Disconnect from the outside world and reconnect with your true self through a 7-Day Ayahuasca Retreat in Cusco, guided by authentic Shipibo-Konibo shamans. Set in the peaceful Sacred Valley near Cusco, this retreat offers a profound and immersive journey for those seeking deep healing, emotional release, and a meaningful transformation.
With multiple traditional ceremonies, dedicated integration time, and continuous guidance, you’ll be supported throughout the entire process in a safe and intentional environment.
Retreat Highlights
- 3-day / 2-night guided healing retreat
- 2 Ayahuasca ceremonies in a dedicated Maloka
- Andean + Amazonian spiritual traditions
- Coca leaf reading + Kuti energetic alignment
- Massage session + medicinal plant steam bath
- Integration circles after each ceremony
- Private conversation with the shaman
- Pachamama offering to close the retreat
- Small-group setting with personalized support
- Bilingual facilitators throughout the retreat
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
Pick-up from your hotel & transfer to Ayaterra Property
Our team will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the Ayaterra retreat property in the Sacred Valley. This journey marks the beginning of your healing experience, giving you time to disconnect from the city and prepare mentally and emotionally for the retreat.
Welcome at Ayaterra Center & Facility Orientation
Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by the Ayaterra staff. We will guide you through our retreat facilities, including the ceremonial areas, resting spaces, and natural surroundings, so you can feel comfortable, safe, and familiar with the environment where your retreat will take place.
Introduction Meeting with Staff & Shamans (Maestros)
We begin with an opening meeting where you will meet the shamans (Maestros) and support team. During this session, we explain the retreat structure, the different ceremonies included in the program, and important guidance on preparation, intention, and respectful participation.
Ceremony for the Unification of the Andean Elements (with Coca Leaves)
This traditional Andean opening ceremony helps harmonize your energy with the natural and spiritual elements of the Andes. Through the sacred use of coca leaves, the shaman creates a grounded and respectful beginning for your retreat journey.
Private Coca Leaf Reading with an Andean Shaman
You will receive a private coca leaf reading with an Andean shaman. This personal spiritual consultation offers insight and guidance, helping you better understand your emotional and energetic state before the Ayahuasca ceremonies.
Kuti Ceremony (Energetic Alignment) with an Andean Shaman
The Kuti ceremony is an Andean energetic alignment ritual intended to help clear, balance, and prepare your energy. This process supports emotional grounding and helps you enter the Ayahuasca ceremony with greater harmony and intention.
Rest & Relax Around the Property
After the Andean preparation ceremonies, you will have time to rest and relax in the peaceful surroundings of the retreat center. This quiet period helps you ground yourself and conserve energy before the evening ceremony.
Reunion & Preparation in the Main Ceremonial Room (Maloka)
All participants gather in the Maloka for final preparation before the ceremony. This is a calm and intentional moment to settle the mind, reconnect with your purpose, and receive final guidance from the facilitators and shamans.
First Ayahuasca Ceremony
The first Ayahuasca ceremony begins in a safe, sacred, and carefully guided setting. Led by experienced shamans and supported by the Ayaterra team, this ceremony focuses on introspection, emotional release, spiritual connection, and personal healing.
Day 2Integration and return
Breakfast
A light breakfast is served at the retreat center to gently nourish your body after the ceremony and support your recovery in a peaceful environment.
Group Integration Meeting (Sharing Circle & Vision Guidance)
Participants gather for a group sharing circle to discuss the previous night’s Ayahuasca ceremony. This supportive space allows you to share emotions and insights while receiving guidance from the shamans and facilitators regarding visions and personal experiences.
Private Conversation with the Shaman
You will have a one-on-one conversation with the shaman for personalized guidance, clarity, and support as you continue to process and integrate your experience.
Rest & Relax Around the Property
A quiet period to rest, hydrate, journal, and spend time in reflection within the peaceful surroundings of the retreat center.
Massage Session
A restorative massage session is included to help release physical tension, promote relaxation, and support the body’s recovery and energetic balance during the retreat.
Reunion & Preparation in the Main Ceremonial Room (Maloka)
Participants gather again in the Maloka for grounding, intention-setting, and final preparation before the second ceremony.
Second Ayahuasca Ceremony
The second Ayahuasca ceremony offers an opportunity to deepen your healing process and continue your inner work with greater awareness and ceremonial support.
Day 3Integration and return
Breakfast
A light breakfast is served to begin the day with nourishment and calm after the second ceremony.
Group Integration Meeting (Sharing Circle & Vision Interpretation)
This morning’s integration circle provides space to share experiences from the second ceremony and receive guidance to better understand and integrate the process.
Private Conversation with the Shaman
A private session with the shaman offers deeper personal guidance and support as your retreat journey continues.
Rest & Relax Around the Property
Time to rest, reflect, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the retreat center while continuing your integration process.
Lunch
A nourishing lunch is served to support your recovery and maintain energy during this integration-focused day.
Steam Bath with Medicinal Plants
In the afternoon, you will experience a steam bath with medicinal plants as part of the retreat’s cleansing and renewal process. This traditional practice supports relaxation, purification, and energetic restoration.
Dinner
A light dinner is served in the evening, giving you time to rest and prepare your body and mind for the next stage of the retreat.
Day 4Integration and return
Yoga Session
The day begins with a guided yoga session designed to support grounding, breath awareness, body relaxation, and mindful preparation before your next Ayahuasca ceremony.
Breakfast
A light breakfast is served after yoga, helping you begin the day in a balanced and calm way.
Daytime – Personal Time for Rest & Reflection
You will have time during the day to rest, journal, and connect with the natural surroundings of the retreat center before the evening ceremony.
Reunion & Preparation in the Main Ceremonial Room (Maloka)
Participants gather in the Maloka for grounding, intention-setting, and final preparation before the third Ayahuasca ceremony.
Third Ayahuasca Ceremony
The third ceremony allows for a deeper level of reflection and integration, giving participants more time and ceremonial support to continue their healing journey in a respectful and guided setting.
Day 5Integration and return
Breakfast
A light breakfast is served to begin the day gently after the third ceremony.
Group Integration Meeting (Sharing Circle & Vision Interpretation)
Participants gather to share experiences and insights from the third Ayahuasca ceremony while receiving guidance from the shamans and facilitators.
Private Conversation with the Shaman
A one-on-one session with the shaman offers personalized support and spiritual guidance to help integrate the lessons and emotions that emerged during the ceremony.
Lunch
A nourishing lunch is served at the retreat center as part of your continued recovery and integration process.
Rest, Reflection & Personal Time
The afternoon is reserved for rest, journaling, meditation, and quiet time in nature to support deeper integration.
Dinner
A light dinner is served in the evening, allowing you to close the day calmly and prepare for the next day’s activities.
Day 6Integration and return
Breakfast
A light breakfast is served to start the day in a grounded and nourishing way.
Personal Meditation Around the Property
You will have time for personal meditation in the peaceful surroundings of the retreat center, helping you center your mind and connect inward before the day’s nature activity and final ceremony.
Nature Hike to Ñaupa Iglesia
A guided nature hike to Ñaupa Iglesia, a sacred Andean site, offers a meaningful opportunity to connect with the land, Andean energy, and the spiritual atmosphere of the Sacred Valley. This experience supports reflection, grounding, and preparation before the final Ayahuasca ceremony.
Rest & Preparation for Ceremony
After returning from the hike, you will have time to rest and prepare quietly for the evening ceremony.
Reunion & Preparation in the Main Ceremonial Room (Maloka)
Participants gather in the Maloka for final grounding, intention-setting, and preparation before the fourth Ayahuasca ceremony.
Fourth Ayahuasca Ceremony
The fourth Ayahuasca ceremony offers a final opportunity to deepen your healing process, consolidate insights, and close your ceremonial journey with the support of experienced shamans and facilitators.
Day 7Integration and return
Breakfast
A light breakfast is served to begin the final day of the retreat in a grounded and nourishing way.
Final Group Integration Meeting (Sharing Circle & Vision Interpretation)
In this closing integration circle, participants share experiences from the fourth ceremony and receive final guidance from the shamans and facilitators to support understanding, closure, and continued integration after the retreat.
Pachamama Ceremony (Offering to Mother Earth)
To close the retreat, we perform a traditional Pachamama offering ceremony. This sacred ritual is an act of gratitude, respect, and connection with Mother Earth, honoring the healing, lessons, and spiritual support received throughout the retreat.
Group Photo with Staff & Shamans
We conclude the experience with a group photo alongside the Ayaterra team and shamans as a meaningful memory of your time in ceremony and healing in the Sacred Valley.
Transfer to your hotel in Cusco
After the closing activities, we provide transportation back to your hotel in Cusco so you can return comfortably and continue your integration with rest and reflection.
Accommodation and retreat spaces
Before your retreat
Diet and preparation
Following a proper Ayahuasca diet helps reduce discomfort and supports a safer, clearer experience. We recommend eating light, avoiding alcohol, processed foods, and caffeine, and preparing both physically and mentally before your ceremony.
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.
View on GoogleFrequently asked questions
Why choose a 7-day ayahuasca retreat?
A 7-day retreat offers a fully transformative experience, giving you the time to disconnect completely, go deep into multiple ceremonies, and integrate your journey on a much deeper level.
Is this retreat suitable for beginners?
No, but it is best suited for those who feel truly ready for a deep and immersive inner journey, whether it’s their first time or they already have prior experience.
What makes a 7-day retreat different from shorter programs?
The main difference is depth and integration. A 7-day retreat allows you to go beyond surface-level insights and work through deeper emotional and spiritual layers.
Will I have enough support during the entire process?
Absolutely. You will be supported throughout the retreat by experienced shamans and facilitators, including preparation, guidance during ceremonies, and integration support.
What kind of transformation can I expect?
While every journey is unique, many participants experience profound emotional release, clarity, personal breakthroughs, and a deep reconnection with themselves and their purpose.
Is there time to rest between ceremonies?
Yes, the retreat is designed with a balance of ceremony, rest, and integration, allowing your body and mind to recover and process each experience properly.
Where does the retreat take place?
The retreat is held in a peaceful center in the Sacred Valley near Cusco, surrounded by nature and silence—ideal for deep healing and introspection.
How do I reserve my spot?
You can secure your place with a deposit, and our team will guide you step by step to prepare for your retreat. Spaces are limited to ensure a personalized experience.





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