Ranked one of South America's Top Ayahuasca Centers by Aya Advisors and Tripadvisor
Holistic Healing Retreat focused on balancing Mind Body and Spirit
Ayahuasca ceremonies with skilled Shipibo Shamans
San Pedro (Huachuma) Ceremony
Optional Bufo Alvarius Ceremony
Onsite integration workshops and sharing circles
Personalized Attention
Soundbaths
Yoga classes for all levels
Breathwork
Farm to Table nourishing meals at Kinua
About this Retreat
Details of this retreat
Retreat Details:
Upon arrival to our Sacred Valley Center, which is nestled in the mountains on the expansive banks of the Urubamba River, you are greeted by our loving staff of facilitators and healers. This center is a community of loving healers.
The serene and mystical Sacred Valley of Peru is considered one of the most energetically powerful places on Earth. We find that simply being in the presence of the ancient Andean mountains, historical archeological zones, and crisp air, offers wisdom and deep nourishment for the mind, body, and spirit.
Experience the sacred healing power of plant medicines, awaken to your inner truth through witnessing and exploring the beautiful natural Andean landscape, and cultivate a sense of mindfulness and appreciation for yourself as part of it all.
At Arkana Spiritual Center, we work closely with indigenous shamans and our staff of healers to bring you a comprehensive program deeply rooted in the traditional practices of ancestral medicine. We offer a safe, caring, and effective space to begin your journey of transformation, helping you every step of the way as you uncover the energetic roots of any trauma, negative thought patterns, unhealthy habits, or spiritual imbalance.
Our carefully constructed program optimizes your healing by incorporating Eastern and modern philosophies for long-term integration into a modern world.
Following your time with us at Arkana, you will return to life back home with a new perspective and a deeper understanding of yourself and your truth, and will be equipped with the skills and tools necessary to integrate your experience into your everyday life.
Our entire program is structured around our sacred plant medicine ceremonies and holistic therapies.
We work with 4 different medicines for this retreat:
Ayahuasca
San Pedro
Rapé
Sapo, the medicine of the Sonoran Desert Toad
Whats Included
3 Ayahuasca ceremonies with Shipibo Shamans
1 Rapé ceremony
1 San Pedro ceremony
Yoga Classes
Soundhealing
Breathwork
6 nights/7 days accommodation at Arkana Spiritual Center
Shuttle Pickup/drop off in Cusco, Peru (International flights not included)
Excursion to Maras with professional local guide
Internet connection through WIFI
All meals at the Center (no dinners on ceremony nights, unless you decide not to partake – in which case dinner will be provided for you), plus unlimited fruit, drinking water, and tea
Lifetime 10% discount on return visits to Arkana Spiritual Center and membership to private community Facebook group
Optional Activities (Fee Applies):
Excursion to Machu Picchu
Spa Therapies: Float Tank, Hypganogic Lamp, Reiki energy work, Massage
Sonoran Desert Toad ceremony (5-MeO-DMT)
Flight Information
• Nearest Airport: Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International (CUZ)
• Inbound: We recommend flying in the day prior to the start of the retreat so you can get settled in.
• Outbound: You can fly out any time after 3 pm on the last day of the retreat (Saturday). We recommend staying overnight in Cusco and flying out on Sunday.
• Preferred Airlines LATAM or Sky Airlines since they are the most reliable.
• Immigration & Customs: If you are incoming from abroad, you will have to clear customs and immigration in Lima. This means you will need to pick up your bags from baggage claim and re-check them for your domestic flight to Iquitos. Please allow sufficient time in the layover for this.
Ground Transportation: We provide a complimentary shuttle to/from the Center from Cusco.
• Pickup: Sunday 9:45 am
• Dropoff: Saturday 11:30 pm in Cusco
Accommodation
We provide a wide range of comfortable accommodations offering options at different price points
ASV Double Shared 1WK
Traveling alone? No problem; single visitors will be assigned one roommate of the same gender during their stay in one of our comfortable double rooms. If you are coming with a friend who is registering separately and would like to room together, simply request him in your registration.
All rooms are equipped with:
Full-sized orthopedic mattresses
Down comforters and Peruvian cotton sheets
En suite bathroom with hot water
Electric Heater
In Room Safe
Closet
Daily room cleaning & linen changes throughout your stay
Complimentary Laundry Service
All pricing includes lodging, meals at the center, plant medicine ceremonies, workshops, excursions and local transport to/from center.
ASV Double Private 1WK (2 ppl)
*PRICE SHOWN BELOW IS FOR 2 ATTENDING GUESTS
Stay with a friend or family member at one of our standard rooms.
All rooms are equipped with:
Full-sized orthopedic mattresses
Down comforters and Peruvian cotton sheets
En suite bathroom with hot water
Electric Heater
Daily room cleaning & linen changes throughout your stay
Complimentary Laundry Service
All pricing includes lodging, meals at the center, plant medicine ceremonies, integration workshops, excursions and local transport to/from center.
ASV Single Private 1WK
For individuals that are traveling alone and prefer privacy, we offer a handful of single rooms.
All rooms are equipped with:
Orthopedic mattress with Memory Foam*
Down Pillows
Down comforters
Soft Peruvian Pima cotton sheets
En suite bathroom with hot water
Electric Heater
Daily room cleaning & linen changes throughout your stay
Complimentary Laundry Service
220 Volt Power Outlets
All pricing includes lodging, meals at the center, plant medicine ceremonies, workshops, excursions and local transport to/from center.
* Layout may include 1 king sized bed or 2 full sized beds in the room.
ASV Suite Private 1WK
*Registration Books the Entire Unit
Enjoy the privacy and comfort of one of our premium units.
All rooms are equipped with:
1 or 2 Queen or King Sized Orthopedic mattress(es) with Memory Foam
Down pillows
Down comforters and Peruvian cotton sheets
Expansive Floorplan
En suite bathroom with hot water
Electric Heater
Daily room cleaning & linen changes throughout your stay
Complimentary Laundry Service
220 Volt Power Outlets
All pricing includes lodging, meals at the center, plant medicine ceremonies, workshops, excursions and local transport to/from center.
ASV Suite Private 1WK (2ppl)
*Registration is for 2 people
Stay with a friend or family member at one of our premium units.
All rooms are equipped with:
Queen or King Sized Orthopedic mattresses with Memory FOam
Down pillows
Down comforters and Peruvian cotton sheets
Expansive Floorplan
En suite bathroom with hot water
Electric Heater
Daily room cleaning & linen changes throughout your stay
Complimentary Laundry Service
220 Volt Power Outlets
All pricing includes lodging, meals at the center, plant medicine ceremonies, workshops, excursions and local transport to/from center.
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Arkana Sacred Valley is Ecolodge located on the banks of the Urubamba River, in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Surrounded by powerful apus, this property is immersed in nature. Every little detail has been thought out, providing a comfortable environment where you can focus on your own healing.
All food is served at Kinua, our conscious kitchen. We serve healthy, nutritious meals that will support you in your healing journey with ayahuasca and can accommodat your specific diet requirements.
What's Included
3 Ayahuasca ceremonies with Shipibo Shamans
1 San Pedro ceremony
1 Rapé ceremony
Yoga Classes
Soundhealing
Breathwork
Onsite Integration Workshops and Sharing Circles
6 nights/7 days accommodation at Arkana Spiritual Center
Shuttle Pickup/drop off in Cusco, Peru
Internet connection through WIFI
All meals at the Center (no dinners on ceremony nights, unless you decide not to partake – in which case dinner will be provided for you), plus unlimited fruit, drinking water, and tea
Lifetime 10% discount on return visits to Arkana Spiritual Center
What's Not Included
Airfare ,
Optional Activities (Fee Applies):
Machu Picchu Excursion,
Spa Therapies ,
Bufo Alvarius ceremony (5-MeO-DMT)
Customer Reviews
5.00 out of 5.0 average rating
5.0
Verified
Arkana Retreat in the Amazon
I am writing this review later than I had anticipated due to my desire to give some time between the completion of the retreat and ample time to truly reflect on my time at Arkana. I had the opportunity to experience this life altering spiritual center from May 24th-May 30th of this year in the comeliness of the Amazon jungle. Allow me to start with how magnificent the people whom work there are. From the kitchen staff, security staff, the people who would keep the center tidy and clean, and any staff member that I have forgotten to mention. Akana's facilitators. These genuinely kind hearted men and women were the of how our spiritual journey progressed. The facilitators were at every ceremony supporting all of us with whatever came up. From needing a guide to the restroom, to cooling towels to place on our head (due to my body feeling hot, I needed a cooling helmet one night), to just sitting and holding the hand of a participant that needed comfort. Each ceremony was just as wonderful and beneficial as the one before. Having the chance to share our experience with the other participants the next morning after each ceremony only added to my joy, understanding, and connection to these people and to myself. The music was soothing and was like a silk thread, further connecting us to the medicine and the shamans. The shamans are the backbone of Arkana. The icaros from the shamans were hauntingly beautiful. Lest I not forget to give a massive shoutout and heart felt thank you to Jose. Without Jose there would be no Arkana. So, would I suggest that you take the time to an Arkana retreat? Yes is not a strong enough word. This was a deeply healing experience for me and its something I share with the other participants, some of which I am involved in a group chat with monthly check ins. I will absolutely be going sooner than later. If you are serious about wanting to start your own journey of healing, I whole heartedly suggest that you start this journey with Arkana. Thank you for your time and thank you to Arkana and every wonderful human involved. Peace and love.
5.0
Verified
An Experience I’ll Never Forget 🤍
My week at Arkana was one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. From the moment I arrived, I felt genuinely cared for. The facilitators, shamans, and staff created an environment where I felt safe, supported, and respected throughout the entire journey.
The setting in the Amazon is breathtaking and peaceful, making it easy to disconnect from everyday life and reconnect with yourself. Every detail reflected the care and intention that went into creating this experience. I also have to mention the food. I wasn’t expecting meals of that quality in the middle of the Amazon, but every dish was fresh, delicious, beautifully prepared, and nourishing. The accommodations, daily activities, and integration sessions all exceeded my expectations.
The ceremonies were deeply personal and, at times, incredibly challenging, but I never felt alone. The guidance I received, both during and after the ceremonies, helped me navigate the process with trust and confidence.
I left with a renewed sense of gratitude, a deeper understanding of myself, and tools that I continue to use in my daily life. If you are sincerely seeking healing, personal growth, or a deeper connection with yourself, I highly recommend Arkana. I am profoundly grateful to everyone who made this experience possible.
5.0
Verified
Great experience
I spent 7 days at Sacred Valley. Great experience. Safe, knowledgable, open and friendly staff. Recommended.
5.0
Verified
Life changing experience (actually)
I've done ayahuasca before. I thought I knew what to expect. Arkana showed me how little I actually knew.
Over four nights of ceremony plus a Sapo experience, I went places inside myself I didn't know existed. I found a lonely boy I'd been outrunning my entire adult life. I understood for the first time what has actually been driving my behaviour for four decades. Not the convenient story I'd been telling myself - the real one underneath it.
None of that happens without the facilitators and the Shipibo shamans. What these people carry is extraordinary. The icaros aren't background music - they are the medicine. There were moments the singing reached inside me and pulled something out that I couldn't have accessed any other way.
The entire team created a container where I felt completely safe to fall apart. And I did fall apart. Multiple times. I was humbled, overwhelmed and physically drained. But it felt like home. So much so I want to go back!
I came home a different person. Not in a dramatic, unrecognisable way. In the quiet way that actually sticks. I know what matters now. I know who matters.
If you're considering Arkana and wondering whether it's worth it - it's not a question of worth. It's a question of whether you're ready to see yourself clearly. If you are, there is no better place to do it.
5.0
Verified
A truly perfectly organised and run retreat for a life-changing experience.
This is, by far, one of the best well-run, most professional, well-organised, caring, and life-changing centres I have ever been to.
I've lived in six different countries over the last ten years, visited over 44 different countries, and stayed in hundreds of thousands of different towns, villages, and remote locations.
This is, by far and easily, in the top three experiences that I have ever encountered.
From the booking experience, from the step-by-step detailed guide on how to get from your location all the way to the centre, to the communication in the build-up, to the information shared on how to get the best out of the experience, to the retreat itself and then the delivery of you back safe and sound into your nearby town. I would love to be able to sit here and say, "If they could do one thing better, it would be X," but there is literally nothing I can think of.
Having had experience with previous plant medicines, I knew that the medicine that Arkana provided would be more intense, and so there was a level of fear going into this experience. A fear that was completely dissipated when I saw the level of professional care and attention to detail that the Arkana Spiritual Centre provides.
My personal experience was from the 24th of May in the Arkana Amazon Centre. Every single member of the Arkana team goes far above and beyond anything I would expect, and the level of hospitality wipes the floor with any five-star hotel I've ever stayed in.
This is an organisation and a centre that truly gets to know you personally and gives you the individual attention to guide you through the journey you need to go on.
I have already recommended this to three people who are thinking about going on this experience, and if there was the ability to give this seven stars out of five, then I would.
Thank you, Arkana. Thank you to all the team. Thank you for the experience you gave me, and thank you for making me feel so safe during this experience.
Select your options
This program offers flexible scheduling, allowing you to select your retreat date during the booking process.
7 Days Package
(6 nights)
Payments made through Retreat Guru do not include the cost of: plant medicine, psychedelics or similar products. Separate payment of $100.00 per person to be arranged with the center.
Select a Room
ASV Double Shared 1WK
$3,000.00
Traveling alone? No problem; single visitors will be assigned one roommate of the same gender during their stay in one of our comfortable double rooms. If you are coming with a friend who is registering separately and would like to room together, simply request him in your registration.
All rooms are equipped with:
Full-sized orthopedic mattresses
Down comforters and Peruvian cotton sheets
En suite bathroom with hot water
Electric Heater
In Room Safe
Closet
Daily room cleaning & linen changes throughout your stay
Complimentary Laundry Service
All pricing includes lodging, meals at the center, plant medicine ceremonies, workshops, excursions and local transport to/from center.
ASV Double Private 1WK (2 ppl)
$3,000.00
*PRICE SHOWN BELOW IS FOR 2 ATTENDING GUESTS
Stay with a friend or family member at one of our standard rooms.
All rooms are equipped with:
Full-sized orthopedic mattresses
Down comforters and Peruvian cotton sheets
En suite bathroom with hot water
Electric Heater
Daily room cleaning & linen changes throughout your stay
Complimentary Laundry Service
All pricing includes lodging, meals at the center, plant medicine ceremonies, integration workshops, excursions and local transport to/from center.
ASV Single Private 1WK
$3,600.00
For individuals that are traveling alone and prefer privacy, we offer a handful of single rooms.
All rooms are equipped with:
Orthopedic mattress with Memory Foam*
Down Pillows
Down comforters
Soft Peruvian Pima cotton sheets
En suite bathroom with hot water
Electric Heater
Daily room cleaning & linen changes throughout your stay
Complimentary Laundry Service
220 Volt Power Outlets
All pricing includes lodging, meals at the center, plant medicine ceremonies, workshops, excursions and local transport to/from center.
* Layout may include 1 king sized bed or 2 full sized beds in the room.
ASV Suite Private 1WK
$4,020.00
*Registration Books the Entire Unit
Enjoy the privacy and comfort of one of our premium units.
All rooms are equipped with:
1 or 2 Queen or King Sized Orthopedic mattress(es) with Memory Foam
Down pillows
Down comforters and Peruvian cotton sheets
Expansive Floorplan
En suite bathroom with hot water
Electric Heater
Daily room cleaning & linen changes throughout your stay
Complimentary Laundry Service
220 Volt Power Outlets
All pricing includes lodging, meals at the center, plant medicine ceremonies, workshops, excursions and local transport to/from center.
ASV Suite Private 1WK (2ppl)
$7,200.00
*Registration is for 2 people
Stay with a friend or family member at one of our premium units.
All rooms are equipped with:
Queen or King Sized Orthopedic mattresses with Memory FOam
Down pillows
Down comforters and Peruvian cotton sheets
Expansive Floorplan
En suite bathroom with hot water
Electric Heater
Daily room cleaning & linen changes throughout your stay
Complimentary Laundry Service
220 Volt Power Outlets
All pricing includes lodging, meals at the center, plant medicine ceremonies, workshops, excursions and local transport to/from center.