EQUINOX SHAMANIC JOURNEY TO PERU
March 10 - 23, 2009
Optional 1-2 Week Ayahuasca Extension
to the Amazon
World renown expert of Inca cosmology, author
and shaman "Mallku", will lead us in ceremony at the following ancient
temple sites: Pizac, Machu Picchu (twice), Ollantaytambo, Sacsayhuaman, Qenco,
The Water Temple of Tipon, The Temple of Wiracocha, Puno, Lake Titicaca and
the island of Amantani, Colca Canyon - The Great Canyon of the Condors.
As requested by some of our guests, we are now offering an optional one week
ayahuasca extension to Iquitos
Tour Price
(US)$2975 (10-15 participants)
(US)$3112 (5-9 participants)
Optional Iquitos Extension
(US)$1100
Registration Deadline December 31st, 2009
Bring a friend and save (US)$150
Register and submit your full payment by November 30th
and receive an additioanl (US)$150 discount
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Join us for another wonderful opportunity to experience the Andes in a very rare and special way. Mallku will again be our guide as we visit some of the most wondrous and powerful places on Earth. Mallku is a world renown authority on the sacred sites of Peru and has written numerous books on the subject including "Machu Picchu Forever" and "Inka Initiation Path, The Awakening of the Puma".
As we journey through the Sacred Valley of the Inca, and visit many wondrous power places in the Andean high country, Mallku will present three opportunities for our group to experience the sacred plant teacher huachuama. Huachuma as a teacher, will assist us in more deeply integrating the energies and ancient wisdom Pachamama wishes to share with us. Huachuma is a mescaline bearing cactus that grows in the high, arid regions of the Western Andes. It is native to Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Columbia. Proof of the ritual use of this very sacred plant as a visionary sacrament, dates back to at least 1500 BC by the Chavin culture of Northern Peru. Mallku states "The power plants are just instruments and what is most important is to learn to use our own divine being in order to grow". Huachuma is a gentle teacher. All will receive healing and greatly enjoy, and benefit from the experience.
Our intent throughout this whole journey is to reawaken to who we really are, and again come into alignment with the "Master Path". Our attitude will be one of reverence and honoring of all that is sacred. We will have many opportunities for personal reflection and meditation.
I hope you will join us on this, perhaps once in life time opportunity to
experience Peru like few people ever have, while reawakening to your true nature
and potential as divine beings on this beautiful Space Ship Earth.
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A little bit about why we use the plants: Psychotropic
plants have been used for thousands of years by cultures all around the
world. These plant medicines also known as sacred power plants, have primarily
been used in a traditional way for healing, divination, and communication
with the spirit world. Equally important for humanity today, they also
help us by instilling a deep reverence for the Earth and an up-welling
of love for all beings. They help us realize that there is more to our
beingness than the voice in our head and to realize a true sense of connectedness
with the Universe and all of creation. The power plants help to reveal
and strip away the layers of illusion and identity with roles imputed upon
us from the time we are born by our teachers, parents and society in general.
They help us to remember that we are all already Buddha or Christ, each
with an infinite connection to source, each with the infinite ability to
create and manifest our reality. Sayre Tupac Wiracocha says that "Plant
medicines provide our bodies with the necessary software to receive and integrate
the ancient wisdom held in the Earth." There are many sacred places
on Earth like the Andean Temples of Peru where this ancient wisdom is
amplified. We take the medicines with reverence and go to these places
to receive this ancient wisdom. Pachamama as a living being wants us to
remember who we are. It is time for us to awaken within our dream. That
is her truest desire. Mallku states "The power plants are just instruments
and what is most important is to learn to use our own divine being in order
to grow".
March 10th Arrive Lima 12:30 am Flight #LP 605
We will stay at the airport and take the first flight to Cuzco at 6 am.
Day
1 (March 10) Arrive in Cusco in the morning, reception and transition
to the Sacred Valley for lodging. On the way to the valley we will stop in
the power center of Tambo Machay to offer our salutation to the Apus (Spirits
of the mountains) and with an offering connect with the energy of Pachamama.
Arrive to our hotel and rest.
Day 2 (March 11) Very early we start with a shamanic journey
with a Huachuma ceremony, a salutation to the Sun and to the Earth. The huachuma
ceremony will take place for at least six hours and will receive insights to
clarify our path and manifest our inner power and vision. This is a living
class about the riches of the Universe. The master huachuma will also teach
us about our beauty and strength. At the right time we will travel to the Andean
market of Pisaq where there are both traditional and tourist markets; the best
in the region. The entire mountain behind the village is considered an archaeological
treasure, and for good reason. We are bussed several miles up to the top, from
where we can hike downhill past ancient sites and burial grounds along an amazing
trail with breathtaking views. We arrive at an Inca temple Intiwatana, where
we will have a ceremony and then continue to a place where our bus has driven
to meet us during one of the most beautiful walks in this region. At the right
time we will return to our hotel.
Day 3 (March 12) Transition to the train station and take
the spectacular train ride to Aguas Calientes, where we will check into our
hotel before visiting the famed city of Machu Picchu, named by Mallku as the
Crystal City, the Rainbow City, the City of the Condor and the Hummingbird,
the City of Peace, and the City of Light. The legendary beauty of this magnificent
city defies description. There are many trails and power sites to explore here,
and we will have ample opportunity for ceremony to open to a deeper experience
of the intrinsic magic of this amazing city and it's temples. We will have
a guided tour and receive esoteric insights on the various temples and power
spots. We will participate in inspiring spiritual ceremonies to enhance our
connection with our divine self, a transpersonal, transformational journey
within. In the evening you will have the opportunity to enjoy a ceremonial
bath at the hot springs of Aguas Calientes.
Day 4 (March 13) Early ascension to the Sacred City of Machu
Picchu to take part in a shamanic journey with huachuma for a deeper voyage
into the inner path and to gain confidence in our soul’s and our unique
purpose. We will give offerings to Pachamama and possibly make the ascension
to Huayna Picchu Mountain or the Sun Gate. We will have the opportunity for
introspection and contemplation on the mysteries of this holy city. We will
have a guided visit to the secret path of pachamama and to the temple of the
light and inner work. On this day we learn to confront our fears and release
heavy charges. The power entity of Machu Picchu will guide us to recognize
our mission. At the right time we will descend to the village of Aguas Calientes
for lodging, food and bathing at the hot springs.
Day 5 (March 14) In the morning we will return to Cusco.
Along the way we will stop at Ollantaytambo to explore this absolutely unique
and ancient city, where the buildings still retain the original architecture
of the Incas. We will have an opportunity to enter into one of the homes and
see how the people have and continue to live for hundreds of years. As we explore
the vast temple complex adjacent to the village, we will engage in a ceremony.
We will then continue to Cusco and check into our hotel.
Day 6 (March 15) On this day we will discover the House of the Moon; a unique power center 40 minutes from Cusco. At this very special site we will explore the "Divine of the Feminine" and enter into the dimension of the Mother. In this place we will discover the essence of the Andean masters in the dedication to the soul and we will realize a Vision Quest. At the appropriate time we will return to Cusco and have a free afternoon to explore the city and shop for textiles, crafts, jewelry and other items of interest.
Day 7 (March 16) In the morning we will travel to the Temple
of Water at Tipon for a purification ceremony, then we will continue to the
biggest Solar Temple of the Andes in Sacsayhuaman and before dark will have
a closing meditation and shamanic journey with drums. Transition to Hotel.
Day 8 (March 17) Bus trip to Lake Titicaca (390 km), this
is a nice travel, after leaving Cusco, the mountains will be our company for
the day, and with few stops we will recognize the beauty of the Andean scenery.
On the way we will visit the magnificent Temple of Wiracocha, eventually
arriving at Puno, late in the afternoon. Transition to our hotel.
Day 9 (March 18) Today we will discover the ancient aimara altars to the South. We will walk the sacred path on the Magical Serpent and discover the Ajayu Marka, a dimensional world with its doors. We continue to the altars of Copamaya and offer our salutation to the spirit of Titicaca and at the end of the afternoon, visit the Temple of Fertility. Returning to our hotel.
Day 10 (March 19) Today our journeys will take us to the shores of Lago Titicaca, the highest and largest navigable lake in the World. From there we will embark to experience the powerful island of Amantani and be blessed by the energy of the female pole of the planet. Late in the afternoon we will participate in a ceremonial offering with the spiritual leader of the community. The evening will be spent with the locals in their homes, permitting us to enter into another soft reality.
Day 11 (March 20) On this Equinox day we will partake in our last journey with grandfather huachuma. Our intent will be to gain more clarity of our true nature and our connection to Pachamama, and what it means for us to embrace the Master Path. We will rise early in the morning to begin our ceremony and ascend to the Temples of Pachatata and Pachamama to greet the sun. We will present our offering to Pachamama and to life and have personal time for setting intentions, meditation and reflection. We will then descend to the shores of the Titicaca to feel her pure water. Following lunch we will return to the continent in Puno, transition to our hotel and rest.
Day 12 (March 21) Visit on the way the Andean Taj Majal, enjoy this power place and maintain the light of Wiracocha in your path. We will continue our journeys and travel to Chivay at Colca Canyon; arriving late in the afternoon to check into our evening's lodgings. This evening we will have the opportunity to bath and relax in the area's local hot springs.
Day 13 (March 22) Our final experience will bring us to the Canyon of the Condors, which is considered the second deepest canyon in the world and because of it's location and natural conditions, was one of the places chosen as a residence of the great Condors. A beautiful walk along the cliffs of the canyon, will allow us to enter the domain of the master bird, the condor, which in the Andes represents the master of heaven and is the the power animal who teaches about power and freedom. In this place, and from a fairly close distance, we will have the opportunity to observe these magnificent beings in flight. After enjoying the area, we will organize our departure to Arequipa; arriving in the afternoon to check into our lodgings.
Day 14 (March 23) Transition to the airport at Arequipa for our flight to Lima and international connections. End of this trip.
Optional Iquitos Ayahuasca Extension
Note: The sequence of the various events and the days they fall on, may be altered in order to make the overall experience more efficient.
Day 14 (March 23) Transition to the airport for our flight to Lima and our connecting flight to Iquitos where we will be met by Alan Shoemaker, our guide and taken to our hotel. We will rest and join and be joined by Alan for dinner at the Yellow Rose of Texas.
Day 15 (March 24) 9am breakfast together. We will have a light breakfast because on this day we will head to the jungle retreat center of Guillermo Arévalo rest and otherwise prepare for the evenings ayahuasca ceremony.
Day 16 (March 25) The morning begins with a group discussion of last night's ceremony. We will have fresh tropical fruit and juice for breakfast. Following the discussion we return to our hotel to relax until we meet for lunch. At 3pm we leave the port of Bellevista in a collectivo river bus traveling on the beautiful Rio Momon to visit the Bora tribe where they will present their traditional dances in their jungle maloca. They also will have all their native arts and crafts on display and for sale. Return to our hotel and meet at 7pm for dinner.
Day 17 (March 26) On this day we will again have a light breakfast and begin preparing ourselves for the evenings Ayahuasca. Following breakfast we will have some free time to explore Iquitos and perhaps do a little shopping. At the appropriate time we will embark for a four-hour boat ride up the Rio Momon to experience the magic of another well-known curandero, Javier Arevalo Shehuano. Upon our arrival at his maloca we will get settled to be ready for the evening’s ceremony.
Day 18 (March 27) Morning discussion of previous evening’s ceremony and after a light breakfast of fresh tropical fruit, we will make the beautiful journey back down river. Along the way we will visit The Butterfly Farm and the Petting Zoo. The butterfly Farm is run by Swiss born Gudrun Sperrer and Peruvian Roblar Moreno. In addition to fulfilling their dream of breeding butterflies, one of the world's most beautiful creatures, these two dedicated individuals have been designated by the Peruvian government as a "Centre of Custody" for rescued wild animals. At the Petting Zoo we will have the opportunity to see and hold monkeys, anacondas sloths and other inhabitants of the Amazon rain forest. At the appropriate time, we will head back to Iquitos and to our hotel. After some time to rest and freshen up, we will meet for dinner.
Day 19 (March 28) On this day we will experience our third and final ayahuasca ceremony at the jungle retreat center of ayahuascero *Percy Garcia Lozano. We will meet for breakfast and then head to the famous floating community of Belen for a gentle boat ride through the village. Belen is sometimes called Little Venice for good reason. At the Belen herb market you will have the opportunity to purchase numerous rainforest healing herbs, mapacho tobacco, incense resins and woods like copal and palo santo. Following our Belen experience will have a light lunch and then head to the jungle for the evening’s ayahuasca ceremony. Percy’s center is about 40Km outside of Iquitos and will require about a forty-five minute walk into the jungle to get there. Percy’s soft and gentle approach will be a perfect way to conclude our spiritual work with the sacred Vine Of The Soul. The journey to, and the overnight stay at Percy’s center offers the opportunity for a real jungle experience!
Day 20 (March 29) Upon waking we will discuss the previous evening’s ceremony followed by a light breakfast of fruit. We will then return to Iquitos to get some rest and prepare for the following day’s departure. We will meet in the evening for our final dinner in Iquitos.
Day 21 (March 30) We will arise early for a group breakfast and to share contact info etc. Following our morning connection we will be taken to the airport to fly to Lima and back home.
*Biography - Percy Garcia Lozano
My name is Percy Garcia Lozano. I was born on the 07 of September of 1973,
in Caserio Aucayo, located to 2 hours from the Iquitos port of Mazusa along
the mighty Amazon River. I began my shamanic healing apprenticeship at the
age of 10, inheriting the knowledge of my grandfathers through my teacher
and master shaman Enrique Garcia Mozombite. Now I am playing a very important
role, transmitting all my experiences and knowledge of natural traditional
medicine. I'm also dedicated to the work of providing treatment to the sick
who come to me with different types of diseases, ranging from alcoholism,
drug addiction, psychological trauma, cancer and others etc, with much humility,
giving and perseverance. By consuming ayahuasca and making use of other properly
harvested natural medicinal plants from my botanical garden, I am a practitioner
of natural medicine. In this way I share the secret mysteries of the rain
forest. Also I prepare dried ground plants materials such as various crusts
and resins, into aphrodisiacs, tonics and other natural medicines for all
types of diseases.
Full participation in the program is encouraged. The program will include numerous ceremonies where we will have the opportunity to experience San Pedro and or ayahuasca. The purifying and healing properties of these plant medicines have been used for thousands of years by shamans of Central and South America for healing, to communicate with the spirit world and receive spiritual guidance, empowerment, and clarity in one's life purpose. This shamanic adventure may not be for everyone. Please give us a call or send us an e-mail if you would like to know more about this program.
Health - We recommend that participants be in good health and physical condition. If you are older, it might be wise to get a physical from your doctor, informing him/her that you will at times be applying strenuous physical effort at altitudes of up 12,000 feet. Upon arrival in Cuzco, almost immediately we will head down to the Sacred Valley of the Inca which rests at an altitude of 8000 feet. Medications are available that can assist in acclimating to high altitudes. Mallku recommends if you have diabetes, to refrain from consuming Huachuma (San Pedro Cactus).
Medications - We may be ingesting plant substances that contain MAOI’s (Monoamine-Oxidase Inhibitors). Certain prescription drugs can have serious adverse effects when taken in conjunction with MAOI’s. If you are taking prescription drugs, please consult your doctor prior to signing up for this tour.
About Immunizations -
Our guide Alan Shoemaker believes
it is not necessary to receive immunizations or take preventative medications
when visiting Peru. The likelihood of acquiring malaria or other illnesses
is very low. Inexpensive medical facilities are available in the likelihood
one should acquire a tropics related illness.
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Estimated Airfare
International Flights: Round trip, non-stop
from LAX — Lima, about US$800.
Internal Peru Flights: If booked from within Peru, rates
on internal flights currently run about US$185 per flight, plus Peru Airport
Tax. We can handle the booking of internal
flights for you. If booked from the US, internal flights are curently about
US$450.
Note: It is not necessary that US participants embark from
LAX. Our travel agent will customize your flight itinerary according to your
location and the nearest international airport.
Registration Form – It is
important that participants fill out the registration form. You can download
the SPA Registration Form in PDF format by clicking on the following link - SPA Registration
Form.
Please fill out and mail the registration form to the address below.
Please mail your completed registration form along with your deposit or full payment to the address at the bottom of this page.
Make checks payable to — Two
Towers Instruments.
Tour Price: (US) $2975 (10-15 participants)
— (US)$3112 (5-9
participants)
Optional Iquitos Extension: (US)$1100
Air fair not included
Bring a friend and save (US)$150
Register and submit your full payment by November 30th and receive
an additional (US)$150 discount.
Deposit and Payment procedure
Deposit Amount - (US)$1250
Submitting a deposit early,
will insure your place on this trip. Also, in order to help insure that this
magical journey can become a reality for all, we humble ask that you submit
your full payment as soon as possible. All payments may be made by check, money
order, via direct transfer to the Two Towers Account or PayPal. We are a PayPal
Verified Merchant. In order to make your payment via PayPal please go to the
following PayPal.com
web site and use the the following e-mail address as the account to send
money to: steffan@sacredperuadventures.com
Note: Payment in full must be submitted to the Two Towers Account on or before December 31, 2008. Please see refund policy below.
"Sacred Peru Adventures" and Two Towers Instruments are owned and operated by Steffan Heydon and have been in operation since 1995. The Two Towers web site can be accessed by clicking on the following link - www.TwoTowers.com
Price includes - All ceremonies, entrance fees to archeological sites and parks, hotel lodgings (double occupancy rooms), all ground and lake transportation inside Peru, some meals. With advance notice, private accommodations can be arranged (additional charges will apply). Private accommodations may not be available while we are visiting the Island of Amantani.
Price does not include - International and internal airfare.
Booking Flights - We ask that all US participants book their international flights through our travel agent. This simply helps to insure that everyone arrives in Cuzco at the same time. We use a South American travel agent here in the US and are able to get the best rates on international flights to Peru. We will book your internal Peruvian flights using another travel agent in Peru. The contact information for our travel agent in the US is below.
TRAVEL AGENT
Maria Diaz
Maria Travel and Tours
6333 Canoga Ave Ste. 318
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
TELEPHONE: (860) 961-9882
mariatraveltours@sbcglobal.net
International flights and internal flights within Peru are generally booked through Lan Chile/Peru. If you have any questions please give us a call.
Refund and Cancellation policy
• Cancellation up to 60 days prior to departure, full refund (January
9th)
• Cancellation from 59 - 45 days prior to departure, full refund minus
$750.
• Cancellation from 44 - 16 days prior to departure, full refund minus
$1000
• Cancellation 15 days or less prior to departure, NO REFUND
NOTE: If by January 31st 2009, we do not have a minimum of 5 individuals that have registered and paid in full, the tour will be canceled and all moneys will be promptly returned.
For more information please contact us via E-Mail
steffan@sacredperuadventures.com
or give us a call at (805) 234-1914
Send postal mail to:
Steffan Heydon
Two Towers Instruments
1361 6th Street
Los Osos, CA 93402
This page was last updated June 13th, 2008
