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 Temple of the Moon, a 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 Karpay’s Ritual (initiation to receive the blessing of the Apus), practiced since ancient times by «shamans», who have unique techniques and are responsible for managing the process safely.

At the end of our first mystical moment, in the afternoon we will travel by car to Chinchero town, a picturesque place full of history and culture, where we will stay overnight.

Our day begins very early, enjoying the unique dawn of the Andes while we taste a delirious breakfast. Afterward, we will start the Sacred Temples and Altars in Chinchero tour, followed by a full day of Ceremony with Wachuma. We’ll have a perfect opportunity to begin your journey of cleansing, healing, and personal purification, on a physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual level.

It is our goal that you reach a deep state of meditation, self-reflection, and communication, factors necessary to live in a greater state of harmony and joy. Day of ceremony in sacred time and space! At night we will return to our lodge and thus have a good night’s rest well deserved.

After a nutritious breakfast and continuing with our itinerary of Sacred Ceremony with Wachuma and Ayahuasca, we will participate in a rich introduction and learning of 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, 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, 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 the train station in Ollantaytambo town, to board it and start a great transfer of 1 hour and 40 minutes to Aguas Calientes town (Machu Picchu Pueblo). place where we will spend the night, not before touring this beautiful town and tasting a dinner in your favorite restaurant (not included).

A special day in the itinerary of our Mystic Tour and Spiritual Retreat with Wachuma in Cusco, Machu Picchu and Puno 11D/10N. You will start early to have breakfast at the hotel so you can board the bus that will take you to Machu Picchu Inca Citadel, so you can receive the first rays of the sun at dawn, giving us a unique and incredible experience watching how this magical mountain lights up.

Start the guided tour in Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary, which will last approximately 2 hours, this time will allow us to visit the most important places of the architectonic complex, having enough time to take the best photos and enjoy this world wonder.

After the tour in Machu Picchu, we will start our return to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included) and take the train that will take us to Ollantaytambo, where we will spend the night.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will start a journey of 1 hour and 30 minutes towards the Quillarumiyoq, located in the Ankawasi Valley, during this trip we will be able to observe rural agricultural communities, located in the foothills of the Salkantay Mountain.

Once we arrive at Quillarumiyoc, we will be received by a priest, who will guide us to the temple dedicated to the Moon Goddess and the Mother, to start the ceremony of «dispatch». Likewise, we will have the opportunity to express our prayers and gratitude to the Pachamama (Mother Earth) and the Apus (guardian spirits of the mountains).

In the afternoon, after the ritual experience, we will be transferred to Cusco, taking the time of this stretch to rest and admire the sunset over the Peruvian Andes.

Continuing with our «11 days Cusco and Puno Spiritual Retreat with Wachuma» today we arrive in Puno, that is why during the morning, we will go to the bus terminal of Cusco, from where we will start a trip to the beautiful city of Puno. This being a special trip, as it will allow us to visit many different places along the way, known as «The Route of the Sun», having stops in the following places:

• Andahuaylillas: the Sistine Chapel of the Americas; this temple highlights the fusion between the Catholic and Andean religions.
• Raqchi: An Inka temple dedicated to the god Wiracocha, construction of monumental dimensions, an estimated 100 meters long, 26m wide, and 14m high. This is the only known temple dedicated to the God Wiracocha, creator of the Universe.
• La Raya: Midway point on our journey and the highest point on the road – 4335 m.s.n.m. The impressive views here allow us to admire the ruggedness of the high altitudes in the shadows of high peaks, many of which are snow-capped, and herds of llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas. This is the geographic border between two cultures, the Quechua of Cusco and the Aymara or Qolla of Puno.
• Pucara: This ceremonial center is one of the oldest and most important of the high plains, well known for its lithic structures and tombs.

After all this journey, we will finally arrive at the bus station in Puno, where our transport will be waiting for you, to transfer you to the booked hotel, where you can rest peacefully.

To start the day, after a delicious breakfast, we will enjoy a boat trip to the famous Lake Titicaca. We will also visit the ancient culture of the Uros and step on their floating islands. The islanders will give us a presentation about their lifestyle and adaptation to these man-made islands, built with reeds of totora that grow on the shores of the lake.

Continuing with the tour on Lake Titicaca we will arrive at Amantani Island. Here we will meet the Quechua families who will offer us a cozy accommodation of Casa-estancia style, we can take a short break while we prepare the traditional food for lunch.

In the evening, we will enjoy a delicious dinner and after that, the community members will celebrate a small welcome party for us.

Continuing with our itinerary of the Spiritual Retreat with Wachuma 11d/10n, in the morning we will visit 2 ancient pre-Inca temples, Pachatata and Pachamama (father and mother of Andean cosmology), which have been connected since ancient times with ceremonies of reproduction and fertility.

Also during the tour, we will observe the daily lifestyle of the local people, learning more about their activities and customs. In the afternoon we will return to Puno City, and we will stay at our hotel to rest and have a quiet night.

On our way to Amaru Muru, we will make an interesting stop along the way. This is how we will visit an ancient colonial city famous for its ancient fertility temple, known in Quechua as Inca Uyo. This place houses about 20 large phallic statues that denote the temple as an ancient site of ritual to fertility.

Continuing through the Valley of the Spirits we will reach Amaru Muru, this is one of the most sacred and energetically charged places, that exist in the area of Lake Titicaca. Likewise, the site includes an enigmatic altar, 5 meters high, in solid rock that is known to be a portal in other dimensions, where we can honor our personal growth and our rebirth towards our new life. That is why at this place we will perform our last Wachuma ceremony.

According to your flight time, either in the morning or afternoon, you will coordinate a short transfer from Puno to the neighboring city of Juliaca, where you will hate a plane to Lima Airport (not included) and from where you will board your international flight to your country. Thus ending his adventure of our «11 days Cusco and Puno Spiritual Retreat with Wachuma».

It is a travel package created by Inkayni Peru Tours, for travelers wishing to know the most famous sites of Cusco, such as Qoricancha and Machu Picchu. When visiting Puno, you can explore the famous islands of Uros, Amantani, and Taquile, being the most tourist and mystical places in the southern area of Peru. In turn, this package seeks to offer you a new experience during this trip, as you will have exclusive days to realize the mystical rituals by professionals in the area.

Our package 11 days Cusco and Puno Spiritual Retreat with Wachuma, seeks to offer you a cultural and mystical expedition, having incredible moments while visiting the best archaeological centers of the historic center of Cusco and Puno. Without forgetting the great visit to Machu Picchu, an unforgettable experience. Ending with great moments of cultural experience in the islands of Puno, where you will connect with the energies of the mountains and Apus.

For Wachuma sessions it’s advisable to have a positive mental state. We recommend you talk with your doctor, in case you have high blood pressure or previous heart attacks, who will provide you with the necessary information to know if you are fit or not to undertake this adventure.

As mentioned above in our Package 11 days Cusco and Puno Spiritual Retreat with Wachuma, we will cross much of the southern Andean area of Peru, our highest point to be reached on the route from Cusco to Puno, exactly in the Paso de la Raya which is located at about 4,335 meters/14,222 feet, allowing us to have incredible views and landscapes of the mountains and snowy peaks.

Our 11-day adventure Cusco and Puno Spiritual Retreat with Wachuma, is carefully designed so that you can acclimate gradually, as we will go from areas with lower elevation and we will go up gradually, this is vital to avoid the famous altitude sickness, in this way the enjoyment of the tour is guaranteed without complications. As for the days of trekking, the trails that we will cross are not challenging or long, so you can travel them easily and safely, as long as we follow the recommendations of our guide.

While it is true that our Package 11 days Cusco and Puno Spiritual Retreat with Wachuma, was designed to reduce the chances of suffering altitude sickness, here are some extra tips to prevent altitude sickness more effectively, taking into account the following advice:

• Do not eat heavy food.
• Dinking a lot of water.
• Avoid drinking alcohol or smoking.
• Wearing warm clothes.

If you already have symptoms, do not worry, because it is normal that many travelers not used to elevations greater than 3,000 meters, suffer this disease, for which we have the following.

• Consume hot coca and muña mates (only in the morning and afternoon).
• Rest as soon as you feel it necessary.
• Inform your guide in charge.

During the days of stay in the city of Cusco, in the tour to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, you can leave your luggage that will not be necessary during your journey, in your hotel in Cusco (most hotels provide this service at no additional cost). In case your hotel does not offer this service, we will take care of storing your luggage safely in the facilities of Inkayni Peru Tours.

According to the migration regulations, generally speaking, you do not need a VISA to enter Peru as a tourist, however, depending on your place of origin, there are some regulations if you want to visit this beautiful country.

South America: if you are a citizen of a country like Bolivia, Ecuador, Brazil, etc. You can enter Peru carrying only your identity card or national card in physical form.

Central America: if you come from Cuba, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, you need a Tourist VISA to enter Peru. If you are of another nationality, you should only have a passport valid for no less than 6 months.

North America (Mexico): Mexican citizens do not require a visa (tourist or business) to visit Peru, with a valid passport not less than 6 months you can enter the country. Stay no longer than 183 days.

Spanish-speaking Europe: practically similar to the situation in North America, with the difference that the stay should not be more than 90 days.

Recommendations: it is vital to be very careful not to lose documents such as the Passport or TAM (Migration Card) and it is vital to have duplicates of documents as a precautionary method.

While it is true that the dollar is used and accepted in several places in Peru, it is advisable to carry money in Soles (PEN) and above all manage it in cash. Also, a credit card can be used for cash advances in case of emergency. For tours in cusco.

And when you receive local money, if possible order in simple (small bills), because in most towns the economic movement is less and therefore products or services are low cost.

Electric current is 220V, 60HZ AC, and standard plugs accept round inputs. But, many places will have dual-voltage outlets that take flat inputs. As a result, you may need an adapter with a built-in surge protector.

The first thing to remember and prioritize is to pack identification documents and passports. As for the clothes and implements for the trip, we must consider that much of this tour takes place in the mountains and part of the jungle (Machu Picchu), so having waterproof clothing will be vital, without forgetting to wear warm/thermal clothes to have a more comfortable experience during the nights.

To answer this question, we must keep in mind that the income to the different resorts and services for your tour, are reserved with advance payments to ensure their availability. So a refund in full is impossible as it is subject to the booked tour and cancellation date. Check with your sales agent.

During your stay in Peru, from the beginning of the tour to the end, you will have access to the internet (Wifi) in hotels and some restaurants. However, in the archaeological areas and surrounding villages, this service is usually not available, the case is similar to telephone calls. Remember that you are on a journey of discovery and exploration, try to enjoy it to the fullest and forget about social networks.

This will depend exclusively on the country from which you come, so usually if there is a time difference, which is not usually an impediment to the enjoyment of the tour. But since it is a vital point to relieve some uncomfortable travel symptoms, our first day of the tour focuses on giving you time for relaxation, so you can take the tour calmly and thus have a great experience.

Peru has three main climatic zones: the tropical Amazon rainforest to the east, the arid coastal desert to the west, and the Andean mountains in the Peruvian highlands. In the Andes, they have altitudes above 3500 m. Therefore, average daily temperatures fluctuate around 10 ° C (50 ° F).

In addition, overnight temperatures can reach a freezing state. Consequently, travelers flying directly to Cuzco (3250m), or its high-altitude cities. Therefore, you should try to have several days to acclimatize from altitude sickness or soroche which can be a big problem.

On the other hand, from April to November is the dry season in the mountain and plateau (Andean plateau). Then, between December – March is the season when fluvial rainfall occurs. Certainly, it depends on the season in which you make the Machu Picchu Cusco tour, you should come prevented.

While it is not mandatory to have travel insurance, it is highly recommended to have one, as it gives you tranquility and protection in case of natural disasters, injuries, diseases, travel cancellations, and other emergencies.

For the 11 days Cusco and Puno Spiritual Retreat with Wachuma, accommodation is included for the tour, based on double occupancy. We can offer double rooms with 2 beds, single or double. If you are 3 travelers we can offer you a triple room with 3 single beds or the type of accommodation you prefer. It is necessary to contact our sales agents to provide these details regarding the room’s kind.

On the other hand, if it is a single person, You need to pay an individual supplement cost for the accommodation.

The accommodation we offer in Cusco is the Ayni Cusco Hotel, San Pedro Monasterio, or Similar. In Machu Picchu Pueblo, also called Aguas Calientes, is the Hotel Golden Sunrise or similar.

Being factors beyond the immediate control of the travel agency, these tours are non-refundable. All tours and tours are organized in advance of your trip, to secure your entrance tickets and tickets throughout your trip.

We understand that each person has different needs and abilities, but unfortunately, because Machu Picchu will be visited, we cannot operate the tour for people with limited mobility. The safety of our customers is paramount to us.

We recommend that you contact us directly to discuss your specific situation and see how we can help you.