Journey into expanded awareness through sacred medicine traditions and expert-guided ceremonial spaces
Stormy says, "After going through another episode of PTSD and feeling as if this world would be better off without me, I decided I needed to do something drastic in my life to change." See more
Stephanie says, "To call our week at Psychonauta the trip of a lifetime, would be an understatement. From the moment we hopped on the tuk tuk into the Amazon rainforest, we knew we were in for a ride! Monica was the first to greet us." See more
Anonymous says, "I have been to three Arkana retreats in the last 5 years and each one has been among the most transformative and magical times in my life. Everything about Arkana speaks to the medicine, from the accomodation to the food to the staff." See more
Anonymous says, "Review How Naysha and her team changed my live After struggling with cocain and alcohol addiction for many years i got recommended by a friend to go to a retreat, I felt anxious, had low self esteem and a hard time to connect with my feelings." See more
Matthew says, "The retreat was an outstanding experience, not just for the psilocybin ceremonies but for the community, breathwork, and meditation that made it so much more than that." See more
Sam says, "Words can’t express my experience at Ananda Lodge. I have recently returned from a 3 day women’s medicine retreat. I’ve experienced sound bath, yoga, cacao ceremony, beautiful nourishing shared meals, somatic therapies, mushroom medicine ceremony, integrative support, trauma informed care, love, compassion, connection, and community (to say the LEAST) the profound guidance, releases, and healings I’ve experienced within just 3 days was something that must be experienced and is unexplainable in words." See more
Anonymous says, "Not much more to say about it. Experience it yourself." See more
attilio says, "Se ha convertido en mi segunda familia... Fue esclarecedor Realmente cambiaron mi vida gracias a " See more
Anonymous says, "I just had my first ceremonial experience with plant medicine conducted by master Tao. From the very first moment, I was received with unparalleled warmth, enveloped in an atmosphere of profound respect, care and rare sensitivity." See more
Anonymous says, "This experience was truly life changing for me. I'm so glad I did it with Inwardbound, they provided a very safe and open space for which the group could feel comfortable in." See more
Psychedelic retreat costs typically range from USD $200-750 per day, with most programs lasting 5-8 days (total USD $1,600-4,500). Shorter 1-2 day private sessions generally cost USD $450-1,000, while premium or longer experiences (8-13 days) may range from USD $3,000-7,500. Location significantly affects pricing - retreats in Peru and Ecuador tend to be more affordable (USD $125-250/day), while Netherlands and Costa Rica programs often command higher prices (USD $400-1,150/day). Accommodation type greatly impacts cost, with shared/dormitory options offering savings of 30-50% compared to private rooms.
Classic psychedelics (like psilocybin mushrooms, LSD, ayahuasca, and mescaline) do not create physical dependence or addiction in the way substances like alcohol, opioids, or nicotine do. Most retreat participants find these medicines self-limiting—the profound, sometimes challenging experiences they produce naturally discourage frequent use. In traditional cultures where these plants have been used for centuries, they're typically approached with reverence and used ceremonially, not recreationally. That said, psychological attachment can form with any substance or experience that alters consciousness. At retreats, guests sometimes arrive with misconceptions about psychedelics being an easy "shortcut" to healing, only to discover these medicines often reveal what needs attention rather than instantly fixing it. The medicine itself rarely becomes problematic; the relationship with it might. What's most important isn't necessarily whether a substance can create dependency, but one's intention and the context of use. Many find these experiences so complete that they need significant integration time before feeling called to return.