Journey into expanded awareness through sacred medicine traditions and expert-guided ceremonial spaces
Anonymous says, "Amazing facility, kind and caring staff, incredible food." See more
JAKUB says, "1. wonderful and helpful people 2. magical ceremonies and an unforgettable experience with Shaman 3. well organized from day 1 4. billionaire view shower :) 5." See more
Diana says, "Dear Seeker, Perhaps you're wondering if this retreat is right for you. I'll try to help you decide by sharing my recent, very intense experience. It was my first time meeting Madre Ayahuasca, and I had no prior experience of psychedelics — a bold move, as I was told, and rightly so." See more
Kevin says, "I recently had the pleasure of attending an Ayahuasca retreat at the Arkana spiritual centre in the sacred valley, Peru (8th to the 14th September 2024). This was my third Ayahuasca retreat, as I'd previously attended a different, well known, Ayahuasca centre in the Peruvian Amazon in Iquitos (2017 and 2019)." See more
Kurtis says, "I struggle to find the words to convey how much this place means to me. It truly does feel like a home away from home and all the participants including the staff feel like family." See more
JeanCharles says, "I spent a week at a psychedelic retreat in Costa Rica, and it was pure paradise. Every day we swam in clear waterfalls and walked through lush green jungle. The food was fresh and delicious, and the staff treated us with real care and respect." See more
Luke says, "This revealed so much about who I really am. Indescribable. And just the right doesage for a first timer, I felt at ease. Elena was so patient with me, allowed to do it in a slightly different way." See more
Kim says, "This is was one of the best experiences that I had ever, was so magical, grounded, and helps me to heal a lot, sometimes the words can't describe how you feel, when you have nature, Ocean, beautiful souls, human beens and sacred medicine around you." See more
Alistair says, "I went on the 5 day mushroom retreat and honestly the work that Mark and Maya are doing is so wonderful I think everyone should experience it. I was super anxious before I went about what it was going to be like, and what I was going to discover about myself, or how it might change me, but I shouldn't have worried." 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.