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3 Day Ayahuasca Retreats in Cusco

Duration 3 days

Group size Max 10

Difficulty Easy

Tour Overview

3-Day Ayahuasca Retreat in Sacred Valley, Cusco, Peru

Immerse yourself in a 3-day retreat in Cusco, Peru.
It blends Ayahuasca and San Pedro (Wachuma) ceremonies with Andean healing and spiritual cleansing. This retreat is for people seeking emotional balance, spiritual insight, and deep inner healing. It offers support in a culturally respectful setting.

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Itinerary — 3 Days

Your journey starts with a scheduled pick-up in Cusco. You will transfer to our peaceful retreat center outside the city. It is in a quiet, natural setting. The change of environment is intentional — stepping away from urban noise allows your body and mind to begin slowing down.

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our facilitators and ceremonial team. After settling into your accommodation, we gather for an opening circle. During this orientation session, we explain the structure of the retreat, safety guidelines, energetic preparation, and the importance of intention-setting. Each participant is invited to share (if they wish) their purpose for being here.

In the afternoon, we begin with a gentle cleansing ritual using medicinal water and ancestral techniques designed to prepare your energetic field. This process helps clear emotional and mental blockages before working with the plant medicine.

As night falls, we enter the ceremonial space for the Ayahuasca ceremony. The environment is calm and protected, guided by experienced facilitators. The ceremony includes:

Opening prayers and energetic protection
Sacred chants (icaros)
Individual guidance throughout the experience
Support for emotional release and inner exploration

The ceremony typically lasts several hours. Participants may experience introspection, emotional cleansing, visions, or deep reflection. After the ceremony, participants have time to rest and quietly integrate.

Overnight at the retreat center.

The second day begins slowly, allowing your body to integrate the previous night’s experience. After a light breakfast (according to the retreat diet), we gather for a morning sharing circle. This space lets participants reflect on their Ayahuasca journey in a supportive, confidential environment.

Later that morning, we begin preparing for the San Pedro (Wachuma) ceremony. Unlike Ayahuasca, Wachuma works in a gentler, heart-centered way and is typically experienced during daylight.

The ceremony may include:

Breathwork or guided meditation
Intention reconnection
Sacred music and natural silence
Walking meditation in nature

San Pedro is traditionally known as the “heart-opening medicine.” Many participants describe feeling clarity, gratitude, emotional release, and a deeper connection with nature.

Throughout the afternoon, we allow time for integration, journaling, rest, or quiet contemplation.

In the evening, we conduct a Pachamama (Mother Earth) offering ceremony. This ritual expresses gratitude to nature and symbolically grounds the insights received during the retreat.

Overnight at the retreat center.

The final day focuses on grounding and integration.

We begin with a morning sharing circle where participants can reflect on the overall experience of both plant medicines. Facilitators help translate symbolic experiences into practical insights for daily life.

A gratitude ritual is performed to formally close the energetic space opened during the retreat. This ceremony honors the plants, the ancestral traditions, and each participant’s personal process.

The final integration session provides guidance on:

Post-retreat diet recommendations
Emotional processing
Practical tools for continued growth
How to integrate insights into everyday life

After lunch, we prepare for departure. Transportation is provided back to Cusco, arriving in the afternoon.

Included

Includes

3 Days / 2 Nights AccommodationComfortable lodging in a peaceful retreat setting surrounded by nature in the Sacred Valley near Cusco.
Airport or Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-OffConvenient transport from Cusco or Sacred Valley lodging to the retreat center and back.
All Ceremonies & Rituals
Traditional Ayahuasca ceremonies guided by experienced shamans
San Pedro (Wachuma) ceremonies for heart-centered healing
Energetic cleansing (kuti), coca leaf prayers, Pachamama offerings, and integration rituals
Guidance by Bilingual FacilitatorsSupport from experienced facilitators fluent in English and Spanish throughout your healing process.
Nutritious Plant-Based MealsDiet meals that support healing and ceremony preparation, crafted to align with the spiritual requirements of the retreat.
Integration & Reflection SessionsGroup practices and sharing circles to help you process insights and emotional experiences.
Ceremonial MaterialsEverything you need for a respectful and safe ceremonial experience: blankets, mats, ceremonial tools, and support items.

Not included

Excludes

Flights to/from Peru or Cusco
Personal travel insurance
Optional one-on-one healing sessions
Extra snacks, beverages or souvenirs
Medical consultations outside of retreat protocols

Packing List

Clothes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ayahuasca is a traditional Amazonian plant medicine used for spiritual insight, emotional healing, and personal growth. It is prepared from sacred plants and consumed within a guided ceremonial setting.

No. Ayahuasca is not a recreational substance. It is a sacred medicine traditionally used in ceremonial contexts for healing and self-discovery.

Yes, when conducted responsibly and with proper preparation. All participants must complete a medical screening form before confirmation to ensure safety and evaluate possible contraindications.

The retreat is not recommended for:

Participants are advised to follow a preparation diet for at least 3 to 7 days before the ceremony. This includes avoiding alcohol, recreational drugs, red meat, processed foods, and stimulants. Mental preparation through meditation or quiet reflection is also encouraged.

The Ayahuasca ceremony typically lasts between 4 to 6 hours, depending on each participant’s individual process.

Each experience is unique. Some participants report deep introspection, emotional release, symbolic visions, or a sense of clarity and spiritual connection.

Yes. Vomiting, known as “purging,” is considered a natural part of the cleansing process in Amazonian tradition. Not everyone experiences it, but it is common and viewed as part of the healing.

The retreat is held in a peaceful natural setting outside Cusco, providing privacy, silence, and a supportive environment for inner work.

No previous experience is required. The retreat is suitable for both beginners and experienced participants.

Yes. Many participants join the retreat individually. The environment is respectful, safe, and supportive.

After the ceremony, it is recommended to maintain a light diet and avoid alcohol for several days. Integration practices such as journaling, meditation, or reflection are encouraged to process the experience.

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