7-Day Ayahuasca & Huachuma Retreat in Peru — August 2–8, 2027
Ayahuasca opens the path. Huachuma grounds the heart. Two sacred medicines in one complete seven-day journey in the heart of the Amazon.
Early Bird: $1,650 USD — first four confirmed bookings · Full Price $1,850 USD
During the 7-Day Retreat
Seven days at El Encanto de Chullachaqui combining two Shipibo-led Ayahuasca ceremonies with a Huachuma / San Pedro ceremony led by an experienced, initiated facilitator — a small group of no more than twelve, in private jungle tambos.
Two Sacred Medicines
The Amazonian and Andean paths in one complete journey: Ayahuasca to open and reveal, Huachuma to ground and integrate through the heart.
Authentic Shipibo Lineage
Two traditional Ayahuasca ceremonies led in the Shipibo tradition, held in a safe and intentional container.
Huachuma / San Pedro
A full-day Huachuma ceremony and guided journey, closing with a love bath and fire ceremony — heart-opening and grounding.
Small Group, Deep Care
Maximum twelve participants, private jungle tambos with private bathrooms, and personal attention throughout.
Complete in Seven Days
A distinct, purpose-built journey — arrival and intention, ceremony and integration, celebration and closing — designed to be whole in itself.
Trauma-Informed & Culturally Rooted
Indigenous tradition and modern therapeutic principles together — with safety standards developed with ICEERS.
A Different Doorway — Not a Shortened Dieta
This retreat is not a compressed version of our longer Master Plant Dieta programs. It is a distinct seven-day experience with its own intention and its own arc: two Shipibo-led Ayahuasca ceremonies to open the path, and a Huachuma / San Pedro ceremony to ground what has been revealed — with integration woven through every day.
It suits those who feel genuinely called to work with Ayahuasca with sincere intention; those drawn to Huachuma who want both medicines in one structured, facilitated container; and those with limited time who still seek real, meaningful work — clarity, emotional release, reconnection, grounding, heart opening, or life direction.
Newcomers are welcome: if this is your first encounter with Ayahuasca or Huachuma, you will be held in an authentic, carefully screened, trauma-informed setting from the first conversation to the final integration circle.
The 7-Day Journey
Each day has its own purpose — arrival, ceremony, integration, celebration, closing.
Day 1: Arrival, Orientation & Intention Setting
- 11.30 am: Departure from Iquitos
- 2 pm: Arrival & check-in
- 2.30 pm: Lunch
- 4 – 6 pm: Group intention-setting workshop
- 6 – 7 pm: Dinner
- 7 – 8 pm: Noya Rao night walk
- 9 pm onwards: Silence
Day 2: Consultation & First Ayahuasca Ceremony
- 8 – 10 am: Breakfast
- 9.30 – 12.00 pm: Individual consultations with the maestro
- 12.00 – 1 pm: Lunch
- 3.30 – 5.30 pm: Ceremony guidelines & preparation session
- 7.30 pm onwards: First Ayahuasca ceremony
Day 3: Integration, Vapor Baths & Teachings
- 8.30 – 10.30 am: Breakfast
- 10.30 – 12.00 pm: Group sharing & integration circle
- 12.00 – 2 pm: Lunch
- 2 – 4 pm: Vapor baths
- 4 – 5.30 pm: Lecture & workshop with the maestro
- 6.30 – 7.30 pm: Dinner
- 9.30 pm onwards: Silence
Day 4: Icaros & Second Ayahuasca Ceremony
- 7 – 8 am: Optional voluntary purgative plant support
- 9 – 10.30 am: Breakfast
- 10.30 – 12.00 pm: Icaros class
- 12.00 – 2 pm: Lunch
- 2 – 3.30 pm: Vapor bath
- 6 – 7 pm: Rest
- 7.30 pm onwards: Second Ayahuasca ceremony
Day 5: Huachuma / San Pedro Ceremony
- 10 am: Huachuma / San Pedro ceremony opens
- 11.30 am onwards: Guided journey
- 4 pm: Return & shared meal
- 5.30 pm: Love bath / flower bath
- 6.30 pm: Closing fire ceremony
Day 6: Integration, Cacao & Embodiment
- 8.30 – 9.30 am: Breakfast
- 10.30 – 12.00 pm: Integration group circle & workshop
- 12.00 – 1.30 pm: Lunch
- 3.30 pm: Cacao ceremony & dance
- 6.30 pm: Dinner
Day 7: Closing & Departure
- 8 – 9 am: Breakfast
- 9 – 10 am: Closing circle & group photos
- 10.30 am: Departure to Iquitos
Who This Retreat Is For
This retreat is for you if…
- You feel genuinely called to work with Ayahuasca and approach it with sincere intention.
- You are drawn to Huachuma / San Pedro and want to experience both medicines together in one complete journey.
- You have limited time but seek real, meaningful work — not a shortened path.
- You are new to Ayahuasca and want an authentic, Shipibo-led experience, or new to Huachuma and want a structured, facilitated container.
- You seek clarity, emotional release, reconnection, spiritual reset, grounding, heart opening, life direction, or inner guidance.
- You approach indigenous traditions with respect and humility.
It may not be appropriate if…
- You have certain psychiatric or heart conditions, or take medications (including many antidepressants) that are not compatible with Ayahuasca — our screening reviews this carefully with you.
- You are looking for a recreational experience, or cannot follow the dietary and behavioural requirements of the retreat.
- Our screening exists to protect you. If we believe now is not the right time, we will tell you honestly.
Traditional Amazonian and Andean medicine has long been used to support people living with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, chronic illness, digestive and nervous-system conditions, and many past participants describe meaningful shifts. These accounts reflect traditional knowledge and personal experience — not guaranteed medical outcomes. A retreat is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric care.
Availability & Pricing
All prices are in US dollars and include the complete 7-day retreat package.
4 of 4 Early Bird places remaining. A place counts only once you are accepted after screening and your deposit or full payment is received — submitting an application does not reserve it.
| Rate | Price | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird | $1,650 | The first four confirmed bookings for this date. |
| Full Price | $1,850 | Standard public price once Early Bird places are filled. |
| Returning Participant | $1,350 | For participants of a previous eligible AYA program. Verified by the AYA team; does not expire with Early Bird. |
| Sacred South | $1,150 | For Central & South American residents, honoring our shared heritage. Eligibility is reviewed and confirmed by the AYA team during application. |
Deposit: $550 USD to confirm your place after acceptance. Payment plans are available — try the simulator below.
Displaying a price does not guarantee acceptance: participation requires an application, health and medication screening, a conversation with our team, and formal acceptance. See our terms & conditions for cancellation and refund terms.
- Start: August 2, 2027 · End: August 8, 2027
- 7 days, private jungle tambo with private bathroom, 2–3 meals per day
- 2 Ayahuasca ceremonies + 1 Huachuma / San Pedro ceremony
- Cacao ceremony & closing fire ceremony
- Plant baths, icaros, vapor baths
- Maximum 12 participants
- World-class safety standards
- Preparation & Integration 1h session before and after the retreat
Payment Plan Simulator
Monthly amount does not include the deposit (paid upfront). Returning Participant and Sacred South rates require verification by the AYA team. Your final payment schedule is confirmed with our office after acceptance, and the full balance must be paid before the start of the retreat.
What's Included
Included
- Two traditional Shipibo Ayahuasca ceremonies
- One Huachuma / San Pedro ceremony with an experienced, initiated facilitator
- Cacao ceremony, love bath & closing fire ceremony
- Private jungle tambo with private bathroom
- All meals (2–3 per day), prepared to retreat requirements
- Plant baths, icaros, vapor baths & traditional treatments
- Personal consultation with the maestro
- Pre-retreat preparation session & post-retreat integration session
- Full translation from Spanish and Shipibo to English
- Ground transfer between Iquitos and the retreat center
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Accommodation in Iquitos before and after the retreat
- Travel insurance (required)
- Peruvian visa costs, where applicable
- Personal expenses and meals outside the retreat
Immersion in authentic tradition is at the heart of our work
Our retreats focus on education in the shamanic traditions of the Peruvian healers with classes and workshops on Icaros, Master Plants, and a variety of plant treatments. We are rooted in ancient traditions and we provide a fully immersive experience that includes much more than simply Ayahuasca plant medicine!
The holistic approach of traditional shamanic natural medicine is not only centered on Ayahuasca but also on personalized plant treatments.
Healers, Guides & Facilitators
The facilitation team for this date will be confirmed and announced ahead of the retreat.
Don Miguel
Known as Senen Yoi — "Speaking the Truth" — Don Miguel carries the healing lineage of his grandfather, the curandero Angel Sanchez Vargas. He leads the Ayahuasca ceremonies, workshops, and personal consultations.
To Be Announced
The Huachuma ceremony is led by an experienced and initiated facilitator, to be announced for this date.
To Be Announced
The lead facilitator for this date will be announced. All our facilitators work trauma-informed and accompany you before, during, and after ceremony.
El Encanto de Chullachaqui
Our retreat center rests in the rainforest outside Iquitos, in the Shipibo homeland — reached by river and a short walk into the jungle. You stay in private accommodation surrounded by the living forest, with the ceremony maloca, plant baths, and the family of the center around you.
Integration & Preparation
Before arriving, you'll receive personalized guidance to prepare your body, mind and spirit. After the retreat, we offer continued support to help you integrate the insights and healing into your daily life.
Support: We're Here to Help
At AYA Healing Retreats, we believe in providing full support to ensure a seamless and transformative experience. If you have any questions or need guidance, our team is here for you every step of the way.
Comprehensive Support Before and After Your Journey with Us
Your transformative journey is fully supported with dedicated guidance before and after your retreat. Begin with a personalized preparation session, designed to help you mentally, emotionally, and physically prepare for the deep work ahead — with essential tools, practices, and insights so you step into the experience with clarity and readiness.
After your retreat, continue your journey of integration with a one-hour personalized session, helping you ground and embody the experiences and insights gained. Using somatic-based approaches, this session supports you in applying your healing and transformation to everyday life, ensuring lasting impact and continued personal growth.
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Questions before you apply?
Not sure whether this retreat, these dates, or this medicine path is right for you? Book a free exploratory call with our team — an honest conversation, not a sales call — or write to us any time.
Apply with: The Path to AYA
This retreat is for those ready to commit to their healing path with respect, humility and intention. Applying does not guarantee acceptance, and payment is only possible after acceptance.
- Pre-apply with the short form on this page, to help us get to know you.
- Complete the full application — as soon as you submit the short form, the full questionnaire opens right away, including your health and medication history.
- Speak with our team. We review every application carefully and schedule a call to make sure this is the right fit.
- Receive our honest assessment. If this retreat is right for you, you receive an acceptance and a private payment link.
- Confirm your place with the $550 deposit or full payment. Early Bird places are counted only at this step.
- Prepare with our guidelines and your personal preparation session.
- Travel to Iquitos — we handle the transfer to the center, the retreat itself, and your integration afterwards.
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The short pre-application takes about two minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this retreat suitable for first-timers?
Yes. We support both newcomers and experienced participants with personalized guidance — what matters most is honest preparation and following the guidelines we send you before arrival.
What is Huachuma / San Pedro?
Huachuma, also known as San Pedro, is a sacred Andean cactus medicine with a long ceremonial tradition. Its journey is gentler and longer than Ayahuasca — often described as grounding and heart-opening — and here it is held as a full-day guided ceremony led by an experienced, initiated facilitator.
Is this a shortened version of the longer retreats?
No. This is a distinct seven-day experience with its own intention and structure — two Ayahuasca ceremonies, one Huachuma ceremony, and integration throughout. It is not a compressed Master Plant Dieta; if you feel called to a full dieta, our 11-day and 26-day programs are the right doorway.
Is this retreat safe if I take medication?
Some medications, including many antidepressants, are not compatible with Ayahuasca. Our screening includes a full health and medication review, and we will advise you honestly. Never stop a medication without the supervision of your prescribing doctor.
What if I need help integrating afterwards?
We offer group calls and personalized support post-retreat, including your one-to-one integration session.
Ready to take the first step?
Places for the 7-Day Ayahuasca & Huachuma Retreat, August 2–8, 2027, are limited, and the Early Bird rate applies only to the first four confirmed bookings. The first step is a conversation, not a payment.
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