Journey into expanded awareness through sacred medicine traditions and expert-guided ceremonial spaces
Sarah says, "The facilities, the facilitators, the fellow travelers, the healing! Everyone should have access to this profound experience. Sarah P. " See more
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
Tanis says, "No matter what brought you here to read reviews I am excited you are reading mine! My time at Arkana was nothing short of life changing. My group was 20 amazing humans all coming together to heal and grow - it was not too many people or distracting during ceremony, in case you might be thinking that." See more
VANESSA says, "There are very few people in life who carry a presence so grounded, strong, and spiritually aligned that you feel safe the moment they enter the room. Humberto is one of those rare souls." See more
Ioana says, "Felix, together with Safa, held and supported our Ayahuasca ceremonies in a way that I find difficult to put into words. Their presence, care, and the depth they brought to the ceremonies were extraordinary." See more
Yasin says, "From the beautiful dome where the ceremonies take place to the stunning surrounding nature and the absolutely amazing food, everything about this retreat felt special." See more
Anonymous says, "My experience at Acsuhaya was absolutely terrific! I was on the 3-day psilocybin retreat and it exceeded all of my expectations. The organizers were very good at making a calm and safe environment where we as participants (many of who it was their first psychadelic experience) felt safe and free to be part of the very personal ceremony." See more
Shaskia says, "I did a magic mushroom ceremony with Earth Awareness and I am still integrating the experience, the healing and the wisdom. What an incredible and authentic experience which I can't find words for." See more
Anonymous says, "I just had my first ceremonial experience with plant medicine conducted by master Tao. From the very first moment, I was received with unparalleled warmth, enveloped in an atmosphere of profound respect, care and rare sensitivity." See more
Anonymous says, "You can combine your retreat with a vacation. The host is great, and it's a fantastic location" See more
Brenda says, "This experience was extremely valuable to me. It was good, it was hard, and it gave me clarity in many aspects of my life. I’m still processing so much of it and trying not to lose all the lessons that were presented to me." 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.