Journey into expanded awareness through sacred medicine traditions and expert-guided ceremonial spaces
Anonymous says, "I took part in the 10-day open Ayahuasca retreat and I have to say that is one of the best things I have done for a long while. The people organizing the retreat were great and felt safe and supported throughout the process." See more
Anonymous says, "After years of wanting to do Aya in Peru, I booked my trip on somewhat of a whim. I expected a fairly transactional trip to "check the bucket list" and hopefully come out with some sort of self-enlightenment." See more
Karla says, "It’s definitely the best experience I’ve ever had in my life, it wasn’t easy but it was totally worthy. I love all about Arkana family, the staff, the facilitators, the shamans, the food, everything was amazing, you can tell everybody’s doing their job with passion and tons of love, I am so grateful with all of them and with this magic place, I totally recommend this place." See more
Anonymous says, "What a blessing to be welcomed into the home, and hearts, of Danilo and Ilse for this transformative journey. Their gentle and intuitive guidance led us on a journey of deep introspection, allowing us to meet our truest selves with compassion and wisdom." See more
Anonymous says, "I wanted to leave before the retreat was over. My husband was sick, and I thought I had gotten everything I needed from the first ceremony. I was wrong. She convinced me to stay because, based on her experience and practice, she knew that what I was about to confront wouldn’t be easy to navigate with just one ceremony." See more
JACK says, "Life changing, the care, environment, energy and attention to detail allowed me to fully let go. I honestly have never left a review for anything before but just had to, if you are nervous about doing ayahuasca and really want a safe space to let go this is the way to go." See more
Mary-Alice says, "I can truly say my experience at Reunion was the most profound, transformational week of my life. I developed the tools and perspective to live a life of joy, peace and purpose." See more
Andrea says, "I recently had the privilege of participating in a session facilitated by Siddiq, and I must say it was a truly meaningful experience. From the moment I reached out to inquire about joining a psilocybin session, Siddiq was incredibly attentive and supportive." See more
Anonymous says, "I had a lovely experience and valued the subtleties of the ayahuasca experience in an amazing setting with facilitator Agustina. As a 58 year old woman I enjoyed exploring and deepening my relationship with the great Mother earth." 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.