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Peru is my favorite place on the planet and I have been traveling there since 1995,
don't miss the next magical journey to explore the mysteries of Peru and Machu Picchu!
Peru and Machu Picchu
Explore the mysteries - Discover yourself.
The Art of Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage is an art which brings peace to the soul. Pilgrims are bearers of love, which they carry to special places of
the Earth. By holding a joyful consciousness of this love and of the beauty of these places, pilgrims encourage the
natural energies of the earth to flow harmoniously. Pilgrims are guided by a wisdom based on both intuition and an
understanding of the energy routes and sacred places of power in the world. The gifts of love, hope and joy are
inestimable. They have the power to be a friend with the earth, with the divine and with all levels of life... Peter Dawkins
Peru is a place that calls to the heart of those who are ready for a spiritual awakening. It is said that a Journey to Peru
is a journey to find yourself. This custom, small group tour will focus on the inner power within each person as we
spend time at ancient temples, sacred sites and the crystal city in the clouds, Machu Picchu. Travel and share the
journey with like-minded people who are on a personal and spiritual quest. Tour organizer Gayle Lawrence and
Peruvian shaman and guide Jorge Luis Delgado will share ceremonies, group experience and healing work during this
journey. In this mystical land deep inner knowledge awakens as you are surrounded by the soft beautiful energy of the
Apus, spirits of the Andes mountains, valleys, rivers, ancient energetic sites, and the gentle hearts of the Peruvian
people. This beautiful land is steeped in magic and mystery, and in Machu Picchu you can hear the voices of the ancient
ones in the wind.
Sometimes, the further we go from civilization...
The more civilized we become
TOUR COST -$2,540.00
$500.00 deposit required to reserve your space.
Single Supplement: $540.00
Tour Includes
Deluxe hotels double occupancy
Daily Buffet Breakfast
Ground transportation
Most dinners and lunches
Site entrance fees
Private ceremonies
Train to Machu Picchu
Domestic flights within Peru
Personally escorted by Peruvian shaman guide
OUR PERUVIAN GUIDE: Jorge Luis Delgado author of Andean Awakening,
is an Andean shaman, healer and mystic. Jorges expertise in Andean culture and
his shamanic way of life have been handed down from a family of healers. Jorge will
connect us with the energy of the Pachamama and the Apus, spirits of the mountains.
Jorge Luis will facilitate a deeply personal journey of Andean initiation.
DAILY ITINERARY subject to slight changes left to the discretion of the tour operator and guide
August 7, 2008. Thursday Miami-Lima Lima Our journey to the mystical land of Peru begins in Miami by boarding
our late night non-stop international flight.
August 8, Friday. Cuzco / Sacred Valley. L, D. Early morning arrival in Lima, connect with our flight to Cuzco,
capital of the Incan Empire located high in the Andes Mountains. We will be met by our Peruvian guide then board our
private bus for a scenic drive to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This will be a slow and relaxing day giving us time to
acclimate to the higher altitude and adjust to our Andean Mountain surroundings.
We will have 3 days to explore and experience the sacred sites of this beautiful valley. Here we will experience the
magical place of Ollantaytambo (City of Dawn). We will walk in this original Incan town, visit the main altars and temples
dedicated to the power animals of the Andean world. Discover the natural stone Temple of the Kondor. Perhaps the
Apus (mountain spirits) will bless us with a visit from the Queros, (elder healers from the mountains) sharing a
despacho ceremony. We will explore the archaeological site of the Pisac ruins and walk in the footsteps of our
ancestors and have time to shop for Peruvian treasures at the amazing Pisak Market where local crafts people come to
sell handmade and unique items of all kinds.
August 9, Saturday, Sacred Valley. B, L, D
August 10, Sunday. Sacred Valley. B, L, D
August 11, Monday. Early train to Machu Picchu. B, L, D.
This morning we board the train for a 1 1/2 hour beautiful scenic ride along the
sacred river to Machu Picchu. Arriving in Aguas Calientes we take the bus up the mountain to the Lost City in the
Clouds. After lunch we explore the main power spots and temples of the Sacred Crystal City.
August 12, Tuesday. Machu Picchu. B, D.
For those early risers you may take the bus up to Machu Picchu for a
sunrise ceremony with Jorge Luis before other tourists arrive. Begin the
day by offering your blessings to the spirit of Pachamama. You may spend
the day at leisure on your own in Macchu Picchu or do an optional
hike to the Sun Gate, Huayna Picchu or Temple of the Moon with Jorge Luis
August 13, Wednesday. Machu Picchu / Cuzco. B. (entrance ticket bus ticket not included today.) We have the
morning free. You may return to Machu Picchu to spend some private time and have lunch, or have a private sound
ceremony with a local shaman (If he is available). Late afternoon train to Cuzco. Overnight in Cuzco.
August 14, Thursday. Cuzco. B, L. Full day tour of the main Incan altars around Cuzco. Purification ceremony with
the Uma or water element at Tambo Machay balancing male and female, Puca Pucara, Qenqo where the Puma awakens,
and the huge ceremonial center Sacsayhuaman, marked by the huge stone paw of the Puma. We will feel the energy
and honor each of these sacred places. Moderate hiking required.
August 15 , Friday. Cuzco. B, L,D. Morning visit to the Temple of the Moon. Feel the power of this sacred cave as
you return to the womb, the beginning, a rebirth of your sacred self. Once inside, you feel humbled by the aura of this
ancient sacred space, a transformation has already begun. Experience a closing ceremony
at the Heart Temple with Jorge Luis and Rev. Temple.
This is a place of heart opening and healing, as you feel yourself infused with love, you
remember who you are as a divine being of love and light. Lunch and return to Cusco,
late afternoon free to rest or explore Cuzco. Farewell group dinner with Jorge Luis.
August 16, Saturday. B. Morning flight from Cuzco back to Lima. We will have the afternoon free in Lima for
shopping at nearby areas or to simply rest and relax. You will have a day room available at a nearby hotel to shower,
rest and prepare for our late night flight from Lima back to Miami.
August 17, Sunday. Early morning arrival in Miami, connect with your domestic flight to your home city. Welcome
Home from this mystical and magical sacred journey through Peru. The personal transformation that has been initiated
during your time in this sacred land will not stop once you arrive home. The powerful energy of the Apus and the
Pachamama will always be with you, supporting and moving you to deeper levels of your own inner wisdom you now
have the invisible thread of connection with Peru..perhaps you will be called to return.
Those taking the Lake Titicaca extension will fly from Cuzco to Juliaca and continue their journey from Aug. 16 - 20,
2008.
Lake Titicaca Optional 5 day extension to the Power of Peru Tour
Those taking the Lake Titicaca extension will fly from Cuzco to Juliaca on the last day of the main tour.
Three million year old, Lake Titicaca is the sacred lake of the Incas, known for its sapphire blue color and the highly
advanced civilizations developed on its shores. It is the largest and highest navigable lake in the world at 12,580 ft
Titicaca is surrounded by the Altiplano, a high plane that starts in the northern Andes and stretches south ending at
the worlds highest volcano, the Ojos del Salado. On its floating Euros islands, the natives have conserved the original
cultures and techniques of the local reed boat builders.
For centuries, Lake Titicaca has held great mystical and spiritual significance. Pre-Incan peoples believed
the Sun diety and the sun itself had originally emerged from the lake. For the sun-worshipping Incas,
it was considered the birthplace of mankind. Jorge Luis will share the sacred sites and his special
power places that surround Lake Titicaca, his birthplace.
DAY 1: Aug. 16 Box lunch on the flight and dinner at the hotel
Flight from Cuzco to Juliaca. Bus transfer to the hotel in Puno / Lake Titacaca
DAY 2: Aug. 17 lunch & dinner
Morning: Boat to visit the floating Uros Islands
Afternoon: Sillustani Chullpas (pre-Columbian funeral towers) of Sillustani, beautifully set on a peninsula in Lake
Umayo surrounded by the altiplano Overnight Puno
DAY 3: Aug. 18 lunch & dinner
Morning: Doorway of Aramu Muru, located within the Hayu Marca mountain region has long been revered by local
indians as the "Place of the Gods" and an energetic portal into other dimensions.
Afternoon: free to explore the town of Puno, rest, relax, shop Overnight Puno
DAY 4: Aug. 19 lunch upon arrival in Lima. Early morning flight from Juliaca to Lima. Day room at hotel in lovely
Miraflores. Afternoon free to explore Miraflores, shop, rest, prepare for your flight home. Evening transfer to the
airport in Lima for your international flight to Miami.
DAY 5: Aug. 20 Early morning arrival in Miami, connect with your flight to Tampa Welcome Home!
Lake Titicaca extension cost per person:
11 15 travelers: $684.00 PP includes
Single room supplement: $140.00
Includes:
Services of Jorge Luis Delgado, author & spiritual guide, private ceremonies.
Daily breakfast, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
3 nights accommodations in 3 star hotels double occupancy
Day room at Miraflores hotel Lima
Domestic Flight from Cuzco / Juliaca / Juliaca / Lima
All transfers airports to hotels
Private transportation by bus and boat on tour
TESTIMONIALS
In August 2008, 33 travelers on a journey experienced the true benefits of friendship, connection and spiritual growth
after a 10 day adventure in Peru. Gayle Lawrence - Journeys of Discovery, helped our church tremendously in every
phase including promoting, marketing, public announcements and meetings. She was there every step of the way
leaving room for us to hold the vision and get to know our group. There are many travel tour companies but only a
handful of spiritual directors of amazing adventures. Gayle is a director of amazing adventures! We all returned as
greater people with 30 something new friends.
Rev. Temple Hayes, First Unity, St. Petersburg, Fl Aug 2008
My trip to Peru with Gayle was so much more than a mere trip, it was an awakening of the person I abandoned years
ago to become a mother. Each step in Peru, brought me closer to knowing who I really am, and led me to the center
of myself. A place that was long kept quiet, because of the needs of my family, as I am sure allot of mothers can
understand.
I experienced a true "Re-birth" in the Temple of the Moon, and since that day, have never been the same. I have
learned the importance of "self care" and have begun to nurture friendships with the wonderful women friends I made
during this spiritual journey. For any woman out there, who has not experienced this journey to self, I can tell you
that making the decision to go to a sacred place, with a group of like minded women, will bring wonderful blessings to
you. My deepest heartfelt thanks to Gayle Lawrence, who is now a very dear wonderful presence in my life, and always
will be!
Carol - Sarasota, Florida July 2005
Namaste', Gayle!
It would be impossible to put into mere words just what this trip to Peru helped me to accomplish. I had set an
intention at the beginning of the year to take a major vacation without any familiar people along with me; I had no idea
at that time that I'd be going to Peru! The women on the trip were some of the most warm, generous and caring
people I've ever met, as was our Shaman guide, Jorge Luis. I returned from Peru as a woman inspired to begin to
trust the world again, to get back into physical shape, and believing more than ever that our individual spiritual paths
are blessedly helped along if we are willing to open up to others and learn from them. I was affected by the aura and
spirituality of the Andes and the gentle Peruvian people; it was such an affirmation of the best in humanity and nature.
Thank you for offering this kind of travel experience; I hope to go on many more of your trips in the future!
Love and Blessings, Pam - Michigan August 2006
After much investigation of other groups going to Peru, I decided to join Gayle's group. I had talked with Gayle on the
phone about the many aspects of the trip and each and every time she was responsive, straightforward and answered
all of my questions. She sensed that I was making this trip as part of a personal journey to sort out areas in my life
that were keeping me from my happiness and she offered me a clear perspective that this trip could be very helpful in
many ways. Well, I had no way of knowing how the trip would indeed change my life.
Well little did I know. I found all accommodations on the trip to be excellent and the shaman who accompanied us on
the trip, Jorge, was beyond belief. The trip exceeded my expectations and as a result I was able to face my truth
about my life, my choices and a relationship that needed to end. The group members were delightful; each with their
own individual personality and reasons for joining the trip. When I returned home, I sold my townhome in 24 hours,
ended a 10 year relationship and bought another townhome in a great location. Peru called me to come and with that
choice I opened my heart to a new life and a newfound belief that I deserved love and happiness in my life. May Gayle's
trips serve you in the same way.
Marcia Colone - Health care administrator Chicago, Illinois 2002
I had a fantastic time on our trip to Peru.
Jorge was a great (hiking and spiritual) guide. I was glad to have someone with us who knows so much about the
land, its people, and the history. He was also very insightful and gave me some great advice. I especially enjoyed the
balance of the physical and spiritual activities we participated in during the trip.
One of my favorite things about the trip was that the very nature of your trips attracts some wonderful and
interesting women. Even as the youngest person in the group, I felt very accepted and connected to almost everyone
from Day One. I made some great friends that I hope to keep for the rest of my life! Thank you Gayle, I had a great
time. I look forward to joining you for another trip soon.
Wendy Levine, teacher, California 2001
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Does Not Include:
Airfare Miami to Lima, Peru
Airport taxes $5.00
Departure fee in Peru $28.00
personal items
meals not included in itinerary
Airfare Miami to Lima, Peru
Airport taxes $5.00
Departure fee in Peru $28.00
personal items
meals not included in itinerary
Does not Include:
Meals not specified in the itinerary
Airport departure taxes Personal items, laundry, phone calls,
alcohol beverages, etc. Tips and extras
Travel insurance
Meals not specified in the itinerary
Airport departure taxes Personal items, laundry, phone calls,
alcohol beverages, etc. Tips and extras
Travel insurance
| To reserve your space for this trip Contact: Gayle Lawrence Journeys of Discovery 1-727-785-5563 info@ajourneyofdiscovery.com |
Stone Paw of the Puma
