The San Pedro cactus has been used by our ancestors in shamanic rituals, as a resource of connection with those who have already died, it is one of the 2 most sacred plants that was used in the heights of the Andes and the Valleys. Its purpose is medicinal and spiritual with which, during the ceremonies, we can reach deep reflections on our own existence. Our indigenous wisdom managed to achieve with the rituals of San Pedro a growth in personal spirituality as well as healing introspection.

While San Pedro was used in the highlands, it was also used as a preparation for Ayahuasca, which was used in the lowlands for emotional healing through the exploration of states of consciousness. This purpose is above all healing and introspection, which are interpreted by the Shaman through the visions.

The spiritual connection that occurs in the ceremony is definitely healing.

In this programme, we will perform the San Pedro ceremony on Lake Titicaca, which in addition to being a sacred enviroment is the most energetic place in the Andes, then we will move to the Bolivian Amazon for the Ayahuasca ceremonies.

1. La Paz – Apacheta Ceremony
2. La Paz – Titicaca Lake – San Pedro Ceremony
3. Titicaca Lake – San Pedro Ceremony
4. Titicaca Lake – La Paz
5. La Paz – Amazon Village
6. Ayahuasca Ceremony
7. Ayahuasca Ceremony
8. Ayahuasca Ceremony
9. Ayahuasca Ceremony
10. Ayahuasca Ceremony
11. Amazon Village – La Paz
12. La Paz

Lake Titicaca,

San Pedro Ceremony

Ayahuasca Ceremony

La Paz.

Duration

12 days/11 nights

START:

La Paz – Bolivia

END:

La Paz – Bolivia

Countries covered

BOLIVIA: 100%

SCENERY:  30 % of Tour

CULTURAL: 90% of  Tour

PHYSICAL DEMAND: 2/10  10% of Tour

GROUP SIZE: 01 to 23                             

PRICE PER PERSON IN USD – SHARED TOURS AS OF 2 PERSONS

PRICE PER PERSON IN USD – PRIVATE TOURS

Previous day. –

Optional to meet the other participants in the group. However if your time doesn’t allow  you, you can also show up right on Day 1, day of start of your tour.

It is a day for you to get to La Paz in a relaxed way and be close to us.  On this day, you will check in at the hostel/hotel provided by SAEX to spend the night. On this day, you will finalise payment If you haven’t paid it all, you will get to know your Tour Leader that will explain the group about the tour and will give all the last recommendations needed.

Day 1.-

Route: LA PAZ – APACHETA (Bolivia).

Highlights: Chaman Ceremony of Welcome

After breakfast we will drive to the outskirts of La Paz, to one of the many sacred places we have for ceremonies.

It is a tradition to have a welcome ceremony at the Apacahetas. Apachetas are those sacred places where we can have more connexion with the universes, in the Andean religion there are 3 universes, the Allajh Pacha, the Akha Pacha and the Mankha Pacha. Our Chaman will be introduced to you and you will be with him for the next 3 days.

Some recommendations will be given to you overall on what to eat for the following days. A diet rich in veggies is highly recommended.

Accommodation in La Paz.

Included: Private transport, meals: Lunch, guide, hotel w/private bathroom, entrance fees.

Not included:  breakfast, dinner, water, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, snacks, tips.

Day 2.-

Route: LA PAZ – LAKE TITICACA – MOON ISLAND (Bolivia).

Highlights: San Pedro Ceremony

San Pedro Ceremony consists of two intakes, we will have them one on Moon Island and another on Sun Island.

Early in the morning, we will get in a car heading to the limpid blue waters of the highest navigable Lake in the World, with the Cordillera de los Andes in the background where Sun Island emerges from the depths. Upon arrival in Copacabana we will head North to Yampupata from where we will take a boat to Moon Island, our first intake of San Pedro will be in the night at the ceremonial site of the Island. We will also burn an offering in order to establish a good spiritual connexion. Remember that our Chaman will be all the time with you.

Accommodation on Moon Island. (Basic)

Included: Private transport, meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, guide, hotel w/private bathroom, entrance fees.

Not included: water, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, snacks, tips.

Day 3.-

Route: LAKE TITICACA – MOON ISLAND – SUN ISLAND (Bolivia)

Highlights: San Pedro Ceremony

After enjoying a beautiful walk on the Island, we will get on a boat heading to Sun Island. Upon arrival and checking in, we will walk on the Island visiting interesting archaeological sites like the Inka stairs, the fountain fo the Youth and Temple of the Sun.

Close to Sunset we will walk to an Apacheta and start with the offering led by our chaman, our second intake will take place after sunset.

Accommodation on Sun Island

Included: Private transport, meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, guide, hotel w/private bathroom, entrance fees.

Not included: water, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, snacks, tips.

Day 4.-

Route: LAKE TITICACA – LA PAZ (Bolivia)

Highlights: Reed boat builders.

After a great and relaxing night’s rest, we will get on a boat early in the morning to Copacabana, after a short walk and a visit of the Cathedral of Copacabana, we will continue to La Paz, on the way we will stop in Huatajata where we will meet the World famous Reed Boat Builders, responsible of building ships that crossed the oceans of the World.

You will have a free afternoon in La Paz

Accommodation in La Paz.

Included: Private transport, meals: breakfast, lunch, guide, hotel w/private bathroom, entrance fees.

Not included: dinner, water, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, snacks, tips.

Day 5.–

Route:– LA PAZ – AMAZON VILLAGE (Bolivia)

Highlights: Beautiful Village in the Amazon

We will get on a plane to the Bolivian Amazon, the flight takes about an hour and very soon, we will be in the humid Amazon. We will meet our Chaman and he will give us some recommendations for the next days. Some recommendations are: not to have alcohol, drink a lot of water, eat over all fruits and veggies.

Accommodation in Rurrenabaque

Included: private transfers, flight ticket, meals: breakfast, guide, hotel w/private bathroom, entrance fees.

Not included: lunch, dinner, water, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, snacks, tips.

Day 6.–

Route: AMAZON (Bolivia)

Highlights: 1^st Ayahuasca Ceremony 

The ceremony consists of a gradual intake until we get to a top on the 3^rd day, it is like a pyramid on which our summit will be the third day to then decrease   the intake. It can be tough on the first day but on the second day you will feel more confident to continue. That is why we have a Chaman to guide you while you are on the trip, the first and pre and after trip may be tough because some vomit a lot, others feel dizzy. Take it patiently and things will go smooth. Remember always to drink a lot of water.

Accommodation in the Chaman’s house in the Jungle (Camping)

Included: private transport, meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, guide, complete camping equipment, portable showers, entrance fees.

Not included: water, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, snacks, tips.

Day 7.-

Route: AMAZON (Bolivia)

Highlights: 2^nd Ayahuasca Ceremony

Nights are for the Ceremonies, during the day you will have time to explore and to find yourselves. We will have always your tour leaders to assist you on any need you may have. Normally before lunch is when the Chaman talks to the group and interacts with everybody.

Accommodation in the Chaman’s house in the Jungle (Camping)

Included: meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, guide, complete camping equipment, portable showers, entrance fees.

Not included: water, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, snacks, tips.

Day 08.–

Route: AMAZON (Bolivia)

Highlights: 3^rd Ayahuasca Ceremony

This is the most important day of the ceremonies as you will be ready for the big ceremony, just relax during the day and try to sleep.

Accommodation in the Chaman’s house in the Jungle (Camping)

Included: meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, guide, complete camping equipment, portable showers, entrance fees.

Not included: water, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, snacks, tips.

Day 09.–

Route: AMAZON (Bolivia)

Highlights: 4^th Ayahuasca Ceremony

As said before the intake will decrease and for the Chaman himself it will be the time to evaluate each one, just at a glance. If you need another big intake, he will tell you so.

Accommodation in the Chaman’s house in the Jungle (Camping)

Included: meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, guide, complete camping equipment, portable showers, entrance fees.

Not included: water, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, snacks, tips.

Day 10.–

Route: AMAZON  (Bolivia)

Highlights: 5^th Ayahuasca Ceremony 

The last intake is just for finishing the treatment, some may not feel any effect and on the contrary, others will still feel it. Anyhow, this will be the end.

Accommodation in the Chaman’s house in the Jungle (Camping)

Included: meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, guide, complete camping equipment, portable showers, entrance fees.

Not included: water, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, snacks, tips.

Day 11.–

Route: AMAZON VILLAGE – LA PAZ (Bolivia)

Highlights: City Tour La Paz

Very early in the morning you will be taken to the airport. We will be arriving before midday in La Paz. Free Afternoon.

Accommodation in La Paz.

Included: Private transport, flight ticket, meals: breakfast, lunch,  guide, hotel w/private bathroom, entrance fees.

Not included: dinner,  water, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, snacks, tips.

Day 12.–

Route: LA PAZ (Bolivia)

Highlights: City Tour La Paz, teleféricos

On this day, we will enjoy a perfect and complete City tour. You will be able to experience the Teleféricos system as well. You can also choose just to have a free day where your Tour Leader can show you all of what you have missed on before and give you the right advice to buy souvenirs or just visit another special place in La Paz.

Accommodation in La Paz.

Included: Private transport, flight ticket, meals: breakfast, lunch, guide, hotel w/private bathroom, entrance fees.

Not included: dinner, water, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, snacks, tips.

This is a list that we have prepared based on experience, there are some things that may not be useful for you according to your dressing style or traveling style, read the list carefully and decide what you will bring.

Some items of the list may not be necessary for your trip or on the other hand, you may need something else. Ask our travel consultant to send you a detailed “packing list” specially for your trip.

1. Day pack 35 lt.

Essential for keeping little things during the day. Your snacks, bottle of water, etc.

2. Wide brim hat or cap.

You will have many hours under the sun. Hat or cap are good to avoid sunstroke

3. Comfortable travelling clothes.

Light and easy to wash. 2 sets at least will cover your needs.

4. 1 set of casual clothes for that night out.

There will be some chances to go out at night.

5. Shorts

Very useful to be comfortable at the hotel.

6. Sun glasses

You will have many hours in the sun.

7. Warm sweater

Always have a warm sweater in hand, early in the morning and late in the afternoon can be chilly

8. Fleece

Nights in the altitude are cold even in summer.

9. Waterproof/windproof Jacket with hood

Summers can be rainy and in winter if it is windy, it gets cold.

10. Hiking boots

You will need them for those programmes on which hiking is involved.

11. Tennis shoes

You will need them to walk comfortable, for example during City Tours.

12. Sandals – flip flops

Essential for when you get a shower or stay comfortable in the hotel.

13. Head torch/head lamp & spare batteries

This is very useful if your tour involves staying in the countryside.

14. Swimming stuff

Bring swimming suit if your programme includes immersing in hot springs or something like that.

15. 5 pairs of Socks

While you use one or two, you can have the other pairs washed.

16. Underwear

4 pieces will do for your trip.

17. Camera with 1 spare battery

If you use camera with battery please bring a spare battery, as some batteries are hard to find.

18. Mobile with power bank.

If you use your mobile for photos during your trips, make sure you bring a portable charger or power bank.

19. Toiletries kit.

Make sure you bring your especial toiletries. Toiletries in South America can be totally different.

20. Wet tissues.

Access to running water can be difficult, wet tissues are very useful for when you are in a car or away from the hotel.

21. Small mirror.

Some toilets just do not have mirrors.

22. Small towels.

Have a small towel in hand as toilets may not have hand dryers.

23. Note book.

If you like to take notes, bring it from home.

24. Water bottle.

You will need to drink at least 2 lt per day.

25. Alarm clock.

If you use your mobile for alarm, please adjust it to the local time.

26. Money belt.

Very important to have your money and documents safe while on the streets or travelling.

27. Writing stuff.

You will always need a pen at some point.

28. Passport Colour photocopies.

Leave your passport at the hotel unless your guide asks you to bring it.

29. Mosquito repellent for Machu Picchu.

If your trip includes Machu Picchu or the Amazon please bring mosquito repellent, At least DEET 35%.

30. Toilet paper.

During car trips or in the countryside have always one roll with you.

31. Virucidal alcohol hand gel.

For hygienic disinfection of hands

What’s included?

• Accommodation: 12 nights
• Food: 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 7 dinners.
• All buses & boats.
• Internal flights
• Oxygen & 1^st aid kit.
• Bus Terminal Taxes.
• All Transfers.
• All entrance fees.
• Tour Leader.
• Local Guides when needed.

What’s excluded?

• International flights.
• Travel Insurance.
• Medical attention and medical treatments during the expedition.
• Optional activities on: free time and free days during the expedition.
• Border taxes.
• Visas and vaccinations.
• Contingency expenses.
• Souvenirs.
• Tips to tour leaders, waiters at restaurants.
• 1 lunch, 5 dinners
• Water, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, snacks.