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Trained by his Grandfather since the age of 6, Puma walks the path of a traditional Andean medicine man. Speaking to thousands of people globally, he is recognized as a keeper of ancient wisdom.
MOREAndean Medicine Man and Wisdom Keeper, Puma Quispe Singona, guides us through the spiritual heart of Peru, from Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley to Lake Titicaca.
On this journey we will hear traditional teachings, participate in ceremonies, and undertake powerful healing and energy work, including the option to work with the ancestral medicine, San Pedro (Wachuma). Puma will lead us through the Sacred Valley where we will meet his family in Chinchero before visiting Machu Picchu and other sacred sites including Ollantaytambo and Sacsayhuaman. We will visit the spectacular Incan archaeological site of Quillarumiyoc - Temple of the Moon, and visit the community on Amantani Island on the tranquil waters of Lake Titicaca. READ MORE
Trained by his Grandfather since the age of 6, Puma walks the path of a traditional Andean medicine man. Speaking to thousands of people globally, he is recognized as a keeper of ancient wisdom.
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This journey with Puma and his guides was beyond my expectations. The love and care that went into the planning of each destination was noticeable. Visiting each energetic archeological site touched me in a deep way...I am forever transformed!Donyale Nichols, Woodbury, NJ
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The Peruvian people have huge gentle hearts. Puma and his team are exceptional and the ceremonies are profoundly transformative! I come home with great love, inner peace and a deeper connection to life’s many blessings.Eric Evangelista, Patterson, CA
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Tour Description
Join us for the Heart of the Pachamama, a heart-opening spiritual journey with Andean Medicine Man, Healer, and Wisdom Keeper, Puma Quispe Singona. On this journey we will hear traditional teachings, participate in ceremonies, and undertake powerful healing and energy work.
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With Puma as our skilful guide, we will wind our way through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, pausing at sacred temples and spiritual sites, working with the energies of this ancient land to experience healing and a profound sense of happiness. As part of our healing, we have the option to work with San Pedro (Wachuma), an ancestral medicine that was used in ceremony thousands of years ago to liberate heavy energy from the emotional and psychological temples. Connect with the sacred trilogy of the Incas – the Puma, Serpent, and Condor – and learn about what the Incan elders believed of parallel dimensions. This sacred land is also full of colourful, fun, and enchanting places and peoples and we will visit authentic market places and vibrant, welcoming communities.
We begin our journey in the Sacred Valley with time devoted to ceremony, Andean medicine, and energy work. We will then make a memorable stop at Puma’s home village of Chinchero, with spectacular views over the Sacred Valley. Chinchero is famed for its traditional weavings, and we will learn about Puma's mother's foundation, the Ayni Ayllu Weaving Cooperative. We will hear stories, be welcomed by Puma’s family and friends, and enjoy this rare opportunity to fully immerse ourselves in the local community. While here, we will also participate in a special Despacho Ceremony and experience traditional teachings and energy work with Don Sebastian, a Q’ero Master, and Mama Irene, a powerful healer and medicine woman.
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Our journey continues to the awe-inspiring site of Machu Picchu for two nights. Spend time with Puma and also independently to truly enjoy the magnificence of this great testament to Incan civilization, and to experience the powerful energies here.
After a beautiful train ride through the Sacred Valley to the charming town of Ollantaytambo, known as The Sanctuary of the Wind, we visit the Temple of the Sun and also the Royal Baths and Fountains for a shamanic energy experience where we will connect with the elements of earth, water, air, and fire.
We then have the opportunity to visit the Incan archaeological site of Quillarumiyoc (Temple of the Moon). This religious center contains walls, buildings, fountains, and its centerpiece, the Moonstone ~ a limestone boulder with a base relief of the moon that is found only here. We visit the Quillarumiyoc caves, where the Incas carved and captured their representative knowledge of the ancestral spiritual ideology. We continue by exploring the temple of the Quillarumiyoc water priest, and visit a mini-waterfall where we will cleanse, purify, and free the mind, before participating in a very special ceremony. We will also be joined by the Wiñaypaq Cultural Association, dedicated to the promotion and dissemination of Andean ancestral music.
This is followed by an exploration of Cusco, including the architectural wonders and ancient sacred temples such as Sacsayhuamán, Tambomachay, and Coricancha. At these sacred sites, Puma will guide us through ceremonies and help us connect with the ancestral lineages found within the caves and walls.
We continue our journey, stopping at "Tinajani Canyon", where we will visit these impressive natural landscapes of reddish sandstone sediments and volcanic dacite which are millions of years old. The Tinajani Canyon has several legends about its origin, that give a more magical touch to the place. We will then travel to the tranquil waters of Lake Titicaca and the Uros Floating Islands. These islands, made of Tortora reeds, are home to the Uros people who, according to legend, existed before the sun when the earth was cold and dark.
We will visit the community on Amantaní Island to appreciate the culture and traditions of the Uros peoples. This circular island about 9 square km in size, is known as the "Island of the Kantuta", after the national flower which grows plentifully here. The island is home to two mountain peaks, Pachatata (Father Earth) and Pachamama (Mother Earth), and contains ancient Inca and Tiwanaku ruins on top of both. For us, it is a time to draw healing energy, insights and wisdom from the ancestors, and to take stock of the entire journey and what it has meant for us.
Our final visit will be to the fascinating Aramu Muru's Doorway, known to be a portal into other dimensions. As we trek to the Doorway we pass by the mysterious Valley of the Spirits and a mystical arrangement of natural rock formations. Puma will lead us in ceremony to honor our own personal growth and transformation and our own rebirth, crossing into our new lives as we return back home.
View our Heart of the Pachamama videos on our YouTube channel!
View more stunning photos from a past journey to Peru with Puma on our Flickr page.
View more stunning photos taken by Jennifer Clark from a past journey to Peru with Puma on our Flickr page.
Our journey begins in Cusco where we will be met at the airport and transferred directly to the Sacred Valley. By coming down in altitude and starting our journey in the Sacred Valley, we will feel refreshed, energized and ready for the days ahead. Once settled into our beautiful hotel, we will gather for an Introductory Meeting to go over all the exciting activities we have planned for our journey. We will also enjoy a short Welcome Ceremony involving a clearing of the personal energy field and reconnecting with the Andean spirits. In the evening we will gather together for our Welcome Dinner of traditional Peruvian cuisine and enjoy meeting our fellow travellers and getting to know our tour leader, Puma.
(Overnight in the Sacred Valley at the Taypikala Deluxe Valle Sagrado or similar)
Today, feeling refreshed after a relaxing night at our hotel, we continue our energy work with ceremonies and healing rituals. Puma will discuss Andean Cosmovision and traditional Andean Healing Arts, and will guide us through rituals of welcoming and reconnecting with the ancestral spirits of the Andes. We will also work with two very special, invited healers today – Don Sebastian and Mama Irene – who will share their gifts & healing practices that will have a lasting impact on our everyday lives back home.
Don Sebastian is a Q’ero Master with pure energy and wisdom from the lineage of the Q’ero People; Mama Irene is an older medicine woman and a very powerful healer who comes from a different lineage of healers in the Peruvian Andes, closer to the rainbow lineage. Together these two healers will have a profound and lasting impact on our understanding of energy work and Andean medicine.
We will also be joined by the Wiñaypaq Cultural Association, dedicated to the promotion and dissemination of Andean ancestral music. Wiñaypaq knows and feels each instrument that the ancestors played, and they will be with us before, during and after the ceremony of our Masters Sebastian and Mama Irene, to help guide the healing and transformation through sacred music.
This full day of energy work will allow us to feel fully immersed in ancestral traditions and deepen our connection to our inner self as well as the land we are visiting. We will also learn about the concepts of Nogan Kani and Ayni, the latter a fundamental aspect of Andean Cosmovision that allows us to better understand the unique reciprocal relationship the Andean peoples have with the earth. By understanding that love is always a reciprocal relationship (love for people, nature, the planet) we can reassess our relationships and how we treat ourselves and the world around us.
(Overnight in the Sacred Valley at the Taypikala Deluxe Valle Sagrado or similar)
Today we visit Puma’s home village of Chinchero, a small village located high up in the windswept plains, offering spectacular views over the Sacred Valley and the snow capped peaks of the Andes. Renowned for its beautiful traditional weavings, this town is the perfect place to pick up souvenirs and gifts. Here we immerse ourselves in the local community, meeting village elders and the friendly local inhabitants.
We will have the pleasure of meeting Puma's family to learn more of their traditional ways and practices and perhaps hear a few stories and tales. We will learn more about Puma's mother's foundation, the Ayni Ayllu Weaving Cooperative and pick up a few treasures for ourselves and loved ones back home.
We will also have the honour of participating in a special Despacho Ceremony with Puma and a local Chinchero Master to make offerings and express our gratitude, love, and respect for Pachamama and the Apus.
In the afternoon after lunch we will journey on to Ollantaytambo train station, and enjoy a scenic train ride along the Urubamaba River to the charming village of Aguas Calientes, or Machu Picchu Pueblo as it is now called. After checking in to our hotel, enjoy the evening at your leisure to prepare for your visit to sacred Machu Picchu tomorrow.
(Overnight in Machu Picchu at Tierra Viva Machu Picchu Hotel or similar)
This morning you have the option to head up to Machu Picchu early for a 7:00 am hike up Huayna Picchu wtih other pilgrims and a guide. You would then meet up with Puma and the rest of the group afterwards and enjoy your guided tour of Machu Picchu. Otherwise, the itinerary is as follows:
After breakfast we make our way by bus to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu for our spiritual awakening. This Cristal Condor sacred site is an inspiring and beautiful place, an architectural wonder, and a great testament to Incan Civilization. Once used primarily as an astronomical Observatory and place of pilgrimage, Machu Picchu now attracts thousands of visitors each year to connect with the sacred energies and ancient wisdom. Because it sits within three corresponding high peaks of power, which create an energy triangle, it is a perfect spot to sit and meditate, focus your intent, and expand your awareness.
During our time here we will visit the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the Condor, the Temple of the Three Windows, and the spiritual centre of the Intihuatana, or the Hitching Post of the Sun. Puma will guide us into a heart-opening ceremony to connect with Pachamama and the universal energies that encompass us – a life changing experience!
(Overnight in Machu Picchu at Tierra Viva Machu Picchu Hotel or similar)
After breakfast, we go to the Aguas Calientes train station, and enjoy a scenic train ride along the Urubamaba River to the charming town of Ollantaytambo.
We will arrive to Ollantaytambo, known as The Sanctuary of the Wind, an ancient observatory and ceremonial centre set amongst impressive hillside terraces. Visit the Temple of the Sun and also the Royal Baths and Fountains for a shamanic energy experience where we will connect with the elements of earth, water, air, and fire. We then make our way along the murmuring river to the Temple of the Condor for a few moments of reflection and silent meditation.
In the late afternoon, continue to Cusco.
(Overnight in Cusco at Novotel Cusco Hotel or similar)
After breakfast we will travel from Cusco and cross the broad Anta valley. In this quintessential agricultural region, we see small villages of adobe houses with thatched or red tiled roofs, fields of grain, and herds of cattle. Leaving the main road, we visit the Incan archaeological site of Quillarumiyoc (Temple of the Moon).
This religious center contains walls, buildings, fountains, and its centerpiece, the Moonstone. A limestone boulder with a base relief of the moon that is found only here. At Quillarumiyoc, several ancient Inca trails are in excellent walking condition. We visit the Quillarumiyoc caves, where the Incas carved and captured their representative knowledge of the ancestral spiritual ideology. We continue the visit by exploring the temple of the Quillarumiyoc water priest. We find a polygonal imperial Inca architecture; there is also a mini-waterfall which we will visit to cleanse, purify, and free the mind, putting it in a state of relaxation. It is for this and other reasons that the temple was built. The Quillarumiyoc Moon Temple is shaped like a crescent, containing the staggering sign of three levels representing the Inca trilogy. It is oriented towards the dawn to observe the solar projections, functioning as an astronomical and spiritual calendar by emanating feminine energy.
We also have our first optional opportunity to work with San Pedro (Wachuma) today. San Pedro is a powerful and sacred – yet gentle – “teacher and healer” plant traditionally used to heal the heart in times of extreme pain and emotional hurt. It is important to work with this medicine as part of a sacred ceremony and with the protection of the ancestral spirits. With Puma’s guidance we can reconnect with the ancestral energy that is ready to help us heal and transform our lives for the better.
We will also be joined by the Wiñaypaq Cultural Association, dedicated to the promotion and dissemination of Andean ancestral music. Wiñaypaq knows and feels each instrument that the ancestors played.
Continue to Cusco in the afternoon.
(Overnight in Cusco at Novotel Cusco Hotel or similar)
After breakfast, we begin with a visit to Sacsayhuamán, where we will marvel at this architectural wonder and learn the mystery and legends of how this stone-walled complex was constructed. Next, Puma will take us through a rebirth process in a nearby cave of the Cosmic Mother, also known as the Womb of Mother Earth.
We then continue on to Tambomachay, a favourite resting place of the Incas, commonly referred to as the “Baños del Inca” or “Baños de la Ñusta” (Baths of the Incas or Baths of the Princess). This site, once used for ritual bathing, is believed to be a temple dedicated to the worship of water. At the Temple of the Condor we will participate in a private Andean Initiation Ceremony to connect with the ancestral lineages. Connect with the sacred trilogy of the Incas – the Puma, Serpent, and Condor and learn about what the Incan elders believed of parallel dimensions.
After visiting other sacred temples around the mountain, we return to the city of Cusco for a city tour and to immerse ourselves in the smiles and laughter of the local people. Later we visit Coricancha, one of the most revered temples, dedicated to the Sun God, whose walls and floors were once covered in sheets of solid gold. Wander the courtyard which was once filled with golden statues.
(Overnight in Cusco at Novotel Cusco Hotel or similar)
This morning we journey to "Tinajani Canyon", 12 km from the Ayaviri district. We will visit these immpresive natural landscapes of reddish sandstone sediments and volcanic dacite which are millions of years old. Scientific studies have revealed that, in ancient times, this place was the depths of an immense lake and that its rock formations are the product of water and wind work. However, as occurs in all places of Peru, the Tinajani Canyon has several legends about its origin, that give a more magical touch to the place.
We then continue on to Lake Titicaca where we will settle into our hotel for the evening. Here, we can awe at the splendour of this sacred lake, which sits over 3800 metres above sea level, making it the highest navigable lake in the world. Notable for its people who live on the Uros, a group of artificial islands made of floating reeds, this remarkable place is not to be missed. Resting in the heart of the nurturing Andean feminine energy, we will be welcomed by the loving embrace of powerful Mama Cocha. Enjoy the evening at your leisure.
(Overnight in Puno at Hotel GHL Lake Titicaca or similar)
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Arise early this morning to revel in the morning sun before embarking on a private boat trip on the tranquil waters of Lake Titicaca to the Uros Islands. These islands of Tortora reeds are home to the Uros people who, according to legend, existed before the sun when the earth was cold and dark. Once used as a mobile defense system, the islands now attract visitors from all over and offer an opportunity to learn about ancient practices and traditions and a chance to admire the simple way of life of the people. Although the Uros claim to have “black blood” which makes them impervious to the cold, they are a warm and inviting people.
Next, we visit Amantaní, a circular island about 9 square km in size, known as the "Island of the Kantuta", after the national flower which grows plentifully here. The island is home to two mountain peaks, Pachatata (Father Earth) and Pachamama (Mother Earth), and contains ancient Inca and Tiwanaku ruins on top of both. Agriculture is a main way of life here evidenced by the terraced hillsides which are planted with wheat, quinoa, potatoes, and other vegetables.
For us, it is a time to draw healing energy, insights and wisdom from the ancestors, and to take stock of the entire journey and what it has meant for us. After saying goodbye to the beautiful island of Amantani, we return to our hotel in Puno.
(Overnight in Puno at Hotel GHL Lake Titicaca or similar)
This morning we journey to Aramu Muru’s Doorway in the Valley of the Spirits. We will tread carefully upon large rock formations in the shapes of a serpent and puma to connect with the energies of the Lower and Middle Worlds. As we trek to the Doorway we pass by the mysterious Valley of the Spirits and a mystical arrangement of natural rock formations. At Aramu Muru’s Doorway, known to be a portal into other dimensions, we will be led into ceremony to honor our own personal growth and transformation and our own rebirth and crossing into our new life.
Afterwards, we continue to the "Inca Uyo" or Temple of Fertility, of rectangular shape and ceremonial character, it is a sacred place where Pachamama rituals and worship to the sun are performed.
This evening enjoy a Farewell Dinner together. This is a time to enjoy each other’s company, reflect on the days we have spent together, and share about our own sacred journey.
(Overnight in Puno at Hotel GHL Lake Titicaca or similar)
Transfer to Juliaca for your return flight home. Depart with renewed energy, clarity, and a profound sense of well-being, as you say farewell to this land that has offered you the power of true healing. You will be taking home enduring memories and new friendships that will last a lifetime.
(B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
Note: This itinerary is subject to change due to conditions beyond our control.
