Temple of the Way of Light: 125+ Reviews, Prices, Photos & 2026 Schedule

About Temple of the Way of Light

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Temple of the Way of Light

Mission & Vision

Founded in the Peruvian Amazon in 2007, the Temple of the Way of Light has transformed 10,000+ lives through authentic Shipibo plant-spirit healing. Thirteen master healers - carrying over 250 years of living wisdom - work alongside experienced Western facilitators, holding one of the safest, most deeply rooted ayahuasca healing containers in the Amazon.

This is not an ayahuasca experience. We are a gateway to tradition, at its source, a biological symphony of medicine, healers and the living intelligence of the rainforest that cannot be replicated outside the Amazon.

Every retreat includes rigorous medical screening, a high staff-to-guest ratio, and comprehensive aftercare. All proceeds flow back to the people and the Amazon itself.

Reciprocity is not our policy. It is our foundation.

Upcoming Retreats at Temple of the Way of Light

Plant Medicine

Living In Alignment: Ayahuasca Healing Retreat

Deryk's Staff Pick

Last Chance

August 12 - 23, 2026

Temple of the Way of Light Iquitos, Peru

$4,440 / 12 days

4.97

Plant Medicine

Living In Alignment: Ayahuasca Healing Retreat

Deryk's Staff Pick

Top Rated

August 27 - September 7, 2026

Temple of the Way of Light Iquitos, Peru

$4,440 / 12 days

4.97

Plant Medicine

12-day Women’s Ayahuasca Healing Retreat

Deryk's Staff Pick

Top Rated

September 11 - 22, 2026

Temple of the Way of Light Iquitos, Peru

$4,440 / 12 days

4.97

Plant Medicine

Living In Alignment: Ayahuasca Healing Retreat

Deryk's Staff Pick

Top Rated

September 26 - October 7, 2026

Temple of the Way of Light Iquitos, Peru

$4,440 / 12 days

4.97

Plant Medicine

Living In Alignment: Ayahuasca Healing Retreat

Deryk's Staff Pick

Top Rated

October 11 - 22, 2026

Temple of the Way of Light Iquitos, Peru

$4,440 / 12 days

4.97

Plant Medicine

Living In Alignment: Ayahuasca Healing Retreat

Deryk's Staff Pick

Last Chance

August 12 - 23, 2026

Temple of the Way of Light Iquitos, Peru

$4,440 / 12 days

4.97

Plant Medicine

Living In Alignment: Ayahuasca Healing Retreat

Deryk's Staff Pick

Top Rated

August 27 - September 7, 2026

Temple of the Way of Light Iquitos, Peru

$4,440 / 12 days

4.97

Plant Medicine

12-day Women’s Ayahuasca Healing Retreat

Deryk's Staff Pick

Top Rated

September 11 - 22, 2026

Temple of the Way of Light Iquitos, Peru

$4,440 / 12 days

4.97

Plant Medicine

Living In Alignment: Ayahuasca Healing Retreat

Deryk's Staff Pick

Top Rated

September 26 - October 7, 2026

Temple of the Way of Light Iquitos, Peru

$4,440 / 12 days

4.97

Plant Medicine

Living In Alignment: Ayahuasca Healing Retreat

Deryk's Staff Pick

Top Rated

October 11 - 22, 2026

Temple of the Way of Light Iquitos, Peru

$4,440 / 12 days

4.97

Venue & Amenities

A/C in Rooms

Free Wifi

Spa

Sauna

Pool

Towels

Free Parking

Kitchen

Tour Assistance

Hot Tub

Coffee/Tea

Cafe

Restaurant

Fitness Center

Yoga Studio

Housekeeping

Bicycles For Rent

The Temple sits on over 200 hectares of protected rainforest - a paradise deep in the heart of the Amazon, the birthplace of ayahuasca. This is not a resort. It is a living, breathing healing sanctuary, lovingly stewarded for nearly two decades.

Private, comfortable tambos. A maloka cradled by medicinal plants, trees, ayahuasca vines, and native flowers. No electricity. No wifi. Just the living pulse of the jungle.

Don't come looking for a holiday. Do come looking for deep healing.

Meals

Menu Types

Vegan

Vegetarian

Pescetarian

Ayurvedic

Includes Meat

Organic

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Nut Free

Fresh, nourishing, dieta-friendly meals prepared daily with love - honoring tradition. Sourced from our organic fish farms, free-range chickens and eggs, local community farms, and the Iquitos market.

Getting Here

Temple of the Way of Light, Iquitos, Peru

Directions

**Please do not book flights or make any travel arrangements until your registration and medical information has been reviewed and you have been approved to attend a retreat.**

In order to come to the Temple you would need to fly into Iquitos International Airport. We recommend booking your flights for one day before and after the start and end date of your retreat to first allow yourself time to acclimatize to the environment and then allow yourself ample travel time and time to reintegrate into the “mainstream” world once the workshop has ended.

Each retreat group will be picked up on the first morning of the retreat at a designated pickup location in central Iquitos by one of our staff members and then travel to the Temple together from there. The group will be brought back into Iquitos after breakfast on the last morning of the retreat and will arrive in town by early afternoon (usually 2pm at the latest).

The price of a Temple retreat includes transportation from the group pickup place in Iquitos to the Temple on the first morning of the retreat and transportation back to Iquitos on the last morning of the retreat. The price does not include any flights, hotel costs, or transportation to the group pickup on the first morning.

Customer Reviews

4.97 out of 5.0 average rating

Stephen • Mar 13, 2026

5.0

Verified

Life-changing

My recent 12 day retreat in February at the Temple of the Way of Light was life-changing. The facilitators and indigenous Shipibo healers provided a rigorous and comprehensive framework for exploring the potential of plant medicines in healing both our personal and collective traumas. The jungle was a magnificent setting for the ceremonies; the healers offered poignant, heartfelt medicine songs; and the staff were constantly available to respond to our needs. Lodging and food were both excellent. Moreover, the retreat does not end when you leave the Temple. A well-supported online programme helps integrate the experience into your daily life during the weeks that follow your return home. — Stephen Batchelor

collin • Feb 26, 2026

5.0

Verified

The temple is the ‘real deal’

I have 13 years of sobriety and was nervous coming into this retreat doing ayahuaska. I can say, it was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life. The facility is beautiful, humble, and stays as true to the tradition as possible. The food is amazing. As a man processing childhood trauma, I was pretty nervous going in. The facilitators are amazing. Rueben helped me stay grounded a lot during my experience. Hamme showed be compassion and gentle stability. Sasha was a great leader and was always safe and present. Debbie showed it was okay to ask for help and met me with love when I was struggling. Kirstie was a very good energy and provided great yoga sessions. All the facilitators had their own experience and energy to bring to the table and all I had to do was be open and willing to trust the process. The healers are also very well practiced in the shapibo tradition. As someone who was somewhat skeptical going in, this again - one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Would definitely recommend.

Tuna • Jan 11, 2026

5.0

Verified

Life-changing in every way

I had an absolutely profound and life-changing experience at the Temple of the Way of Light. From the moment I arrived, it felt like a place guided by something far greater than ordinary human effort.
At times, it genuinely felt as though the Temple was run by the divine and administered by people, that is how magical and deeply held the experience was. The facilitators, shamans/healers, and staff create an environment that is safe, respectful, and full of wisdom, allowing you to fully surrender to the process knowing you are supported on every level.
What I experienced here goes beyond words. It felt as if my soul’s battery had been completely recharged. I left with a renewed joy for life, clarity, and a deep sense of gratitude and connection, both to myself, to my fellow humans and to something greater.
This is not just a retreat; it is a sacred space for real healing and transformation. I am deeply grateful to everyone who made this journey possible, and I will carry what I received here for the rest of my life.

Amanda • Nov 27, 2025

5.0

Verified

TOTWOL is Beautifully Orchestrated

This incredible shamanic healing centre is situated in in the heart of the Amazon Jungle. Not only is the set and setting perfect for the deep healing work that comes from working with Ayahuasca and the Curanderos present, but the Temple of The Way of Light is beautifully orchestrated and the retreats are perfectly created. The Facilitators are second to none, they create a safe container for whatever arises for each participant. Particular thanks and special mention to Debi who is doing some excellent facilitation work at TOTWOL. I've witnessed beautiful revelations and people held so well in their processes. I've experienced personal transformation and healing in both my visits to the Temple. I attended both the Deep Immersion in 2019 and the Health Practitioner retreat in 2025. I consider this kind of work to be vital for those that feel called. We are lucky to have this kind of facility available and I believe that each of us taking responsibility to heal from trauma has the power to change the world.

Trevor • Nov 27, 2025

5.0

Verified

Working with Ayahuasca for real

In today’s world with the popularization of ayahuasca, there are many places to go and people who serve the medicine. I two was one of those people who had.”taken” ayahuasca prior to my experience at The Temple of the Way of Light, And while that experience was helpful and beautiful in many ways, it in no way can compare to “working with” Ayahuasca and its true tradition and form, with authentic Maestros from a long lineage of Maestros who have spent decades developing their capacities. I also have met other people and even friends who have “taken” Ayahuasca outside of a lineage and environment of integrity and deep care that exist at TOTWOL; and both for myself and those people it seems to have been more of a “peak experience” versus true healing and expansion of consciousness. If you are considering real healing and personal growth, please be aware of places that are mainly focused on serving you ayahuasca and I strongly consider going to TOTWOL to “work with” ayahuasca with integrity, care, safety, and with Maestros who can heal with the Ikaros - which are as essential, if not more than the medicine alone for true healing and expansion of your awareness over your lifetime versus a peak experience. May you be well and filled with loving kindness…

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About Temple of the Way of Light

Mission & Vision

Upcoming Retreats at Temple of the Way of Light

Venue & Amenities

Meals

Menu Types

Getting Here

Directions

Life-changing

The temple is the ‘real deal’

Life-changing in every way

TOTWOL is Beautifully Orchestrated

Working with Ayahuasca for real

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