Ayahuasca Retreat in Portugal with the Huni Kuin Tribe
Ayahuasca Retreat in Portugal with the Huni Kuin Tribe
Portugal
Up to 20 in group
September 11 - 14, 2025
A preparation course valued at $109 is included with the retreat at no extra cost
Retreat Highlights
- Join us to experience a traditional 4-day Ayahuasca retreat in the stunning Portuguese coast, accompanied with Kambó, Rapé, and Sananga, and other sacred rituals.
- The ceremonies will be expertly guided by indigenous shamans from the Huni Kuin tribe (Brazilian Amazon), and complemented by a 1:1 and group integration program.
- Spots limited to 15 participants.
About this Retreat
Nei Bai Pae Nawa is a pajé (shaman) from the Huni Kuin tribe in Brazilian Amazon.
As a wisdom bearer and teacher of the traditional school of the Huni Kuin people, Pae Nawa is a living legend of his people.
He is a master of sacred chants and healing prayers, which guide us through the medicine journey with a beautiful heart full of wisdom and ancient stories.
Samira Wayu Amazigh is of German-Berber origin, and she has been in contact with indigenous communities since a young age.
She is the mother of a Huni-Kuin child and a long-time apprentice and messenger of the Amazon forest and its medicines.
For the last 6 years she has been working with the Huni Kuin tribe, supporting the community in creating projects that can strengthen their culture and spirituality.
Traveling for the last 10 years with indigenous spiritual leaders bringing the message of the forest around the globe, Samira's intention is to awaken sensitivity in people's hearts to become part of these great projects that will support indigenous communities, protect the guardians of nature and help the planet.
Bukun Mapua, eldest son of Chief Tuim Nova Era, is a young leader, agroforestry agent, and Txana of the Espelho da Vida Village, located in the Huni Kuin indigenous land of the Humaitá River, in the state of Acre, Brazil.
From a very young age, he has dedicated himself to learning traditional songs and ancestral knowledge under the guidance of the elders in his family. He has undergone sacred diets that deepened his connection to the spiritual wisdom of his people.
With great artistic talent, his original songs have gained national and international recognition, representing the strength and beauty of the Huni Kuin culture.
As an agroforestry agent, Bukun also aims to develop a reforestation project in his village, combining traditional knowledge with sustainable practices to regenerate the Amazon jungle and strengthen his people’s food and spiritual sovereignty.
Carla is an environmental lawyer whose path has evolved toward international advocacy to protect the Amazon rainforest and uphold the culture of its diverse indigenous communities. Drawing on years of experience in EU energy affairs in Brussels, she now channels her legal expertise into building bridges between public policy, ancestral wisdom, and ecological justice.
An experienced space holder and lifelong student of Ayahuasca, she co-founded Taozen in 2022 with her husband Fred to support indigenous-led initiatives and share the sacred medicines of the Amazon jungle in carefully curated, safe containers.
Certified as a Jungian psychedelic preparation and integration specialist, she weaves together science and spirituality. She also works with Dreamwork, Tarot, Kabbalah, I Ching, Hermeticism, Gene Keys, and Ancient Egyptian mysticism to support self-awareness and guide others through deep transformation with grace.
An annual pilgrim to Mysore, India, Carla is a devoted Ashtangi and Yoga Teacher, offering yoga sessions in each Taozen retreat to support the community in preparing for and integrating their sacred plant medicine ceremonies.
Fred is the Co-Founder of Taozen and a plant medicine advocate. Having personally and regularly witnessed the transformative power of entheogens for more than eight years, Fred’s mission is to help people alleviate any needless suffering they through responsible, intentional and reciprocal medicine work.
Knowing first-hand the effectiveness of both individual and collective healing, Fred brings his multi-faceted experience of psychedelic preparation, individual shadow work, grounded group integration, trauma-informed psychology and men’s circle facilitation in service to each and every Taozen guest.
As a keen student of the likes of Marc Aixalá, Kile M. Ortigo, Carl Jung, Dr. Gabor Maté, Richard Rudd, Robert Edward Grant, Paramahansa Yogananda, Seneca, David R. Hawkins M.D. Ph.D and many more, Fred blends his interests of timeless, ancient wisdom with modern, practical and evidence-based methods to ensure every Taozen guest feels prepared and supported throughout their entire journey. He is also a firm believer in the notion that everyone and everything can be a teacher for us, if we are open to this possibility and are willing to listen.
In addition to the in-person retreats and experiences, Fred’s proficiency for tech, marketing, systems-building and writing comes in handy for various elements of Taozen, alongside his wife, co-founder and best friend Carla.
Outside of Taozen, Fred reads and listens to non-fiction, produces rave and ambient music, keeps attentive each day to overcome his perfectionism, self-doubt and self-deception tendencies, nerds out with AI, biohacking and advanced ancient civilisations, and leads a creative agency working with some of the world’s biggest brands.
Riviera is a dedicated movement facilitator and bodyworker who is passionate about helping individuals achieve holistic well-being and tap into their body's natural healing abilities.
Born and raised in the Mexican Caribbean, she developed a deep fascination with the human body's potential for movement and self-restoration from an early age, sparking a lifelong passion for exploring its intricacies.
Riviera's extensive educational journey includes formal training and certifications in a variety of movement and embodiment practices, such as Yoga, Butoh, Dance improvisation, Bowspring , Physical Theatre, Ostheo Dance (Wúo Taï), Ai Chi, Tuina Massage, Watsu, and Embodiment tools, among others.
Riviera's diverse knowledge allows her to customize treatments to her clients' unique needs, creating a safe and nurturing environment that fosters healing, self-discovery, and growth. Her technical expertise is combined with deep empathy and intuition to offer personalized, effective care.
Details of this retreat
We're very excited to welcome Pajé Nei Bai Pae Nawa, Bukun Mapua, and Samira Wayu from Brazil to our Taozen Enhanced retreat on 11-14 September in Portugal.
Leaders of the Espelho da Vida Village, Acre, Brazil, these shamans and guardians of the jungle will be sharing their medicines and ancestral wisdom with us.
Leaders of the Espelho da Vida Village, Acre, Brazil, these shamans and guardians of the jungle will be sharing their medicines and ancestral wisdom with us.
Schedule
Draft schedule:
Thursday 11 September
16:00 | Arrival
17:00 | Welcome circle
18:30 | Yoga
20:00 | Ayahuasca + Rapé ceremony
Friday 12 September
08:00 | Kambo Ceremony
10:00 | Breakfast
12:00 | Q&A circle with the Huni Kuin
14:00 | Lunch
16:00 | Group integration circle
18:30 | Sound Healing or Somatic integration
20:00 | Ayahuasca + Rapé ceremony
Saturday 13 September
08:00 | Extra Kambo ceremony TBC
10:00 | Breakfast
12:00 | Hampaya ceremony
14:00 | Lunch
15:00 | Male and Female integration circles
19:30 | Sananga ceremony
20:00 | Ayahuasca + Rapé ceremony
Sunday 14 September
08:00 | Extra Kambo ceremony TBC
10:00 | Breakfast
14:00 | Lunch
15:30 | Group integration + closing circle
18:00 | Departure
Thursday 11 September
16:00 | Arrival
17:00 | Welcome circle
18:30 | Yoga
20:00 | Ayahuasca + Rapé ceremony
Friday 12 September
08:00 | Kambo Ceremony
10:00 | Breakfast
12:00 | Q&A circle with the Huni Kuin
14:00 | Lunch
16:00 | Group integration circle
18:30 | Sound Healing or Somatic integration
20:00 | Ayahuasca + Rapé ceremony
Saturday 13 September
08:00 | Extra Kambo ceremony TBC
10:00 | Breakfast
12:00 | Hampaya ceremony
14:00 | Lunch
15:00 | Male and Female integration circles
19:30 | Sananga ceremony
20:00 | Ayahuasca + Rapé ceremony
Sunday 14 September
08:00 | Extra Kambo ceremony TBC
10:00 | Breakfast
14:00 | Lunch
15:30 | Group integration + closing circle
18:00 | Departure
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Taozen, Portugal
Directions
The nearest airport is Lisbon. There are regular public buses bringing you to the venue location.
Accommodation
There are x6 double rooms, 4 with en-suite bathrooms, and two rooms with shared bath. Virtually all rooms can be set up as a twin room with two single beds, or as one double bed for a couple. The rooms are assigned on a first-come-first-served basis. If you would like to book one of the rooms as a private room for yourself, please let us know.
Program Price
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
Our retreat centre is located on the Portuguese coast, just one hour from Lisbon.
The farmhouse is freshly renovated internally and stylishly furnished.
There are x6 double rooms, 4 with en-suite bathrooms, and two rooms with shared bath.
Virtually all rooms can be set up as a twin room with two single beds, or as one double bed for a couple.
The rooms are assigned on a first-come-first-served basis.
The farmhouse is freshly renovated internally and stylishly furnished.
There are x6 double rooms, 4 with en-suite bathrooms, and two rooms with shared bath.
Virtually all rooms can be set up as a twin room with two single beds, or as one double bed for a couple.
The rooms are assigned on a first-come-first-served basis.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Vegetarian Breakfast & Lunch (no dairy products though)
What's Included
- Pre-retreat:
- x1 Online 1:1 preparation session for the retreat
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- Retreat:
- x4 days at a beautiful house by the ocean
- Daily vegetarian, organic meals
- x3 Ayahuasca ceremonies
- x1 Rapé ceremony
- x1 Sananga ceremony
- x1 Kambó ceremony
- x1 Hampaya ceremony (aka “voice opening baptism”)
- x1 Yoga and meditation sessions
- x1 Sound Healing
- x1 Q&A ancestral wisdom sharing circle with the Huni Kuin tribe
- x2 Group integration circles
- x1 Male and female integration circle
- Sunset walks on the beach
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- Post-retreat:
- x1 Online 1:1 integration session
- x1 Online group integration session
- Lifelong access to Taozen monthly integration gatherings
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- Available add-ons:
- x2 Extra Kambo ceremonies
- Tarot readings
- Additional 1:1 preparation & Integration sessions
- Wuo Tai, therapeutic massage, or reiki session
What's Not Included
- Airfare
- Travel insurance
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