17 Days Ayahuasca and Master Plant Dieta Healing Retreat in the Mestizo Tradition (Tarapoto, Peru) - LUXUARY ENSUITE PRIVATE TAMBOS / 10 WATERFALLS
17 Days Ayahuasca and Master Plant Dieta Healing Retreat in the Mestizo Tradition (Tarapoto, Peru) - LUXUARY ENSUITE PRIVATE TAMBOS / 10 WATERFALLS
Carretera a Miraflores s/n Caserio Lejía, Distrito Shamboyacu, Provincia Picota, Región San Martín. Peru
Up to 26 in group
Mar 31 - Apr 16, 2026
A preparation course valued at $109 is included with the retreat at no extra cost
Retreat Highlights
- Authentic Mestizo Master Plant Dieta in a 44-hectare Amazon Rainforest with 10 waterfalls
- 8 Ayahuasca ceremonies held in a powerful ceremonial Maloca
- English, Spanish and Italian speaking Maestro Don Gino
- One-on-one conversation with Maestro Don Gino at the Healing Centre
- Daily intake of Master Plant tea for deep connection and healing
- Floral Bath for cleansing and energetic protection
- Personal cleansing, healing, and protection Arkana
- Kambo, Rapé, and Sananga Ceremony (Add-on)
- Private Ensuite Tambo or Glamping accommodation immersed in Amazon Rainforest
- Guidance and personal support from Maestro Don Gino
- Creative workshops: visionary painting, charango, flute, and guitar (Add-on)
- Transformational bodywork, yoga, Chi Kung, and shamanic drumming
- Access to private waterfalls, creeks, and nature trails within the Ecovillage
- Balanced group setting for safety, intimacy, and personalized attention
- Integration guidance and post-dieta instructions for a smooth return home
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Don Gino Chaka Runa is a highly respected Peruvian Curandero from Puno, trained in the Mestizo and Andean shamanic traditions. His shamanic path began at age 15 under the guidance of his grandfather, a Yatiri of the Inca lineage, who gave him the name Chaka-Runa—“The Bridge Man” in Quechua.
For more than two decades, Don Gino has dedicated his life to working with Ayahuasca, Master Plants, and Native Sacred Medicines, serving thousands of people from around the world with integrity, humility, and deep love.
He is known for his unique approach that blends ancestral Peruvian knowledge with a clear understanding of Western needs, offering a safe, grounded, and transformative healing space. Fluent in Spanish, English, and Italian, he connects openly with participants, guiding them through their healing journey with clarity, compassion, and deep respect.
His ceremonies are renowned for their power, safety, and beauty—supported by Shipibo, Quechua, and Spanish icaros that create a bridge to the spiritual world. Don Gino’s mission is to help people heal, awaken, and reconnect with their true essence while preserving authentic Ancient Shamanic Knowledge and honoring Pachamama.
Details of this retreat
Experience an authentic Traditional Master Plant Dieta in one of the most untouched regions of the Amazon Rainforest: the Cordillera Azul of San Martín, Peru.
Guided by Maestro Don Gino Chaka Runa, from the Mestizo lineage, this powerful healing program combines 8 Ayahuasca Ceremonies, daily intake of 1 litre of Medicinal/Master Plant teas, and deep jungle isolation to catalyse profound transformation at the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels.
Your Dieta unfolds within 44 hectares of pristine rainforest, home to 10 waterfalls, 3 creeks, several natural swimming ponds, defined gravel tracks and trails, wildlife, and sacred medicinal trees.
Participants stay in private ensuite Tambos or Glamping Tents immersed in nature, allowing complete reconnection with the spirit of the rainforest.
Throughout the retreat, you will receive personal guidance from Don Gino, whether in English, Spanish or Italian, ensuring a safe, tailored, and deeply meaningful journey.
The program includes ancient Shipibo, Andean, and Mestizo Icaros, personal Floral Bath, personal Arkana, Rapé servings during and outside the ceremonies, Shamanic Drumming Circle with Don Gino, Opening the Body and Awakening the Warrior morning sessions with Don Gino, nature immersions, and supportive sharing circles after each ceremony, alongside optional add‑ons like: Kambo/Rape/Sananga ceremonies, Visionary Painting/ Charango/ Guitar/ Flute Workshops (first session free).
Designed for spiritual seekers, this Dieta offers a rare opportunity to embrace nature, awaken your purpose, and begin a truly transformative healing journey.
The Dieta is conducted in English.
Guided by Maestro Don Gino Chaka Runa, from the Mestizo lineage, this powerful healing program combines 8 Ayahuasca Ceremonies, daily intake of 1 litre of Medicinal/Master Plant teas, and deep jungle isolation to catalyse profound transformation at the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels.
Your Dieta unfolds within 44 hectares of pristine rainforest, home to 10 waterfalls, 3 creeks, several natural swimming ponds, defined gravel tracks and trails, wildlife, and sacred medicinal trees.
Participants stay in private ensuite Tambos or Glamping Tents immersed in nature, allowing complete reconnection with the spirit of the rainforest.
Throughout the retreat, you will receive personal guidance from Don Gino, whether in English, Spanish or Italian, ensuring a safe, tailored, and deeply meaningful journey.
The program includes ancient Shipibo, Andean, and Mestizo Icaros, personal Floral Bath, personal Arkana, Rapé servings during and outside the ceremonies, Shamanic Drumming Circle with Don Gino, Opening the Body and Awakening the Warrior morning sessions with Don Gino, nature immersions, and supportive sharing circles after each ceremony, alongside optional add‑ons like: Kambo/Rape/Sananga ceremonies, Visionary Painting/ Charango/ Guitar/ Flute Workshops (first session free).
Designed for spiritual seekers, this Dieta offers a rare opportunity to embrace nature, awaken your purpose, and begin a truly transformative healing journey.
The Dieta is conducted in English.
Schedule
Plant Medicine Ceremony (every other day: 8 ceremonies in 15-day Dieta, 5 ceremonies in 10-day Dieta)
Master Plant Tea (every day)
Dieta-aligned two meals per day
Quiet integration time in your private Tambo or Glamping
Creative classes on non-ceremony days (Visionary Painting, Charango/Guitar/Flute)
Shamanic Drumming session with Maestro Don Gino
Kambo, Rapé & Sananga ceremony (specific days only)
Nature immersion at on-site creeks and waterfalls
Land walk and Plant Medicine lecture
Light physical morning session of Chi Kung/Body-Opening/Awakening The Warrior with Don Gino
Rest, journaling, and self-reflection time
Community sharing circle after ceremonies
Evening relaxation and early rest on non-ceremony days
Therapeutic massage (first session free)
Open Artisanal Market from Local Artisans
Yoga Classes
One group transformation coaching session
Master Plant Tea (every day)
Dieta-aligned two meals per day
Quiet integration time in your private Tambo or Glamping
Creative classes on non-ceremony days (Visionary Painting, Charango/Guitar/Flute)
Shamanic Drumming session with Maestro Don Gino
Kambo, Rapé & Sananga ceremony (specific days only)
Nature immersion at on-site creeks and waterfalls
Land walk and Plant Medicine lecture
Light physical morning session of Chi Kung/Body-Opening/Awakening The Warrior with Don Gino
Rest, journaling, and self-reflection time
Community sharing circle after ceremonies
Evening relaxation and early rest on non-ceremony days
Therapeutic massage (first session free)
Open Artisanal Market from Local Artisans
Yoga Classes
One group transformation coaching session
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Chaka Runa, Carretera a Miraflores s/n Caserio Lejía, Distrito Shamboyacu, Provincia Picota, Región San Martín. Peru
Directions
The nearest international airport is Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM). From Lima, you will take a short domestic flight (1 hour) to Tarapoto Airport (TPP), which is the closest airport to our Ecovillage.
Once you arrive in Tarapoto, our team will meet the group on the first day of your program for breakfast at the designated meeting point, and then accompany you to the Ecovillage. The drive from Tarapoto to Lejía/Shamboyacu (San Martín) takes approximately 3–4 hours through the beautiful Amazonian landscape.
Guests only need to book their flight to Lima and Tarapoto and a hotel in Tarapoto for the night before the retreat. All transportation between Tarapoto and the Healing Center is included and organized by our team.
Once you arrive in Tarapoto, our team will meet the group on the first day of your program for breakfast at the designated meeting point, and then accompany you to the Ecovillage. The drive from Tarapoto to Lejía/Shamboyacu (San Martín) takes approximately 3–4 hours through the beautiful Amazonian landscape.
Guests only need to book their flight to Lima and Tarapoto and a hotel in Tarapoto for the night before the retreat. All transportation between Tarapoto and the Healing Center is included and organized by our team.
Accommodation
Guests stay in Private Ensuite Tambos or Private Ensuite Glamping Tents, each nestled deep in the Amazon Rainforest for a fully immersive experience. All units are built with eco-friendly local materials, designed to harmonize with nature while providing the essentials needed for a safe and comfortable Dieta. Each Tambo and Glamping include an elevated wooden platform, private bathroom with running water, a flushing toilet, a natural wooden sink, and an open shower. Solar-powered water heaters and a biodigester system support sustainable living. Tambos are traditional wooden structures with no solid walls - only fine mosquito netting - allowing you to hear, feel, and breathe the jungle. Glamping tents offer waterproof comfort with panoramic openings and a private deck. All units are furnished with a bed, mattress, beddings and towels, bathroom and bedside rugs, wooden log nightstand, hammock (tambo only) and terrace chair, table, chair, wooden shelves, a large water dispenser and rechargeable light bulb. There is no cell service or internet, ensuring a deep retreat into silence and connection with nature. These raw yet beautiful spaces support the essence of Dieta: simplicity, introspection, and communion with Mother Earth.
Tambo: 17 Days Dieta Price
Glamping: 17 Days Dieta Price
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 Chaka Runa Healing & Retreat Center is a 44-hectare eco-friendly sanctuary deep in the Amazon Rainforest of San Martín. It features a spacious ceremonial Maloca, a dining house, 23 Private Ensuite Tambos and 7 Private Ensuite Glamping Tents, wooden bridges, defined rainforest trails, and access to 3 pristine creeks and 10 magical waterfalls - offering a raw, immersive, and peaceful environment for deep healing.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Light, natural Dieta meals made with organic local ingredients such us quinoa, rice, potatoes, salad, vegetables, oats, eggs, and occasional wild fish or free range chicken. Salt/ sugar/ spice-free.
What's Included
- 8 Ayahuasca ceremonies (every other day)
- Daily Master Plant tea (1 liter per day)
- Opening Floral Bath for cleansing and protection
- Personal cleansing, healing and protection Arkana
- Rapé servings during ceremonies
- Palo Santo and Agua Florida cleansing
- One-on-one guidance with Don Gino (Spanish, English, Italian)
- Private furnished ensuite Tambo or Glamping accommodation
- Private bathroom with shower, flushing toilet, and running water
- Solar-powered hot water
- Two meals per day (breakfast and lunch)
- Organic, salt-free, sugar-free, spice-free Dieta food
- 5-gallon refillable drinking water bottle
- Rubber boots provided for the entire program
- Local transportation Tarapoto – Healing Center – Tarapoto
- Welcome breakfast in Tarapoto
- Chaka Runa Welcome Bag
- Ecovillage land walk (creeks, waterfalls, bridges, jungle)
- Access to on-site creeks and waterfalls
- Plant medicine garden tour
- Sharing circles after each ceremony
- Music circles in the Maloca
- Visionary Painting class (1 free session)
- Charango / Flute / Guitar class (1 free session)
- Shamanic Drumming gathering with Don Gino
- Opening the Body, Chi Kung & Awakening the Warrior morning set session with Don Gino
- 1 free Therapeutic Massage
- 1 free Yoga Class
- 1 Free Group Transformation Coaching Session
- 24/7 on-site first aid support
- 24/7 on-site security
- Organic biodegradable soap and shampoo
- Bedsheets, blanket, towels (for shower and creek)
- Rechargeable light bulb in your accommodation
- Tambo balcony with hammock chair (if applicable)
- Glamping deck with terrace chair (if applicable)
What's Not Included
- Airfare to and from Peru
- Airfare to and from Tarapoto
- Travel insurance
- Accommodation before and after the Dieta
- Meals before and after the Dieta
- Personal expenses outside the Healing Center
- Touristic activities while in Peru
- Peruvian visa fees (if required)
- Personal healthcare costs if needed
- Legal expenses if needed
- Extra costs due to early drop-out (hotels, food, transport, flights, etc.)
- Additional Kambo, Rapé, Sananga ceremonies (if booked)
- Additional workshops or therapeutic massages (if booked)
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