Journey into expanded awareness through sacred medicine traditions and expert-guided ceremonial spaces
Rey says, "Words cannot describe the gratitude I feel for the beauty of Psychonauta Foundation. For the people involved in creating a true sanctuary of healing and love. My life has changed forever and I will be a shining example of the countless lessons learned through this experience." See more
Greg says, "When considering plant medicine and going on an ayahuasca journey you should really take into account the environment and having a safe place for your journey. Soltara will provide just that." See more
Sven says, "My wife and I have been in the Amazonian retreat center of Arkana for one week and our experience has been following. During the whole retreat we have felt very well taken care of and supported." See more
Diana says, "Dear Seeker, Perhaps you're wondering if this retreat is right for you. I'll try to help you decide by sharing my recent, very intense experience. It was my first time meeting Madre Ayahuasca, and I had no prior experience of psychedelics — a bold move, as I was told, and rightly so." See more
Anonymous says, "The retreat was absolutely amazing, the food, the staff, the volunteers. It’s a beautiful space. You can keep to yourself or chat with the group in your spare time." See more
Daniel says, "As a complete novice to entheogens/psychedelics it was amazing to see how the retreat catered to those of all levels, helping a rookie like me feel very safe & secure while still keeping those with more experience really engaged! They do a great job of curating groups of awesome people, while our group was very diverse there was no drama or issues." See more
Kaan says, "This was an incredible experience. I felt safe and cared for throughout. The Avalon team is truly phenomenal in the way they work. From their respect for indigenous practices to way they synthesize western modalities, it is amazing." See more
Anonymous says, "Pandorita was a very profound, healing experience for me, it touched me deeply – and I am still in inner contact with this special energy from this special, wonderful place." See more
Luke says, "This revealed so much about who I really am. Indescribable. And just the right doesage for a first timer, I felt at ease. Elena was so patient with me, allowed to do it in a slightly different way." See more
Psychedelic retreat costs typically range from USD $200-750 per day, with most programs lasting 5-8 days (total USD $1,600-4,500). Shorter 1-2 day private sessions generally cost USD $450-1,000, while premium or longer experiences (8-13 days) may range from USD $3,000-7,500. Location significantly affects pricing - retreats in Peru and Ecuador tend to be more affordable (USD $125-250/day), while Netherlands and Costa Rica programs often command higher prices (USD $400-1,150/day). Accommodation type greatly impacts cost, with shared/dormitory options offering savings of 30-50% compared to private rooms.
Classic psychedelics (like psilocybin mushrooms, LSD, ayahuasca, and mescaline) do not create physical dependence or addiction in the way substances like alcohol, opioids, or nicotine do. Most retreat participants find these medicines self-limiting—the profound, sometimes challenging experiences they produce naturally discourage frequent use. In traditional cultures where these plants have been used for centuries, they're typically approached with reverence and used ceremonially, not recreationally. That said, psychological attachment can form with any substance or experience that alters consciousness. At retreats, guests sometimes arrive with misconceptions about psychedelics being an easy "shortcut" to healing, only to discover these medicines often reveal what needs attention rather than instantly fixing it. The medicine itself rarely becomes problematic; the relationship with it might. What's most important isn't necessarily whether a substance can create dependency, but one's intention and the context of use. Many find these experiences so complete that they need significant integration time before feeling called to return.