The Path of Renewal – 10-Day Traditional Ayahuasca Retreat

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Nauta, Peru
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Up to 10 in group
Date
Aug 21 - 30, 2026

Retreat Highlights

  • Master Plant Dieta
  • A traditional Amazonian healing practice guided personally by Maestra Matilde. Participants work with carefully selected teacher plants to support emotional healing, grounding, clarity, and the integration of mind, body, and spirit.
  • Traditional Ayahuasca Ceremonies
  • Ceremonies are held according to the Shipibo tradition and guided through sacred icaros sung by Maestra Matilde and her family lineage. These ceremonies create a space for emotional release, self-inquiry, spiritual connection, and deep inner transformation.
  • Integration & Embodiment Practices
  • The retreat includes guided integration circles, reflection practices, and supportive spaces designed to help participants process their experiences and embody the insights gained through ceremony in a grounded and sustainable way.
  • Plant Baths
  • Traditional medicinal plant baths are used throughout the retreat to support energetic cleansing, protection, emotional balance, and nervous system restoration.
  • Herbal Steams & Vaporizations
  • Traditional plant-based steam therapies are offered to assist physical detoxification, energetic balance, grounding, and overall well-being.
  • Personalized Guidance & Support
  • Participants receive ongoing support from Maestra Matilde and the Shipibo family throughout the retreat, creating a safe and attentive environment for healing, integration, and personal process work.
  • Immersion in Shipibo Healing Traditions
  • Guests are invited into an authentic and respectful experience of Shipibo ancestral wisdom, ceremonial practices, and Amazonian healing traditions while immersed in the natural environment of the rainforest.

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

Inca Shipiba Retreat
The Path of Renewal – 10-Day Traditional Ayahuasca Retreat

August 21–31, 2026

Deep in the Peruvian Amazon near Nauta, Inca Shipiba offers an immersive healing experience rooted in the ancestral traditions of the Shipibo people. Guided by Maestra Matilde and her family lineage, this retreat is dedicated to authentic plant medicine work held with integrity, respect, and care.

The Path of Renewal is designed for those seeking emotional healing, spiritual clarity, reconnection with nature, and a deeper understanding of themselves. Through ceremony, silence, reflection, and traditional Amazonian practices, participants are invited into a process of release, renewal, and transformation.

Over the course of 10 days, guests will experience a balanced rhythm of ceremonial work, rest, integration, and connection with the natural world — allowing space for healing to unfold in a grounded and supported way.

Retreat Includes
Traditional Ayahuasca ceremonies
Master plant dieta
Tobacco purification rituals
Optional kambo cleansing
Integration and sharing circles
Meditation and breathwork
Time for reflection and rest
Plant-based meals prepared in alignment with the dieta
Immersion in the Amazon rainforest
Traditional Plant Work

Participants may work with traditional Amazonian teacher plants selected according to their personal process and needs. These plants have been used for generations to support emotional, physical, energetic, and spiritual healing.

Some of the plants traditionally used include:

Bobinsana
Ajo Sacha
Chiric Sanango
Noya Rao
Chuchuhuasi
Ayahuma
Uña de Gato

All plant work is approached with respect for traditional Shipibo practices and individual readiness.

A Space for Deep Healing

This retreat is intended for individuals who feel called toward sincere self-inquiry, healing, and personal transformation. Whether you are seeking emotional clarity, spiritual reconnection, or a deeper relationship with yourself and nature, the retreat offers a supportive environment for meaningful inner work.

At Inca Shipiba, our intention is to preserve and honor the wisdom of Shipibo healing traditions while providing a safe and respectful space for healing and integration.

Schedule

10-Day Retreat Itinerary (August 21–30, 2026)

The Path of Renewal – Traditional Ayahuasca Retreat

DAY 1 – Arrival (August 21)

* Arrival at Iquitos Airport and assistance with exchange (USD to soles)
* Private transfer to Nauta and boat transportation to Inca Shipiba
* Arrival, settling into tambos, and orientation
* Introduction to retreat guidelines and preparation process
* Dinner and rest

DAY 2 – Opening & Ceremony I

* Morning tobacco purification or optional kambo cleansing
* Breakfast
* Opening circle with Maestra Matilde and family
* Intention setting and introduction to the retreat process
* Lunch
* Traditional flower bath for cleansing and protection
* Evening Ayahuasca Ceremony I

DAY 3 – Rest & Integration

* Breakfast
* Rest and personal integration time
* Optional reflection and grounding practices
* Lunch
* Afternoon silence and connection with nature
* Dinner

DAY 4 – Ceremony II

* Breakfast
* Integration and sharing circle
* Personal reflection and preparation for ceremony
* Lunch
* Plant bath
* Evening Ayahuasca Ceremony II

DAY 5 – Deep Rest & Grounding

* Breakfast
* Time for rest, journaling, contemplation, and integration
* Optional one-on-one support with Maestra Matilde and family
* Lunch
* Quiet integration time immersed in the Amazon environment
* Dinner

DAY 6 – Ceremony III

* Breakfast
* Embodiment and grounding practices
* Reflection and integration session
* Lunch
* Plant bath
* Evening Ayahuasca Ceremony III

DAY 7 – Integration & Nature Connection

* Breakfast
* Guided integration practices
* Rest and personal process time
* Lunch
* Optional nature walk and connection with the rainforest
* Dinner

DAY 8 – Ceremony IV

* Breakfast
* Sharing circle and preparation for final ceremony
* Lunch
* Traditional cleansing bath
* Evening Ayahuasca Ceremony IV
* Focus on clarity, renewal, and integration

DAY 9 – Closing Integration

* Breakfast
* Rest, grounding, and reflection practices
* Final opportunities for integration support
* Lunch
* Closing preparation and personal contemplation
* Dinner

DAY 10 – Closing & Departure (August 30)

* Closing circle and final reflections
* Breakfast
* Visit to local Shipibo artisan market
* Lunch
* Farewells and departure transfer to Iquitos Airport

Notes

* This retreat follows a balanced rhythm of ceremony, rest, and integration to support a grounded healing process.
* Silence and reduced stimulation are encouraged throughout the retreat to deepen awareness and connection.
* All ceremonies are guided according to traditional Shipibo practices in a respectful and supportive environment.
* Schedule timing may adapt naturally according to the needs of the group and ceremonial process.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon Inca Shipiba Ayahuasca, Nauta, Peru

Directions

We are 2 hours away from Iquitos Airport.
The center is located near Nauta, the closest town.
We arrange the cab for you to arrive safely to the center.

Accommodation

The tambos are private cabins specifically designed to support your master plant dieta process. Each tambo is equipped with a private bathroom, a bed, a hammock, and a desk, providing a functional and comfortable space for rest and reflection. These individual cabins offer the privacy needed for personal exploration, journaling, and integration throughout your dieta. Surrounded by the natural environment, the tambos provide a quiet, secluded space where you can focus on your healing and deepen your connection with the plant medicine.

Price

Venue & Amenities

Venue & Amenities
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Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
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Inca Shipiba Healing Center is located deep in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest, dedicated to preserving the Shipibo tradition of plant medicine.

The center features two traditional malokas, where ceremonies, integration sessions, and healing treatments take place. There are also shared common areas that encourage a sense of community and relaxation. For those who need to stay connected, Starlink internet is available, though the focus is on creating a space for deep personal work.

Meals

Menu Types

The food includes vegetables, salads, rise, oatmeal, bread, fish, chicken, eggs. Could be vegetarian, vegan or daily free. Please let us know your diet requirements.

What's Included

  • 1 Master Plant Dieta

  • 4 Ayahuasca Ceremonies

  • 4 Plant Baths

  • 4 Meetings with the Maestra

  • 1 Tobacco Purge Session (Optional Kambo available at an additional cost)
  • 4 Integration Sessions
( + 1 Integration session post retreat)
  • 2-3 Meals a Day

  • Airport Pick up and Drop off


What's Not Included

  • Massages
  • Sauna Baths

Customer Reviews

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New Moon Retreat
My experience at Inca Shipiba Healing Center was truly life-changing. I stayed for a 10-day dieta and felt supported from the moment I arrived. The entire team was incredibly caring, attentive, and genuine. & The food was great! Throughout my stay it was clear that everyone there genuinely cares about your well being and healing journey. The whole process was deeply emotional and transformative for me. I was able to process things on a level I hadn’t before, and I left with a new perspective on my life. Would recommend Inca Shipiba to anyone seeking a safe and authentic healing experience.

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