WINTER SOLSTICE IN PERU


Shamanic Psychospiritual Integration Journey

Sacred Rituals in the Andes

June 10th to June 24th, 2025

Combining Mexican Shamanism and Peruvian Mysticism

With Don Ernesto Ortiz and

Journey to the Heart Facilitators

 

This will be a rich and expansive retreat bringing the energies of the east, the old ways with toning, chanting, vibrational medicine, meditation and shamanism to start an inner alignment that will give you the opportunity to continue riding the wave of change with grace and ease. You will acquire tools that will help you and sustain you for the rest of your life.

The sacred sites and temples of Peru will create a powerful background for the work we will be doing.

This is a journey you don’t want to miss…..

Don Ernesto Ortiz

Noted artist, author and healer, Don Ernesto has devoted his life to exploring and communicating the language of the heart, primal movement, and deep inner spaces. Over the past 35 years, Don Ernesto has taken thousands of people on a journey from physical and emotional inertia to the freedom of ecstasy, from the chaos of the chattering ego-mind to the blessed emptiness of stillness and inner silence.

Don Ernesto is a ceremonial Sacred pipe carrier from the Lakota tradition, gifted to him by his spiritual grandmother Barret Eagle Bear in 1996. His training began as young child in Mexico with Shamans and Curanderos and has continued all over the world with world renowned teacher as well as unknown shamans. His training is vast, from Transpersonal Psychology, bodywork, Shamanism Dance Therapy and more…

“For me, a trip to Peru represents the return to the Mother; this is a gift to align all our energies with what make our lives unique. Pachamama could be translated as the Mother of the World. Peru It is the ideal place to prepare us vibrationally for the energies of 2025 and beyond. Our, bodies, our hearts and our spirits will be connected deeply to the Mother, to be reborn again, using ritual, dance, mantras, toning, and meditation”.

If you feel earth’s change, then join us in this powerful experiment, become the instrument of Divine and return home radiating the Light and the Love to your community and the world.

Receive Shamanic Initiations in the same places where the Incas
received theirs from Don Ernesto and other Peruvian Shamans

 

Peru is a very important place for Shamanic initiation for everyone. All people that are interested in personal spiritual development should go to Peru at least once.

This trip is going to be powerful a Psychospiritual Integration journey that will help you with the vibrational adjustments that happening in the world now.

Time is critical now that we have passed through the funnel of December 21st, 2012, many have forgotten that we are still building the future cycle. The next few years up to 2030 will be a determining factor of what your contribution will be to the upliftment of consciousness of the planet. However all of it starts with YOU!!

How are you handling your emotions? Are you in alignment with your Divine Plan? Do you know that you are actually fulfilling your Dharma, your life plan? Are you conscious? What is the condition of your mind? Are you constantly going to the past? and not fully present, in the present? Are you willing to explore the depths of your psyche to become the best person you can be and from that perspective give the best that you can to the world?

If the answer is yes, to any of these; then you must receive yourself the gift, before you give it to others.

WE ARE THE ONES WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR. We are the children, we are the elders, we are the past, we are the future, we are the mystics and the shamans, we are the priest and priestesses, and we are the ancestors that carry the wisdom and the knowledge of the past.

This trip will have many elements that will deeply connect you to the Pachamama and give you a true crystalline coat of light to be protected and have your vibration up to the maximum so you can truly be mindful and present.

If you come you are not going to regret it!!

You owe it to yourself; you owe it to the world. Get ready!!

General Itinerary

We will follow the Wiracocha Route

Puno ~ Lake Titicaca ~ Island of the Sun ~ Cusco
Sacred Valley ~ Machu Picchu

Day 1, June 10th 2025 ~ Lima

We arrive today in the capital of Peru, Lima. From the airport you will go to our hotel and depending on the arrival times we can have our first dinner together. We spend the night in Lima and early in the morning we take our flight to Juliaca and transfer to Puno.

Overnight in Lima

Day 2, June 11th 2025 ~ Lima, Juliaca, Puno

We transfer to the airport today to fly to the city of Juliaca from there we go to Puno.   Puno City is located in the Southeast corner of Peru, on the shores of the magnificent Lake Titicaca and only 126km from the border with Bolivia. At 3,827m in altitude, Puno is a melting pot of Andean cultures including the Aimara from the South and Quechua from the North.

At our hotel we have an introduction to the Sacred Inca culture. In the afternoon we will go to archaeological center of Sillustani.

Overnight Puno
Breakfast and Lunch included

Day 3 June 12th 2025 ~ Aramu Muro, Kasani Peru, Bolivia Border

Today we will be able to know and visit a mysterious place known as Aramu Muro located in the rock valley of Ajayu Marka, later travel to Copacabana passing through Kasani to the border with Bolivia.

Overnight Copacabana
Breakfast lunch and dinner included.

Day 4, June 13th 2025 ~ Island of the Sun

Today we go to  Isla del Sol, early in the morning after breakfast transfer to the port of Copacabana to take a boat trip to Challapampa and after taking a walk to the southern port of Yumani, we can return by boat to Copacabana.

The island of the sun is considered to be the birthplace of the Inca civilization. Here we will do ritual and ceremony to connect to our ancestral roots.

Overnight in Copacabana
Breakfast & lunch included

Day 5, June 14th 2025 ~ The Horca del Inca and Return to the city of Puno

In the morning after breakfast, we take a 40-minute walk to the magnificent astronomical observatory known as the Horca del Inca.

Then we slowly go back to the city of Puno.

Approximate trip of 3 hours.

Overnight in Puno
Breakfast and Lunch included

Day 6, June 15th 2025 ~ Uros Island – Taquile  

Today we transfer to the port and boat trip on Lake Titicaca, visiting the Uros Island, discovering a legendary floating civilization and the island of Taquile to learn about its customs and traditions, after lunch return to the city of Puno.

Overnight in Puno
Breakfast and Lunch included

Day 7, June 16th 2025 ~ Puno ~ Sillustani ~ Cusco

Today we take a magnificent bus ride over the Andean mountains, where the views are breathtaking and spectacular. Our destination is the city of Cusco, visiting the Pukara museum, the Raqchi temple and the Sistine Church of Andahuaylillas and then arriving in Cusco.

Overnight in Cusco
Breakfast and Lunch included

Day 8, June 17th 2025 ~ Cusco the City of the Puma ~ Qenqo Chico

Today we visit to the astronomical center of Qenqo, this has proven to be a magical place to do Sacred ceremony, if time permits we will do a Sacred Pipe (Channupa) ceremony. We will do a deep meditation and connection ritual with the Qosqo center of the Inca universe, in the afternoon tour of the city of the Puma, the city of Cusco.

Overnight in Cusco
Breakfast included

Day 9, June 18th 2025 ~ Tipon ~ Saqsaywaman ~ Purification and Reconnection Ceremony

In the morning, we visit to the archaeological center of Tipon, the Water Temple, famous for its aqueducts and waterfalls. Purification and Meditation Ceremony. In the afternoon visit to the Saqsaywaman Archaeological Center to reconnect our being with the spirit of Mother Earth, later visit to the Qenqo astronomical center.

Overnight in Cusco
Breakfast and Lunch included

Day 10, June 19th 2025 ~ Killarumiyoc ~ Laguna Waypo ~ Ñawpa Church

Today we travel to the Sacred Valley of the Incas visiting Killa Rumiyoc, where we will have a ritual of gratitude to Mother Earth, and later we will go to the sacred valley of the Incas visiting the Waypo Lagoon and the Nawpa Church Altar for our shamanic ceremony with drums, maracas and healing songs, finishing the ritual we move to the selected hotel, at night Fire ceremony.                                             

Overnight in the Sacred Valley
Breakfast and lunch included

Day 11, June 20th 2025 ~ Moray ~ Salt Mines

Get ready for a big surprise, as we arrive at Moray the agricultural experimentation center where we can meditate and connect with the energy of Mother Earth after lunch and visit the Maras salt mines. Maras is one of my favorite places where you can feel the radiant purity of the salt.

Overnight in the Sacred Valley
Breakfast and lunch included

Day 12, June 21st 2025 ~ 1st day of the Winter Solstice ~ Ollantaytambo ~  Panoramic Train Trip to Machu Picchu. 

This will be a special day, we will go early in the morning to the archaeological center of Ollantaytambo where we will have a very special Crystal Ceremony as we receive the first days of the sun in all of our chakras and anchor it in the crown and heart. We will have plenty of time to explore this beautiful and intricated site.

In the afternoon we will take a train to the town of Machu Picchu. This will be our first of two visits to  Machu Picchu.

Overnight in Machu Picchu
Breakfast and Lunch included

Day 13, June 22nd 2025 ~ Machu Picchu Full Day  

Visit the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, very early at (05:00am) we go to the bus station to take our transportation to Machu Picchu, after a 30-minute trip, we will be able to enter the sanctuary to appreciate a beautiful sunrise, receive the blessing of the universe in our hearts and later take our guided tour touring the Inca city. In the afternoon return to the sacred valley, the Ollantaytambo station and transfer to our hotel.

Overnight in the Sacred Valley
Breakfast and Lunch included

Day 14, June 23rd 2025 ~ Pisac ~ Artisan Market

Visit the archaeological center of Pisac and the artisan market, in the afternoon return to the city of Cusco.

Overnight in Cusco
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Day 15, June 24th 2025 ~ Cusco and Transfer to the Airport

In the morning, after breakfast we will go to the main square of the city to appreciate the 1st part of the Intir Raymi Festival organized by the city authorities, after lunch we will be able to transfer you to the air terminal to take the flight from Cusco to Lima, end of our service.

PRICING

Double occupancy      US $ 3985.00

Single occupancy         US $ 4480.00

Couples                             US $ 6780.00

DETAILS

Our amazing tour includes all transportation within Peru, excellent hotel accommodations, entrance fees to sites, ceremonies and amazing Shamanic Andean guides.

SPECIAL ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE NOTE:

All participants must arrive in Lima on June 10th, 2025, or before. This is the day before out tour begins.

We can make hotel accommodations for you; nights before the 10th are at your own expense. We highly recommend you arrive the day before so you can get rid of some of the jet lag.

Early in the morning of June 11th we go to the airport to catch our flight to Juliaca, Puno.

Departure back to your hometown should be from the city of Cusco to Lima.

Your departure can be after 2:00 PM on July 24th, 2025. However is highly recommended that you fly the next day.

Rates Include:

  • All land transportation within Peru and visits with entrance fees
  • Accommodation in 3-star hotels or better
  • Company of special expert guides in Andean tradition
  • Meditations, ceremonies, and shamanic experiences
  • All services are private for the group
  • Half board, all breakfasts and some lunches and dinners; where indicated
  • Amazing rituals led by gifted shaman Don Ernesto & other local Q’uero Shamans
  • Amazing educational experiences
  • Travel with other metaphysical minded individuals
  • An overall experience that you won’t forget!!

Rates do not include:

  • International flight from your country of origin to Peru
  • Domestic flight from Lima to Juliaca on June 11th, and return flight from Cusco to Lima, approx US $170 to $190. We will help you book this flight if you want us to do so.
  • Tips, drinks
  • Individual Medical Insurance
  • Individual Emergency Assistance
  • Airport taxes and use, exit visa approx. $26.00 if applicable.

Registration

Click on the Registration link on the top of the page to download the Registration forms and the terms and conditions.

For information in French email Marina @ marinaveron@aol.com  For information in English email Alan @ alanpurves777@yahoo.co.uk

Preparation and Details

Passport must be signed and valid at least 6 months beyond the entry date.      Most people can get a visa on arrival. Check your country of origin to find out. Departure tax is sometimes included on the international ticket, sometimes not. It depends on the airline and/or the departure date, check with your airline company.

Health and Documentation

VISAS : Passport required. No visa needed for US citizens, UK, France, other nationalities please check online for visa requirements to enter Peru. No immunizations required.

Testimonials

Dear Ernesto,
I thank you for mantras and for this magnificent stay in Peru. After a “period of rehabilitation” and reentry to my daily life, I still feel the benefit of this journey. I feel a bigger opening of my heart and an enjoyment constantly; a sweet peace is now a part integral of my being. The “common theme” is, life is beautiful, and I appreciate it every the moment. See you soon, for new adventures.

With all my love
Françoise
France

Dear Ernesto,
I want to thank you so much for encouraging me to come to the extension. WHAT A SPECIAL EXPERIENCE I felt the strings of suffering from my former husband have dissolved from him to me and my children. Now I am ready for a new relationship of love with a new partner. During the plant medicine I felt your loving presence and a bond of light between us, SO POWERFUL.  It is a pleasure for me to walk in silence beside you, nothing to do, nowhere to go, just be … Sending my deepest love.

Elizabeth, Canada

 

Dear Ernesto,
What a beautiful intense journey we experienced!! Since I’m here in France again, nearly every night during dreamtime I return to Peru, and especially to Machu Picchu, where we had the beautiful opening heart ceremony – it is strange how real it feels!!! You are in my heart and all these precious moments shared, the deep connections, the fun, all the sharing from soul to soul is precious to me like sparkling diamonds inside. Through the connection and translation for you, I grow each time a bit more and recall my essence as a child of light. Thank you ever so much for being in my life! In Joy of meeting you again soon…

Tina Hellingrath
France/Germany