ayahuasca Ceremony (optional), only for those who feel called to return and continue their self-discovery. If you choose not to, you can enjoy a delicious dinner at night.

DAY 9 · Amazon lodge · Puerto Maldonado · Lima

Puerto Maldonado and onward flight to Lima

After breakfast, we will have time with the shaman to discuss his experience and answer any questions you may have about the previous Ayahuasca sessions. Afterward, we will board the motorized boat that will take us to Puerto Maldonado City, having a great trip and last opportunity to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the route.

Once we get to Puerto Maldonado, we will have our last lunch, then we will go to the airport and take the plane to Lima, then take the connection of your international flight. Thus ending our tour of the Sacred Ceremony with Wachuma and Ayahuasca 9D/8N and giving a short goodbye to Peru.