Duration
14 days
Max. Altitude
4335 M.S.N.M
Difficulty
Moderate - Difficult
Gruop size
Min 2 - Max 8
Overview
The «Spiritual Awakening – Peru» adventure begins in Lima, with exploration of the city’s historic center and coastal beauty there. Take it easy in Pisco and then fly up above the Nazca Lines on day three. Desert landscapes within Paracas National Reserve, as well as a boat ride toward the Ballestas Islands, are for enjoying the very next day. After discovering Lima and Paracas, you will fly to Cusco. There you immerse yourself in Sacsayhuamán and even Coricancha, both sacred sites, and to also take part in a rebirth ceremony. Explore in the Sacred Valley and visit Chinchero for a Despacho ceremony and meeting the Pumadventures family. Make a connection with some spirits of Pisac and of Ollantaytambo on that day eight, prior to heading toward Aguas Calientes, gateway to Machu Picchu. You will have an opportunity to visit Pacchanta for several hot springs and a Wachuma ceremony. You will connect more deeply into nature and energies as you hike toward Apu Ausangate. Depart Cusco for home following a farewell dinner, transformed by the adventure and connection.
14 days Journey
SPIRITUAL AWAKENING
Itinerary
Welcome to Perù
Route: Home → Lima
Your adventure truly begins as we pick you right up from the airport in Lima upon your arrival. From there, we’ll take you to your hotel. At the hotel, you can relax fully, get settled completely in and prepare for the exciting days later.
Overnight in Lima: 3*, 4* or 5* accommodation.
Meals: None.
Ancient and Modern Lima
Route: Lima
Today you will discover “The City of Kings” in a full-day private tour. Prepare for your adventure through Lima’s history, from its pre-Hispanic origins to its colonial splendor and modern charm.
You will admire Lima’s Historic Downtown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing stunning colonial architecture, then visit San Martín Square, a tribute to Peru’s independence, and discover the full grandeur of Plaza de Armas, home to the Government Palace and Lima Cathedral. At the end enjoy truly stunning ocean views at Larcomar, Lima’s premier cliffside shopping along with a dining center.
Overnight in Lima: 3*, 4* or 5* accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast.
Lima to Pisco and Nazca
Lines Overflight
Route: Lima → Pisco → Paracas
Your adventure commences with a morning ride from Lima to Pisco, a lovely seaside town famous for its scenic appeal. Upon your arrival, you’ll surely take an exciting overflight all over the Nazca Lines, the mysterious ancient geoglyphs etched deeply into the desert floor, visible really only from up in the sky.
Following the flight, you’ll get the afternoon to relax and soak in the calm setting, which lets you rest after the exciting event and get ready for the next day’s plans.
Overnight in Paracas: 3*, 4* or 5* accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast.
Ballestas Islands and Paracas Reserve,
Return to Lima
Route: Paracas → Lima
Today you will spot wildlife and enjoy majestic sea lions, penguins and different type of birds. You’ll embark on a boat tour to the Ballestas Islands, home to thousands of sea lions, seabirds, and other marine life. As you cruise through these stunning islands, you’ll get a close-up view of the wildlife and the dramatic coastline.
Then, you’ll visit the Paracas National Reserve, where you can admire the unique desert landscape and spot more wildlife, including flamingos and other coastal creatures. In the afternoon, you’ll return to Lima.
Overnight in Lima: 3*, 4* or 5* accommodation
Meals: Breakfast
From the Coast to the Andes
Route: Lima → Cusco
Be very ready for your flight on to Lima. Today, at the appropriate time, you will be transferred to the airport. You will then board your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted as well as transferred directly to your hotel, where you can comfortably rest and then begin acclimating to the higher altitude.
Spend the day at your own pace – wander through the city’s cobblestone streets, explore through colorful markets filled with local crafts, or relax in one of the charming plazas while soaking into the historic atmosphere. Cusco has many cultural treasures waiting to be discovered, so enjoy this time to ease into your adventure.
Overnight in Cusco: 3*, 4* or 5* accommodation
Meals: Breakfast
Cusco City Tour
Route: Cusco
After breakfast, we begin our travels at Sacsayhuamán, a construction marvel filled with mystery and legend. While walking in the middle of its huge stone facades, we will find the engaging past and elaborate building methods which still foster wonder.
Next, we enter a place of deep transformation, as well as then we subsequently guide you through a rebirth process in a sacred cave of the Cosmic Mother. This cave is universally known also as the Womb of Mother Earth—a space that allows universally for renewal and connection. Our overall path subsequently leads nearly all of us toward Tambomachay, a very serene retreat favored highly by the Incas, often suitably called then «Baños del Inca» or «Baños de la Ñusta» (Baths of those Incas or Baths of that Princess). Once a place for ritual purification, this holy site is thought to be a temple for water worship.
We shall participate in one special Andean Initiation Ceremony at the Temple of the Condor, a deep event linking us to the knowledge of ancestral lines. We do indeed pay tribute to that holy Incan triad – Puma, Serpent, and Condor – and then study that old faith in alternate realities. Following our visits onto various temples set in mountains nearby, we go back toward Cusco, where we soak up the city’s bright feel and the kindness of its people.
We visit Coricancha, which is deemed as one of the most revered temples within the Incan Empire, being dedicated toward the Sun God. Once adorned along the walls as well as across floors covered entirely in sheets of solid gold, this sacred site was a complete declaration to Incan devotion. As we carefully wander through its particular courtyard, formerly filled with many golden statues, we reflect back on the very grandeur as well as spiritual depth of this extraordinary place.
Overnight in Cusco: 3*, 4* or 5* accommodation
Meals: Breakfast
Weaving Traditions
&
Sacred Ceremonies
Route: Cusco → Chinchero → Urubamba
Today, we set off on a trip toward Chinchero, a beautiful little village known as the hometown for the rainbow. It’s located forty minutes away from Cusco and offers stunning views of the Sacred Valley along with snow-capped peaks in the distance like Apu Veronica, Salkantay and Sawasiray. Chinchero is quite famous for its very rich textile traditions, and it’s certainly still the perfect place to reconnect with yourself and learn about Andean Cosmovision and healing techniques.
As we explore through the village, we’ll meet with elders along with locals who are happy to share their way of life. A special segment from our visit includes taking part in a Despacho ceremony, which is a very ancient ritual for gratitude and connection to Pachamama (Mother Earth). It is truly a wondrous feeling, which definitely calls us to pause, to deeply ponder, as well as to cherish the real world near us.
After really quite enjoying a particularly delicious lunch in Chinchero, we’ll quickly hop onto our bus and then head directly toward Moray, an absolutely incredible Incan site located at about 600 meters above Urubamba. These extremely massive, circular terraces, carved deeply into the Earth just like a natural amphitheater, were then used simply as just an agricultural testing ground, creating greatly different microclimates in order to then grow different crops. But Moray is far more than just a farming innovation; instead, it was also regarded as the womb of Mother Earth, which remains a sacred space for healing and also transformation. At this location, we will pause briefly to join with the female power of nature, accepting its talent to feed spirit and physique.
We will conclude our entire trip by nightfall, holding the Andes’ total wonder and the complete sagacity of holy places.
Overnight in Sacred Valley: 3*, 4* or 5* accommodation
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Discovering the Magic of Pisac
Route: Urubamba → Calca → Pisac → Urubamba
Your guide will meet you right at your hotel, so ready now to take you on an adventure through Pisac and also the Inkary Museum, for a day of exploration, connection, and spiritual discovery.
We start off at the Inkary Museum, where the entire past vividly comes to life through the deep wisdom of old Andean civilizations. This is indeed more than just one museum—it’s actually a gateway for understanding all of the sacred traditions, various myths, and certain rituals that certainly have shaped the spiritual heart within the Andes across centuries.
Next, we ascend to the Pisac Archaeological Park, as a place of huge energy and historical importance. Here, you’ll walk among various majestic huacas, ceremonial temples, feeling the presence of powerful Apus and Ñustas. As you take in the stunning views of the Sacred Valley, you may find yourself drawn into a moment of connection and reflection.
Afterward, we go down into the scenic town of Pisac, where time feels like it slows down. Streets murmur tales of olden times and local customs, mixing then and now in an endless twisting. No visit to Pisac is truly complete without one experiencing for oneself the famous local market. Artisans interweave heritage, tales, plus the souls of forebears within textiles here. By late afternoon, our whole adventure comes gradually to such a close, and we return all of you to your hotel, carrying along with us the faint echoes from that past, the simple beauty within this present, and each of the quiet blessings throughout the Sacred Valley.
Overnight in Sacred Valley: 3*, 4* or 5* accommodation
Meals: Breakfast
Exploring Ollantaytambo and the Four Elements – Train to Aguas Calientes
Route: Urubamba → Ollantaytambo → Aguas Calientes
After breakfast, we start our day off with a trip to the Inkariy Museum, where we explore the enormous history of pre-Incan cultures and get a better sense of the societies that molded this country.
Next, we travel to Ollantaytambo, the Sanctuary of the Wind. It is indeed an awe-inspiring ancient observatory and ceremonial center snuggled among dramatic hillside terraces. Right here, we then explore fully the Temple of the Sun as well as the Royal Baths and Fountains, properly immersing ourselves deeply in such a shamanic energy experience which fully connects all of us with each of the four sacred elements – earth, water, air, and fire. Following along with the gentle flow of the river, we arrive directly at the Temple of the Condor, a place for transformation and spiritual connection. We take several moments for peaceful reflection and meditation, embracing the undergoing wisdom and energy within this sacred site.
Later that day, we head towards the Ollantaytambo rail terminal, where we get on a lovely train that meanders by the Urubamba River, transporting us via stunning scenery to the delightful town of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo). After checking into our hotel, the evening is yours to relax along with prepare for the incredible adventure to sacred Machu Picchu tomorrow.
Overnight in Aguas Calientes: 3*, 4* or 5* accommodation
Meals: Breakfast
Spiritual Journey in
Machu Picchu – Return to Cusco
Route: Aguas Calientes → Machu Picchu → Aguas Calientes → Ollantaytambo → Cusco
After breakfast, we set off onto an unforgettable adventure to Machu Picchu, a place of wonder, mystery, and of deep spiritual connection. Known as the Crystal Condor site, this ancient sanctuary is more than simply an architectural masterpiece. It is also a portal to the wisdom of the entire Incan civilization and a source of powerful energy that persistently encourages travelers from around the world.
Machu Picchu, being surrounded by three majestic peaks which form a natural energy triangle, offers a sacred space so that one may pause, reflect, and connect with something much greater than ourselves. As we walk along its ancient pathways, each one unfolds its own story, as well as its own importance, inviting us to step rather deeper into its ageless wisdom.
In this particularly powerful setting, we fully take part in such a heart-opening ceremony, deeply embracing the presence of Pachamama (Mother Earth) and all the universal energies that surround all of us. It is truly a moment in time of pure connection – one that lingers on in our very hearts for long after that we depart from here.
After midday, we get on the train from Aguas Calientes, going alongside the Urubamba River through stunning scenery as we head to the lovely town of Ollantaytambo, where we have our transfer to Cusco. Upon the arrival we get ready for the night, still holding the wonder of the day in our hearts.
Overnight in Cusco: 3*, 4* or 5* accommodation
Meals: Breakfast
Journey to Pacchanta
Route: Cusco → Pacchanta
After breakfast, we depart the Sacred Valley and begin a three-hour trip to the distant Andean village of Pacchanta (3,800 meters / 12,464 feet). Along the way, we pause to visit the stunning Sistine Chapel of Cusco. It’s a hidden masterpiece of both colonial art as well as history. As we continue on, we pass through customary villages such as Urcos, Cattca, and Ocangate, each offering a glimpse into the rich culture of and daily life in the highlands.
The scenic drive then unfolds just like a living postcard, revealing all of the majestic Cordillera Vilcanota, along with its snow-capped peaks plus enormous open landscapes. As we gradually draw ever closer, the large, towering presence of Ausangate Mountain, truly one of the most sacred peaks located in Andean cosmology, majestically dominates all of the horizon.
After getting to Pacchanta (4,400 meters / 14,432 feet), we relax in hot springs, where the warm, mineral-rich waters provide peace. Surrounded by stunning views of Ausangate right at the valley’s edge, we soak in the stillness of the mountains, allowing the energy of this sacred land to fill us with a deep sense of connection as well as tranquility.
Overnight in Pacchanta: Local Homestay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
AUSANGATE WITH
WACHUMA CEREMONY
Route: Pacchanta → Ausangate → Pacchanta
We commence our day with a special breakfast, readying both body and spirit for a deep adventure into the core of Apu Ausangate’s holy landscapes.
We walk, following the ancient paths of our ancestors. Mama Coca, a revered plant, has guided Andean travelers for centuries in the company of such paths. Our adventure truly leads each of us to the Apacheta, a sacred passage between mountains and valleys, where we offer prayers and gratitude to the powerful Apus (mountain spirits) and Mamacochas (sacred lagoons), seeking their blessing and protection.
From here, we descend to the crystalline waters of Otorongo Cocha as well as Ancash Cocha, where we take a moment for purification plus renewal. Immersing ourselves in with the energy of these sacred lagoons, we align with the powerful presence of Apu Ausangate, allowing its ancient wisdom to cleanse and revitalize us.
After this truly transformative experience of our lives, we then return back to the community of Pacchanta. In Pacchanta, a nourishing lunch now awaits us all. Here, we also have the chance to appreciate authentic Andean textiles, witnessing the artistry and cultural heritage twisted into each thread.
For those people who feel called, today offers an additional opportunity to work with San Pedro (Wachuma), a revered teacher and healer plant. Used for centuries throughout Andean traditions, San Pedro is known quite well for its ability to heal the heart, bring clarity, as well as guide personal transformation. Under the careful guidance of a truly experienced master, this most sacred ceremony provides a very safe and deep space so as to reconnect with ancestral energies, release any emotional burdens, and embrace a true path of healing and also renewal.
Overnight in Pacchanta: Local Homestay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Return to Cusco and
Farewell Dinner
Route: Pacchanta → Cusco
After breakfast, we proceed onward to Lucio’s Temple, a holy shrine where we will extend our last thanks and say goodbye to Master Ausangate. In this quite deep moment, we surely honor the connection we have forged with the mountains. We honor, too, the waters and the ancient energies that have guided our adventure.
After a nourishing lunch, we begin our return to Cusco, carrying with us the wisdom, clarity, as well as renewal gifted by this sacred land.
Overnight in Cusco: 3*, 4* or 5* accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Transfer to the airport
and return home
Route: Cusco → Next Destination!
Transfer to the airport at the really appropriate time for your flight back home. Return home energized and with abundant clarity and a deep sense of well-being as you say goodbye to this sacred land that has offered the power of true healing.
You’ll come back holding new friendships and fond, lasting memories which will last a lifetime.
Overnight in Cusco: None.
Meals: Breakfast.
Important Notes:
** Entrance to Machu Picchu is scheduled for Circuit 2 at 6:00 AM (or the closest available time).
** You can climb Huayna Picchu Mountain at 10:00 AM or 07:00 AM.
Please check availability of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu with us before confirming your booking.
COSTS
choose your hotel category
- 3* Hotels - US$4390 Per person
- 4* Hotels - US$4990 per person
- 5* Hotels - Contact us for a quote with hotels of your preference.
***Note that costs are based on a double occupancy.
Single room supplement surcharge will be applied if you travel solo.
How many nights are included?
Our «Spiritual awakening in Peru» Package includes 13 nights accommodation.
- 3 nights in Lima
- 1 night in Paracas
- 4 nights in Cusco
- 2 nights in the Sacred Valley
- 1 nights in Aguas Calientes
- 2 nights in a local homestay (Ausangate Hike)
Inclusions
Included
- Tour Guide: English-Spanish and Quechua speaking guide.
- Nazca Lines: Nazca Lines overflight from Pisco.
- Hotel: 3* 4* 5* Category (Depending on your choice).
- Local Homestay: Local Homestay: 2 nights at a local homestay in Pacchanta
- Transportation: Private transportation for all tours
- Entrance Fees: All entrances tickets according to the itinerary
- Despacho Ceremony: Offering to Mother earth on Day 7.
- Wachuma: Ceremony held on day 12.
- Pacchanta Hot Springs: Soak and relax in these medicinal waters.
- Duffle Bag: Duffle bags to put your stuff in for Ausangate trip
- Oxygen Tank and First aid kit: Our vans are equipped with an Oxygen tank.
- Train Tickets: Round Trip Train Ticket. Ollantaytambo - Machupicchu and Viceversa.
- Bus Ticket: Round Trip Bus Ticket, Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu and Viceversa.
- Meals: All mentioned meals
- Machu Picchu Ticket: Machu Picchu Entrance - Circuit 2 **according to the availability at the moment of booking
- Guided Tour: Our experienced guide will walk you through the Park for 2 Hours.
- Airport Pick-Up and Drop-Off: Pumadventures offers this complimentary service to all our travel family. Please share your flight details in advance.
not Included
- Meals not mentioned on the itinerary.
- Gratuities for Pumadventures team (Guides, Drivers).
- Souvenirs.
- International or domestic airfare.
- Extra water.
Add ons and extras
- Huayna Picchu Mountain: $65USD.
- Machu Picchu Mountain: $65 USD.
- Vistadome Observatory: $80 USD one way – 150 USD Round Trip.
- Extra Huachuma Ceremony: $250 USD (Available if you extend your trip for one day, request it in advance)
- Lunch and Dinner: $100 USD per day (1 main course and 1 non-alcoholic drink).
- Horses for the Ausangate hike: $50 USD - Day 8th
Packing List
- Original passport (it is compulsory to enter Machu Picchu)
- Camera gear, bring your long lens!
- Binoculars.
- Good daypack to carry your belongings during the tours (the smaller, the better)
- An extra small backpack or small carry on to send to Aguas Calientes (larger suitcases are not allowed on the train)
- Thermal clothing: jackets, pants, hats, and gloves that are waterproof
- Lightweight and breathable clothing.
- Water storage: 2-3 litre
- Camelbacks.
- Shoes with good insulation or ones that cover your ankles
- Wide-brimmed hats and long-sleeved shirts for sun protection
- Comfortable shoes or sandals in case of waterlogged areas around the salt flats * Toiletries Sunscreen
- Water Waterproof jacket or poncho for the rainy season
- A fleece or jacket Warm jacket for the cold nights
- A blanket for extra warmth in case of cold nights, specially in Ausangate.
- Sun hat
- Biodegradable sunscreen
- Insect repellent (15% – 30% deets)
- Wool hat if cold season
- Snacks like chocolate bars, cereal bars or any dry fruit
- Any necessary personal medications
- Cameras, chargers, extra cables, power-bank
- Flashlight (headlamp) with batteries.
- Extra money for souvenirs, drinks & tips
- Swimsuit for the hot springs in Pacchanta.
- Beach towel or sarong.
