The Path of Wiraqocha
“A Transforming Experience to Unbind Your Imagination”
According to ancient legends, Wiraqocha, the Hamawtha or Wise Man of ancient Peru, traced a route stretching thousands of miles across forbidding Andean terrain that became known as Wiraqochaq Ñannin: The Path of Wiraqocha. A name that, in the Andean world, also serves as metaphor for the spiritual journey of self-awakening that Hamawtha Wiraqocha taught as he walked this path.
Several thousand years after His legendary trek, you will have the opportunity to follow on both the physical and spiritual footsteps of the Hamawtha Wiraqocha, walking the same sacred path on a six-day breathtaking route that we call the Camino del Apu Ausangate. Your journey will be sheltered by Mountain Ausangate, the highest and holiest peak in the magical Cusco region, which, since time immemorial, has been the Apu, or guardian and life-bearer, of one of the world’s most pristine ecosystems.
Our trek will be led by Piero Morosini, PhD, author of Seven Keys to Imagination, the internationally-acclaimed book that has been dubbed by critics as “the Celestine Prophecy equivalent of management”. At the Ausangate’s inspiring mountainsides, Piero will be your Hamawtha whom will help turn your journey into a unique and life-transforming experience - both spiritually and mentally - that will powerfully awaken your mind, spirit and imagination.
During your hikes, llamas and horses will carry your gear, shepherded by members of the local Chillca community whom will be proud to share with you all of the exotic cultural elements of their inspiring world. Thus, after your hikes, you will be treated in our unique Tambos or Andean Lodges to a variety of delicious Peruvian cuisine prepared by experienced Andean chefs using the local produce; while authentic, ancient Andean music and rituals will foster your spiritual experiences against the Camino del Apu Ausangate’s unforgettable landscapes.
Itinerary
Day 01 - 1st threshold of the Path – Cusco
13th June 2012
A one-hour early-morning flight over the snow-covered Andes brings us to the legendary city of gold, Cusco (alt. 11,200 feet), the Center of the Inca . We will take you to your hotel where you are going to have a Coca tea as welcome drink at the lobby, while we take care of your check in. the 11,000-ft. Some rest is highly recommended as the 11,000-ft. altitude makes quite an impression on most people, followed by a light meal such as consommé or “caldo de pollo”—chicken soup with rice and vegetables.
As you get used to the high-altitude at the extraordinary city of Cusco, the group will meet their Hamawtha or wise guide, and His companion-helper, the Yanapaqnin. Both of them will introduce the group to the key guidelines and roles of our Path of Wiraqocha. Next, every member of the team will be instructed to become a Puriqkuna, or a ‘walker’ that seeks to hike the Path and learn how to unbind the power of his or her imagination. As a central part of this process the Puriqkuna will carry out the Killqa ritual in order to learn how to reveal key messages enshrouded in Andean khipus, the ancestral knot-based writing system of ancient Peruvians. These messages will acquire increasing individual meaning as each Puriqkuna walks the Path of Wiraqocha.
Overnight in Cusco at Casa Andina Classic
(B)
Day 02 – 2nd threshold of the Path – Cusco-Chillca
14th June 2012
Early morning departure from Cusco along the fertile Vilcanota Valley to the town of Checacupe. After a visit to the colonial temple of the Immaculate, we start ascending the Pitumarca valley, along the spectacular Japura gorge that leads to Chillca, where we will be greeted by the local community. From there it is a short and easy walk to the first “Tambo”. Once at the lodge there will be time to relax and perform Uyllay - the second ritual of our Path, at the tunes of poignant Andean music played by the Chillca local musicians
Overnight at Chillca Tambo
(B, PL, D)
Day 03 - 3rd threshold of the Path – Chillca
15th June 2012
After breakfast, escorted by our Yanapaqnin, we begin the ascent to the Yanacocha lake. After a picnic lunch we will return to the Lodge over the vista trail, which has some of the most spectacular views of the Vilcanota range. Against this arresting landscape, we will perform Awka - the third ritual of our Path, We will arrive at the lodge in time to take a hot shower and enjoy a delicious dinner
Overnight at Chillca Tambo
(B, PL, D)
Day 04 – 4th threshold of the Path – Chillca - Machuracay.-
16th June 2012
Our hike begins at 08.30 in the wide valley of Upis where impressive glaciated mountains loom above the valley offering majestic views. The trail narrows as we make our way towards the waterfalls descending from Mountain Santa Catalina. This path is mostly used by the wandering llamas of the area and once we reach the small Paloma lagoon the countryside will be dotted with these animals, and also a large umber of alpacas. After hiking along a second lagoon and crossing a long series of moraines, we will reach the Machuracay Tambo, located right at the bottom of the Apu Ausangate. There, we will perform our Kausay ritual with fire and water, against the magical backdrop of the Ausangate mountainsides.
Overnight at Machuracay Tambo
(B, PL, D)
Day 05 – 5th threshold of the Path – Machurcay -Anantapata.-
17th June 2012
After a demanding ascent of the Palomani pass at an elevation of 5,200 m. / 17,000 ft., we will descend to Ausangatecocha. Tremendous views of the glaciated south face of the “Apu” will inspire us as we carry out our Jiwasanaka ritual of brotherhood love. After the ritual, we will continue towards the red sandstone formations of the “Nevado del Inca”. Overnight stay in the Anantapata Tambo.
Overnight at Anantapata Tambo
(B, PL, D)
Day 06 – 6th threshold of the Path – Anantapata - Huampococha.
18th June 2012
A spectacular part of the trail finds us hiking in the middle of mountains with red, ochre, and blue strata. This section offers a glimpse of marvelous geological wonder and natural beauty. Also, be on the lookout for groups of gracious vicuñas, as they are frequently spotted in this isolated area. It is against this landscape of perfect beauty and pristine solitude that we will experience the Wiraqocha ritual of harmonious interior fusion. That night we sleep in the Huampococha Tambo, in the heart of large rock formations near a lagoon where “huallatas” (Andean geese) make their nests.
Overnight at Huampococha Tambo
(B, PL, D)
Day 07 – 7th threshold of the Path Huampococha – Valle Sagrado.
19th June 2012
After a last climb over the Anta pass, we will gradually make our descent. In this section the first crops and houses come into view. The landscape changes quickly as the red sandstone formations are followed by the carsten erosion of limestone, forming a one of a kind stone forest, and a perfect habitat for “vizcacha” (members of the chinchilla family). This is also the ideal spot to carry out the Kuti ritual of spiritual rebirth. By the time we get down the valley, our bus will be waiting for the return trip to Yanahuara – Sacred Valley.
Overnight at Casa Andina Private Collection Yanahuara
(B, PL, D)
Day 08 – Final station of the Path - Yanahuara - Valle Sagrado.
20th June 2012
After staying over night at the Casa Andina Private collection hotel, we will engage the next morning in an exercise of Illa Teqsi (‘Reinvention of Self’) facilitated by our Hamawtha, whom will help each and everyone in the group turn all what we experienced together in our 8-Day-Path across magical Andean landscapes, into a new, powerful and enlightening personal vision of our Self into the future. A personal vision that will inspire and irradiate its positive images and strong energy both within ourselves and upon those whom we love, work and play with.
Bus will be ready to come back to Cusco at 14pm
price: USD $1600.00
