Cusco and Iquitos, Peru

Nestled in the Amazonian jungle, we bring spirit questors to Peru, home to Macchu Picchu and the Inca Empire. We combine the power of history, the living energy of the jungle, and the healing of plant medicines such as ayahuasca to bring a multidimensional fitting room to life.

Traveler Tips:

When you sign up you will receive a packing list and a dietary advisory for the weeks leading up to it. We will also host three calls in preparation.

What to expect

Five-Day Transformational Retreat in Cusco & Iquitos, Peru
A sacred journey through the Andes and the Amazon, blending ancient Incan wisdom, plant medicine traditions, and deep personal transformation.

Day 1: Arrival in Cusco & Andean Energy Alignment

Morning: Arrive in Cusco and check into a serene retreat center. Light Andean breakfast with coca tea to help acclimate to the altitude.
Midday: Gentle Yoga & Breathwork to attune to the high-altitude energy of the Andes.
Afternoon: Transformational Workshop #1: The Andean Cosmovision & Spirituality – understanding Pachamama (Mother Earth), the Apus (mountain spirits), and the energy of the Sacred Valley.
Evening: Coca Leaf Reading with a local Q’ero shaman for guidance and energetic cleansing, followed by a traditional Andean dinner at Pachapapa.

Day 2: Hiking the Inca Trail & Sacred Ruins

Morning: Sunrise Meditation & Mindfulness Practice at Sacsayhuamán, an ancient Incan ceremonial site.
Midday: Short Hike on the Inca Trail to explore hidden ruins and breathtaking Andean landscapes. Picnic lunch with local superfoods like quinoa, maca, and lucuma.
Afternoon: Transformational Workshop #2: Sacred Plant Medicines of the Andes – an introduction to San Pedro (Huachuma) and other ancestral healing plants.
Evening: Return to Cusco for dinner at Chicha by Gastón Acurio, sampling authentic Peruvian flavors.

Day 3: Machu Picchu & Spiritual Reflection

Morning: Early train to Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. Guided spiritual journey through the ruins, meditation at the Sun Gate.
Midday: Sacred offering ceremony to Pachamama at Machu Picchu. Lunch at Sanctuary Lodge.
Afternoon: Transformational Workshop #3: Connecting with Ancestral Wisdom – channeling the messages of the ancient Incas and their spiritual teachings.
Evening: Train back to Cusco, followed by an integration circle and dinner at Greens Organic.

Day 4: Transition to the Amazon & Shamanic Initiation

Morning: Flight from Cusco to Iquitos, the gateway to the Amazon Rainforest. Transfer to a jungle lodge along the Amazon River.
Midday: Introduction to Amazonian Plant Medicines with a local shaman, including knowledge of ayahuasca, tobacco, and other healing plants. Light plant-based lunch.
Afternoon: Transformational Workshop #4: Working with the Spirit of Ayahuasca & Amazonian Healing Traditions – preparing the mind and body for plant medicine experiences.
Evening: Optional Ayahuasca Ceremony with an experienced Shipibo shaman for deep healing and spiritual insight.

Day 5: Integration & Amazon Exploration

Morning: Sunrise Meditation & River Blessing Ceremony on the Amazon River.
Midday: Guided Jungle Walk to learn about medicinal plants and the ecological wisdom of the rainforest.
Afternoon: Transformational Workshop #5: Integration & Moving Forward – tools for grounding and embodying lessons from the Andes and the Amazon.
Evening: Closing circle, gratitude ritual, and a final jungle-inspired dinner before returning to Iquitos for departure.

This retreat blends Incan and Amazonian traditions, plant medicine teachings, and nature-based healing for a powerful, transformative journey.