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                                                 Journey to Machu Picchu, Peru
                                                     July 16 - July 26, 2009

                          The Experience of a Lifetime

                                                             in the Realm of the Incas

Join me for the journey of a lifetime to the kundalini center of the Earth, Machu Picchu.  We will also explore many of the sacred sites located in the Sacred Valley.   

This journey will be rich in spiritual growth and multi-dimensional experience.  We are living in very interesting times and I believe a journey like this one can be an essential component to our shifting perspectives and can gretly assist in informing the choices we may make in the future.  

This is a healing and spiritual journey where we spend two days at the site of Machu Picchu.  An Incan Shaman will participate with us. 

Bring your heart's desires, dream really big dreams and be intentional.  The energy systems at these ancient sites are excellent conductors, transmitters and receivers, assisting us to manifest our dreams.

July 16, Thursday

Home/Lima: Choose your international flight to arrive in Lima in the afternoon or evening today. Miami and Los Angeles are both gateways for the flight to Peru.  When possible

we like to have members of our group on the same flight, so please call in for suggestions on flight

scheduling. You will be met at the Lima airport and taken to our hotel for a good night's rest after your journey.

July 17, Friday

Lima:  More than 400 years ago, the Spanish conqueror ("conquistador") Francisco Pizarro named Lima the city of the Kings ("Cuidad de los Reyes"). Today, that same city which rose from the lands of the native chief Taulischusco, is a city of over seven million people who proudly preserve the colonial convents and mansions which are symbols of their ancient and noble traditions. 

After a late breakfast our Lima exploration will begin at the historical Plaza de Armas, home of the Government's Palace, the Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace and City Hall. 

In the afternoon we visit the Gold Museum.  Peruvian people used to work the metal in a spectacular way.  The procedure called "cire perdue" (lost wax), which was well known in the East but disappeared in the West in Renaissance times.  This procedure was most commonly used by the Peruvian goldsmiths. 

Our excursion to the Gold Museum will introduce us to an excellent collection of gold pieces from different Peruvian cultures.  Some of thee pieces are more than 3,000 years old. In this museum you will see valuable objects and jewelry of great worth, which were worked in Gold and Silver with precious and semi-precious stones.  The jewelry was used by the most important people during Inca times, who were the son of the Sun and monarchs of this empire. 

We return to the hotel for a free evening.

July 18, Saturday

Lima/Cusco: An early morning flight takes us to Cusco, the Holy City, capital of the Incan Empire. Cusco, “Navel of the Earth” according to the Incas, is situated 11,000 feet above sea level in the Andes Mountains. After checking into our hotel, we will rest during the day, acclimating ourselves to the elevation and to this timeless place where other dimensions open quickly and easily.

In the late afternoon, we will have a group gathering to experience a closer connection with each other and pray our intentions together.

July 19, Sunday

Cusco: Cusco is a warm and lovely city. The memories of its ancient inhabitants are still alive. The Incas developed an advanced awareness of energy and the knowledge of how to utilize each vibration for growth and transformation. Each temple was built at a specific point of power.

Today we will experience the most important temples around Cusco. Before our journey begins we will gather with our Shaman friend Pedrito for a very special ceremony to open your spirit to the gratitude of Pacha Mama called the Pago (to offer). This is an ancient ritual where your sacred intentions for your Peruvian journey will be honored and established.

After the Pago, the first stop on our Temple visits is Saksayhuaman, one of the largest Temples of the god Inti (Father Sun). Here, we will connect with energies that support shifts in consciousness and in opening of our hearts.

After our fun lunch break we will visit Qorikancha (enclosure of gold), at one time the home of the Ancient Golden Sun Disc of the Motherland of Mu. Next we will visit an Andean Village and offer our SEVA – Sacred Service – each year we offer some thing unique and special to the children and natives of different villages, you will have an opportunity to touch someone's heart in a way you never thought possible.  Many consider this afternoon the highlight of their trip.

Later, we will return to our hotel and enjoy a free evening in Cusco.  

July 20, Monday

Cusco/PisaK/Urubamba: After our delicious Peruvian breakfast we will travel by bus to the pueblo (town) of PisaK, at the southern end of the Sacred Valley.

Modern Pisak is a picturesque Andean Village. High above the village lies the impressive Pisak ruins. The ruined city provides one of the finest examples of ancient stonework. Panoramas at Pisak’s Inca citadel are magnificent. Terraces, water ducts and steps have been cut out of solid rock. In the upper section of the ruins, the main Sun Temple rivals anything at Machu Picchu.

Raymi will take those who desire to hike up for a few hours, to experience the energies of this special site. We then will continue our travel to Urubamba.

After we check into our hotel, our evening is left free so we can explore the area.

July 21, Tuesday

Urubamba/Moray: After a restful night's sleep and our traditional Peruvian breakfast, we take a trip to Moray.  Today we experience a magical place similar to the Mother's Womb.  Moray holds us in a nurturing, loving and warm energy.  Here we will expereince the mystery of the Incas as we climb down to the center of the Earth.  Here, you may feel yourself in need of silence and a time just to BE. 

We gather in a circle and allow the energies to express.  All is possible when in Moray, so open your heart and let you spirit guide you to heal, sing and transform.

We return to Urubamba for a lovely lunch and a visit to the studio of Pablo Seminario, an internationally renowned artist.  Seminario's art is a message from the past. 

The artistry of Pre-Incan sculptures was almost lost to history.  Seminario discovered the ancient traditional Pre-Inca sculptures and lives his dream in re-creating them.  He is internationally recognized for his work.  The Field Museum in Chicago is currently developing a permanent exhibition of Seminario's work which stands as one of Peru's treasures.

July 22, Wednesday

Urubamba/Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu:  In the early morning we will board a train to Machu Picchu. The breathtaking view of the Urubamba Valley, where time stands still, will be a special preparation for our arrival in the Sacred Crystal City, known as the Eighth Wonder of the World.

After we check into our hotel in the Aguas Calientes village and have lunch, we will take the local bus up to the mountain. 30 minutes later we will experience one of the most special moments of our journey, a moment many of us have dreamed for a long time: Machu Picchu.

This sacred site was a University where knowledgeable people practiced everyday spirituality. We will ask the spiritual guides of Machu Picchu to allow us entry through its original Front Portal. After some time in contemplation we will experience the Sacred Plaza and its temples. The last bus down will take us back to the village. Sweet dreams!

July 23, Wednesday

Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu: While all the visiting tourists are still sleeping, we journey back to Machu Picchu and continue our expression of gratitude to Pacha Mama in a special Sunrise Ritual where we will bring forth many blessings to all living beings.

After ritual our guide will continue to show us the hidden magic of Machu Picchu as well as allow us time alone to explore this sanctuary and find our own sacred corner. At this moment, the Apus (Spirits of the Mountains) will speak to your soul, possibly giving you answers as to why you have traveled so far to connect with them.

Before completing your visit, be sure to again give thanks to Pacha Mama and the Apurunas (Nature Spirits) for all life’s gifts and for all the blessings you received during your stay.

You can return to Aguas Calientes any time you feel complete with today’s visit, just remember the last bus goes down at 5:30pm. We gather for dinner around 7:00 p.m. – have fun!

July 24, Friday

Aguas Calientes/Ollanta/Cusco: Today we say goodbye to this beautiful place. Our train departs to Ollanta 8:30 am and arrives around 10:00 am.

Ollantaytambo, the Incan Temple of the Sun is also known as The Pyramid of Pakaritambo, or The Dawning Place of Tomorrow. Here we will experience a profound energy that is somehow connected to six enormous pink stones that were mysteriously transported to this place. Prior to the Incas, this was a Lemurian Temple dedicated to Love.

After visiting the special altar at Ollanta we gather in circle to close our spiritual journey and express our gratitude to each other and to Spirits for blessings us with this magical journey. Once we arrive in Cusco, our afternoon is free to rest, take a walk around Cusco city or shopping!!!

Sweet Dreams! Tonight a group celebration in a traditional restaurant where typical dances and Peruvian music are offered will complete our Andes experience. Let’s dance!

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July 25, Saturday

Cusco/Lima/USA

Today we say farewell to Peru. After an experience of tremendous growth and joy, it will be a challenge to say goodbye, with all the precious lessens we will hve gained, we will sense no separation but a greater sense of oneness. 

Our flight will depart to Lima early morning and we will spend the afternoon in Lima and return to the airport early evening to check in to our international flight home.   These are often night flights...

July 26, Sunday

Miami or Los Angeles Airport/Home - here we continue our journey home.  We carry with us not only the unique experiences, memories and revelations - but maybe a few trinkets as well. We thank you for your love and participation in this magical event.

RESERVATION, DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT

Reserve your place as soon as possible; send your reservation with a check for $ $1,000 to secure your space, "SPACE IS LIMITED".

90 days prior to our departure (April 17th 2009) 50% of the journey price must be paid.

Complete payment should be received no later than 60 days prior to our departure (May 17th, 2009). All money orders or cashiers checks should be made payable to Maya Dream, LLC. The final payment due must be respected; otherwise a 10% fee of original fee will apply.

Deposit is non-refundable so we recommend you obtain travel insurance to protect you against all the unpredictable events that might stop you from taking the trip. We will be happy to recommend you to Travel Guard, a company we have worked for many years.  Call us for a free quote.

 PRICING:  $3,499* Double Occupancy

*$166 discount (pay only $3,333) if paid with cash, money order or check

Optional:  Single Occupancy for an additional $850

Included in your Journey: 

1.   4 Star hotel accommodations w/ taxes

2.   All Elegant buffet breakfasts

3.   Airport/Hotel/Airport Transportation in Lima

4.   City Tour of Lima

5.   Entrance Fees for Gold Museum

6.   1st Class private bus transportation in Cuzco and Sacred Valley.

7.   Entrance tickets to many temples around Cusco such as Saksayhuaman, Tambo-Machay,  

      Corikancha, Pisak, Ollantaytambo, Moray and more.      

8.   Fare on the comfortable tourist train to Machu Picchu.

9.   Two entrances to Machu Picchu.

10. Two round trip bus tickets to Machu Picchu.

11. Extensive guided sightseeing during the entire journey.

12.  All meditations, rituals, and traditional ceremonies during the entire journey.

13.  Special participation of a native Shaman for Andes Traditional Ceremonies.

14.  A Native Peruvian, spiritually-oriented guide who speak English.

15.  Tour escort, Vera Lopez, who speaks Portuguese, Spanish and English.

16.  Pre-Trip private consultation with Luminous addressing your concerns, intentions and

       goals for the journey. 

17.  Pre-Trip introductions to other travellers who will be with us on our journey.  Photos and

       emails will be distributed so you can get to know your fellow travellers in advance.

18.  Farewell dinner.

What isn't Included:

1.   All air transportation, Home/Lima, Lima/Cusco and returns

2.   Airport taxes

3.   Lunches, Dinners and items of a personal nature, such as laundry, beverages, etc.

4.   Tips & Gratuities

Reserve Space: $1,000

Payment in Full:  Remainder after Deposit - $3,349 (Single Occupancy)

Payment in Full:  $3,499 (Double Occupancy)