Peru Uncovered
Awaken your spirit with San Pedro ceremonies, connecting with nature, ancient wisdom, and profound heart-opening spiritual experiences.
Overview
Highlights
- See the fascinating historical sites and modern side of Lima
- Explore Peru's natural, cultural and archaeological wonders in 2 weeks.
- Explore the astonishing archaeological achievements of the Incan Empire
- Guided tour in Machu Picchu
- Learn the ancient wisdom shared by our Masters.
- Thank to Mother Earth by an Offering Ceremony
- Open your heart and soul during our ceremonies with Master Wachuma
- Travel with local guides from the rainbow lineage.
- Enjoy Sacred spaces and tranquil environments.
This 15-day adventure encourages a connection with Peru’s sacred energy. Huaca Pucllana as well as Parque del Amor whisper of ancient history in Lima, as spiritual serenity is offered by Arequipa’s volcanoes and also the Santa Catalina Monastery. In Colca Canyon, soaring condors guide you to a deeper form of wisdom, and the Uros people’s deep connection to water on Lake Titicaca invites you to connect and reflect.
Inner transformation in Cusco is what you find with your journey through this beautiful land. Energy originates within Inca temples and throughout sacred ceremonies there. You can align yourself with cosmic forces at Machu Picchu, truly experiencing a spiritual awakening and also deep healing.
- LIMA - THE CITY OF THE KINGS: Lima is the culinary capital within South America, and has consistently earned prestigious awards for its world-class gastronomy. This city has three restaurants that are in the list of the 50 best restaurants in the world. Lima is a city in which old and new energies comes together. Once a stopover for travelers heading to Machu Picchu, Lima has long been a spiritual as well as cultural hub. Sacred huacas, such as Huaca Pucllana, ancient ruins filled with more energy of past civilizations, invite many visitors for exploring history and Peruvian cuisine at the restaurant close to the site. Colonial architecture, energetic museums, and then sacred galleries tell the city’s story. Meanwhile, activities such as surfing and paragliding offer adventure. Widely known as the “City of Kings,” it still invites visitors so they can experience its truly ageless energy and exceptionally deep gastronomic heritage, carefully connecting all of the ancient with all of the modern.
- AREQUIPA AND COLCA CANYON: One of the most outstanding places to visit in Peru is Arequipa and the Colca Canyon. Arequipa is the second-largest city in the country and is surrounded by three main volcanoes: Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu. This beautiful White City offers the opportunity to explore Incan and colonial history while walking through its white-stone streets and sampling traditional sweets. You can also visit the charming village of Chivay and witness the majestic condors soaring over the Colca Canyon. If you're seeking more adventure, we invite you to hike the powerful Misti volcano or take a leisurely walk to Uyo Uyo in the Colca Canyon. Add this stunning destination to your itinerary and immerse yourself deeper in Peruvian culture, tradition, and history.
- LAKE TITIKAKA: Lies between the lands of both Peru as well as Bolivia, the highest lake for boats to travel. The deep blue waters of it reflect that same sky on certain clear days, and they hold that sun’s warmth just like a sacred mirror. Its waters have witnessed the rise of tribes and also the clash of cultures. From faraway lands, strangers arrived at this ancient of lakes. The past’s spirit continues toward defining the present wherein the people’s stories are twisted into the lake’s very fabric itself.
- CUSCO CITY: The historical center of Cusco is an architectural treasure trove and home to the ancient Quechua language. You can discover the ancestral Quechua language, which was the main language of the Incas. It is still prevalent in many indigenous communities in the Andes, and you can hear this beautiful language when you go to San Pedro Market. To immerse yourself further, visit the communities of Cusco that have maintained ancient ways of living, such as natural farming and the use of llamas and alpacas, with very little influence from the outside world.
- OFFERING - DESPACHO CEREMONY: A living bridge from between our hearts and the spirit of Pachamama, Mother Earth. It is a sacred conversation with the whole universe. We express with gratitude, ask for blessings, and restore harmony in our lives in one deep way.
- WACHUMA CEREMONY: Commune with a powerful ancestral master plant medicine, Huachuma, also known as San Pedro, as well as open your heart to sweetness, similar to any hummingbird sipping at nectar. Travel inward and find new depths in yourself, shedding mental, physical, and forceful barriers that may have blocked your adventure. Liberate your entire mind, body, and spirit from some burdens and traumas. Allow any soul to soar as the condor does with a lightness of being.
- WACHUMA CEREMONY: Commune with a powerful ancestral master plant medicine, Huachuma, also known as San Pedro, as well as open your heart to sweetness, similar to any hummingbird sipping at nectar. Travel inward and find new depths in yourself, shedding mental, physical, and forceful barriers that may have blocked your adventure. Liberate your entire mind, body, and spirit from some burdens and traumas. Allow any soul to soar as the condor does with a lightness of being.
- THE SACRED VALLEY: Held a pivotal role as the artery of the Inca Empire, serving as a nexus for spiritual ceremonies and bountiful agricultural activities. The valley, adorned with agricultural terraces, boasts an unexpectedly warm climate amidst the lofty Andean peaks, making it a fertile ground for abundant crop yields.
- MACHU PICCHU: is a citadel built on top of the mountains right above the Willka Mayu or Willka Nota River, where the altar of Apu Salkantay, the most important mountain spirit god of the Inca people, resides. Built with white granite in the shape of the condor, and known as the crystal condor, the myth and legend is that the crystal condor carries the soul of the people of this Earth to the sun of divine origins. In Machu Picchu, you can connect with your original soul purpose and learn what you need to manifest in this lifetime, to leave as an offering and a legacy for generations to come. Machu Picchu is the temple of liberation, self-realization, and enlightenment, and honors the most important constellation of the Inca people — the southern cross constellation — also known as the heart of the Milky Way.
Itinerary & Prices
All itineraries are subject to change due to seasonal weather conditions (and resultant variations in river and tributary water levels) affecting accessibility to locations. Thus navigation routes, times and excursions may need to be modified at the cruise captain’s or your guide's discretion.
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Costs (per person, based on double occupancy)
US$3690.00
4* Hotels:
US$4490.00
5* Hotels:
Contact us for a quote with hotels of your preference. Single room supplement surcharge will be applied if you travel solo.
How many nights are included?
Our "Uncovered Peru" Package includes 14 nights accommodation: 2 nights in Lima, 1 night in Arequipa, 1 night in Chivay, 2 nights in Puno, 1 night in a Local Homestay, 4 nights in Cusco, 2 nights in the Sacred Valley, 1 night in Aguas Calientes.
Add ons and extras:
- Huayna Picchu Mountain: $65 USD.
- Machu Picchu Mountain: $65 USD.
- Vistadome Observatory: $80 USD one way – 150 USD Round Trip.
- Lunch and Dinner: $100 USD per day (1 main course and non-alcoholic drink).
Included:
- Tour Guide: English-Spanish and Quechua speaking guide.
- Hotel: 3* 4* 5* Category (Depending on the price of your choice).
- Local Homestay: 1 night in a local homestay on Titicaca lake.
- Transportation: Private transportation for all tours.
- Entrance Fees: All entrances for the various sites are included.
- Despacho Ceremony: Offering to Mother earth on Day 10.
- Wachuma Ceremony: On day 11.
- Oxygen Tank and First aid kit: Our guides and 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: As listed on the itinerary (Note: all our hotels include breakfast).
- Farewell Dinner: Last night in Cusco to celebrate.
- Machu Picchu Ticket: Machu Picchu Entrance - Circuit 2 (Depending on availability).
- 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.
- Domestic Airfare.
- A small backpack or small carry on (larger suitcases are not allowed on the train).
- Changes of clothing.
- Comfortable shoes or runners.
- Good camera.
- Water.
- Waterproof jacket or poncho.
- A fleece or jacket.
- Toiletries.
- Insect repellent (15% – 30% deets).
- Sunscreen
- Hat for the sun.
- Extra cash for meals, snacks and souvenirs
- Original passport (it is compulsory to enter Machupicchu)
- Swimsuit for the hot springs in Aguas Calientes (optional).
Itinerary
Welcome to Perù
Route: Home → Lima
Our adventure starts within the energetic heart in Peru – Lima, the City of Kings. As you step onto such a sacred land, feel its ancient energies. Also, feel the whispers of history carried by the ocean breeze.
Upon your arrival, we greet you well and ensure a smooth shift from your adventure to restful times. You shall then be escorted directly to your hotel where you can unwind for and prepare yourself for the transformative adventure that ahead lies.
Overnight in Lima: 3*, 4* or 5* hotels
Meals: None
Discovering Lima’s Spiritual and Scenic Wonders
Route: Lima
Today, we shall begin our experience through a visit to some of Lima’s most charming places, and in immersing ourselves in all of their energy. We start at Huaca Pucllana, a historical and sacred site, known as a protector and guardian of the land. Our adventure continues to the Parque del Amor. It is a place that radiates love, as its name suggests. Here, we open both hearts to embrace all warmth and all energy that this land offers to all who walk upon it.
Next, we stroll on a scenic boardwalk, viewing the huge Pacific Ocean and connecting to the powerful energy of the water. The rest of that day is yours in order to explore all of the city at your own exact pace, discovering Lima’s energetic culture, gastronomy, and hidden gems.
Overnight in Lima: 3*, 4* or 5* hotels
Meals: Breakfast
A Journey Through History
Route: Lima → Arequipa
After a good breakfast at the hotel, be ready for your trip to the airport for the flight to Arequipa, which is now the White City.
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Later you have some time to walk down various pretty streets, or view this grand Plaza de Armas. After lunch we pick up you from the hotel for us to begin our adventure through the Arequipeña countryside. During this tour your guide walks you to several of the area’s most gorgeous building sights with various scenic outlooks. Your first stop will be at Mirador de Sachaca, at which point you’ll find views of Arequipa as well as its great volcanoes Misti, Pichu Picchu. You will have an opportunity to visit Santa Catalina Monastery and connect with this powerful land and history.
Overnight in Arequipa: 3*, 4* or 5* hotels
Meals: Breakfast
A Land of Majestic Volcanoes and Andean Wildlife
Route: Arequipa → Chivay → Colca Canyon
After breakfast at the hotel, we will leave to go to Chivay. Our adventure starts along the road to Yura. There, we will admire many stunning natural landscapes of the region. We will pass by the majestic Chachani Volcano, as we travel. Then we will continue through Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve until we reach Pampa Cañahuas, a prime spot to observe the area’s rich flora and fauna. Here, we will see each natural habitat of some South American camelids, including that elegant vicuña, a species often valued for its fine wool.
Continuing our adventure, we then will make such a short stop at Patahuasi (which only means «house on top») so as to enjoy one warm cup of coca tea, ideal for acclimatizing to such altitude. We then go onward to the bofedales, high-altitude wetlands which are a seasonal home to various species of local and migratory birds. The trip continues on to Patapampa, the exact highest point of our adventure at close to 4,900 meters above sea level. This spot, which is also known as the Mirador de los Andes, offers panoramic views of volcanoes, such as Misti, Hualca Hualca, Sabancaya, Ampato, Ubinas, and Chachani.
After the midday, we will arrive at Chivay, where we will enjoy at lunch before heading into our hotel. After a bit amount of time to rest, we shall visit the La Calera hot springs, that open-air thermal bath which has mineral-rich waters, ideal for relaxation after that morning’s adventure. After an hour of unwinding in these soothing waters, we will return to the hotel for a well-deserved rest as well as an overnight stay in the charming town of Chivay.
Overnight in Colca Canyon: 3*, 4* or 5* hotels
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Soaring with Condors and Trip to Puno
Route: Chivay → Colca Canyon → Puno
After one early breakfast at a hotel, we will set out on one adventure to Mirador de la Cruz del Cóndor. This stunning viewpoint offers the perfect opportunity for witness of the majestic flight of the Andean condor soaring over one of the deepest canyons in the world. Take some time to then connect with one of those sacred animals. From here, take some amount of time connecting with animals.
After absorbing all this incredible natural spectacle, we will continue on our adventure towards Puno, enjoying scenic landscapes along the way. Driving takes near to seven hours, letting us value Andean highlands’ beauty as we go the way to our next place.
Overnight in Puno: 3*, 4* or 5* hotels
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Sacred Islands and Ancestral Wisdom
Route: Puno → Uros → Amantani
Wake up early and soak in the peaceful morning light before you are setting off on a private boat adventure across calm waters of Lake Titicaca for a visit to floating Uros Islands. These many islands, made entirely of Totora reeds, have been home to the Uros people for centuries. According to legend, they existed before the sun, during a time when earth was cold, into dark. Originally built as a way to defend against enemies, the islands now welcome countless visitors who come to learn about their traditions, daily life, and deep connection to the lake. Even with their claim of having «black blood» that keeps them warm against the cold, the Uros are some of the warmest and most welcoming people you can meet.
After that, we go to Amantaní Island, a calm island often named the «Island of the Kantuta», after Peru’s flower, which grows all over the island. Life here moves at some slower pace, with some families tending to some terraced fields of wheat, quinoa, and potatoes, much as they have for generations. Two sacred peaks, Pachatata (Father Earth) and Pachamama (Mother Earth), stand over the island, each one crowned with ruins from the Inca and Tiwanaku civilizations.
Tonight, we’ll stay together with one local family, sharing a dinner. In addition to this, we will be experiencing the warmth of their hospitality. This is not only just a visit – it’s a chance to rest now, bond, and think of all we’ve viewed and felt in our travels.
Overnight in Lake Titicaca: Local Homestay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Lake Titicaca’s Hidden Treasures and Return to Puno
Route: Amantani → Puno
We say goodbye from Amantaní and begin our adventure to the floating islands of Uros. As we arrive, we step onto the soft, reed-covered surfaces. We get a glimpse into a way of life that has existed for centuries. A few Uros people have built all their homes on most floating platforms that are made from certain cattail roots, carefully layering each of them with enough dry reeds that must be replaced during every few months. Their resilience plus deep connection to the lake make this place truly special.
After some time learning of their traditions and way of life, we say our goodbyes and make our way back to Puno.
Overnight in Puno: 3*, 4* or 5* hotels
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Towards to Cusco
Route: Puno→ Pukara → La Raya → Raqchi → Andahuaylillas → Cusco
Your adventure begins in the early morning with a pick-up from your hotel for one scenic private adventure from Puno to Cusco, and you’ll have one chance to explore some of the region’s most outstanding historical and natural landmarks at one pace. First we will visit the Lithic Museum of Pukara that is a home to ancient relics and guardians. Next, we’ll travel through the majestic Raya Pass, where you’ll enjoy stunning views of the Chimboya Glacier. We will also visit the imposing Temple of the God Wiracocha in Raqchi, a once-important site in the Incan Empire.
As we approach Cusco, our last stop will be the beautiful Chapel of Andahuaylillas, often referred to as the “Sistine Chapel of America,” where you’ll be able to admire its frescoes and learn more about history and ancient languages that Peru had.
Arriving in Cusco for the evening, we will leave you at your hotel.
Overnight in Cusco: 3*, 4* or 5* hotels.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Free Day in Cusco
Route: Cusco
Today, you get open time to stroll through Cusco’s quaint roads, a locale where old comprehension and holy power run through each rock. Let your intuition guide you as you explore hidden alleys as well as energetic markets. Feel the heartbeat of the Andes in every step by exploring quiet temples. Take only one moment for connection to the land. As the sun fully sets, reflect back on your adventure, knowing that Cusco’s deep spirit has left one imprint within your soul.
Overnight in Cusco: 3*, 4* or 5* hotels.
Meals: Breakfast.
Exploring the Mystical Pathways
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* hotels.
Meals: Breakfast.
Offering to Mother Earth and Visit Chinchero with Moray
Route: Cusco → Chinchero → Moray → Urubamba
Today, we left to take an adventure to Chinchero, a pretty small town known as home to rainbows. It is located about forty minutes away from Cusco, offering views of Sacred Valley, plus peaks in the distance such as Apu Veronica, Salkantay, and Sawasiray. Chinchero is quite famous for its very rich textile traditions, as well as it’s certainly still the perfect place to reconnect with yourself and learn about Andean Cosmovision and healing techniques.
As we go forth through the village, we will meet with some elders along with the locals who are happy for sharing their way of life. A special segment from our visit includes taking part of in a Despacho ceremony, which is a very ancient ritual for gratitude as well as connection to Pachamama (Mother Earth). It is such a wondrous feeling, which always calls us to pause, to ponder, as well as to cherish our real world.
After in fact enjoying such a lunch in Chinchero, we’ll hop onto a bus and then head toward Moray, an Incan site located at meters above Urubamba. These quite massive, circular terraces, cut deeply into the Earth just as a natural amphitheater, were then used only as just an agricultural testing ground, creating greatly different microclimates in order to then grow different crops. Moray is far more than merely a farming innovation. Instead, it was as well regarded as the womb of Mother Earth; this remains a sacred space for transformation and healing. At this location, we shall pause briefly to join with the female power of nature, taking its talent to feed spirit and physique.
We will conclude our entire trip by nightfall. We will hold the Andes’ total wonder and the complete sagacity of holy places.
Overnight in Sacred Valley: 3*, 4* or 5* hotels.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
PITUSIRAY & SAWASIRAY WACHUMA CEREMONY
Route: Urubamba → Calca → Can Can → Calca → Urubamba
The Pitusiray Mountain is located in the province and district of Calca in the department of Cusco. We will set out from the Sacred Valley, making our way to Calca. From there, we’ll continue to Huaran, where the trail will lead us uphill for approximately one hour until we reach Pitusiray and Sawasiray, all while taking in the breathtaking backdrop of this beautiful place.
Today, we will also have our first opportunity to work with San Pedro (Wachuma), a powerful and sacred – yet gentle – “teacher and healer” plant traditionally used to heal the heart in times of deep pain and emotional hurt. Working with this medicine as part of a sacred ceremony, and with the protection of ancestral spirits, allows us to reconnect with the ancestral energy that helps us heal and transform our lives for the better under the guidance.
In the afternoon return to your hotel in Sacred Valley.
Overnight in Sacred Valley: 3*, 4* or 5* hotels.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Exploring Ollantaytambo and the Four Elements
Route: Urubamba → Calca → 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 for 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 train station, 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 and prepare for the incredible adventure to sacred Machu Picchu tomorrow.
Overnight in Aguas Calientes: 3*, 4* or 5* hotels
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Machu Picchu “The Crystal Condor”
Route: Aguas Calientes → Machu Picchu → Aguas Calientes → Ollantaytambo → Cusco
After breakfast, we board a bus headed to Machu Picchu’s holy sanctuary for deep spiritual renewal. This Crystal Condor site is indeed not only just an architectural marvel but is also surely a powerful declaration to both the ingenuity and the undergoing wisdom of the Inca civilization. Once a former astronomical observatory and place for pilgrimage, Machu Picchu now welcomes many travelers from around the world, drawn into its sacred energy and old mysteries.
Snuggled nicely among those three towering peaks that actually form a natural energy triangle, this mystical site offers such perfect space for meditation and reflection, and also deepening our connection with the whole universe. As we explore its ageless pathways, we embrace the transformative power of this sacred land, allowing its energy to guide as well as inspire us.
In the afternoon, we adventure to the Aguas Calientes train station and board a scenic train. We will then ride along the winding Urubamba River, taking in certain stunning landscapes as we go to our hotel in Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco: 3*, 4* or 5* hotels
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
THANK YOU, CUSCO – 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.
Meals: Breakfast
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