We honor the heritage of Amazonian traditions by working with experienced Peruvian Shipibo curanderos, carrying forward generations of knowledge and practice.
Trauma Informed Integration Support
We provide on site integration with experienced specialists, helping participants process their experiences in a grounded and structured way.
Red Cross Certified Facilitators
Our facilitators are trained in first aid and certified by the Red Cross, ensuring a high level of safety and support throughout the retreat.
Supporting the Amazon
We contribute to the protection of the Amazon rainforest and support local communities, honoring the origins of these traditions.
Maestro Pepe
Curandero with over 32 years of experience working with traditional Amazonian plants
Maestro Pepe is a respected Shipibo practitioner from Peru, who began his training at the age of 12 under the guidance of his uncle and teacher, Antonio Vasquez Galarreta. Over the years, he has dedicated himself to traditional dietas with master plants, developing deep knowledge within the Shipibo tradition.
Today, Maestro Pepe is internationally recognized and was featured in the documentary “The Last Shaman.” He continues to guide ceremonies following traditional Shipibo practices, with a focus on maintaining the integrity of the lineage and ceremonial work.
Details of this retreat
This Ayahuasca retreat in Spain offers a rare opportunity to step out of your usual routine and enter a deep inner process within a safe and structured environment.
At APL Shamanic Journeys, we bring together traditional Amazonian practices with modern, trauma informed integration. This creates a grounded and well held space where participants can explore, process, and gain meaningful insight both during the ceremonies and in the days that follow.
Our ceremonies are led by experienced Peruvian Shipibo curanderos, carrying generations of knowledge and tradition. Each ceremony is conducted with care, precision, and a strong emphasis on safety and individual attention.
What sets this retreat apart is the focus on integration. After each ceremony, our team supports you in making sense of your experience, helping you translate what arises into clarity, direction, and real life application.
Throughout the retreat, you will also be supported with guided practices such as meditation, gentle yoga, and nourishing meals, creating a stable and balanced environment for the process.
This retreat is designed for those who are ready to engage sincerely with themselves, step beyond familiar patterns, and explore new perspectives in a supported and intentional setting.
Schedule
Day 1 Arrival
2:00 pm to 7:00 pm Check in
3:00 pm Light meal on arrival
7:00 pm Dinner
8:00 pm Welcome and orientation session, including an overview of the schedule and retreat guidelines
Our retreat is located on the peaceful west coast of Spain, approximately 150 minutes from Málaga Airport and 120 minutes from Seville Airport. We generally recommend flying into Seville Airport, as it is closer to the retreat location.
Transfer
To help coordinate transportation, we create a Telegram App group two weeks before each retreat. Participants can share their flight details there, allowing us to organize shared transfers from the airport to the retreat center.
Transfers are arranged using vans that can accommodate up to eight participants, and the cost is shared among those joining the transfer. This approach helps keep the transfer affordable while also allowing participants to meet each other before the retreat begins.
Accommodation
At APL Shamanic Journeys, we offer several accommodation options to suit the needs of our participants:
Shared Double Suite
Shared occupancy in a spacious suite, ideal for guests who are open to sharing their stay with like-minded participants during the retreat.
Private Single Room
A private room with access to a shared bathroom, suitable for those who prefer more privacy.
Private Double Suite
Designed for guests seeking full privacy or traveling as a couple. The suite can be arranged with either one double bed or two single beds, depending on your preference.
Private room for a couple or two participants traveling together
Same Gender Shared Room with Private Bathroom
Private Room for One Person
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
Immerse yourself in the charm of our historic mansion retreat, decorated with antiques and artwork. Relax on the terrace overlooking the pool and the surrounding countryside. The garden offers peaceful spaces with games and a tranquil pool area with eco-deck chairs.
Located within a 400-hectare estate, the property features an olive grove, a lake, hilltop art installations, and stables. Guests can explore the landscape and experience the diverse native wildlife that inhabits this unique natural
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
During the retreat, participants follow a traditional Ayahuasca dietary protocol designed to support the ceremonial process and help participants prepare for the experience.
What's Included
4 Ayahuasca ceremonies
Individual consultation with a Shipibo curandero
Individual and group sessions with an integration specialist
Integration circles after each ceremony
Educational sessions with the master shaman and facilitation team
Group sound therapy sessions before ceremonies
6 nights accommodation
Daily meals throughout the retreat (no dinner on ceremony days)
Time and space for rest, reflection, and integration, with access to a private beach
What's Not Included
What’s not included
• Flights to Málaga, Spain
Airfare to Málaga is not included. Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel.
• Travel insurance
Participants are responsible for arranging appropriate travel insurance for the duration of the retreat.
• Airport transfers
Transportation to and from the airport is not included. Our team can assist with arranging transfers if needed.
• Private sound therapy sessions
The program includes group sound therapy sessions. Individual private sessions are not included but may be arranged separately if available.
• Individual support sessions before or after the retreat
The retreat includes group integration circles. Individual sessions with specialists before or after the retreat are not included but can be arranged separately if desired.
Customer Reviews
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5.0
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The best Retreat Centre
I have previously experienced Ayahuasca in different settings and must say that this one was hands down, the best.
Such a warm welcome from the people and a loving house in the most beautiful nature.
There was no rush. There was plenty of time to arrive, to settle and to explore. Zero pressure.
I have felt so much love coming from the facilitators. Not only towards the medicine, but towards the act of service and fostering a safe and secure space where everyone feels relaxed and able to express their true authentic self.
There was no pretentiousness. It was a very loving experience that nurtures healing and rest.
It is truly the perfect setting for everyone who is looking for healing and transformation.
For me, it was the first time experiencing a Shipibo Shaman. My wildest imaginations were blown! José did truly an amazing job. There was so much wisdom and healing coming from him.
I am deeply touched and grateful to have experienced this in this lifetime.
Everyone who feels the call or curiosity to join this place, please do.
In comparison to other retreats that I have been to, this one has been the best (by far!).
I can highly and truly recommend it.
5.0
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Highly recommended
APL are very professional. The team are all amazing people and they made me feel very supported, cared for and safe.
5.0
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Life altering
The work has just begun. The retreat was very well organized and the people were so knowledgeable experts. I truly appreciated their experience with the medicine and how they could relate to what I was going through. Being supported with counselling plus the medicine and the shaman, made for a total holistic approach to this. I also liked that it wasn't just ayahuasca, but we were also introduced and educated about other master plants and amazon medicine and were able to try it. It was encouraged that we try everything that we were comfortable with and then we have the ability to go further.
I was nervous to arrive to a location with 14 strangers. But they all became close friends. Sharing all our secrets and feelings and then going through the ceremonies deepened our connection to each other and to madre aya.
Overall, it was life-altering experience. One that has embarked me on a new journey. A new path. Thank you to my group and the APL team.
5.0
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Everything was perfect
If you want to do Ayahuasca in Europe this is the place to go. Every single person in the team made my experience special. I had a great time, I felt like at home and I literally have only positive things to say.
The kitchen team managed to make delicious dishes every day despite of all the limitations we had, Amanda, Boris and Aleksandr, our facilitators, supported us in every step of the journey, they really know what they are doing, so if you are looking for people who have experience with the medicine, you are in a safe place here. Our curandero was Alberto, again he grew up with Ayahuasca so he knows the medicine like the back of his hands and answered any of our questions, was always there available to talk to us and give us guidance. The villa is beautiful and in a great location, immerse in nature.
Again, I highly recommend APL Journeys, it was my first experience with Ayahuasca and I never felt scared or uncomfortable.
5.0
A Life Changing Experience Facilitated by an Experienced, Caring and Knowledgeable Team
Hello to one and all. I have had the pleasure of attending two ayahuasca retreats with APL Shamanic Journeys.
I must admit that I, like everyone else who is about to have a psychedelic experience with and under the supervision of strangers, was a bit apprehensive at first. Those apprehensions were dispelled upon meeting the APL team on the very first day (and all the days that followed). They gave us all a very warm welcome, made us feel at home and comfortable. Over the next days their guidance and education about what to expect with the experiences during the ceremonies satisfied all our curiosities despite not influencing our very personal journeys in any way. Boris, Alex, Amanda and Celeste are all very experienced in working with the plant medicine and helping others to have their own personal awakening through the experience with Ayahuasca. No mater the doubt, worry or assistance that we required, they, as a team, having their own personal, unique knowledge and experience with the plant medicine were always there for us.
Last but not the least, the Shaman Anel has vast experience working with Ayahuasca as a healer. His beautiful Ícaros kept us safe and guided us all on on our journeys during the ceremonies. He has the strength, knowledge and ability to sense the flow of the ceremony and the flow of each participants’ own personal journey and guides each person towards reaching where they need to reach.
Personally, I only have good things to say about the two retreats that I have attended. I have not just observed the team as they work with each member of the group but have also perceived them at higher states of consciousness during the ceremonies and I can say with absolute certainty that their intentions are pure and that their purpose is singular, to help everyone who attends their ceremonies to reach where they need to reach and to bring the knowledge of this wonderful teacher plant to humanity. They tailor their interaction and help to each participant depending his/her own personal needs. They work tirelessly to help guide and care for everyone. And it doesn’t end there, once the retreat is over, they devote their time to helping all participants to integrate their experience into their daily life and way of thinking.
I recommend APL Shamanic Journeys to all those looking to have a life changing experience.
Godspeed!
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Available Dates
Apr 4 - Aug 10, 2026
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$6,100.00
Private room for a couple or two participants traveling together