Ayahuasca Retreat and Master Plant Dieta in Peru — May 6–16, 2027
11 days of deep healing, a personal master plant dieta & traditional Shipibo ceremony in the heart of the Amazon.
Early Bird: $2,500 USD — first four confirmed bookings · Full Price $2,800 USD
Why Choose AYA Healing Retreats?
Five Ayahuasca ceremonies and 11 days of profound healing at the tranquil El Encanto de Chullachaqui center, run by Don Miguel of the Shipibo tribe and his family. Open your heart and connect to a truly transformational medicine.
Sacred Ceremonies
Five traditional Ayahuasca ceremonies held in a safe container, guided by experienced facilitators who hold the space with integrity and care.
Personalized Healing
Individual energetic work and guidance before, during, and after each ceremony. You're not just a guest: you're on a journey, and we walk it with you.
Master Plant Dieta
A Shipibo master plant dieta, personalized to support your unique path — the plant is chosen with the maestro for your intention and health picture.
Support Beyond the Medicine
Bodywork, personalized plant treatments, saunas, floral baths, jungle walks, and teachings rooted in Shipibo cosmology.
Trauma-Informed & Culturally Rooted
We honor both indigenous tradition and modern therapeutic principles — grounded, safe, and respectful.
Is this retreat for you?
This retreat is for you if…
- You are ready for sustained inner work — not a quick fix — with the support of an experienced, trauma-informed team.
- You are navigating a life transition, or working with the weight of depression, anxiety, or old trauma, and want a safe, well-held container.
- You feel called to a disciplined relationship with the Shipibo plant medicine tradition, whether it is your first retreat or a deepening.
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 a dieta.
- Our screening exists to protect you. If we believe now is not the right time, we will tell you honestly.
Traditional Amazonian 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 11-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 | $2,500 | The first four confirmed bookings for this date. |
| Full Price | $2,800 | Standard public price once Early Bird places are filled. |
| Returning Participant | $2,200 | For participants of a previous eligible AYA program. Verified by the AYA team; does not expire with Early Bird. |
| Sacred South | $2,000 | For Central & South American residents, honoring our shared heritage. |
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: May 6, 2027 · End: May 16, 2027
- 11 days, private accommodation, 2–3 meals per day
- 5 Ayahuasca ceremonies + personal master plant dieta
- Personalized plant treatments
- Plant baths, icaros, sacred tobacco
- 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.
The 11-Day Schedule
Ceremony nights alternate with master-plant days, treatments, and integration. Silence is held from the evening on ceremony and dieta days.
Day 1: Arrival
- 11.30 am: Departure from a designated location in Iquitos
- 1 – 2 pm: Check in & orientation
- 2 pm: Lunch
- 5 – 7 pm: Group intention setting workshop
- 6 – 7 pm: Dinner
- 7 – 8 pm: Noya Rao night walk
- 9 pm onwards: Silence
Day 2: 1st Ceremony
- 8 – 10 am: Breakfast
- 9.30 – 12.00 pm: Individual consultation with Maestro Don Miguel
- 12.00 – 1 pm: Lunch
- 2 – 4 pm: Individual consultation with Maestro Don Miguel
- 4.30 – 6.30 pm: Ceremony guideline
- 7.30 pm onwards: 1st Ayahuasca ceremony
Day 3: Master Plant Ceremony & Fasting
- 9 – 10.30 am: Breakfast or fasting
- 10.30 – 12.00 pm: Group sharing / integration circle
- 12.00 – 2 pm: Lunch or fasting
- 2 – 5 pm: Working with Ayahuasca and Master Plant workshop
- 6.00 – 7.00 pm: Dinner or fasting
- 7.30 – 9.30 pm: Master Plant ceremony
- 9.30 pm onwards: Silence
Day 4: 2nd Ceremony
- 7 – 8 am: Purgative plant treatment
- 9 – 10.30 am: Breakfast
- 10.30 – 12.00 pm: Icaros class with Don Miguel
- 12.00 – 2 pm: Lunch
- 2 – 3.30 pm: Vapour bath
- 3.30 – 5.30 pm: Individualized treatment
- 6 – 7 pm: Break & rest
- 7.30 pm onwards: 2nd Ayahuasca ceremony
Day 5: Master Plant Ceremony
- 8 – 9.30 am: Breakfast
- 10.30 – 12.30 pm: Group sharing / integration group circle
- 12.00 – 2 pm: Lunch
- 2 – 5 pm: Individualized plant treatment + vapour baths
- 6.00 – 7.00 pm: Dinner
- 7.30 – 8.30 pm: Master Plant ceremony
- 9.00 pm onwards: Silence
Day 6: 3rd Ceremony
- 8 – 9.30 am: Breakfast
- 10.30 – 12.00 pm: Group lecture with Don Miguel
- 12.00 – 2 pm: Lunch
- 2 – 5 pm: Vapour bath & individualized plant treatments
- 5 – 7 pm: Break & rest
- 7.30 pm onwards: 3rd ceremony
Day 7: Master Plant Ceremony
- 9 – 10.30 am: Breakfast
- 10.30 – 12.30 pm: Group sharing session
- 12.30 – 2 pm: Lunch
- 2 – 5 pm: Shipibo market
- 6.00 – 7.30 pm: Dinner
- 7.30 – 8.30 pm: Master Plant ceremony
- 9.00 pm onwards: Silence
Day 8: 4th Ceremony
- 8 – 9.30 am: Breakfast
- 10.30 – 12.00 pm: Mucura treatment
- 12.00 – 2 pm: Lunch
- 2 – 5 pm: Love bath abundance treatment
- 5 – 7 pm: Rest & regenerate
- 7.30 pm onwards: 4th ceremony
Day 9: Closing Arkana & 5th Ceremony
- 8 – 9.30 am: Breakfast
- 10.30 – 12.00 pm: Post-dieta requirements & Arkana with Don Miguel
- 12.00 – 2 pm: Lunch
- 2 – 5 pm: Love bath abundance treatment
- 6 – 8 pm: Rest & regenerate
- 8 pm onwards: Closing Arkana & 5th ceremony
Day 10: Integration Day & Celebration
- 9 – 10.30 am: Breakfast
- 10.30 – 12.00 pm: Group sharing
- 12.00 – 2 pm: Lunch
- 2 – 3 pm: Flower bath
- 3 – 5 pm: Integration workshop
- 6.00 – 7.30 pm: Dinner
- 7.30 – 9 pm: Celebration and dance!
Day 11: Closing
- 8 – 9 am: Breakfast
- 9 – 10.30 am: Closing & group photos
- 10.30 am: Departure to Iquitos
What's Included
Included
- Five Shipibo Ayahuasca ceremonies led by Don Miguel
- Personal master plant dieta, opened and closed by the curandero
- Private accommodation for the full retreat
- All meals (2–3 per day), prepared to dieta requirements
- Plant baths, icaros, sacred tobacco & traditional treatments
- Personal consultations with the curandero
- 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
Comprehensive Healing & Added Value
In the heart of your retreat experience, we provide a selection of healing treatments designed to enhance your Ayahuasca journey. These treatments, deeply rooted in the tradition and knowledge of the Amazon, are included in the standard retreat package and carefully selected to support your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being:
Tantirao: Offers relief from anxiety, anger, mood swings, and trauma, fostering emotional balance and inner peace.
Chiric Sanango: Known for its ability to reset the nervous system, it also provides relief for arthritis and rheumatism, promoting overall well-being.
Vapor Baths: A detoxifying treatment that purges negative energies and addresses sleep disturbances, facilitating deeper rest and purification.
Piñon Colorado: A powerful blood cleanser that also fights infection, supporting your body's natural healing processes.
Mucura: Enhances physical energy and mental clarity, aiding in your journey of self-discovery and healing.
Love Baths: Designed to attract love, community, and abundance into your life, enriching your experience and fostering connections.
Various Purgative Plants: Cleanse the digestive system and offer relief for conditions like IBS, promoting a healthy gut and overall detoxification.
These treatments, integrated into the retreat experience, ensure a holistic approach to your healing journey, aligning body, mind, and spirit with the natural world. Traditional uses are described here; they are not guaranteed medical outcomes.
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
More than thirty years in the Shipibo healing tradition. Don Miguel leads the ceremonies and offers personal consultations throughout the retreat.
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.
To Be Announced
The supporting facilitator for this date will be announced ahead of the retreat.
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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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.
How do I know which plant I'll dieta with?
Our team will guide you based on your intentions and needs. The final plant is chosen in agreement with our maestros.
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 May 6–16, 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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