Hatun Karpay (Peru)
ANCIENT INITIATION JOURNEY WITH IVAN AND JUAN NUÑEZ DEL PRADO
Hatun Karpay means Great Power or Great Transformation. In this spiritual journey you follow a well-defined process in which you undergo a cycle of initiations and rituals that help you train your spirituality, discover your full potential and develop your personal power.
There are three Hatun Karpays available for you to participate in:
❖ Hatun Karpay (right path)
❖ Hatun Karpay (middle path)
❖ Hatun Karpay (left path).
The Hatun Karpay (right path) and the Hatun Karpay (left path) were developed centuries ago by the Inkas and passed on orally from teacher to student – most recently by Don Benito Qoriwaman and Don Melchor Deza, two famous masters from the Cusco region, to Juan Nuñez del Prado.
The Hatun Karpay (middle path) was developed by Juan and Ivan Nuñez del Prado themselves a few years ago. These two teachers spent many years researching very specific places and locations. Following the structure of the other two Hatun Karpays, they then harmoniously combined them with the corresponding exercises.
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All three spiritual journeys differ significantly from each other – both in the emphasis on the respective development processes and in the places you visit.
If you take part in several Hatun Karpays, you will notice that some of the power places seem familiar to you as you are visiting them for the second time. At the same time you will never repeat your work there, but always get to know a different facet of the place and the spirituality.
You may book all three Hatun Karpays together or take part in just one – as your time and travel budget allow. You may complete these spiritual journeys in one year or take several years.
The tour guide’s languages for the Hatun Karpays are always English and Spanish.
Even if you are not yet familiar with the Inka tradition, you are welcome to take part in the Hatun Karpay of your choice.
JOURNEY TO QOYLLURRIT’I
Would you like to visit the famous festival of Qoylurrit’i? Ivan offers participation in this sacred pilgrimage, which you can book before or after a Hatun Karpay or as an individual event.
If you are not sure whether you are up to the physical exertion (the demands are not high), please talk to me or your trusted doctor.
The tour guide’s languages for the Hatun Karpays are always English and Spanish.
Focus
This Hatun Karpay emphasizes more the masculine aspects of your development process, such as logic, knowledge or structure.
In this journey you literally sow your so-called Inka seed seed into the earth, a metaphysical factor that represents your total potential and meaning in life. You then learn to make this seed germinate and blossom in order to further develop your personality and to use this power for yourself. In doing so, you will also be prepared for the next stage of your spiritual growth.
The Hatun Karpay takes you to powerful places and temples, such as Ollantaytambo, Pisaq, Saqsaywaman and Machu Picchu. Even if you don't know the Inka tradition yet, you are welcome to join this spiritual adventure in Peru.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Cusco
At 5pm meeting in the hotel lobby.
Introduction (englisch/ spanisch) with Juan and Ivan Núñez del Prado, in which they convey background and basic knowledge about this spiritual journey as well as the initiations that will begin the next day.
You will also get to know the other group members and find out with whom you share the room with during the trip.
Day 2: Cusco/ Cusco region
You will begin with a beautiful ceremony and then perform an ancient ritual in the sacred center of the Andean region: the Cathedral of Cusco.
This activates the Inca seed deep inside, thus initiating the process of spiritual growth.
Then visit other sacred places in the Cusco region.
Day 3: Sacred valley
Journey to the Sacred Valley of Cusco, the original land of the Inkas.
The ceremonies and rituals of today will allow you to germinate your Inka seed by connecting with the living energies of the sun, wind, earth and water.
With the help of further exercises, you water your seed and nourish it in order to start your growth process.
Day 4: Machu Picchu
Early in the morning you'll start with the group for an exciting train ride to the Machu Picchu region. There you will spend several days.
Upon arrival in Machu Picchu a bus will tke you to the ruins for starting your day with the ceremony of flowering (that includes your beautiful seed).
Day 5: Machu Picchu
Together with the group you will be walking on beautiful Inka stairs to the top of one of the most famous Andean mountains.
At first glance a seemingly impossible venture, but easier than it looks because of the ingenuity of the Inkas.
Once at the top, in a ritual, you detach from your feminine side and charge yourself with new light energy of the male spirits of the mountains, which activates your energy.
In the early evening return to Cusco.
Day 6: Cusco
Take it easy and have a long sleep - today you will not be in a hurry.
Mother Earth and the universal feminine aspect - you are in for a refreshing day in Cusco where you energetically connect with and exchange with the female healing powers (the "princesses").
Day 7: Cusco
Day 8: Cusco
You'll explore a famous temple that once was open to the sky. Its magnificent walls were lined with pure gold, so that it shone like a sun in the middle of the city.
This is the spiritual center of Cusco. It was once the place where the Inkas paid tribute to the various religions of all the new ethnic groups who together founded the Inka Empire.
Day 9: Cusco and Cusco region
In a magnificent temple outside of Cusco, you will make contact with the feminine powers of the water; the little girl, the young woman, the mature woman and the grandmother.
Each of them will give you their own magic and wisdom.
On this day, you will also work with indiginous masters and receive a powerful blessing.
Day 10: Cusco and Cusco region
In one of the most important and sacred temples of the ancient times, together with the group you will finally perform the coronation ritual of the Inkas. This connects you to the historical lineage, the royal family of the Inkas.
Farewell dinner in the evening.
Day 11: Cusco
Breakfast in the hotel. The Hatun Karpay now closes officially. Return flight or continuation according to your personal plans...
Services
These services are included:
- 10 nights in 4-star-hotels in a half double room (together with your partner or another person of the same gender)
- 2 meals per day (breakfast and lunch or dinner). No meal is included on day 1, breakfast is included on the last day
- Entrance fees for the sightseeing tours
- All journeys take place in modern buses
- All trips with experienced guides
- All explanations in English and Spanish (Italian may be provided. If this important for you please write to Inka World before making your reservation)
These services are not included:
- National/international flights
- Airport charge
- Healing session with Inka masters
- Third meal each day
- Drinks for lunch or diner
- Pick-up from/transfer to the airport in Cusco
- Travel insurance
Focus
This Hatun Karpay emphasizes the aspects of feelings and will, which together form what the Incas call MUNAY: love that follows the will.
This middle path acts as a catalyst of transition between the right and left aspects of the tradition. All techniques and rituals during this Hatun Karpay (middle path) work between the surface of your body and your personal energy field.
The aim of this Hatun Karpay (which you can also see as a training) is that you experience both a harmonious integration of your inner powers and a deep personal exploration of your soul.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Cusco
At 5pm meeting in the hotel lobby.
Introduction (English/Spanish) with Juan and Ivan Núñez del Prado, in which they convey background and basic knowledge about this spiritual journey as well as the initiations that will begin the next day.
You will also get to know the other group members and find out with whom you share the room with during the trip.
Day 2: Huanqa
Pilgrimage to the power place of Huanqa. There you will carry out rituals with which you can cleanse yourself, experience healing and empower yourself.
These exercises and techniques are closely related to this place.
In the afternoon you will take part in a despacho ceremony that Inca masters will perform with you and the group.
Day 3: Machu Picchu
Today you will travel to Machu Picchu. In the ancient royal palace, you will use a powerful ritual to connect with the five Inca couples of the modern Inca Empire who were present there.
Day 4: Moray, Pachar
In Moray you will be part of a ritual with Pachamama, the cosmic mother.
Later in the day, in Pachar, you will experience a ceremony with Mama Runtu Kayan, wife of Wiraqocha Inka and mother of Pachakuti Inka Yupanki.
Day 5: Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo (literally: The City of Ollantay) was known for its spiritual training place for Inka priests - and here you will experience another powerful ceremony today.
Day 6: Chinchero
In the city famous for its weaving, you will perform energy work by connecting with Topa Inka Yupanki and his wife Mama Oqllo Qoya.
Day 7: Urpi Kancha, Tipon
In a special morning ceremony in Urpi Kancha you will connect with the energy of the last free Inca, namely Huaskar Inka and his wife Chuki Llanthu Qoya.
From there you will visit Tipon, where you connect with Wayna Qhapaq Inka and his wife Rawa Oqllo Qoya.
Day 8: Qori Qocha
Today you will travel to the place where, according to legend, Pachakuti Inka Yupanki was enlightened.
At the Qori Qocha (Gold Lake) you will perform a specific ritual to connect with the energetic qualities of Pachakuti Inka Yupanki and his mystical sister, Chanan Qori Koka.
Day 9: Cusco
Today is about awakening the energy of the puma.
The old city center of Cusco was designed in the shape of a puma and today you will perform rituals with Pachakuti Inka and Chanan Qori Koka at certain power points in the city.
Day 10: Puma Marka
In this special place you connect in a powerful way with probably the most famous ruling couple of the Incas: Pachakuti Inka Yupanki and his wife, Mama Anawarqe Qoya.
Day 11: Urkos
Ritual in Kanin Kunka in Urcos, through which you connect with Wiraqocha Inka as well as the metaphysical god Wiraqochan and Taytanchis Ranti, the seventh level of consciousness.
Day 12: Cusco
Breakfast in the hotel. The Hatun Karpay now closes officially. Return flight or continuation according to your personal plans...
Services
These services are included:
- 10 nights in 4-star-hotels in a half double room (together with your partner or another person of the same Sender)
- 2 meals per day (breakfast and lunch or dinner). No meal is included on day 1, breakfast is included on the last day
- Entrance fees for the sightseeing tours
- All journeys take place in modern buses
- All trips with experienced guides
- All explanations in English and Spanish (Italian may be provided. If this important for you please write to Inka World before making your reservation)
These services are not included:
- National/international flights
- Airport charge
- Healing session with Inka masters
- Third meal each day
- Drinks for lunch or diner
- Pick-up from/transfer to the airport in Cusco
- Travel insurance
Focus
This Hatun Karpay emphasizes the development of your intuition and inner perception in order to achieve clarity and self-knowledge. The left-side path stands for the action-driven side and supports you in achieving externally visible results in your life as an expression of your inner development.
During this spiritual journey, you will work primarily with the energies of water, which teaches you how to live its personal power with vibrancy, agility and compassion. This energetic process opens you up to a new power that, according to the prophecy of the Incas, is connected to the next higher level of human consciousness.
Hatun Karpay takes you to powerful places and temples, such as Machu Picchu, Moray, Saqsaywaman, the Wiraqocha temple and Lake Titicaca. Even if you are not yet familiar with the Inca tradition, you are warmly invited to join this spiritual journey.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco
At 5pm meeting in the hotel lobby.
Introduction (englisch/ spanisch) with Juan and Ivan Núñez del Prado, in which they convey background and basic knowledge about this spiritual journey as well as the initiations that will begin the next day.
You will also get to know the other group members and find out with whom you share the room with during the trip.
Day 2: Cusco/ Cusco region
You begin this wonderful journey with a beautiful ceremony in which you open yourself to the power of the female spirit of Cusco and connect with the seven levels of the Andean path.
You will then travel with the group to an ancient Inka city to perform powerful water rituals. You will connect this place with the power place of the Lord of Huanca.
Day 3: Sacred Valley
Journey to the Sacred Valley of Cusco, the original land of the Inkas.
This day takes you to an ancient place that is connected to the powers of the "Lord of Healing". From there you will continue to the city of Pisaq, where you will connect with the seven levels of the spiritual tradition of the Inkas with the help of water.
Day 4: Sacred Valley
Today you will go through a series of ceremonies - rituals with the feminine center, which is associated with the power of well-being.
This is followed by a ritual with the forces of joy and partnership; with the Anaconda, the symbol of personal power, the creative power of nature and the forces of the lower world. In the temple of Sayri Tupac you will be in touch with the forces of femininity.
Day 5: Sacred Valley
In one of the few Inka cities that have been continuously inhabited for the last 500 years, you will experience various ceremonies:
At the source of Mother Water, Tawantin (the symbol of perfection), Yanantin (harmonious integration of two different energies) and the condor, you will feel the continuity of the Inka tradition.
Day 6: Sacred Valley
Today you connect with your eight helpers and the seven levels of the Andean path. You will also establish a connection with a powerful female mountain spirit as well as the guardian of the knowledge of the Willka energy.
Back in Cusco, you work with the image of a child, which is now regarded as a symbol of the power of Cusco.
Day 7: Cusco
In the ruins of an ancient Inka palace and temple, now the site of an important church, you will release a great deal of heavy energy through the connections to the Stone of Wiraqocha ("God"), the Virgin Mary, the Black Christ and other spirits.
This is followed by an initiation into the power of the sacred city of Cusco through the connection with the seven energy centers of the Puma.
Day 8: Machu Picchu
Today you will travel to Machu Picchu, the famous temple complex above the city of Aguas Calientes.
After a relaxing train ride, the bus will take you up to the ruins. Once at the top, you will connect with the sacred city of Machu Picchu and harmonize the forces of the puma and the hummingbird (the symbol of Machu Picchu).
Day 9: Lake Titicaca
On the way to Lake Titicaca, you will stop at one of the largest and most important temples of the Inka tradition in South America.
There you will hold a ceremony with the four princesses of the water. The journey then continues to Pucara and from there onwards to Puno at Lake Titicaca.
Day 10: Lake Titicaca
You will perform several rituals and ceremonies at the Anaconda Gate. This is a very special place whose secluded location and powerful energy underline the quality of this place of power.
Day 11: Lake Titicaca
At the famous royal tombs and the underwater city of Humayu, you will perform the final ceremonies and complete your initiation process. The Hatun Karpay ends at at the airport in Juliaca close to Lake Titicaca at around 11am.
Services
These services are included:
- 10 nights in 4-star-hotels in a half double room (together with your partner or another person of the same Sender)
- 2 meals per day (breakfast and lunch or dinner). No meal is included on day 1, breakfast is included on the last day
- Transfer to the airport in Juliaca (JUL) on the last day
- Entrance fees for the sightseeing tours
- All journeys take place in modern buses
- All trips with experienced guides
- All explanations in English and Spanish (Italian may be provided. If this is important for you please write to Inka World before making your reservation)
These services are not included:
- National/international flights
- Airport charge
- Healing session with Inka masters
- Third meal each day
- Drinks for lunch or diner
- Pick-up from the airport in Cusco
- Travel insurance
Focus
For the indigenous population, the festival of Qoyllur Rit'i, which is located on a high plateau at an altitude of around 4,700m / 15,420 ft, is one of the spiritual highlights of the year.
You will encounter the original traditions of the High Andes in an intense way and gain fundamental impressions.
During these two days, you will walk through the important stages of this sacred festival, perform original ceremonies and become part of the unique and light energy that is created there.
If you wish, you can ride up to the destination on the back of good-natured horses and spend the night in a tent.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Cusco
Meeting in the hotel lobby at 5pm to meet the group and the tour guide. Lecture about Qoyllurrit'i and introduction to the coming days. Then check-in at the hotel.
Day 2: Cusco - Qoyllurrit'i
The adventure begins early in the morning.
While journeying in a modern bus, the eastern Andes mountain range reveals itself in all its splendor and you can see Apu Ausangate, one of the country's snow-capped high mountains.
Helpers with horses will be waiting at the meeting point.
Once at the top, you will find the camp ready and the cook has already prepared a meal. Afterwards, you and the group walk through the important stations of this place and perform the typical ceremonies of the place.
Sometime later, you will go to sleep, and as you lie in your tent, you can hear the dancers' songs - and these melodies will accompany you throughout the night.
Day 3: Qoyllurrit'i - Cusco
After breakfast, you will walk over to the church, watch the dancers and their dances, listen to the songs and enjoy the final stages of the festival.
You will also attend the official closing service, which - uniquely - is held in both languages, Spanish and Qechua.
After lunch, together with the group, you will return to the bus on the back of the good-natured horses and from there drive back to Cusco.
You will arrive at the hotel in Cusco in the early evening and check into your room.
The festival of Qoyllurrit'i is now officially over.
Day 4: Cusco
After breakfast the journey of Qoyllurrit'i is officially over.
Services
These services are included:
- One night in a 4-star hotel (before departure to Qoyllurrit'i), one night in a tent and one more night in a 4-star hotel (after returning from Qoyllurrit'i)
- All nights in half a double room (together with a partner or another person of the same gender) or in half a tent
- In Qoyllurrit'i: tent incl. mattress and sleeping bag plus horse
- Day 1 no meals included, day 2 incl. breakfast, lunch and dinner, day 3 incl. breakfast and lunch, day 4 incl. breakfast
- All journeys in a modern bus
- All explanations in English and Spanish (Italian may be provided. If this is important for you please write to Inka World before making your reservation)
These services are not included:
- National/international flights
- Airport charge
- Diner when returning to Cusco
- Travel from/to the airport in Cusco
- Travel insurance
DATES/FEES
| Description | from | to | price | special | status | reservation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HK middle path | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 30, 2026 | 4.200 EUR | 3.700 EUR | 🟢 | book now |
| HK right path | Sept 3, 2026 | Sept 13, 2026 | 4.200 EUR | 3.700 EUR | 🟢 | book now |
| Qoyllurrit'i | Sept 12, 2026 | Sept 15, 2026 | 750 EUR | --- | 🟢 | book now |
| HK left path | Sept 15, 2026 | Sept 25, 2026 | 4.200 EUR | 3.700 EUR | 🟢 | book now |
🟢 seats available 🟡 few seats available 🔴 sold out
SPECIAL/EARLY BIRD
until The travel price for each of the three Hatun Karpays is EUR 4,200. If you book by April 1, 2026, you will receive an early bird discount and the price will be reduced to EUR 3,700. The tour operator does not grant an early bird discount for the trip to Qoyllurrit’i.
INVOICING
After your registration, you will receive an invoice by email. Please pay 30% of the invoice amount upon receipt of the invoice and the remaining balance 30 days before the start of the trip. If it is easier for you, you can also pay the entire invoice amount immediately.
The final travel price does not contain any sales tax or VAT.
IMPORTANT NOTES
General
The Hatun Karpay takes place if at least 6 people register two months before the start of the trip. Therefore, please book your flights or other services only once you received written confirmation that this trip will actually take place.
After your registration, you will receive an invoice by email. Please pay 30% of the invoice amount upon receipt of the invoice and the remaining balance 30 days before the start of the trip. If it is easier for you, you can also pay the entire invoice amount immediately.
You don’t need any special knowledge about the Inka tradition in order to participate in this trip. All information from from Juan and Ivan incl. the exercise instructions on-site will be given in English and Spanish. If you prefer Italian translation please check with me before your registration.
Due to unpredictable weather conditions and other factors, the actual itinerary or content may differ from this description.
Due to his advanced age, Juan Nuñez del Prado may cancel his participation in an event at short notice. In this case, his son Ivan, who has worked closely with his father for more than 30 years, will hold the event alone. Therefor a free cancellation is not possible for this reason.
Exact Dates
Hatun Karpay (middle path)
- Start: August 19 at 5pm in Urubamba
- End: August 30 after breakfast
- The Hatun Karpay ends on the evening of August 29, therefore the organizers included one more night until August 30
Hatun Karpay (right path)
- Start: September 3 at 5pm in Cusco
- End: September 13 after breakfast
- The Hatun Karpay ends on the evening of September 12, therefore the organizers included one more night until September 13
Trip to Qoyllurrit’i
- Start: September 12 at 5pm in Cusco
- End: September 15 after breakfast
- The return from Qoyllurrit’i is on September 14, therefore the organizers included one more night until September 15
Hatun Karpay (left path)
- Start: September 15 at 5pm in Cusco
- End: September 25 at 11am at the airport Jualica (close to the lake Titicaca)
- Please consider that the journey starts in Cusco but ends in Juliaca
Arrival/ Departure
ARRIVAL
The arrival airport for all Hatun Karpays is Cusco.
Hatun Karpay (right path)
The event begins on the first day at 5pm in Cusco. I will announce the meeting point in good time
Hatun Karpay (middle path)
The event begins on the first day at 5pm in Urubamba. I will announce the meeting point in good time
Hatun Karpay (left path)
The event begins on the first day at 5pm in Cusco. I will announce the meeting point in good time
Trip to Qoyllurrit’i
The event begins on the first day at 6pm in Cusco. I will announce the meeting point in good time
DEPARTURE
Hatun Karpay (right path)
The event ends on the last day after breakfast back in Cusco
Hatun Karpay (middle path)
The event ends on the last day after breakfast back in Cusco
Hatun Karpay (left path)
The event ends on the last day in Puno close to Lake Titicaca. The airport is located in Juliaca (JUL), the arrival is scheduled for around 11am
Trip to Qoyllurrit’i
The event ends on the last day after breakfast back in Cusco
Hotels/Accommodation
It is Juan and Ivan’s aim is to book nice 4-star hotels for the entire trip.
If you would like a single room for the duration of the trip, you can book this during the registration process. The surcharge for the entire trip is EUR 990.
Food/ Food Intolerances
Peru has an extremely good and varied cuisine. Therefore, a vegetarian or even vegan diet is possible there. For people who suffer from food intolerances, such as gluten, cow’s milk, sugar, certain nuts, fruits, or vegetables, the local organizers will speak with the service staff so that they can always cater to individual needs.
If you have food intolerances that you know need to be well organized in advance, please send me an email before booking the trip so that I can clarify in advance whether the organizers can meet these requirements.
Fitness/ Conditions of Trails
In terms of physical stamina, you should be able to go for one-hour walks in low mountain ranges. If you are uncertain, please speak to a doctor you trust.
Unfortunately, the Hatun Karpay is not suitable for wheelchair users due to the nature of the paths.
Vaccination
Please check your State Department’s website for further information.
Yellow fever
When traveling to the designated yellow fever areas, especially for the entire Peruvian Amazon region, all travelers aged 9 months or older are strongly recommended to be vaccinated in good time, i.e. 10 days before entry. Coming from the Peruvian Amazon region, the vaccination may be required for onward travel to a third country (information: as of January 2017).
Please note that during the Hatun Karpay you DO NOT visit the Amazon region.
Insurance
Since life is not always predictable and plannable, I strongly recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance, as this (in many cases) will cover cancellation fees and protect you from the financial consequences should you be unable to participate in this trip.
Please note Inka World’s cancellation fees. I adhere to the legal regulations for travel agents; I therefore explicitly place the responsibility for incidents that lie outside my responsibility in your hands.
Especially with regard to illnesses such as COVID-19 or sudden family incidents, travel cancellation insurance is really recommended. Please do not transfer this personal risk to Inka World, as I may not be able to be as accommodating as I would like to be.
In my opinion, international health insurance is necessary whereas accident insurance is sensible (but not essential).
Cancellation fees
All events involve significant financial commitments. Since the groups are small and rather informal Inka World charges cancellation fees in the event that you cancel your participation before the start of the event.
These cancellation fees are based on the time of your cancellation and are staggered as follows:
- Up to 91 days before the start of the tour: a flat rate of 25% of the tour price
- 90 to 45 days before the start of the tour: a flat rate of 50% of the tour price
- 44 days to 15 days before the start of the tour: a flat rate of 75% of the tour price
- 14 days or less before the start of the trip: a flat rate of 90% of the trip price
If you are unable to participate in the trip, you are free to provide a replacement person. As soon as this person has paid the full travel price, you will be refunded the participation fee already paid less a processing fee of EUR 50. Please note that Inka World does not pay any bank charges for the refund of the participation fee.
Further information
As soon as Juan and Ivan confirmed that the Hatun Karpay takes place, I will send to all participants a PDF file that contains many information on topics such as flights, passport/visa, weather/climate, clothing, cash/currency, internet/Wi-Fi, adapters/electricity and more as well as a packing list for cloths.
Due to his advanced age, Juan Nuñez del Prado may cancel his participation in an event at short notice. In this case, his son Ivan, who has worked closely with his father for more than 30 years, will hold the event alone. Therefor a free cancellation is not possible for this reason.
In case you have any questions please don’t hesitate to send me an email.