The Amazon Machu Picchu
September 21 to October 10, 2008
The Mountains are the Heart of Pachamama
The Amazon is the Blood that flows through that Heart
| DAY 1 9/21: |
We fly into Lima , where we will stay overnight., waiting for our flight to Puerto Maldonado in the morning. |
| DAY 2 9/22: |
When we arrive in Puerto Maldonado, we will take the boat downriver to the Eco Amazonia Lodge. |
| DAY 3 9/23: |
Today, we go to Monkey Island . When we return to the lodge, we work in sacred ceremony to prepare for our journey in the morning. |
| DAY 4 9/24: |
This is our first day of our trek into the jungle. We go to Don Ignacio's village to work with him. Don Ignacio, who is a master ayahuascero, helps us to see with the crystalline clarity of this plant spirit. This will be our first night working with the Ayahuasca. When we arrive there, we prepare for the dance with the plant spirit. |
| DAY 5 9/25: |
We work again with the Ayahuasca this night. We take with us the guidance gained the night before. |
| DAY 6 9/26: | This is a day and night of rest at Don Ignacio's village. |
| DAY 7 9/27: |
We go to the macaw clay lick, camping for two nights nearby. The macaws come here for an enzyme in the clay that they need to digest their food. |
| DAY 8 9/28: | Working with the macaw energy, we remember how to play. Camping. |
| DAY 9 9/29: |
We return to the lodge for one night to rest and to prepare for our continued trek throughout the jungle. |
| DAY 10 9/30: |
Our campsite for the next two nights is the Briolo. This is a beautiful area in the jungle where, at times, it is possible to swim in the river. The ceremony here is about being- the act of doing becomes the state of being. |
| DAY 11 10/1: | We continue to work with the primal energy of the jungle, showing us the stillness in the midst of pulsing life. Camping. |
| DAY 12 10/2: |
We travel to the locals' village. They share their hospitality and way of life with us. We return to the lodge for the night. |
| DAY 13 10/3: |
This is a day of rest and to give our thanks in ceremony to the spirits of the jungle for our wonderful journey. Tonight, we have a dinner of celebration for the incredible journey we have just undertaken. |
| DAY 14 10/4: |
Taking the boat upriver, we fly from Puerto Maldonado to Cuzco , the capital of the Incan empire. It is said that the Incan empire was built in the shape of the jaguar and that Cuzco is the head of that jaguar. |
| DAY 15 10/5: |
Today, we go to Aguas Calientes, the town located in the Machu Picchu range. We stay at El Presidente, overlooking the Urubama river. |
| DAY 16 10/6: |
We spend the day at Machu Picchu itself, working in sacred ceremony in the ancient temples. |
| DAY 17 10/7: |
We are in Aguas Calientes today. We go to the hot springs nestled in the center of the mountains. We will have time to go to the shops and enjoy the delights of this little mountain town. |
| DAY 18 10/8: | We return to Cuzco for the night. |
| DAY 19 10/9: | We have the day in Cuzco . We can shop and relax. We go out for a dinner of celebration, giving thanks for the gift of the extraordinary journey we have just completed. |
| DAY 20 10/10: |
We return to Lima for our flight back to the States. We stay at Miraflores, where we can store our luggage until we go to the airport. We can go to the marketplace and local restaurants or just simply rest. |
The cost for this journey, without airfare, is $3,475.00 (price is based on six people; if less than six people, price will increase). This includes, but not limited to, all hotel accommodations, all land and water transportation, all guides, porters, food while camping, some meals, as stated, in hotels, transfers, all entry and excursion fees. Not included: airport arrival and departure taxes, all international and in-Peru air travel, tipping of guides and porters, shamans' ceremonies, any personal expenditure, miscellaneous expenses. Due to the high cost of the airfare, the deposit of $1,500.00 is required. This deposit ensures your reservation in this journey and to purchase your airfare. Your deposit is in addition to the above price. This deposit includes all round trip air travel (USA/Peru/USA), including in-Peru flights. Please note that the airfare is subject to price fluctuation. Please note that, by sending in your deposit right away, the chances that we will not lose the best airfare prices we can get are increased. If I do not receive your deposit very shortly, it is likely we will lose this airfare price and the cost will have to go up. By sending in your deposit, you have accepted the invitation that Peru has sent you. That manifests the clear path to Peru and helps to remove all obstacles out of your way. Itinerary is subject to change depending on weather, festivities, etc.. You will receive a packing list and pre-departure information upon receipt of yor registration and deposit. Please be sure that your passport is up-to-date and, if it is not or you don't have one, I suggest that you get it updated or apply for one now. You will get your visa upon arrival in Lima . You also need to have a yellow fever inoculation for entry into the jungle.
You can contact me at 732-533-7276 or e-mail me at apusalkantay@aol.com.
You can download the Peru Amazon/Machu Picchu registration form here. Please refer to the Peru Amazon/Machu Picchu registration form for deposit and discount payment information.
To register, call Pat Miller at 908-281-9222 or e-mail her at pampa_mesaylq@yahoo.com. We do take payment by check, money order, cash, credit card and Pay Pal.
"Throughout my childhood and as I got older, I always knew and felt there is something much greater than only what we can see. Other people told me what I said I saw and knew was not so. Although I began to doubt myself, I continued to know what I could not explain was true. Then I was blessed by meeting Fran Russo. Just like that, EVERYTHING made sense. My entire life made sense to me in one second. I have been a student of Fran's since 2001. I have completed the Medicine Wheel, had weekly private sessions, attended many workshops and healing circles. After completing the Medicine Wheel, I am continuing to grow, in my journey, as an apprentice."LisaRead more...