Step into a sacred space in the heart of the Andes and experience a 2-Day Ayahuasca Retreat in Cusco, guided by authentic Shipibo-Konibo shamans. Set in the peaceful Sacred Valley near Cusco, this retreat offers a powerful yet time-efficient journey designed for those seeking clarity, emotional release, and a deeper connection with themselves and nature.
With one traditional ceremony, proper preparation, and integration support, you’ll be guided every step of the way in a safe and intentional environment. → Limited spaces available, reserve your 2-day retreat today and begin your transformation.
Retreat Highlights
- A complete, well-structured 2-day experience
- Authentic guidance from two powerful traditions (Amazon + Andes)
- 3 Andean healing treatments that prepare and align you
- Ceremony held in a dedicated Maloka (ceremonial space)
- Pachamama (Mother Earth) offering to close the work
- Support throughout the day (not just during the ceremony)
- Integration circle after the ceremony
- Detox and preparation rituals
What is included
- Pick-up service from Cusco Airport
- Detox ceremony with medicinal volcanic water
- English / Spanish / Quechua-speaking coordinator during the retreat
- Local native Ayahuasca shaman
- Local Andean shaman
- Traditional Ayahuasca brew
- Round-trip transportation (Cusco hotel / retreat center / Cusco)
- Logistics for Andean ceremonies (Kuti & Pachamama offering)
- Private coca leaf reading
- One Ayahuasca ceremony
- Psychological support
- Daily support and guided conversations about the ceremonies
- Cook staff
- 1-night accommodation
- Access to retreat center facilities
- Breakfast
Itinerary
Day 1Ceremony day
Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco City
Our team will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and transfer you to the retreat center in the Sacred Valley. This journey is the beginning of your experience, giving you time to disconnect from the city, relax, 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 the retreat facilities, including the ceremonial spaces, resting areas, and natural surroundings, so you can feel comfortable, safe, and familiar with the environment where your healing journey will take place.
Introduction Meeting with Staff & Shamans (Maestros)
We begin with an opening meeting where you will meet the team and the shamans (Maestros). During this session, we explain the flow of the retreat, the purpose of each ceremony, and important recommendations for approaching the experience with respect, intention, and openness.
Andean Elements Unification Ceremony with Coca Leaves
This traditional Andean ceremony is performed as a sacred opening ritual to harmonize the energies of the participants with the natural elements. Through the use of coca leaves, the shaman helps create a grounded and respectful connection with the spiritual energy of the Andes.
Private Coca Leaf Reading with an Andean Shaman
You will receive a personal coca leaf reading with an Andean shaman. This private session offers spiritual guidance and insight, and helps you better understand your current emotional or energetic state before continuing with the retreat process.
Kuti Ceremony (Energetic Alignment) with Andean Shaman
The Kuti ceremony is an Andean energetic alignment ritual intended to help clear and balance your energy. This ceremony supports emotional preparation and helps participants enter the Ayahuasca experience with greater harmony and inner openness.
Rest & Relaxation at the Retreat Center
After the Andean ceremonies, you will have time to rest, reflect, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the property. This quiet period is important for grounding, relaxing the body, and preparing yourself for the evening Ayahuasca ceremony.
Reunion & Preparation in the Main Ceremonial Room (Maloka)
Before the Ayahuasca ceremony begins, all participants gather in the Maloka for final preparation. This includes a calm moment to settle your mind, reconnect with your intention, and receive any final guidance from the facilitators and shamans.
Ayahuasca Ceremony
The Ayahuasca ceremony begins in a safe, sacred, and carefully guided setting. Led by experienced shamans and supported by our team, this is the central experience of the retreat—a time for deep introspection, emotional release, spiritual connection, and inner healing.
Day 2Integration and return
Breakfast
A light breakfast is served at the retreat center, giving you time to nourish your body gently after the ceremony and begin the day in a calm and grounded way.
Group Integration Meeting (Sharing Circle & Vision Interpretation)
Participants gather for a group sharing circle to talk about the Ayahuasca experience. This integration meeting allows you to express your insights, emotions, and reflections in a supportive environment, while the shamans and facilitators offer guidance and help explain the meaning of visions or messages received during the ceremony.
Private Conversation with the Shaman
You will have a personal one-on-one conversation with the shaman to discuss your experience in more depth. This private session provides individualized spiritual guidance, clarification, and support for integrating what came up during the ceremony.
Pachamama Ceremony (Offering to Mother Earth)
To close the retreat, we perform a traditional offering to Pachamama (Mother Earth). This ceremony is an act of gratitude, connection, and respect, allowing participants to honor the natural and spiritual forces that supported their healing journey.
Group Photo with Staff & Shamans
We end the retreat with a group photo alongside the Ayaterra team and shamans as a meaningful memory of your experience and time shared in ceremony.
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
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 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 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 GoogleFrequently asked questions
How many ceremonies are included in the 2-day retreat?
This retreat includes one traditional ayahuasca ceremony, allowing you to experience the medicine in a focused and meaningful way with proper preparation and integration.
Is a 2-day ayahuasca retreat enough for a meaningful experience?
Yes, a 2-day retreat is ideal for those seeking a short but authentic introduction to ayahuasca, with enough time to prepare, experience the ceremony, and begin the integration process.
Is it safe to participate in this retreat?
Yes, your safety is our priority. The retreat is guided by experienced Shipibo-Konibo shamans and supported by trained facilitators in a controlled and respectful environment.
Do I need prior experience with ayahuasca?
No experience is needed. This retreat is designed for beginners and first-time participants, with full guidance provided before, during, and after the ceremony.
Where is the retreat located?
The retreat takes place in the Sacred Valley near Cusco, in a शांत and natural setting ideal for disconnecting and focusing on your inner journey.
What should I bring for the retreat?
We recommend bringing comfortable clothing, a water bottle, personal items, and an open mindset. A detailed packing list will be provided after booking.
How do I reserve my spot?
You can reserve your space with a deposit, and our team will guide you through the next steps. 👉 Spaces are limited to ensure a personalized experience.





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