Ayahuasca Retreat in Salkantay to Machupicchu 9 days

Retreat Highlights

• DAY 01
• CUSCO - QUILLARUMIYOC - MOLLEPATA - CHOQUECHURCO (L,D)
• We will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 a.m. This day. We will go to the Inka center of Choquechurco, 3490 m.a.s.l. There, we will perform the first ayahuasca ceremony.
• Once everyone is already in our places to spend the night, led by the shaman we will begin the opening of the ayahuasca ceremony asking permission appropriately for the night of the ceremony.
• ACTIVITIES:
• ● Retreat opening at the archaeological center of Killarumiyoq.
• ● Visit to the Inka center of Taray.
• ● Ayahuasca ceremony in Choquechurco Inka Center.
• DAY 02
• CHOQUECHURCO - SORAYPAMPA (B,L,D)
• After an insightful night delving into Inca ancestral medicine, we’ll have breakfast and a four-hour break before lunch. We’ll then embark on a scenic bus journey through the captivating Cusco Andes, reaching the Soraypampa camp situated at 3980 meters above sea level. In the afternoon, we’ll gather for a meeting in front of the majestic APU SALKANTAY to discuss the upcoming ceremony, offering an opportunity to address any questions and gain clarity on spiritual matters.
• ACTIVITIES:
• ● Soraypampa transport one hour.
• ● meeting to discuss the upcoming ceremony.
• DAY 03
• SORAYPAMPA - HUMANTAY LAGOON - SOQRO COCHA (B,L,D)
• We will go to the HUMANTAY lagoon, located at an altitude 4270 m.a.s.l, to carry out spiritual work with MAMACOCHA (mother lagoon). Later, we will continue the trail to the soqrococha camp, 4480 m.a.s.l. where our support team will be waiting for us with the camp ready.
• ACTIVITIES:
• ● Ask permission to the lagoon and the Apu
• ● Hike up and down to the Soqrococha camp
• ● 10km walk.
• DAY 04
• SOQRO COCHA - ABRA SALKANTAY - ANDENES (B,L,D)
• We will reach the highest point of the spiritual path at 4630 meters above sea level, where we will feel the energy of the SALKANTAY mountain. We will continue on the path to the edge of the jungle, where we will appreciate the geographical change from the Andes to the jungle and feel the energetic change of nature along the way.
• We will arrive at the archaeological center platforms at 3300 meters above sea level, where we will have the second Ayahuasca ceremony.
• ACTIVITIES:
• ● Hiking and geographical changes of Mother Nature
• ● Ayahuasca ceremony
• ● 12km walk.
• DAY 05
• ANDENES - CHAULLAY (B,L,D)
• After a night of learning with the ancestral medicine of the Inkas, we will have breakfast, and then we will rest for approximately 4 hours until lunch. Then, we will continue with a 4-hour walk to the CHAULLAY camp at 2800 m.a.s.l. where you can already appreciate and feel the forests and the most intense tropical climate and local products of the area.
• ACTIVITIES:
• ● Musical concert of the birds at dawn
• ● Hiking landscapes with diverse flora and fauna
• ● 13km walk.
• DAY 06
• CHAULLAY - LUCMABAMBA (B,L,D)
• Hiking for approximately 4 hours in the JUNGLE (jungle eyebrow), we will appreciate the increase in vegetation, especially the variety of tropical products native to the Amazon. We will follow the rivers that originated in the Andes and the SALKANTAY, heading to the Lucmabamba camp 2000 m.a.s.l.
• ACTIVITIES:
• 11km walk
• Flora and fauna observation
• Thermal baths visit
• Zipline (optional).
• DAY 07
• LUCMABAMBA - LLAQTA PATA (B,L,D)
• Before starting the walk, we will partake in the coffee experience with one of the great coffee producers in the area. This is an unmissable experience as the area has international recognition for the greatest quality of coffee.
• We will follow the original Inka trail to the archaeological center of LLACTAPATA, which is located at 2700 m.a.s.l. Here, we will have the first view of Machupicchu and the sacred mountains around it. We will perform the last ceremony with the great Inca city of Machupicchu in front of us. Truly, a Wonder of the World.
• ACTIVITIES
• Coffee experience
• Original Inka Trail hike
• Panoramic views of valleys and rivers
• Ayahuasca ceremony
• Visit to the Inka center of Llactapata
• Panoramic view of Machupicchu
• 7km walk.
• DAY 08
• LLAQTAPATA - AGUAS CALIENTES (B,L,D)
• After a night of learning with the ancestral medicine of the Inkas, we will have breakfast and then rest for approximately 4 hours until lunch. Afterwards, we will continue the path all the way down until we reach the hydroelectric plant at 1900 m.a.s.l. where we will board the train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town).
• ACTIVITIES:
• Hiking
• Flora and fauna observation
• Train ride to Aguas Calientes town
• 7km walk.
• DAY 09
• MACHU PICCHU - OLLANTAYTAMBO - CUSCO (B)
• The most awaited day has arrived! We will visit Machu Picchu, an emblem of our culture, and we will live an experience that transports us to the time of the Inkas, surrounded by the beauty of the surrounding mountains, with a unique, mystical, and spiritual panorama. We will take one of the buses that will take us to the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu. In the afternoon, we will take the train back to Cusco.
• ACTIVITIES:
• Spiritual visited guided by INTIYAYA and KILLAYAYA (shamans)
• Transportation to Machupicchu
• Tour of Machupicchu
• Return to Cusco by train.

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Illareq

WAYNACAPAC

Qory

Willka

Illareq Yaya

Illareq Yaya is a spiritual person and practitioner of natural medicine who comes from a long line of Inkan ancestors. He was born and raised in a small community in the mountains of Peru, where he learned from a young age about the healing practices and traditions of his culture. As he grew older, Illareq Yaya became increasingly interested in medicinal plants and spirituality. He began studying and practicing natural medicine, learning from the knowledge passed down by his family and community, as well as from other practitioners and healers.

WAYNACAPAC

Wayna Qhapaq is a solar priest (shaman) from the Andes who has spent a large part of his life teaching Andean culture and practicing spirituality in his community. He was born in the historic city of Cusco, in Perú, surrounded by the majesty of the Andean mountains and the cultural tradition of his people. From an early age, Wayna Qhapaq learned from the ancient wisdom of his people and embarked on the path of the solar priest (shaman). Wayna Qhapaq has dedicated his life to teaching Andean spirituality, transmitting ancient knowledge, and rituals to future generations. Through his teachings, he has helped people find inner peace, harmony with nature, and physical and emotional healing.

Qory Qente

Carolina was born in the beautiful city of Cusco during the month in the Inca calendar dedicated to honoring our ancestors. In addition, her birthday coincides with a very significant day for her country, the commemoration of the rebellion led by Tupac Amaru II, a national hero who fought for Peru’s independence. From a young age, Carolina felt a strong connection to the world of medicine. Her curiosity and passion for helping others led her to become aware of her energy as a woman and to deeply value her Inka culture. She now considers herself a daughter of the sun and moon, with a special connection to nature and the spiritual world. Along her spiritual path, Carolina has learned about love, care, and protection for Mother Earth, and she tries to respect it in all her actions and thoughts. In addition to her dedication to the well-being of others, Carolina enjoys the simple things in life, such as dancing, listening to music, and walking outdoors. She is always seeking new knowledge to enrich her life and those around her. Carolina is a strong, dedicated, and compassionate woman with a deep connection to her culture and natural environment. Her love for life, learning, and helping others makes her a valuable person for her community and her country.”

Willka Pacha

Willka Pacha was born and raised in the city of Cusco, surrounded by Andean culture and spirituality. From a young age, she was always drawn to spiritual practices and subtle energies that permeated her environment. As she grew up, she began to study and practice shamanic healing, learning from the elders and teachers of her community. Over time, Willka Pacha became a priestess of the moon, with a special focus on working with feminine energy and conducting cleansings. She also trained in shamanic reiki, a healing technique that uses ancestral shamanic energy to heal the body and mind. Willka Pacha has helped many people to heal and find inner peace. Her cleansings, which involve the use of eggs, herbs, sounds, and other methods, have been especially effective in eliminating negative energies and emotional blocks in her patients. Additionally, her work with feminine energy has been particularly relevant for women who seek to connect with their inner power and heal their emotional wounds.

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