8 days Ayahuasca Retreat

5.002 reviews

Yachay Wasi Ayahuasca Center, Perú

Up to 10 in group

8 Days Package (7 nights)

A preparation course valued at $109 is included with the retreat at no extra cost

Retreat Highlights

8 days / 7 nights
4 traditional Ayahuasca ceremonies guided by experienced shamans
Personalized treatment according to your needs, support and integration guidance
After ceremonies care with flower baths for energetic cleansing and pulsario treatment
Small, intimate groups for deep personal healing
Sacred Maloka for ceremony and reflection
Family-run center with over 130 years of lineage
Set in the heart of the Amazon jungle
Nourishing meals prepared with care with local ingredients
Jungle excursions to connect with nature and spirit
Warm, heart-based environment where guests feel at home

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Maestro

Winister

Alix

Maestro Winister Magin

Don Winister began his journey with Ayahuasca at just nine years old, following in his father’s footsteps. As he grew older, he temporarily paused his training to focus on academics and complete his mandatory military service. At the age of 21, he returned to plant medicine and has remained devoted to his path ever since. Now, at 60 years old, Don Winister has led thousands of ceremonies. Additionally, he has completed over two years of strict dieta, deepening his knowledge of medicinal plants. As a result, he is able to treat a wide range of emotional, physical, and spiritual conditions. With every ceremony, he continues his family’s legacy of healing and service.

Winister Junior Magin

Junior began working with plant medicine at 14, drinking Ayahuasca under the guidance of his father and grandfather. However, he later pursued studies and work outside the jungle before returning to the medicine path in 2021. That year, he undertook his first three-month dieta in isolation, receiving careful guidance from Don Winister (his father) and Maestro Romulo (his grand father). For the past four years, he has been relentlessy working to better his knowledge and connection with the medicine, so he can offer the best support and healing to everyone that comes at the center. Junior's medicine is heartlead and heartfelt.

Alix Arnas (Facilitator)

Alix is our translator and facilitator at Yachay Wasi. She brings warmth, clarity, and deep presence to the space. With training as a yoga and meditation teacher, along with studies in Ayurveda, Alix carries a holistic understanding of mind, body, and spirit. She is also a certified somatic plant medicine integration practitioner and a family constellation facilitator, which allows her to support each person’s healing journey in a grounded and compassionate way. Her ability to hold space with grace and loving care helps guests feel safe, seen, and supported throughout their process.

Details of this retreat

At Yachay Wasi, we welcome you to a sacred space held by three generations of Amazonian healers. Nestled deep in the lush jungle of Iquique, Peru, our family-run center offers intimate retreats rooted in the wisdom of ancestral traditions and guided with genuine care.

Our 8-day, 7-night retreat includes four authentic Ayahuasca ceremonies, held in a traditional maloka and led by experienced shamans with decades of dedication to the medicine path. These ceremonies are more than rituals — they are gateways to emotional release, spiritual insight, and deep personal transformation.

Between ceremonies, we provide integration circles, personalized shamanic treatments, and nourishing meals prepared with love. Guests stay in simple, comfortable wooden bungalows with private bathrooms, surrounded by the sounds and spirit of the Amazon rainforest.

We are not a commercial retreat — we are a family in service to the plants and to your healing. Whether you are seeking clarity, emotional healing, or a reconnection to your essence, we invite you to walk this path with us in trust and humility.

At Yachay Wasi, you are not just a guest — you are part of something sacred.

Schedule

Breakfast at 8 am
Lunch at 1 pm
Light dinner at 7 pm (except on ceremony nights)
Light yoga and intention circle on ceremony night
Plant bath and treatments before breakfast on days following the ceremonies
After breakfast sharing circle on days following ceremonies
Afternoon jungle excursion
Relaxing time
Ceremony start at 7:30 pm

Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Yachay Wasi Ayahuasca Center, Yachay Wasi Ayahuasca Center, Perú

Directions

Getting to Yachay Wasi: Reaching Yachay Wasi is part of the journey—an immersion into the heart of the Peruvian Amazon that begins with your arrival in Iquitos, the largest city in the world unreachable by road.

International Arrival
The nearest international airport is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru. From there, take a domestic flight to Iquitos.

Local Connection
Several airlines offer daily flights from Lima to Iquitos International Airport (IQT). The flight takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. We recommend booking a flight the day before the retreat so we can get to the center without rush on the day of the start of the retreat.

Boat Transfer to Yachay Wasi
Upon arrival in Iquitos, our team will meet you and guide you to the port. From there, you’ll travel by motorized canoe—a scenic and peaceful 1.5 to 2-hour ride through the jungle rivers to our retreat center, located in the small riverside community of Iquique.

Immersed in Nature
Yachay Wasi is fully surrounded by the Amazon rainforest. The journey to get here helps guests disconnect from the modern world and begin their process of inner connection, healing, and presence.

If needed, we’re happy to recommend trusted drivers, local accommodations in Iquitos for overnight stays, or help coordinate your journey. Just let us know your itinerary and we’ll assist every step of the way.

Accommodation

Our center offers simple yet comfortable wooden bungalows with private bathrooms, surrounded by lush Amazon jungle. At the heart of Yachay Wasi is a beautiful Maloka for ceremonies, alongside a shared kitchen and dining space. Everything is built with care to support your healing journey. We strive to make you feel at home, held in nature, and connected to the spirit of the forest.

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

At Yachay Wasi, the Maloka is the beating heart of the center—a sacred, circular space nestled in the jungle where all our Ayahuasca ceremonies and integration circles take place. Built from natural materials with deep respect for tradition, it holds a powerful and protective energy. Within its walls, guests are guided through healing journeys, surrounded by the sounds of the Amazon. It is a space of safety, connection, and deep transformation.

Meals

Menu Types

Vegan

Vegetarian

Pescetarian

Ayurvedic

Includes Meat

Organic

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Nut Free

What's Included

8 days / 7 nights
4 traditional Ayahuasca ceremonies guided by experienced, multi-generational shamans
Plant baths after each ceremony to cleanse lingering energies and restore balance
Final flower bath to uplift your spirit and seal your healing process
Small group setting (maximum 10 participants) for intimate and personalized attention
Private wooden bungalows with en-suite bathrooms, offering comfort and privacy in the jungle
All meals included – nourishing, plant-based dishes prepared in alignment with dieta guidelines
Integration circles between ceremonies to help you process insights and support emotional healing
Guided jungle excursion to deepen your connection with the Amazon and its healing power
Access to our sacred Maloka, the ceremonial heart of the center
Personalized support and guidance from our dedicated team throughout your stay
Airport pick up and drop off before and after the retreat
Boat transportation to and from Iquitos, bringing you into the heart of the Amazon
Family-based, heart-led hospitality – we welcome each guest as part of our extended family

What's Not Included

Airfare
Accomodation in the city before and after the retreat

Customer Reviews

5.00 out of 5.0 average rating

Ronan • Oct 10, 2025

5.0

Verified

Experience of a Lifetime

The experience I had at Yachay Wasi was truly a once in a lifetime experience which I will always remember.

Alix, Winistar and Junior all made me feel very safe and welcome throughout the week which given the nature of the retreat was essential to having a great experience.

The places of residence are excellent especially considering you are in the heart of the Amazon and the surroundings are exceptional which you can look at from your room without getting bit by bugs.

The staff go above and beyond with how they understand the delicate nature of the process and are not over bearing but are still there to talk as well. We also went to a beautiful butterfly conservation place and had some great knowledge given to us of all the plants uses by a walk through the jungle.

I wish Winistar, Junior & Alix the best of luck in the future with the developing of this wonderfully sacred place!

Craig • Oct 02, 2025

5.0

Verified

Absolutely Life changing

It is quite difficult to put into words my personal experience but what i can say it was everything i hoped for and more... Something that has definitely changed me for the better. To get to the retreat we had a boat ride on the amazon for several hours from Iquitos then a 30 min walk into the jungle. The scenery is amazing, the constant noise of the wildlife is so relaxing, i felt at home the minute i arrived. The set up they have is better than expected with sink, toilet and shower available along with your bed and a hammock which i used every day. I have been to retreat previously in Spain which was good but you cannot compare the 2. The experience of being in the Jungle with a traditional approach passed down through 5 generations was exactly what was required. I was made to feel completely welcome with as much or little interaction as i required. The experience was what i needed and it was perfect, i would definitely recommend the retreat to anyone 100% from me .....Life Changing