Looking for a deeper plant medicine experience in Cusco, Peru that goes beyond a single ceremony? Our 3 Days / 2 Nights Ayahuasca & San Pedro Retreat in the Sacred Valley combines two powerful ancestral medicines into one complementary journey designed for emotional healing, spiritual clarity, and personal transformation.
This unique retreat allows you to experience both the introspective depth of Ayahuasca and the heart-opening energy of San Pedro (Wachuma), creating a balanced and integrative healing process in a short period of time.
Guided by authentic shamans in a peaceful Andean setting, this program includes traditional ceremonies, personalized support, and integration practices to help you fully process and understand your experience.
Retreat Highlights
- Andean opening ceremony with coca leaves
- Kuti energetic alignment
- Wachuma (San Pedro) ceremony
- snacks and fruits
- Flowering ceremony
- Pachamama offering
- Group photo with staff and shaman
What is included
- Pick-up service from Cusco Airport
- Detox ceremony with medicinal volcanic water
- English / Spanish / Quechua-speaking coordinator during the retreat
- Round-trip transportation (Cusco hotel / retreat center / Cusco)
- Local native Ayahuasca shaman
- Local Andean shaman
- Traditional Ayahuasca brew
- Logistics for Andean ceremonies (Kuti & Pachamama offering)
- Private coca leaf reading
- 2 Ayahuasca ceremonies
- Psychological support
- Daily support and guided conversations about the ceremonies
- 1 massage session
- Steam bath with medicinal plants
- Cook staff
- 2 nights accommodation
- Access to retreat center facilities
- 2 breakfasts
Itinerary
Day 1Ceremony day
Hotel Pick-Up & Transfer to Ayaterra Center
We will pick you up directly from your hotel in Cusco and transfer you to the Ayaterra Center, located in the peaceful Sacred Valley. Enjoy the scenic drive as you begin your spiritual journey surrounded by nature.
Welcome & Facility Orientation
Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by the Ayaterra team. We will introduce you to the retreat center, including the ceremonial Maloka, resting areas, and natural surroundings, helping you feel safe, comfortable, and connected.
Introduction Meeting with Maestros
Meet our experienced Andean shamans (Maestros) and support staff. During this session, we explain the flow of the retreat, ceremonies included, and provide guidance on intention setting, preparation, and approaching the experience with respect.
Andean Elements Unification Ceremony (Coca Leaves)
A traditional Andean ritual to harmonize your energy with the spiritual forces of nature. Through sacred coca leaves, we ask for protection, clarity, and permission to begin your healing journey.
Private Coca Leaf Reading (Optional Personalized Guidance)
A one-on-one session with an Andean shaman, where coca leaves are used to provide insight into your energy, intentions, and personal path.
Kuti Ceremony (Energetic Alignment)
This cleansing and grounding ritual prepares your body and mind for the Ayahuasca ceremony, helping to release blockages and align your energy.
Rest & Integration Time
Free time to relax, meditate, or explore the peaceful surroundings of the retreat center.
Preparation in the Maloka
Gather in the ceremonial room (Maloka) for final preparation, intention setting, and guidance before the ceremony.
Ayahuasca Ceremony
A sacred nighttime ceremony led by our experienced shamans. This deep spiritual experience is designed for healing, self-discovery, and connection with higher consciousness.
Day 2Integration and return
Breakfast
A light and nourishing meal to gently start the day after the ceremony.
Integration Circle (Group Sharing)
A guided group session where participants can share their experiences and receive interpretations and insights from the shamans.
Therapeutic Massage Session
Relaxing massage with our therapist to support physical and energetic integration.
Lunch
Healthy meal prepared with fresh local ingredients.
Herbal Steam Bath
A traditional steam bath using medicinal plants to cleanse the body and restore balance.
Dinner
Light dinner to close the day in a calm and grounded state.
Day 3Integration and return
San Pedro Ceremony Begins
Start your day with the sacred energy of Wachuma (San Pedro), a medicine connected to heart opening and nature.
Meet Your San Pedro Shaman
Introduction to the shaman who will guide this daytime ceremony.
Andean Elements Unification Ceremony
A second grounding ritual using coca leaves to align your energy before the San Pedro experience.
San Pedro (Wachuma) Ceremony
A gentle yet powerful ceremony focused on connection, clarity, and emotional healing in a natural setting.
Break & Flowering Ceremony
Light snacks and fruits followed by a gratitude ritual using flowers, honoring nature and your personal journey.
Pachamama Ceremony (Offering to Mother Earth)
A sacred offering to Pachamama, expressing gratitude and closing the spiritual process with intention.
Return Transfer to Cusco
Private transportation back to Cusco city, arriving in the evening.
Accommodation and retreat spaces
Before your retreat
Diet and preparation
Preparing properly before your retreat helps ensure a safer and more meaningful experience.
For Ayahuasca, we recommend following a specific diet that includes avoiding alcohol, processed foods, red meat, and stimulants for several days before the ceremony.
For San Pedro, preparation is generally lighter, but eating clean and staying well hydrated is highly recommended.
Since this retreat combines both plant medicines, we provide a complete preparation guide to help you get the most out of your experience.
👉 Learn more about Ayahuasca diet and preparation here:
Ayahuasca Diet & Preparation Guide
👉 Learn more about San Pedro preparation here:
San Pedro Preparation Guide
Real moments at Ayaterra
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Guest experiences
Reviews from our community
Independent feedback from guests who have experienced Ayaterra.
Based on 39 Google reviews
I feel very grateful that I attended the ayahuasca ceremony alone. Having the entire space to myself made the experience feel very personal and safe. The place was very clean, and the food was beautiful, healthy, and delicious, which made me feel well taken care of. This is my second day after the ceremony, and I still find it hard to believe what I experienced. During the ceremony, everything felt very real and intense, but now it feels almost dreamlike, and I sometimes wonder if it really happened. All of the staff were extremely kind and supportive, especially when I felt anxious. Their presence helped me feel safe and grounded. My first and second ceremonies were completely different experiences, so I would recommend attending at least two ceremonies if possible. I am also very happy that I chose this place, as their communication before my arrival was fast and reassuring.
View on GoogleI've been called to do this for years, and I'm so glad I waited until I found the right place. From the moment I booked, the communication was excellent. Andres was incredible, his English was great, which made everything so much easier. He explained exactly what to expect, the timings all ran to schedule, and I always felt fully informed. The shaman Master Nicolas didn't speak English, but having Andres there to translate everything throughout made me feel completely at ease. The property itself is beautiful. Incredible views, quiet, and you can just go for a walk and be in your own space. Exactly the kind of environment you need for this kind of inner work. What I really appreciated was how they introduced the medicine gradually, I did 5 days with 3 ceremonies (1 day rest after 2 days sitting with the medicine) starting with less on the first ceremony, building on the second, and the third being the most profound experience. That approach meant I could genuinely let go by the final ceremony in a way I don't think I would have been able to otherwise. And a special mention to Tatiana for the food, nourishing, delicious, and exactly what your body needs during those five days. I booked a small group but ended up being the only one there, and I'm genuinely grateful for that. Just me, the team, and the process. The support didn't stop when the ceremonies ended either, Andres prepared me for what to expect afterwards, which matters more than people realise. I couldn't recommend Ayaterra enough. I can't imagine having done this anywhere else.
View on GoogleI recently did a 5 day Ayahuasca retreat at Ayaterra Center. I am very pleased with my retreat. My personal experience was good, ayahuasca ceremony are quite intense and the experience can differ from person to person but in my experience to achieve a proper ceremony there other factors involved and it was not just about drinking the medicine and purging to get in the state of trance. Ayaterra Center offered good facilities, the surrounding are beautiful and peaceful. Living in midst of the mountains gave me peace and energy. It was perfect to take the long walks in the afternoon breaks and before the ceremonies to gather my thoughts. The rooms at the center are clean and the beds are comfortable, Tatiana (house keeper) makes amazing breakfast with fresh ingredients. As for the actual ceremonies the Shaman Master Nicolas guided me well. I had Jose and Andres coordinators are both very fluent in English and very aware of needs of new participants and supported me really well during my ceremonies and my overall stay at the center. I recommend Ayaterra Center to anyone who is interested in ayahuasca ceremonies in region of Cusco.
View on GoogleMy husband and I attended a 4-day Ayahuasca and San Pedro retreat, and it was such an incredible healing experience. The first night there was one other guest, a very kind man, and the rest of the retreat was just the two of us. We felt deeply cared for the entire time, and the shamans held such a safe and sacred space for healing. If you are high-maintenance or looking for a trendy, luxury-style retreat, this may not be the place for you. But if you are seeking a genuine healing experience that is deeply connected to the earth, with healthy meals, amazing guidance, and powerful medicinal ceremonies, I highly recommend this retreat. We are forever grateful to everyone who supported us during our stay.
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