Fall 2025: Shamanic Journey to Peru: Exploring the Magic of the Plants.
Join us September 20-October 3, 2025 to Lima, Cusco, Iquitos and the Amazonian Rain Forest.
Highlights of this trip include visiting Lima, Cusco, The Sacred Valley and Macchi Picchu, and the Amazonian Rain Forest and life in Iquitos. We will explore cultural and historical landmarks. This is a once in a life time journey! The highlight will be the specialized interactions and teachings from our Shamans and guides from the area.
Welcome to your journey to Peru.
For years Bruce and Jerry have enjoyed the opportunity to visit the magical country of Peru guided by our friend and Paco (Healer) Ruben Orellana (See below). This journey is a Spiritual Quest to explore not only an amazing country with amazing people but to let the medicine of this area guide your journey from within. See some of the reviews from our last journey below.
Jerry, Bruce, Ruben, and Oscar put in so much work planning every site and activity so thoroughly and thoughtfully to allow everyone the opportunity to do the deep work that brought them on this journey. To be able to work with the medicine and be immersed in the rich culture and magic of the region is an experience that cannot be found elsewhere. Ruben’s rich background in anthropology, archeology, and shamanism gives you a mind blowing experience of the region as you travel from the jungle to the highlands and everywhere in between. You’re able to learn about Peru and feel it in a way that few ever get to experience. With Jerry and Bruce you will always feel cared for and supported. Anyone who knows them knows they would never put you in a situation that feels detrimental to your personal intentions, or in any unsafe situation. We traveled in comfort, ate amazing food, had wonderful lodging, and felt safe and supported for every step.
Lives were truly changed and deep friendships made on this trip. I look forward to being able to return for next years pilgrimage!
-Josh
This 2022 Peru Pilgrimage was the adventure of a lifetime! It was introspective, transformative, and rejuvenating. The amazing sites I saw of the jungle, ancient ruins, and mountain vistas were eclipsed by the insites I saw in my inner world with the help of the medicine journeys. I felt safe and confident as our directors and Ruben, our personal archeologist, healer, and guide led our group each day deeper into a connection with the land, the culture, the tradition, and the medicine which opened my heart and vision to needed healing and new goals for my life. The food and accommodations were spectacular. The members of our group bonded and we had a wonderful time together. Even though my personal journey was intense, the atmosphere of the group and itinerary was lighthearted and fun. I cherish every moment I had in Peru and would take this trip again in an instant!
-Douglas
Machu Pichu
This journey is about the sacred beauty of this country, embracing cultural and traditional ways of life as well as working with the sacred plants from these regions.
Although not required to participate, each participant will have the opportunity to work with the sacred plants with well respected Shamans from these regions.
Peru is a magical country with a history of more than 20,000 years old with the different societies and cultures that have developed in this part of the planet, where there are more than 80 ecosystems, which means different climates, plants and animals that have allowed a unique development for these civilizations, as well as allowed a communion with their environment and the mystical understanding of reciprocity. We invite you to be an actor in this mystical, personal spiritual process. (Ruben Orellana)
Please RSVP
This is a popular trip so reserving your spot sooner as opposed to later is ideal to secure quality accommodations.
Full Itinerary is available HERE or by request with Info@inspiritcommunity.com
When we confirm the trip we will then encourage you to book your international flights.
PERU HISTORY, TRADITION AND MAGIC
SEPTEMBER 20:
Arrival in the city of Lima, we hope that your flights from the USA arrive in Lima in the afternoon and/or evening. Oscar will receive the group and take them to the hotel to rest, this is located 15 minutes from the airport. Hotel Limaq
SEPTEMBER 21:
Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Cusco that leaves at10:10 and arrives at 11:35 where we will travel to the Urubamba River Valley.
Arriving at the hotel, we settle in and have our lunch.
In the afternoon we will have a ceremony that according to the tradition of the Andes to ask permission from Mother Earth (PachaMama) to make the pilgrimage through these ceremonial places, this ceremony will be performed by a Pacc' or (Shaman in Quechua) who is from the Queros community, then light dinner, then there will be time to rest. Hotel Iorana Urubamba. B-L-D
SEPTEMBER 22:
Transfer to the archaeological site of Puma Marca, in this place we will do the first ceremony of San Pedro during the day and we will be able to practice connecting with this special vortex of energy, we will also have lunch. After ceremony we will then return to the hotel to clean up, and have a light dinner and rest. Hotel Iorana Urubamba. B-Picnic-D
SEPTEMBER 23:
At 06:30 breakfast will be taken and then transport to the Ollantaytmabo train station to take the Vistadome Observatory # 83 that leaves at 07:45 and arrives at the Machupicchu station at 09:15, then they take the bus to go up to the Machu Picchu ruins, we go down by bus to the town of Machupicchu (formerly Aguas Calientes) to have lunch and take the train back to Ollantaytambo in the Vistadome Observatory # 604 that leaves at 17:22 and arrives at the Ollantaytambo station at 19:02. where the mobility awaits us to take us to the hotel. We will be arriving at approximately 19:40. to have tea(infusion) and at 20:00. the second ceremony of San Pedro. After midnight we retire to our rooms to rest, in the room there will be a basket with fruits to taste before going to bed. Hotel Iorana Urubamba. B-L
SEPTEMBER 24:
In the morning after breakfast there is a integration group in relation to the two ceremonies of San Pedro, rest and lunch.
In the afternoon, the archaeological site of Urco will be visited to visit the site and work in a circle with the rattle. Return to the hotel to take optional sauna or massages and in the evening dinner. Hotel Iorana Urubamba. B-L-D. (itinerary continues beyond pictures)
These pictures capture the accommodations and activities of this trip.
This was October 2024
SEPTEMBER 25:
After breakfast in the vehicle, we will go to the archaeological site of Killarumiyoq, where the third ceremony will be held on the day of San Pedro. The intention of this ceremony will open our senses much more in daylight. we will also have a picnic and return to the hotel to take optional massages or sauna Hotel Iorana Urubamba.
SEPTEMBER 26:
After breakfast we will have the circle to process the last ceremony of San Pedro, lunch and in the afternoon we visit the town of Chinchero to connect with the petroglyphs that exist in the area and vortexes of energy and then visit the women weavers of the towns who will show us how they make their weaving (the ancient artisan process of textiles). Then we go down to Urubamba to have dinner and rest. Hotel Iorana Urubamba. B-L-D
SEPTEMBER 27:
After breakfast in the bus we go to Cusco, visiting the archaeological site of Sawqsaywaman, arriving at the hotel we leave our bags and go to lunch,
afternoon free to explore the city. Hotel Munay Wasi Inn. B-L
SEPTEMBER 28:
After breakfast, you will go to visit the Qoricancha archaeological site, where a Catholic convent was built in the colony, this ceremonial site is located in the Puma City (Qosqo) capital of the Inca Empire, where they arrive according to the tradition 44 Seques (in Quechua meridians and/or Lane Lines), then you will visit the Cusco market, the section of medicinal plants, lunch and the afternoon free to explore the city. Dinner. Hotel Munay Wasi Inn. B-L-D
SEPTEMBER 29: Amazon
At 05:00 we have the transfer to the airport to take flight LA-2042that leaves Cusco at 06:35 and arrives in Lima at 07:55 and we have the breakfast and we will have the connection to Iquitos on flight LA-2236 which leaves at 12:00 and arrives in Iquitos at 13:50, where the bus awaits us to take us to the Victoria Regia Hotel to be able to use the bathroom and change clothes or leave what is not needed at the lodge. We have lunch and then we have the transfer to the port on the Amazon River so that the boat will take us to visit monkey island and to be able to observe these primates that have been rescued. We arrive at the lodge and settle into our rooms and at 17:30. we will have a group meeting with the Master Ayahuasquero, (healer), who will explain his tradition with medicinal plants, then dinner and time to rest.Heliconia Lodge. B-L-D
SEPTEMBER 30:
After breakfast (10:00) we prepare to go by boat to the Amazon River to observe freshwater dolphins (pink and gray), if the weather conditions allow it and if we find a good beach on the river we can do an exfoliation and hydration of the skin with the mud of the Amazon and swim in the river, then we return to the lodge to have lunch. In the afternoon there will be a circle of the group to answer questions and set the intentions for the first Ayahuasca ceremony. We will also have the cleansing bath that is prepared with plants by the healer. At 19:30 we will go to the Maloca (special room for ceremonies according to the tradition of the jungle). We will be all night and at dawn we move to our rooms. Heliconia Lodge. B-L
OCTOBER 01:
In the morning after breakfast there will be a group integration circle after the ceremony, then there will be time to rest and enjoy the pool. At 13:00 we will have lunch and at 15:00. we will go by boat to visit the native community of the Yaguas and we will be able to observe the effect of globalization on the traditions and way of life of these native communities of the Amazon jungle. They will give us a small demonstration of the dances that the ancestors did, then we return to the lodge to rest and be ready for the second Ayahuasca ceremony in the Maloca to return to our rooms after the ceremony at dawn. Heliconia Lodge B-L
OCTOBER 02:
In the morning before breakfast there will be a “FLOWERING BATH” which, according to our tradition, several plants are placed in water the night before, so that their vibration is of protection at the energetic level of the body; After breakfast we will have time to pack our bags and rest. After lunch by boat we return to the city of Iquitos and after checking in at the hotel. We visit the Iquitos food market, the section where they sell medicinal plants and be able to observe the variety of plants and preparations that provide the local people with medicines for their different ills and diseases after we can walk through the Historic Center of Iquitos. At night we will have dinner at the floating restaurant "Al Frio y Al Fuego" to be able to taste the gourmet food of the Peruvian jungle, then we return to the hotel to rest. Hotel Victoria Regia. B-L-D
October 03:
We take the flight at 07:25 LA-2231 to arrive in Lima at 09:15 where the bus will take us to the Larco Museum and allow us to better understand the historical process of these lands. Then we will go to the Huaca Pucllana restaurant to taste Peruvian food. The restaurant is located in front of a pre-Inca ceremonial site. After lunch we will go by bus through Miraflores and if you want you can buy souvenirs. Then we will be transferred to the airport to take the flight back home. B-L
END OF SERVICES
TRIP COST
The cost per person is $5083.00 USD based on a group of 10 to 12 people and accommodation in a double beds room (02 beds and/or matrimonial) in the hotels indicated in the program, as well as all mobility services, van, boat, train to Machu Picchu, domestic flights (4 flights) considered in the program, 02 Ayahuasca ceremonies and 03 San Pedro ceremonies, meals the one scheduled in the trip itinerary.
For person who wish to stay in a single room (one bed) the cost is $5583.00 USD
NOT CONSIDERED IN THE BUDGET
International flights, alcoholic beverages and tips are not considered in the budget.
Non Refundable Deposit: Due to the nature of booking ahead and reserving space, deposits/fees are non refundable. $500 NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT will hold your spot and be applied to your balance. Once we secure our reservations we will encourage you to book your international flights. Please wait until I confirm the trip is going forward as anticipated.
Who is Dr. Rubén Orellana
is a Peruvian born and trained shaman who has made significant anthropological and archaeological contributions to the study and understanding of the Andean way of living. Dr. Orellana is Director of the Institute of Inka Research that is dedicated to researching and valuing Andean culture.
Born in Cusco, Ruben has been following the shamanic path since the age of nine. His career as an archaeologist culminated with being named Head of Archaeology at Machu Picchu, where he discovered forty-four new sites surrounding the Crystal City, including the North Inca Trail. He has done extensive research into the mystical aspects of many significant sites and uncovered the true use of many temples in the empire.
He feels that his role as a scientist and a Shaman is to bridge between the indigenous Ayahuasqueros and Curanderos (Shamans) and the modern world. Ruben has been holding ceremonial tours of Peru since 1976.
Rubén continues to combine his experience with his excitement for the work and his deep love for all people into a vision of subtlety and divine power.