Hello Pilgrimage Family

We are one month away from the beginning of our journey and I wanted to share a few important details, especially around arrival, logistics, and preparation.

I first came to the Sacred Valley 25 years ago on my own personal pilgrimage, an experience that profoundly changed the course of my life. Twelve years ago, Ananda and I began bringing groups to Peru to share the magic with our friends and family. Our sincere hope is that this pilgrimage will touch each of you in deep and meaningful ways, just as it does for us.

Your primary guides for this journey will be Ananda, Dustin, Leticia, Keenan, Emily, Vind and myself. What a team!!

Signup Sheet

Please make sure this sheet accurately represents your plans
Signup Sheet →

Final Payment (Cash)

We ask that everyone bring down $1,000 USD in cash for each part you attend. If you are unable to do this, please message me and let me know.

Part 1:
$3,250 - $1,000 cash = $2,250 balance

Part 2:
$2,150 - $1,000 cash = $1,150 balance

Payment Options

ACH Transfer

Account Holder's Name: Jacob Hadas

Account Type: Checking

Bank Name: Mercury

Routing: 121145433
Account: 662065748472904

Wise

Pay By Wise →

Credit Card (3% processing fee)

Pay by Credit Card →

Note: this link includes both P1 and P2. If you're only coming to one, toggle the QTY box to 0.

Health & Release Form

Complete the Health & Release Form →

Packing

The weather will generally be warm during the day and cold at night. Please pack accordingly:

• Warm layers (long underwear—merino wool recommended, warm hat, scarf, socks)

• Sun hat and rain protection

• Comfortable hiking shoes/sandals or boots

• Bathing suit + travel towel

• Flashlight (ideally with red light setting for ceremony nights)

• Journal and pen

• Sunscreen

• Personal first aid kit, supplements, muscle soreness relief (e.g. Tiger Balm), and joint/back support braces if needed

*Yoga mats are available at the retreat center, so no need to bring one unless you prefer your own. There will be opportunities to purchase beautiful alpaca wool items locally.

*Try not to over pack. We will change locations twice during P1 (Munay Sonqo → Lares Hot Springs → Ausangate). Please pack thoughtfully: one suitcase + one daypack should work.

P2 Packing Extras

For those joining Part 2 (trekking), please review this detailed packing list:

Part 2 Packing List →

*New addition for P2… highly recommended for sitting around the meal tent after a long day of hiking… Crazy Creek Chair!

Cleansing & Preparation

Begin preparing now:

• Gradually reduce or eliminate alcohol, refined sugar, and processed foods

• Mediocre coffee is usually available on our trip. You might like to use this time to take a caffeine break. If so, try to wean off before coming.

• Support clarity in body, mind, and spirit

• Tend to any "loose ends" in your life ← important

• Maintain (or begin) a meditation practice

• Hike, Ruck or Walk more

Create an Offering

Please bring a small, organic talisman or offering. It can be made of anything you find in nature, like sticks, bark, rocks, seeds… or a bag of dried herbs from your garden. Anything that feels good to give to the mountain. We're bringing gifts for the Apus. Once you've found your offering, you can now charge it with prayer. And if prayer is unfamiliar, you can always share gratitude.

Pilgrimage Part 1 (P1)

• Opening: August 25th at 5:00 PM at Munay Sonqo Retreat Center (Arin)

  Group Shuttle Leaves Cuzco Airport at 2pm (free)

  Reserve your space on the shuttle: Arrival Coordination Form →

  Alternatively, you can book a private taxi with Munay Sonqo WhatsApp: +51 984 900 947, cost $60ish

  If your flight is delayed, please message me WhatsApp +1 858 751 9584
  

• Closing: September 4th at Ausangate Basecamp

  Transport to Pisac or Cusco will be arranged (arrival around 4:00 pm)
  
  

Pilgrimage Part 2 (P2)

• Opening: September 5th at 9:00 am at Pacchanta
  If you are not in P1: Shuttle departs Cusco Airport at 8:00 AM on September 4

  Approximately a 4-hour drive to Ausangate Basecamp

  A WhatsApp group will be created to organize this crew
  

• Closing: September 11th at Ausangate Basecamp

  Transport to Pisac or Cusco will be arranged (arrival around 4:00 pm)

Pilgrimage Part 3 (P3)

• Opening: September 11th

• Closing: September 15th

  Arriving in Cusco around 4pm.

That's all for now. Please reach out with any questions or if there's any way we can support your preparation.

The following are important logistics — please read carefully