Inka Astrology and Shamanism with Michelle Karen and the Q'ero Masters on August 7- August 17, 2010 with the extra option of traveling to Lake Titicaca from August 17 through August 20, 2009. Click on the photo to the left to see more pictures of Michelle's trip to Peru! Download Peru Flyer (PDF)

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Our Exciting Trip to Peru

Michelle Karén, M.A., D.F.Astrol. S., the internationally renowned astrologer and best selling author of Astrology For Enlightenment (Atria Books, NY 2008) with clients in over 38 countries, offers for the first time, a unique spiritual adventure to majestic Peru. A guest of many top radio and television shows and the exclusive astrologer to the Stars at the 2007 Academy Awards, this gifted lecturer and author, published in many countries with over 8 previous works including a regular column in the Sedona Journal, invites you to accompany her back to this inspired, sacred land and to journey with her the spaces and people in which she fell deeply in love.

Q’ero Master Shamans

Guided by Michelle on your enlightened journey to this sacred land, she will share the deep wisdom offered by Inka Astrology and introduce you to sacred ceremonies with the Q’ero Master Shamans, the direct descendants of the Inkas, who until 1954 were untouched by civilization and kept their traditions intact in the high glaciers of the Andes. This is a unique chance to learn directly from these very special shamans whose love and powers are extraordinary.

Explore Peru

Together, among many other temples, you will explore the temples of the Sun, the Moon, the Falcon and Creation. Accompanied by Michelle, you will make passage from Lima to Cusco, enjoy in the Sacred Valley Pisaq, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu and Huyana Pichu. There will be an option of 4 extra days to the highest lake in the world: sacred lake Titicaca on both the Peruvian and Bolivian sides. You will also have the opportunity to explore a magical poncho store in Cusco displaying the world’s most exclusive collection of traditional Peruvian magical textiles each between 100 and 500 years old. Michelle personally invites you to take this mystical journey with her through the mountains of Peru limited to 30 people. No previous knowledge in shamanism or astrology is required. The following are included with your trip to Peru:

Ground transportation to and from all the sacred sites and cities in Peru,
Roundtrip airfare from Lima to Cusco.
Four star hotels.
Ceremonies with the Q’eros shamans with Quechua/English translation.
Intimate presentations and discussions on Inka Astrology by Michelle Karén.
Admission fee to all parks, temples and sacred sites.
Most breakfasts, all lunches, 1 welcome dinner, 1 farewell dinner.
Alternate avid hikes.
Download Hikers Checklist (PDF)
Download Non-Hikers Checklist (PDF)

Please Note: There will always be TWO options:

Either hiking up to the temples (4-5 hrs) OR
Taking the bus and just walking for about 20 minutes

Weather in Peru: These are the average temperatures for the following locations:

In Cusco between April and October (dry season): 36ºF (3ºC) to 78ºF (26ºC)
(at an altitude of 11,000 feet)
At Lake Titicaca in September 37ºF (3ºC) to 58ºF (14ºC)
(at an altitude 12,507 feet)

Peru Trip Arrival and Departure Dates

Saturday August 7: Arrival in Lima (fly to Lima from the United States is booked by you).
Sunday August 8: Meet in the morning at the hotel lobby in Lima. From there we shall all fly on one plane to Cusco (booked for you as part of your full package).
Tuesday August 17: Return to Lima from Cusco (3 p.m. last flight from Cusco to Lima which will be booked for you as part of your package).
Friday August 20: Evening flight return from Juliaca airport to Lima. Assistance to connect your international flight (fly from Lima back to the United States or Europe is booked by you).

Peru Trip Itinerary (August 7-17)

Saturday August 7:
Arrival from the US/Europe in Lima
Sunday August 8:
Flight from Lima to Cusco, immediate drive to Urubamba (1 hr). Light lunch and welcome dinner.
Monday August 9:
Moray Temple, ceremony with Q’ero Master Shaman, Pisaq market (meals on your own today)
Tuesday August 10:
Falcon temple, talk on Inka Astrology with Michelle (lunch served en route, dinner on your own)
Wednesday August 11:
Ollantaytambo Temple, talk on Inka Astrology with Michelle (lunch served en route, dinner on your own)
Thursday August 12:
Ollantaytambo and Quillarymiyoq, talk on Inka Astrology (lunch and dinner on your own)
Friday August 13:
Vistadome train to Machu Picchu, talk on Inka Astrology (lunch and dinner served at hotel)
Saturday August 14:
Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu (2.5 hr hike) (lunch on site, dinner on your own)
Sunday August 15:
Tour of the Cathedrals of Cusco and visit to the magical Poncho store (lunch and dinner on your own)
Monday August 16:
Sacsayhuaman temple, ceremony with Q’ero Master (lunch on your own, farewell dinner)
Tuesday August 17:
Leisurely morning in Cusco. Last flight to Lima at 3 PM. Assistance to connect to your international flight.

Lake Titicaca Option Arrival and Departure Dates

Tuesday August 17:
Drive from Cusco to Puno
Friday August 20:
Return to Lima from Juliaca airport (flight part of your package), assistance to connect your international flight.

Lake Titicaca Option Itinerary (August 17- August 20)

Tuesday August 17:
Private drive from Cusco to Puno including visit to Waracocha temple. (lunch en route. Dinner on your own)
Wednesday August 18:
Transfer to Copacabana to visit the Shrine of the Dark Virgin and town. 11:30 AM hydrofoil cruise to Moon Island. Visit Pilcocaina Sun Temple. Ceremony with Q’ero master shaman + cross cultural integration with local community. (Lunch en route. Dinner at lodge)
Thursday August 19:
Inca staircase and visit to the Sacred Fountain. Hydrofoil or speed motor boat back to Copacabana. Uros floating islands. (lunch en route. Dinner on your own)
Friday August 20:
Aramumuru, the Magical Door which keeps the sacred connection between our world and the sacred dimension. Early evening flight to Juliaca airport. Flight back to Lima. Assistance to connect your international flight.

Pricing

Includes 1-2 meals a day, all transportations after arrival in Lima, 4 star hotel (double occupancy), Q’ero Master Shaman ceremonies, Inka Astrology talks, translation and entrance to various sites. Cost does NOT include international airfare to and from Lima.

Peru Trip Only

Total Cost: $3,600

Lake Titicaca Option

Cost: $1,500

Registration

To register and reserve your space, kindly contact me at:
michelekaren@earthlink.net