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Nestled deep in the heart of the Manu rainforest, our ceremonial space was lovingly created to host Ayahuasca spiritual retreats in a setting that is immersive, safe, authentic, and truly unforgettable. Surrounded by pristine jungle and crystal-clear rivers, this sacred space invites deep connection with nature and self.
We offer the comfort of a home-like retreat while remaining fully embraced by the living forest. Every detail has been designed to support rest, reflection, and integration, allowing you to feel held and at ease throughout your journey.
Ayahuasca is a revered indigenous medicine, traditionally used to support inner exploration, healing, and spiritual insight. Its sacred ingredients grow naturally in the Amazon rainforest of South America, making the jungle one of the most authentic environments in which to experience a traditional ceremony. Here, guided by ancestral wisdom and the power of the forest, participants are invited into a profound and transformative encounter.
Important Note
During our 4-day Ayahuasca retreat, we conduct two Ayahuasca ceremonies. This is a deliberate and essential part of the healing process. Each ceremony lasts approximately 5 to 6 hours, allowing participants to experience a profound accumulation of visions, insights, and emotional releases. These experiences require time to be carefully processed and thoughtfully interpreted by our shamans in the days that follow, ensuring deep understanding, proper integration, and lasting transformation.
For those who do not have sufficient time to travel to the Amazon jungle near Cusco, we also offer 1-day and 2-day Ayahuasca retreats in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, conveniently located just 2 hours from Cusco and Machu Picchu. We invite you to explore our spiritual retreat options in the tabs below:
Preparation is essential for a safe, profound, and healing Ayahuasca experience. All participants are required to follow a strict pre-diet, encompassing nutritional, physical, emotional, and spiritual disciplines. Commitment, responsibility, and respect for the process are fundamental.
For those planning to hike to Machu Picchu, we have created unique and exclusive itineraries that combine traditional trekking routes with complementary practices such as meditation, conscious movement, and a specialized diet aligned with Ayahuasca preparation. These journeys are designed to harmonize body, mind, and spirit before ceremony.
To learn more, please visit the Preparation Treks tab.
This 3-day Ayahuasca retreat begins with a hotel pickup at 5:00 a.m. The activities included in the retreat are described below in the order in which they will take place.
We will depart by private transport for a 1 hour and 30-minute drive to Ninamarca, where we will stop for approximately 15 minutes to explore a fascinating group of Pre-Inca funerary towers (chullpas) built by the Lupaca people.
Afterwards, we continue 20 minutes to Paucartambo, a picturesque colonial town renowned for its Virgen del Carmen Festival in July—one of Peru’s most vibrant celebrations, featuring Andean and Amazonian dances. Paucartambo is also famous for Tres Cruces de Oro (Three Golden Crosses), considered one of the most spectacular sunrise viewpoints in the world. The town is characterized by white-and-blue houses and cobblestone streets dating back to colonial times.
Here, we will visit the colonial church and enjoy breakfast with a local family, offering an authentic cultural experience.
We will drive 30 minutes to Tres Cruces de Oro, then begin our descent from the Andean highlands into the cloud forest of the Manu rainforest.
Along the way, we will stop at a waterfall and take a 30-minute walk to observe wildlife. Possible sightings include the Andean cock-of-the-rock, Andean motmot, great Andean toucan, and spider monkeys, among many other species.
We then board our private van for 30 minutes to a hummingbird observation area, where we can see several species up close. Afterward, we continue for approximately 1 hour to our Ayahuasca retreat center in the Manu Forest.
After a light lunch, we will walk to the banks of a crystal-clear river for a guided meditation session. This ceremony is designed to help us relax, release stress, and reconnect with ourselves. It also supports emotional and mental preparation, helping participants better channel and understand the visions that may arise during the Ayahuasca ceremony.
Following the meditation, we will take a ritual bath in the river. Water has been used as a powerful natural purifier by civilizations around the world for thousands of years. As we bathe and refresh ourselves, we symbolically cleanse both body and spirit.
During this experience, our shaman will play traditional musical instruments, enhancing the energetic purification through sound and vibration.
Later in the afternoon, we will meet with the shaman who will lead the Ayahuasca ceremony. This session includes a discussion about:
After the meeting, you will have free time to rest, relax, or nap in preparation for the evening ceremony.
The Ayahuasca ceremony begins at 7:00 PM and typically concludes around midnight (times may vary, as some ceremonies last longer).
The ceremony will be led and guided by our head shaman, with trained coordinators present throughout the night to ensure safety, support, and comfort during the entire experience.
After breakfast, we gather for a group integration session to share and interpret what we felt, saw, and learned during the ayahuasca ceremony.
Our groups are intentionally small (4–6 participants), creating a safe and intimate space that allows for deeper reflection, connection, and dynamic exchange.
Participants prepare by wearing swimsuits for a traditional flower bathing ceremony in one of our sacred rivers.
This ritual involves gently plucking petals from flowers and roses and placing them into a vessel with aromatic plants and water consecrated by our shaman. One by one, the shaman pours this sacred water over each participant.
The flower bath is an ancestral Andean and Amazonian ritual used for:
We begin the day with a varied, organic buffet breakfast prepared by our chef.
After breakfast, we board a van for a 40-minute journey to Inkamazonia, where we observe hummingbirds, tanagers, toucans, the Amazonian condor, and monkeys in their natural habitat.
From there, we continue by van for 20 minutes to Atalaya, a port on the Madre de Dios River. We then embark on a 30-minute boat ride to explore the beautiful Atalaya rapids.
The second ayahuasca ceremony begins at 7:00 PM and typically concludes around midnight, though some ceremonies may naturally extend beyond this time.
This sacred ceremony is led by our head shaman, with coordinators present throughout the night to provide guidance, care, and support.
** Experiencing ayahuasca in the Amazon jungle offers a profound connection with your divinity, nature, and the universe. The nighttime sounds of animals, the flowing river, and the living forest create a truly magical atmosphere filled with powerful energetic frequencies.
After breakfast, we prepared for a group integration session where we shared and interpreted the emotions, visions, and insights experienced during the ayahuasca ceremony. Our groups are intentionally small—between four and six participants—which allows the integration circles to feel intimate, dynamic, and deeply supportive.
Dressed in our swimsuits, we gathered by one of the rivers for a flower bathing ceremony. This ritual involves gently plucking petals from flowers and roses and placing them into a container filled with aromatic plants and water consecrated by our shaman. One by one, the shaman poured the floral water over each participant.
The flower bath is a sacred ancestral Andean and Amazonian ritual for spiritual purification. It is believed to cleanse negative energies, attract good fortune, prosperity, and love, and support the renewal of energy. The ceremony also helps relieve stress, mark the beginning of new cycles, and deepen our connection with nature.
After breakfast, we participated in a group icebreaker activity and planted one tree per person. Following the flower bath, we prepared for our return journey to Cusco, arriving at approximately 5:00 PM.