This is a deeply authentic, transformative journey into the mystical and practical lifeways of the Andean-Inkan Holy Mountain Tradition. Tupaq and Huamanchiq guide a dedicated group into the Andean Altiplano to engage the sacred cosmology of one of Earth’s few remaining, unbroken wisdom lineages. Participants experience an immersion into an ancient, animistic culture rooted in the natural world, unified consciousness, heart-centric interaction, energetic healing and multidimensional ceremony.

OVERVIEW

From Cusco, we travel to our retreat center in Tupaq’s ancestral village where the mountains, lagoons, fertile valleys and deeply-connected people offer a conducive environment to engage sacred wisdom, learn wholistic practices and expand consciousness. Each day begins with centering and meditation exercises, then moves into directed learning and harmonization practices to balance the mind, body and spirit. Each day we do moderate walking to access nature temples and then have integration time after lunch to rest, discuss and contemplate our processes.

After dinner, we continue the sacred work with elemental ceremonies to call in assistance and strengthen our connection to the Earth, Ancestors and Source.

After four days, we journey higher into the mountains to camp at the foot of one of the Holy Mountain Altars. This part of the journey is a dedicated pilgrimage into the heart of the Andean-Inkan celestial tradition. Participants go further into personal expansion and healing while exploring higher aspects of the cosmology and animistic consciousness. During this time, daily activities focus on first-hand learning, harmonization, ceremonies, energetic attunement and how to integrate multidimensional reality into one’s daily life.

While on the journey, all of your needs will be supported by an experienced team of Paqos, assistants, porters and chefs to provide you optimal space for your unfolding. Hot meals are provided three times a day with most dietary needs able to be catered for with advanced notice at registration. While camping, individual tents are provided for each traveler. You only need to bring a sleeping bag and pad in addition to your clothing. A comprehensive trip information document will be provided to you at registration.

In the Andes, we will be operating at elevations from 11,000 to 15,500 feet (3,300-4,750 meters). Participants need to be in good physical, mental and emotional health, be open and authentic, and able to manage themselves in unfamiliar terrain. At higher elevation we have courses available should anyone need a lift. Strenuous predatory training is not needed in order to participate on this journey. We’ve not had any altitude related problems with participants. We recognize that dis-ease is caused by unresolved mental-emotional blockages coming forward for healing. The Paqos and ground staff take great care to look after participants needs and help resolve any issues that may arise… it is a healing journey.

Please plan to arrive in Cusco at least a day before the start of the trip in order to acclimate to the 11,000 foot (3,350 meter) elevation. Please book your return flight out of Cusco at least a day after the end of the scheduled trip. You will need to book your own lodging, e.g., Airbnb or booking.com rooms in Cusco before the start of the trip and after we arrive back in town on the last day (further information is in the trip information document that you receive at registration). The trip starts at noon of the first day and ends around 5-6pm on the last day. During the trip, vegetarian meals along with meat and fish dishes are provided. Gluten-free options are available. Please bring your own special dietary items as needed.

If you are interested in staying in Peru longer to sightsee or travel, we ask that you schedule any sightseeing activities BEFORE the trip. We have found that tourism after deep spiritual work can be difficult on the body’s energetic system and interfere with one's integration process. Planning a day or more of rest in Cusco or the sacred valley, etc., and at home prior to jumping back into business is also highly beneficial.