Journey into expanded awareness through sacred medicine traditions and expert-guided ceremonial spaces
Stephanie says, "To call our week at Psychonauta the trip of a lifetime, would be an understatement. From the moment we hopped on the tuk tuk into the Amazon rainforest, we knew we were in for a ride! Monica was the first to greet us." See more
Thomas says, "Before I left for Sweden, I had doubts. I knew I was struggling with deep childhood traumas, but admitting it and facing the consequences was challenging. The environment and ceremonies created by Naysha and her team made the whole weekend a safe and very comfortable place to explore my inner self." See more
Michael says, "I just completed my fourth retreat with Soltara. The first two were at Playa Blanca in Costa Rica with the third being in the Sacred Valley of Peru. This retreat was a new design for people with prior experience with plant medicine." See more
Nikki says, "I have been struggling with symptoms of CPTSD my entire life, I never knew what it felt like to feel a calm nervous system and was always nauseous requiring different meds to function." See more
Christine says, "I came to MexiSoul wanting to be fixed. I wanted to be changed, to become a whole new person. I was divorced after a 25-year relationship and couldn't trust my intuition because of past traumas." See more
Steven says, "Life changing! It enabled me to see deep into the issues I was having and then heal. I plan on going back. This is one of those experiences that reviews can not justify: you have to experience it!" See more
Denes says, "Ilse's kindness and patience are the reason I chose From Gaia for You in the first place. She took the time to answer all my preliminary questions and her kindess shone through her messages." See more
Jamie says, "It was my first experience with plant medicine, and was very challenging. Although I may not have got the experience I expected or wanted as I was pretty anxious and closed off I feel like I got what I needed and feel very determined and ready to make the changes required in my life." See more
Anonymous says, "I was able to speak to Siddiq and the facilitator Elena before the session and had all my doubts resolved. The session itself is in a tranquil location and I felt very looked after and there has been good communication following and a lot of resources provided for integration." See more
Anonymous says, "This place and the people there are really special! I felt so cared for. I went in a little scared but trusting the process and myself that it was right for me and it was everything I could have hoped for and more! Sara and Renee were the two facilitators and each facilitated different plant medicines." 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.