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Inca Jungle Pilgrimage Trek to Machu Picchu

For trekkers wanting to get off the well beaten tourist path and escape to a part of Peru that has changed little over the last 500 years then a trek through the secondary jungle around Quillabamba to Machu Picchu is a must.

This remote and rarely visited region offers the trekker an insight into the lives of the inhabitants of this diverse area of jungle visiting some Inca sites along the route plus the opportunity to visit and camp at the communities carrying out there daily routines amongst the jungle plantations of fruit, tea and coffee. Inside the houses you’ll see guinea pigs running loose.

This new trek will provide you with a refreshing adventure at a relaxing pace with added bonus of reaching Machu Picchu at a comfortable lower altitude.

Ayahuasca Ceremony or San Pedro Ceremony jungle ceremony onroute as optional.

Day 1; Sacred Valley & Jungle trek to Machu Picchu.

Start 06.30am.

Transfer by bus to start point of the trek in the town of Huyro. The journey by road winds its way up and along precipitous cliffs and after a few hours, having travelled over the pass of magical Abra Malaga we make the slow descent towards Chaullay and then to Huyro. From here on, you’ll see jungle vegetation beginning to cover the valley sides; the weather gets steadily warmer and the plant life thickens as you gradually descend into the jungle valley. As we arrive into the Amayabamba Valley we will stop to visit Inca sites such as Inca Tambo, Huaman Marca and Humas Bamba,

We can then begin our trek through cloud forest visiting farming communities,coffee plantations, coca fields and fruit farms. Lunch will be at Cochapata. After lunch we continue on our way to Coripujgio community for our nights camp. Arriving 4.30pm.

Day 2; Jungle trek to Machu Picchu.

Start 07.30am. After our early breakfast . We trek through the cloud forest to reach the ruins of the Inca fortress and prison, still partially covered in vegetation. After exploring the ruins and taking a snack we descend through the jungle heading into the Amaybamba valley where we will have lunch. After lunch we then take a steady climb up to our nights camp at Cocalmayo where there will be the chance to relax in the hot springs after the days exertions. After our relaxing time in the hot springs we take our transport to our nights camp close to a waterfall near to Lucmabamba.
Arriving around 6.00pm.

At night 8pm: Ayahuasca Ceremony or San Pedro Ceremony (optional)

Day 3; Jungle trek to Machu Picchu.

Start 07.30am. After an early breakfast, we take the local transport to Lucmabamba (40 minutes ride) to our start hiking point. Once at the Llactapata entrance, you will start an ascent hike towards the ruins of Llactapata. On the way you will observe coffee plantations, beautiful landscapes as well as diverse flora and fauna. After three hours, you will arrive at Llactapata where you will have an amazing view of Machu Picchu. Here you will have time to rest and enjoy the scenery. A descending trail will take you to the Hydroelectric where you will eat lunch. The last part of the trek, an approximately 2 hours walk, takes us to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, around 4.30pm, you will be accommodated at the hostel or hotel of your choice (included on this package). There is free time in the evening.
Overnight Aguas Calientes.

Day 4: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu Sanctuary - Sacred Valley

Today, you will be able to choose between waking up at 4:30am. and walking up to Machu Picchu or taking a bus to Machu Picchu at 7:00am. In Machu Picchu, you will have a guided tour for about two hours and after that you will be free to explore the Citadel and take pictures. After an extensive guided visit of the ruins we then return by bus and train to the Sacred Valley.

Transfer to your hotel in late afteroon.

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Dates in 2016:

1 – 4 June
4 - 7 July
9- 12 August
6 – 9 September

16 - 19 October
13 - 16 November4 - 7 December

Treks available also on demand.

TOUR COST PER PERSON BASED ON 2 SHARING;

Trek only

In a group of 2: USD765

In a group of 4: USD605

In a group of 6: USD495

In a group of 7- 10: USD470

Single supplement: USD115

Optional add ons:

Ayahuasca Ceremony or San Pedro Ceremony (optional): USD200 per person

This trek is operated by our business Partners:
Aston Garcia Tours (Luxury Tours in South America)

Contacts and bookings:
Jiron Bolognesi No. 152, Urubamba, Urubamba, Cusco, Peru.
Tel: 084 509703. Cel: 947 773896
E: reservations@astongarciatours.com
W: www.astongarciatours.com

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Just to be absolutely clear, here is what you're getting for your money on this holiday.

* Evening dinner on days 1, 2 & 6

* 4 night / 3 day Jungle trek to Machu Picchu with all camping equipment, meals, train ticket, entrance Machu Picchu.

* Local guides and assistance.

* Excursions as described in tour itinerary

* All hotel baggage handling for 1 piece of luggage per person.

RESTRICTIONS

There are no restrictions on this tour.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

* International and Internal flights (we can advise on routes. Contact us for more information).

* Travel insurance

* Meals other than stated

* The Cusco tourist ticket (BTC) this allows discounted entrance in to most archaeological sites in Cusco and the Sacred Valley which can be purchased on entry to the sites.

* Tips and gratuities

* Personal expenses.

Sacred Valley Pilgrimage Mountain Treking

5D/4N Sacred Valley Pilgrimage Mountain Treking

Sacred trecking pilgrmage throu the mountains to undescovered and unspoiled Temples and sites with pure energy. You will be walking where virtually no tourist walk. There are opportunities for spiritual Andean initiations on this route.

Detailed programme

Day 1: Urubamba to Chinchero.

After breakfast you are met at your hotel by your guide to begin your trek. The trek starts in the local community pueblo of Chichubamba passing along agricultural fields towards the small town of Yucay which during the Inca time was the elected resort for the Inca royalty which also attributes a mythological character and empowerment on the human spirit. Here there are numerous Inca constructions one of the most outstanding among these is the Palace of the Inca Sayri Túpac. This is a stone and adobe construction with beautiful wall decorations. After a stop to take a guided tour of the palace we head to the pueblo of Huallaybamba following the path of the Urubamba river before ascending by the Inca Trail to Urquillos to enjoy one of the natural and spectacular views that this area of the Andes provides us here we may be able to appreciate the snow capped mountains of Pitusiray and Sawasiray a symbol of the duality to The Incas also you will notice the change in flora as we ascend up the valley. We reach our lunch stop in the scenic setting among the terraces and aquaducts of Urquillos. After lunch we continue on to Chinchero passing through Andean communities going about their daily routines including farming and shepherding their flocks of sheep. We pass by the ruins of an “Incatambo” which was an Incan military post or a resting place. We reach Chinchero via the beautiful valley behind the town where we will have time to explore the Inca ruins and temple before making our way to our campsite ro evening dinner.

Overnight Chinchero.

Day 2: Chinchero to Zurite.

After breakfast we begin our trek across the agricultural plains of Chinchero district set amongst the incredible scenic backdrop of the spectacular snowcapped Andean mountains and the nearby Lake Huaypo. As we trek passing through local Andean communities and flocks of sheep and goats we approach the town of Huarocondo where we will set up camp in a nearby eucalyptus forest for our lunch. After a rest and lunch we continue through the town of Zurite and the gently ascend to the one the most impressive and largest Inca n agricultural terraces in the area. Close by we will make our overnight camp.

Dinner and overnight Zurite.

Day 3: Zurite to Ankahuasi.

After breakfast explore the terraces with your guide as we trek towards Zurite district and Tamboreal where we stop for lunch before ascending up through a forest as we head towards our camp at “Ankawasi” archaeological complex the Quecha meaning is Eagle house As we descend to this rarely visited ancient site we can observe the layout of the temples and buildings of this mystical place. The Ankahuausi site features the Killarumiyoq or Quillarumiyoq the meaning of which when one breaks down the name into its component parts is : Quilla, meaning moon, Rumi being rock, and Yoq meaning place of.Although this, like almost all ancient places in the area are regarded by conventional academics as being of Inca construction, there is evidence that at least one older ancient culture may have been present here due to the much higher technological standard of the stonework than the Inca had access to.

There is free time to experience and explore this special site.

The Ankahuausi site is an initiatic complex, where initiations and rituals are available (optional)

Dinner and overnight Ankahuasi.

Day 4: Ankahuasi to Pachar.

After breakfast we head down through the valley following the route of the river heading for the village of Socma which is a short distance from Ollantaytambo. Just before we arrive to Socma we'll have a stop to take photos of some stone-age petroglyphs behind Socma as we make our way to a small Inca site and beautiful waterfall that lie at the top of the valley. Walking past fields cultivated with potatoes, corn and quinua we will have the opportunity to see a variety of birds and native plants and to learn about the customs of the Andean people. Your guide will teach you a little Quechua (the language of the Incas) so that you can communicate with the people you meet on the trek. After lunch in a local community we have the opportunity to visit a local family and practise some the Quecha language we learnt earlier during the day. After lunch and time spent with the local people we head to our campsite close to Pachar stopping along the way to visit the Inca site of Perolniyoc.

Diner and overnight near Pachar.

Day 5: Pachar to Cachicata - Ollantaytambo- Pinkuylluna.

After breakfast we take a short trek to Cachicata the quarry used by the Inca to construct Ollantaytambo. We will have a guided tour and the opportunity of exploring Cachicata. Despite it's proximity to Ollantaytambo and the wide variety of interesting features, hardly anyone actually comes up here. Cachicata is an extensive site, it was the quarry used by the Inca for the construction of Ollantaytambo and there are various points of interest including several large buildings, quarried stones left half finished and abandoned throughout the site, chullpas (burial houses) and a cave with Inca mummies still in place.

After a guided tour of the site and lunch we'll continue our way down the mountain following the original platform used for transporting the stones to Ollantaytambo. Our final visit of the trek will be at the nearby ancient ruins Pinkuylluna overlooking the Patacancha river and the Incan town.

Apu Pincuylluna was a dwelling place of Tunupa or Wiracocha is a very important figure in the Incan Mythology, a pilgrim preacher of knowledge. It is believed that Tunupa turned to stone in Ollantaytambo.

This site offers us an opportunity for an Andean Blessing and some meaningfull meditations (optional)
We might be even get a presence of an Andean Wisdom Keeper and Sage, Grandfather Vidal (if available).

After spending time on the Apu Pincuylluna we head down to the town of Ollantaytambo where our transport will return us to our hotel in Urubamba.

Dates:
May 16 to 20
June 20 to 24
July 18 to 22
July 29 to 2 August
August 13 to 17
August 26 to 30
September 5 to 9
September 16 to 20
September 28 to 2 October
October 30 to 5 November

Treks available also on demand.

TOUR COST PER PERSON BASED ON 2 SHARING;

Trek only

In a group of 2: USD765

In a group of 4: USD555

In a group of 6: USD495

In a group of 7- 10: USD470

Single supplement: USD115

Optional add ons:

* Ankahuausi initiations and rituals : USD 150 per person

* Apu Pincuylluna Andean Blessing and activities : : USD 100 per person

This trek is operated by our business Partners:
Aston Garcia Tours (Luxury Tours in South America)

Contacts and bookings:
Jiron Bolognesi No. 152, Urubamba, Urubamba, Cusco, Peru.
Tel: 084 509703. Cel: 947 773896
E: reservations@astongarciatours.com
W: www.astongarciatours.com

Dharma - que significa

Dharma es una palabra sánscrita que significa «religión», «ley natural», «orden social», «conducta adecuada» o «virtud».

Se utiliza en casi todas las doctrinas y religiones de origen védico (las religiones dármicas), como el hinduismo y el budismo.

Dharma es el camino de la justicia y la vida que vive de acuerdo a los códigos de conducta como se describe en las escrituras hindues.

El Hinduismo describe dharma, como las leyes naturales universales cuya observación permite a los humanos sentirse satisfechos y felices, y para salvarse de la degradación y el sufrimiento. Dharma es la ley moral combinada con la disciplina espiritual en la vida de un guía. Los hindúes consideran dharma el fundamento mismo de la vida.

Links:
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dharma
http://leydeatraccion.forumotion.net/t1765-que-es-el-dharma
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WODq6Ye1yi4

Study of The Book of Fifty Names of Marduk

Studies of the Book of Magic of the Ancient Mesopotamian/Babilonian God Marduk, the Lord of Magic.

Study consists of summoning and working with the spiritual forces that were in the Universe at the begging of Creation of matter and that are contained in The Book of Fifty Names of Marduk.

Starts each Tuesday night. Studies are done at night. Studies are done in blocks of 7 consecutive nights.

When: Ongoing.
1 week minimum. Whole cycle is 50 weeks.

Costs per week: U$D 990 all inclusive of quality accomodation, all meals, tuition and use of the Temple

Note: Only for those pure in hearth, body and mind.

Bookings: at least a week in advance by paying the full amount.

No refunds.

Andean vision Quest Sacred Valley, Peru

Locations available in Sacred Valley, Cusco, Peru

Location 1: Ollantaytambo, Apu Pinkuylluna

Short Vision Quest: overnight

Purpose: seeking personal power, wisdom and humilty

This is a personal challenge. The peak is claimed to be the most powerfull one in the Andes mountain chain.

Station 1:
Watchtower over Tunupa's head
Tunupa or Wiracocha is a very important figure in the Incan Mythology, a pilgrim preacher of knowledge. Tunupa was apparently tall, stern and poorly dressed and he wore a bonnet like a crown on his head and carried an impressive staff as a sign of his authority. It is believed that Tunupa turned to stone in Ollantaytambo.
This is suitable for the first time vision quest partecipants.

Station 2:
Watchtower on the top of the mountain
This is a high station located nearly on the top of the mountain.
High and accelatated energy, great source of inspiration and vision for one's path.

Procedure:
* fast all day
* arrival to Ollantaytambo in early afteroon
* offering to Tunupa
* pilgrimage walk into the Apu Pinkuylluna
* medicine ceremony
* spend a night awake and alone at the mountain

The guide will pick you up at the sunrise.
If you can't stand the night you can come back to the camp/hotel.

What to bring:
* personal power objects
* warm clothes
* 2 good blankets
* a torch

When: when you are ready

Location 2: Calca, Apu Pitusiray and Cancan Lake

24h Vision Quest

Purpose: purification, seeking personal power and connection with the Apus and the Cosmos

Procedure:
* pilgrimage ascend to Apu Pitusiray (over 3h)
* purification bath in the QanQan lake
* despacho ceremony at night
* Willka Ceremony (option 1)
* All night group Sacred Fire San Pedro Ceremony (option 2)
* spend a night awake and alone at the mountain (optional)

Recommended items to bring:
* personal power objects
* warm clothes
* 2 good blankets
* a torch

* suncream

* hat for sun protecion

* hat, gloves, scarf for rain and cold

* swimming costume

* towel

When: Full Moon of April, and September to December

Leading shaman: Thomas Aquila Bianca

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To apply to participate please send a note about yourself, your spiritual practice to-date and the motivation behind doing this retreat. Also enclose a photo of yourself where your eyes are visible and/or link your facebook account.
The shaman will decide whether he is interested in inviting you to the retreat and you will have a personal interview with the shaman via skype before you join the retreat. For this interview the shaman charges $150 in advance.

Contacts :
Jessica
Customer Service
signmeup4itnow@gmail.com

Turkey Mystical Tour

The itinerary includes:
* Visit to Istanbul temples
* Dervish dancers performance show in Istanbul
* Medusa head museum in Istanbul
* Capadoccia balloon flight and cave visits
* Belerofont The Pegasus rider tumb visit
* visit to Troy ruins
And more....

* Mayan Sacred Fires Ceremonies onroute
* Ayahuasca ceremonies onroute

Details are still being worked on.

Target duration: 10 to 14 days
Estimated cost: USD 3,500 per person
Includes: premium accommodation, executive transportation, some meals, entrance fees to sites, all activities, mystical guide, local guides

Does not include: flights to Istanbul, Turkey and some meals

Leading shaman: Thomas Aquila Bianca

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Energy healings

Energy healings availabe

Reiki, Reconnective Healing, gemstone therapy, cristal potions

Duration: 60 to 90 min. approx

Contribution:

1st session: from USD50

4 sessions pack: from USD160 (= USD40 per session)

Please book a few hours ahead at least.

For distance healins please consult the distance healing section >>

Energetic cleansing and chakra alligment

Tha aura cleansing allows to free all the negative energies, transforming our relationship with our surrounding and allows us that good and positive things can start flowing into our lives.

The first benefit that you will notice is a mental and physical relaxation and inner peace; it allows you to get rid of stress, improve your relationship with your partner and your sex life, and also increased concentration, positive mood changes, increased clarity in making decissions.

The chakra alligment is important as each chakra (energy centre) contains emotional information, which is vital for our soul, so the balanced chakras guarantee a good balance beteen our body, our emotions and soul. This brings back a well being state very quickly.

Both processes help to connect with oneself and to get an extra energy to fulfull our porjects and desires from the heart.

Duration:

The ideal process consists of 3 sessions of 45 minutes each. Can be done 3 days in a row or spread over 2 weeks.
Contribution: 3 sessions are at $150

Please book a few hours ahead at least.