Due to the intensity of this journey, there will be a maximum of 10 persons who can participate. 

 

This trip is a physical, spiritual, and mentally very challenging, and it is also a group trip, by these two conditions, a personal interview is a necessary requirement to confirm participation.

 

Our 10-days trip will start in San Rafael, (San Rafael is a town and commune of the Talca Province in the Maule Region of Chile), where we are accompanied by the majestic Andes Mountains to our side; arriving in the afternoon to the traditional Hacienda San Rafael, where we will be the first 3 days of our trip.

 

The name of the Archangel Raphael means healing from God. Its name refers not only to the health of the body, but also for the health of the soul. His name, and the Bible stories where is mentioned, have given to San Rafael Archangel the role of healer. Represents the aspect of God that helps human beings to maintain the balance of emotions and the health of the body.

 

Dressed in green, the colour of nature, the hope and regeneration. All these qualities support the healing of the human being and of the Earth. That is why the Archangel Raphael is also associated with the ecology and the protection of Mother Earth and its creatures.

 

San Rafael is the Patron Saint of the sick people and the hospitals because is the angel that brings human beings the healing energy of God. It makes the human being remember that the body is an important instrument for the spirit, and therefore must be nurtured with great love and attention.

 

In these three days we will have ceremonies of gratitude and connection with our Mother Earth, individual and collective healing, and recreational activities.

 

The fourth day we will begin the journey on horseback guided by Arrieros that will lead us to a place in the vastness, pristine wilderness and the heights of the Los Andes Mountains, where we will be 6 days immersed in the nature, nourish our spirit, experiencing the wholeness, through Ceremonies and Circles of Meditation, Healing, Connection and Gratitude, and Recreational Activities, such as Horseback Riding, Livestock Chores, Hiking, Excursions.

 

 

What to Bring and Know: Los Andes Mountains Chile 2016

 

What to Bring

Guidelines for the Shamanic Journey to Los Andes Mountains

1.         Supply your own tent, sleeping bag, small pillow (optional) and self-inflating mat   

2.         Please bring horseback riding gloves

3.         Alforjas (saddlebags) to carry personal items will be provided, therefore, backpacks are not necessary for the journey to Los Andes Mountains

4.         Do not over pack; clothes are very cheap and easier to buy there as you go

 

What to Know

 

INCLUDES:

•Shared room occupancy at Hacienda San Rafael

•2 and 3 people to one tent at Los Andes Mountains

•All foods included from day 1 to day 10

•Mules will transport all your gear during the horseback riding

•Porters will help you during the trip and our stay in the mountains

•A cook will accompany us during our stay in the Cordillera of the Andes

•Individual tableware

•Guides: Arrieros and Healers

•Transport from San Rafael to Los Andes Mountains round trip

 

NOT INCLUDED:

•International flight to Santiago, Chile

•International airport taxes

•Individual sleeping bag, gear (pillow & self-inflating mat), tent, waterproof poncho with hood and horseback riding gloves

 

OUTDOOR WEAR:

Ž Hiking boots (a must)

Ž Wool socks, 2 pairs (you can buy at Santiago)

 Long underwear – synthetic, silk or wool (no cotton)

 Jeans

Ž Down vest if you have one (can also use as pillow)

Ž Warm jacket and/or down vest with layers of sweaters / or a Chilean wool Poncho (you can buy at Santiago)

 Sun hat (ball cap), warm hat (you can buy at Santiago) great for sleeping to keep head warm

 Waterproof poncho with hood

 

ACTIVITIES:

Ž Bathing suit for hot springs

Ž Shorts optional

Ž Slip on sandals or shoes

Ž Warm, light jacket or fleece sweat shirt

 

PERSONAL ITEMS:

Ž Camera

 Sunscreen

Ž Lip balm

Ž Personal hygiene items

Ž Sunglasses

Ž Sleeping bag, tent, small pillow (optional) and self-inflating mat 

 Horseback riding gloves

Ž DiaryŽ

 1 towel

Ž Water bottle

 Headlamp or torch

Ž A copy of your passport and flight reservation

Ž Passport

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SOME THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND:

1) Weather: colder in the mornings and evenings and warmer in day. Temperature will range from 1-35 Celsius degrees.

   Remember: We will be in Los Andes Mountains at 3.000 m altitude

2) Pack and dress accordingly. Bring clothes that you can layer.

3) You will be able to buy beautiful wool sweaters, socks and ponchos so do not over pack  with bulk items best to buy when in Santiago before we go to the Shamanic Journey to Los Andes Mountains.

4) Currency: 1 Australian Dollar = 500 Chilean Peso (December 2015).

     Please be aware of the currency as it can change. To be updated before departure.