Looking for a more balanced plant medicine retreat in Cusco, Peru? Our 4 Days / 3 Nights Ayahuasca & San Pedro Retreat in the Sacred Valley gives you the opportunity to experience both medicines with more time to rest, reflect, and integrate each stage of your journey.
By combining the deep introspective work of Ayahuasca with the gentle, heart-opening energy of San Pedro (Wachuma), this retreat offers a more natural and well-paced healing process in a peaceful Andean environment—ideal for those who want to go deeper without feeling rushed.
Retreat Highlights
- 4-day retreat in the Sacred Valley
- 2 Ayahuasca ceremonies + 1 Wachuma ceremony
- Coca leaf rituals + Kuti energetic alignment
- Private coca leaf reading
- Massage + medicinal plant steam bath
- Integration support and restorative meals
- Nature-based San Pedro ceremony near a waterfall
- Flowering ceremony to close the retreat
What is included
- Detox ceremony with medicinal volcanic water (optional)
- English / Spanish / Quechua-speaking coordinator during the retreat
- Local native Ayahuasca shaman
- Local Andean shaman
- Traditional Ayahuasca brew
- Andean ceremonies (including Kuti & Pachamama offering)
- Private coca leaf reading
- 2 Ayahuasca ceremonies
- Traditional San Pedro (Wachuma) brew
- 1 San Pedro ceremony
- Support and daily conversations about the ceremonies
- 1 massage session
- Cook staff
- Accommodation for 3 nights
- Full access to retreat center facilities
- Steam bath with medicinal plants
- Meals: 2 breakfasts + full meals on Day 3
- Transportation back to your hotel in Cusco City
Itinerary
Day 1Ceremony day
Pick-up from your hotel
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 and gives 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 introduce you to our retreat facilities, ceremonial spaces, and natural surroundings so you can feel comfortable, safe, and connected to 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 flow, the ceremonies included, and important guidance on intention, preparation, and respectful participation.
Ceremony for the Unification of the Andean Elements (with Coca Leaf)
This traditional Andean opening ritual is performed to harmonize your energy with the natural and spiritual elements of the Andes. Through the sacred use of coca leaves, we ask for protection, guidance, and permission to begin the healing journey.
Private Coca Leaf Reading with an Andean Shaman
You will receive a personal coca leaf reading in a private session with an Andean shaman. This spiritual consultation offers insight and guidance, helping you better understand your emotional and energetic state before the ceremony.
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 grounding and helps you enter the Ayahuasca ceremony with greater harmony and intention.
Rest & Personal Preparation
After the Andean ceremonies, you will have time to rest, reflect, and prepare quietly for the evening Ayahuasca session.
Reunion & Preparation in the Main Ceremonial Room (Maloka)
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.
Group Integration Meeting (Sharing Circle & Vision Guidance)
Participants gather for a group sharing circle to talk about the previous night’s Ayahuasca ceremony. This supportive space allows you to share emotions, insights, and reflections while receiving guidance 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, and reflect in the peaceful surroundings of the retreat center before the evening ceremony.
Massage Session
A restorative massage session is included to help release physical tension, promote relaxation, and support the body’s recovery and energetic balance.
Reunion & Preparation in the Main Ceremonial Room (Maloka)
Participants gather again in the Maloka for grounding, intention-setting, and final preparation before the second Ayahuasca ceremony.
Second Ayahuasca Ceremony
The second Ayahuasca ceremony offers an opportunity to deepen the 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 gently after the second Ayahuasca ceremony.
Group Integration Meeting (Sharing Circle & Vision Interpretation)
This morning’s integration circle gives participants the chance to share experiences from the second ceremony and receive guidance to better understand and integrate the process.
Lunch
A nourishing lunch is served as part of your recovery and integration day, helping restore energy in a calm and supportive environment.
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 before the San Pedro ceremony day.
Dinner
A light dinner is served at the retreat center, allowing you to end the day in peace and prepare for the Wachuma (San Pedro) experience.
Day 4Integration and return
Transfer to a Waterfall Near the Property
We begin the day with a short drive to a natural area near our retreat property, surrounded by the peaceful energy of the Sacred Valley.
Hike into Nature
A gentle walk in nature helps you ground yourself, connect with the landscape, and prepare your mind and heart for the Wachuma ceremony.
Ceremony for the Unification of the Andean Elements (with Coca Leaf)
Before drinking San Pedro, we perform a traditional Andean opening ritual using coca leaves to harmonize your energy and prepare the ceremonial space with respect and intention.
Wachuma (San Pedro) Ceremony
The Wachuma / San Pedro ceremony begins in a sacred natural setting, guided by an experienced Andean shaman and supported by our team. This ceremony is traditionally associated with heart-opening, emotional clarity, spiritual reflection, and a deep connection with Pachamama and the natural world.
Integration Break with Snacks & Fruits
After the main ceremonial process, we pause to rest and gently nourish the body with snacks and fresh fruits. This is an important moment for grounding, reflection, and beginning the integration of your San Pedro experience.
Flowering Ceremony
To close the retreat, we perform a traditional flowering ceremony, an Andean ritual of blessing, gratitude, and energetic harmony. This beautiful closing helps participants end the experience with peace, balance, and spiritual connection.
Drop-off at your hotel
After the closing ceremony, we provide transportation back to your hotel, allowing you to return comfortably and continue your integration with rest and reflection.
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
We had the most incredible experience at this retreat center, and we are so grateful that we had the opportunity to experience both the Ayahuasca and San Pedro retreats together as a married couple. From the very first day, we felt incredibly welcomed, cared for, and safe. Every person we met there contributed something special to our experience, and we truly want to thank the whole team from the bottom of our hearts. A very special thank you to Tatiana for her delicious breakfasts — everything was always so fresh and tasty! She is such a wonderful person, and we also absolutely adored her daughter. She is such a sweet and lovely little angel. ❤️ Tatiana also took wonderful care of our room every morning, making the bed and keeping everything clean and cozy. It made us feel so comfortable and at home. We are also very grateful to our driver, who was always punctual, friendly, and reliable. The car was always clean and comfortable, and every transfer between our accommodation and the retreat center went perfectly. It made everything so easy and stress-free. A huge thank you to our translator Andrés. He was absolutely amazing throughout our Ayahuasca experience. He was always nearby, explaining everything in detail, answering our questions, helping us understand what was happening, and making sure we felt comfortable. When I became emotional and started crying during the ceremony, Andrés was there to calm and support me. He also constantly offered us tea or fresh juice, shared fruit with us, and was always happy to help. His kindness and presence meant a lot to us. We would also like to give a very special thank you to Maestro Nicolás. He played an important role in my Ayahuasca experience and helped me tremendously when I was going through a difficult emotional moment. He used flower water to help calm me, sang beautiful songs, and stayed present until I felt better. I will always remember that kindness. And, of course, a huge thank you to Maestra Lucy — what an incredible, radiant woman! ✨ She accompanied us during our San Pedro retreat, and we absolutely loved spending time with her. We laughed so much, took countless photos, listened to her beautiful songs, and simply enjoyed being around her wonderful energy. She made our experience even more special. A special thank you for the amazing massages! We loved the massage during our Ayahuasca retreat, and were so happy to receive another one as a gift when we returned for San Pedro. Such a thoughtful gesture! ❤️ Our San Pedro retreat was an unforgettable adventure. We walked through the forest to a beautiful waterfall, surrounded by incredible nature, and it was such a unique and magical experience. We were absolutely amazed by the beauty of the place and came away with so many beautiful memories. The retreat center itself is incredibly cozy and peaceful. One of our favorite things was the night sky — it is absolutely breathtaking. 🌌 The stars looked unreal, almost like a painting. Sitting by the fire, warming up, looking out over the huge meadow, and simply being present in that moment was something truly special. The garden is also beautiful, with so many unique and fascinating plants. There is something very peaceful and magical about the whole place. Our room was warm, cozy, and comfortable, which was especially nice after spending time outdoors. And we have to mention the food during the San Pedro retreat! Everything was delicious, but the pumpkin cream soup was definitely one of my favorites, and the fresh pineapple juice was incredible. 🍍 Looking back, we feel incredibly grateful for these experiences. We came for the retreats, but we are leaving with beautiful memories, new perspectives, wonderful photographs, and a lot of gratitude for the people who made these days so special. Thank you to the entire team for your kindness, care, patience, and warmth. We truly felt looked after throughout both retreats. We sincerely hope that one day we will have the chance to come back. ❤️ With love and gratitude, from both of us.
View on GoogleI 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.
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