Journey into expanded awareness through sacred medicine traditions and expert-guided ceremonial spaces
brittany says, "i had an absolute beautiful experience with Psychonauta Foundation. from the people, to the location, to the medicine itself - everything about this experience was beautiful." See more
Shaun says, "Soltara is a difficult place to write a review for, it's difficult to put words to it. The healing and empowerment I received during my stay transcends any other experience I have had in my life this far." See more
Nathan says, "I was not sure what to expect when signing up for this retreat, and any expectations I could have had were completely blown away. This experience has changed my life in beautiful and profound ways! The medicine gave me what I was open to, and exactly what I needed." See more
Nicole says, "I recently had the honour of attending the 4-day plant medicine retreat hosted by the warm and compassionate Ilse and Danilo, with the indispensable support of beautiful Lisa, and it was an experience of a lifetime." See more
Carl says, "Attending the retreat led by Naysha Silva and her team was a profound, life-changing experience that I will cherish forever. From the moment I arrived, I felt an overwhelming sense of safety and belonging, thanks to the incredible effort and dedication of the team." See more
Christina says, "Aleece and Wouter are really caring and experienced trip sitters. They made sure I was taken care of the whole time, and that there is nothing to be nervous about." See more
Reynaldo says, "It's a very special place , great location , great view . The staff was a bit disconnected from contact with the clients (no greeting upon arrival or breakfast)." See more
Kathy says, "Liberty helped me so much during my ayahuasca retreat. She is very skilled as a psychiatrist and was able to advise me about the Lyrica and allergy meds I was taking." See more
Anonymous says, "Couldn´t have asked for a better facilitator. " See more
Alan says, "I have been to many plant medicine retreats over the past 7 years, and this has been the best and most transformative retreat I have ever been to. I wish I had found this place earlier (though they have been operating for just 2 years now)." See more
Anonymous says, "This retreat was life-changing. Colin, Ariana and their amazing team create an incredibly safe, sacred space that invites deep transformation and healing. Colin’s grounded, intuitive guidance and Ariana’s radiance and nurturing presence made me feel truly seen and supported every step of the 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.