TESTIMONIALS
here ARE A FEW WORDS FROM OUR PARTICIPANTS ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCES WITH US...
trips…
“Even though the Shamanic Voyages business is relatively new, the integrity and reputation of the founders preceded it. That is what drew me to this travel company, besides the most remarkable places to travel and discover!!! I accompanied Crow, Nanouk, and other remarkable shamanic healers to Mongolia in July 2017. It was one of the most extraordinary journeys I have ever been on. So many experiences are still in my heart from the land, the people, ceremonies, and fellow travelers that were also drawn to this journey.
The focus on collaboration with Shamans in their native land as well as our unique ceremonies brought a deep and significant richness to this type of travel. The trip was well planned and organized to create an amazing feeling of ease, safety, and fun!!!!
I felt cared for and nurtured even in those “unexpected” situations that is beyond anyone’s control, such as weather, pests, van breakdowns, itinerary changes, and tent fires! The leadership and support from this team was amazing. They provided incredible life changing experiences that could only have happened with this travel group. Without a doubt, I will travel with Shamanic Voyages again!!!!”
Dr. Theresa Pigott, Michigan, - 2017 Mongolia Trip
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Mongolie: "Ce voyage a été incroyable. La puissance et la presence de la nature étaient là. La connexion avec tout notre environnement était incroyable et indescriptible. J'ai eu le sentiment d'être chez moi et d'avoir la capacité de me reconnecter à la Terre-Mère, toutes mes pensées et mes sensations dirigées vers elle. Ca a été si incroyable, si profond. C'est un voyage inoubliable."
Mongolia: "This trip was amazing, the power and presence of nature were there, the connection to all our environment was incredible and indescribable, I felt at home and have the ability to reconnect to Mother Earth all my thoughts and feelings directed towards her, it's been so incredible, so profound, it's an unforgettable journey. " - Angelique H., France, - 2017 Mongolia Trip
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Pérou: "Ce voyage a été un vrai plaisir, la rencontre avec des habitants accueillants et généreux et des paysages époustouflants. La Terre-Mère est ici si douce et enveloppante, comme une maman embrassant ses enfants. Pendant tout le voyage, nous avons été accompanié par les esprits, l'esprit de la montagne au Mahupicchu, l'esprit du lac au lac Titicaca. La lune nous a également suivi et guidé pendant ce séjour. Le contact avec la nature était si doux et tendre et les couleurs fabuleuses, le vert des paysages sont inimaginable, la nature si riche."
Peru: "This trip was a real pleasure, the meeting with welcoming and generous people and breathtaking landscapes.The Mother Earth here is so sweet and enveloping, like a mother kissing her children.While we were traveling, we were accompanied by the spirits, the spirit of the mountain at Mahupicchu, the spirit of Lake Titicaca Lake, the moon also followed and guided us during this stay.The contact with nature was so soft and tender and the colors fabulous, the green landscapes are unimaginable, nature so rich. " - Angelique H., France, - 2018 Andes Trip
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"John is a dedicated, well-informed, selfless leader, who has extensive experience in worldwide shamanic practices. I had the pleasure of joining him as he led his first Shamanic Voyage to Mongolia. Clearly John is answering his soul’s call in offering Shamanic Voyages. Recommended highly, without reservation! GO!" - Suzanne S., Cooperstown, NY - 2017 Mongolia Trip
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“I just returned from a 2 week trip to Peru with Shamanic Voyages. This was my second outing with Shamanic Voyages. My first trip was to Mongolia- which was fantastic. I never thought I would go on a trip better than that one. But I was wrong... Peru was even better! One week was spent in the jungles of Peru in the Amazon Basin, the final week was spent in the Cuzco area including Inca sacred sites. We had day trips outside of Cuzco to visit and experience the amazing mountains and landscape as well as local culture . The ceremonies I experienced while both in the jungle and in Cuzco were healing and life changing for me. The Peruvian shamans that facilitated the rituals sometimes worked in tandem with John (Crow) our leader and founder of Shamanic Voyages.These people are NOT weekend shamans- they are the real deal ! I call this type of trip "Spiritual /Adventure Travel". At times I have gone with Shamanic Voyages by plane, then boat ,then a hike in order to get where we need to go. I am always up for rewarding adventures and deep spiritual experiences . Can't wait for my next chance to go back to Peru with Crow.” - Cyd R., Pelham, MA - 2018 Jungle to Mountains Trip
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“We recently traveled south with Shamanic Voyages to Peru and Bolivia, it was truly the trip of a lifetime that we hope to redo every year! I am a Shamanic Practitioner and my husband is very interested in the history and culture. We were both totally satisfied with our areas of interest. Traveling so far from home into a new world, we felt very supported and safe on our journey. At every turn we had wonderful guides and shamans to relate to us and the world around us.The two weeks went quickly. We returned to the USA with a new perspective on the world we see and the world we don’t see with our eyes!” - Diane S., Indiana, - 2019 Andes Trip
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“ I cannot say enough good about my experience with Shamanic Voyages!!! I had no expectations whatsoever when I embarked on this journey. Peru had always been on my bucket list long before I entered the shamanic world. To experience Peru on a spiritual level made my journey so much more than I could have imagined. Now I know why I was drawn to this beautiful country. My connection to the mountains, the land and its people was both powerful and spiritual. Thank you Crow for leading us on a beautiful, magical, and spiritual journey. It was life changing for me.” - Doreen B., Ontario, Canada, - 2019 Andes Trip
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“This trip exceeded my expectations. I went on the trip hoping to get some fresh insights that would be useful to me in the next stage of my life. I got that and much, much more. I feel incredibly fortunate to have been able to learn so much about myself and received so much healing from the master curendero Viejo, the jungle and Mother Ayahuasca. This is not an easy trip but you can control the extent of the challenges. I highly recommend this trip; it will change your life.” - Tom E., Leveret, MA - 2020 Amazon Trip
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“I had the amazing opportunity to join Crow and a wonderful group of people in a journey to the Peruvian Amazon a month ago. I must admit, being 73 years old, I had some trepidation about whether I was up to the experience. I have only been practicing shamanism for a couple of years and felt the need to immerse myself in the practice. After 2 days with Viejo, Nina, the shamans of Supaychakra, and their son Diego, I was sure I had made the right decision. The spiritual energy was felt the second I entered the camp.
“This experience is not to be taken lightly. The ceremonies can be intense and arduous. Active days are filled with insight into your environment, yourself, and your spirit. The experience Crow has with the Amazon has allowed him to offer a magic experience. The travel and accommodations were nearly flawless.
“Note: there were still COVID restrictions for international travelers and things couldn’t have gone smoother. If you are serious about Shamanism, and are willing to put forth the effort, this is a fantastic voyage that will impact you through this life and beyond.”
Don Miguel, Boulder, CO - February 2022 Amazon Trip
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“My first trip with Shamanic Voyages could not have been better. I made the decision to travel to Peru in the hopes that my worsening health conditions could be addressed, despite my reservations about traveling while suffering from extreme fatigue and pain. The difficulty of travel was made much easier by the support and kindness of Crow as well as the other members of our group. Crow really does incredible work to make sure the trip goes smoothly and that everyone is supported.
“I am very grateful that I went to Peru and met Viejo and Nina. They are incredibly skilled healers. For myself, I felt that long standing health issues were finally addressed and released, many of which stemmed from past traumas. While my experience is my own, I do feel that their highly physical approach to healing allowed me to overcome issues that conventional medicine has never been able to offer. Beyond the physical, their willingness and openness to share, teach, and discuss spiritual matters is admirable and a true gift.
“Overall, this trip, with all its beauty and challenges, allowed me to grow and transform into a stronger and more grounded self: a self I may not have known existed had I taken the easy road and stayed at home.”
- Vincent F, Massachusetts, - February 2022 Amazon Trip
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‘Ayahuasca and Chacruna, a very subtle combination of plant medicine that can be very insightful and a deep awakening process… at Supaychacra with the guidance of Viejo Agustin Rivas and Nina Caspi. John (Crow), does a really good job organizing the two week retreat with Viejo and Nina. There is a great sense of safety, honesty and ease around this journey…a fifteen minute walk from the Amazon River.
“When we were there this past November, after a trek through the jungle to visit Wairachacra… the old camp was very much run down, with only one main sturdy building intact. This time, just three months later, two new sturdy buildings are in place, a big kitchen area and also roomy sleeping quarters, and an area has been cleared and is ready for temple construction. The most amazing piece about this construction is that all the materials are carried in by hand, over a mile and a half from the nearest ‘road’. It was a sweet surprise also to walk through gardens that grow bananas, yuca, pineapples, peppers and more in rotation for three month harvests!
“Thank you John for organizing this donation fund. The results are very impressive.
-Mick H., North Carolina - March 2023 Amazon Trip
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“It has now been several months since I returned from my second journey to Supaychacra. Another intense twelve day experience… It was much more personal and introspective this time around. Medicines were a daily occurrence and Ayahuasca ceremonies were frequent…After the second Ayahuasca ceremony it became evident that this was far more than a physical healing opportunity for me. The medicines opened my mind to many things that did not serve me and showed me the path to removing them.
“one of the highlights was a jungle walk to Charapamama, the camp of dona Marlena and don Agustin, Viejos father, and an Ayahuasca ceremony conducted by them. This had been a dream of mine since reading Jaya Bear’s biography of don Agustin, ‘Amazon Magic’, when I first began my shamanic path. Additionally, we had a chance to…visit Wairachacra, the remote jungle camp which, as I write this, is being restored for future ceremonies and retreats. If you are able and would like to help, please visit the donation page…any help is greatly appreciated.
“After returning home from my first Amazon experience, I was asked if I thought my life had changed. I didn’t think it had. This time it definately has. If you are called to this journey, approach it with clear intent and spiritual desire. It is truly a magical experience.
-Michael (don Miguel), Denver Colorado - November 2022 Amazon Trip
Sessions…
“I want to thank you again for yesterday. You gave me so much useful guidance and helped me come to so much insight by sharing a great deal of your knowledge and yourself. Your generosity really touched me. I spent the rest of the day in a profound state of appreciation for the world that I inhabit. As of now, the only thing I want more of is understanding.”
“I hope to carry this feeling with me throughout my life, and I do feel a pretty radical shift in perspective from our one session. But I'm confident that even if it were to fade and even if I were to retreat into a less appreciative and aware mindset, yesterday will remain so special to me as a self-contained experience of acceptance and love. “ - Rich J.
drums…
“John was very helpful from the start. He made time to talk with me about the process of the drum making and gave me helpful tips about storing drums. The drum is absolutely amazing and sounds incredible! The process was smooth and the drum arrived on time and well packaged. It was (a) pleasant experience and I would recommend John to anyone looking for a drum.” - Amanda D.