Journey into expanded awareness through sacred medicine traditions and expert-guided ceremonial spaces
Nicky says, "Miguel and Virginia were the most caring and compassionate Curanderos I have had the privilege of studying with in my five years of doing this work. I was completely safe in their care and never had any doubt about it." See more
Lisa says, "My experience at Sinchi Runa has been transformative, and I don’t say that lightly. I came for my first 3 day retreat in September 2023 and I had no idea what to expect (I’ve returned 2 more times, the last being March 2024)." See more
Anonymous says, "My first experience with ayahuasca was everything I anticipated and more thanks to the professional individual approach at Soltara Healing Centre in Scared Valley Peru." See more
Gabby says, "I had the best experience at Arkana Sacred Valley. Everything was wonderful from start to finish. The facilitators made this experience exceptional as they were all incredibly kind, loving, supportive, and helped provide a safe space to lean into the experience and feel all the feels." See more
Anonymous says, "When my best friend sent me a link, I was hesitant but felt called to attend an ayahuasca retreat. Man. The journey I went on was incredible. The facilitators did an amazing job of supporting us throughout the journey." See more
Jay says, "The experience at Mexisoul was, for me, AMAZING! The time spent there was better than I could have imagined. From the first day I felt cared for and safe. The staff, facilitators, and volunteers were gracious and there to help us navigate the experiences towards the best possible outcome." See more
Anonymous says, "I recently had the honor of participating in Taita Inti's Ayahuasca Retreat in Stockholm, Sweden, under the guidance of the remarkable shaman, Naysha. This experience was nothing short of awe-inspiring, and I am compelled to share my heartfelt review on this life-altering retreat." See more
Emma says, "Siddiq very kindly squeezed me in at the last minute when I arrived in Malaga, with Malwina as my facilitator. I didn't leave much time for us to properly prep but as I had a good amount of previous experience we decided to proceed anyway." See more
Lydia says, "Wouter and Aleece are wonderful hosts putting me at ease totally. They explain everything very clearly and are very open to questions. I have never done anything like this and at 71 years of age, was somewhat nervous going into 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.