Journey into expanded awareness through sacred medicine traditions and expert-guided ceremonial spaces
Julie says, "I recently completed my 10 day ayahuasca retreat and master plant dieta with Psychonauta Foundation. It was an absolutely incredible experience, I would definitely recommend this foundation to any seeking a true ayahuasca medicine experience." See more
Anonymous says, "This is my second full retreat with Soltara, and I’m always amazed at how wonderful the space and facilitators are. The Playa Blanca location is incredibly peaceful and beautiful, the perfect place for healing." See more
Paulina says, "Honestly, I can’t fully describe how grateful I am that my first psychedelic experience was with Naysha, Torben and the whole team. I was excited to meet Grandmother Ayahuasca, but I was also scared." 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
OVIDIU says, "I had arrived very anxious on Aleece and Wouter's house for this experienced,but during my session everything went very good,didn't expect to be like that.Thank you very much Wouter and Aleece for hospitality,and for everything they did for me to have a pleasant experience,and also thank you for the light meal soup and juice to regenerate and hidrate my body." See more
John says, "In every ceremony, there’s someone who carries a quiet kind of strength — the kind that doesn’t speak through words but through presence. For me, that was Krista." 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
Melani says, "I was guided to Reunion by an inner knowing — a soul whisper that it was time to sit with Mama Aya and receive guidance for the next phase of my path. What I experienced at Reunion far exceeded anything I could have imagined." See more
Elena says, "I don't know what I would have done with out this woman by my side during the whole experience. Always giving me love when needed even if I didn't have the strength to ask for it." 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.