5 Days Ayahuasca Retreat Cusco Peru
Our 5 Day Ayahuasca Retreat Cusco Peru is a profound spiritual journey designed for those seeking deep healing, clarity, and transformation. Guided by experienced ayahuasca shamans in Cusco, this retreat combines multiple Ayahuasca ceremonies in Peru with traditional Andean practices, offering a balance of spiritual, emotional, and physical renewal. Located in the Sacred Valley, one of the most powerful energetic places in the world, this retreat allows you to connect with the wisdom of the Amazon and the Andes.
5 Days Ayahuasca Retreat – Cusco, Peru (Deep Healing)
5 Days Ayahuasca Retreat Cusco, Peru – A 5-day retreat is a deep and holistic journey within the Peruvian highlands. During five days and nights there are multiple Ayahuasca ceremonies (usually three and potentially more) and at least one San Pedro ceremony. By having a night of Ayahuasca ceremonies, the insights gained deepen after each night. Participating evenings are meant for sacred ceremony led by skilled shamans, while daytime activities are for slow integration—sharing circle, yoga, meditative nature walks, and optional individual help and support.
The mountain landscape of the Andes offers a serene container for deep personal work. Sometimes participants share that during this week, they released emotional blockages they didn’t even know they had and felt a renewed vibe after this. Some participants report by the conclusion of the 5-day ayahuasca retreat in Cusco, they felt they discarded their old skin (like shedding an old layer), through clarity, intent and appreciation.
Each day is about you and your healing. You have the option to partake in morning integration practices until the ceremonial evening rituals. By day 5, you will feel shifts in perspective and emotional lightness. This feely means to have an element of the group resonate and a kind of support brew. Even the challenging visions became potential growth opportunities due to the facilitators’ loving and attentive handling of every session.
Itinerary – What to Expect
Day 1:
- 08:30 Meeting at Ayahuasca Center, followed by shuttle transfer to the retreat center.
- 10:00 Departure to the retreat center.
- 11:00 Welcome session with the staff, orientation tour, and cleansing ceremony.
- 14:00 Group gathering: introduction to the shaman and medical staff, discussion about ayahuasca and ceremony intentions. Coca leaf ceremony and prayer for energy unification, honoring Shipibo wisdom.
- 15:00 Personal consultation with the doctor.
- 15:30 One-on-one consultation with psychologist and healers.
- 17:00 Talk on Andean philosophy, Inca religion, and introduction to meditation.
- 17:30 Munay Meditation.
- 18:30 Quiet preparation and personal meditation time in the maloka.
- 19:00 First Ayahuasca ceremony.
Day 2:
- 08:00 Breakfast.
- 09:00 Volunteering with Human Actions – Dog shelter activity.
- 11:30 Snacks.
- 14:00 Group session: sharing insights from the Ayahuasca experience. Shipibo wisdom – Icaros and plant diet.
- 15:00 Personal consultations with healers and psychologist.
- 16:00 Time to relax.
- 17:00 Andean philosophy discussion: Munay, Yachay, and Llankay.
- 17:30 Munay Meditation.
- 18:30 Silent preparation and personal meditation in the maloka.
- 19:00 Second Ayahuasca ceremony.
Day 3:
- 08:00 Breakfast.
- 09:00 Group sharing circle about the teachings from the ceremony.
- 10:00 Individual consultations with healers and psychologist.
- 11:00 Group walk to Señor de Huanca and volunteering activity.
- 13:00 Lunch.
- 14:00 Free time for relaxation.
- 17:00 Andean philosophy discussion: Anya, Ayni, and Sumaq Kausay.
- 17:30 Munay Meditation.
- 18:30 Dinner.
Day 4:
- 08:00 Breakfast.
- 08:30 Volunteering with Human Actions – Native plant nursery.
- 11:30 Snacks.
- 14:00 Massage therapy session.
- 14:30 Free time to relax.
- 17:00 Andean philosophy talk: Kausay Pacha, Wiracocha, and Pachamama – what does it mean to make an offering to Mother Earth?
- 17:30 Munay Meditation.
- 18:30 Quiet preparation and meditation in the maloka.
- 19:00 Third Ayahuasca ceremony.
Day 5:
- 08:00 Breakfast.
- 09:00 Group circle to share reflections from the Ayahuasca ceremony.
- 10:00 Personal consultations with psychologist and healers.
- 11:00 Gratitude offering to Pachamama (Mother Earth).
- 12:00 Presentation about Human Actions projects and opportunity to contribute. Service report completion, guidance on post-retreat diet and integration.
- 12:30 Time to purchase traditional Shipibo and Andean handicrafts, photos, and farewell.
- 13:00 Return transport to Cusco.
What is Included in Your 5 Day Ayahuasca Retreat Cusco Peru
- 3 authentic Ayahuasca ceremonies in Cusco Peru.
- Guidance by experienced chamanes ayahuasca Cusco.
- Accommodation in a serene retreat center in the Sacred Valley.
- All meals: vegetarian, organic, prepared to support the medicine.
- Transportation Cusco – retreat – Cusco.
- Preparation and integration workshops.
Highlights of the 2 Day Ayahuasca Retreat
🌱 Participate in 3 Ayahuasca ceremonies in Cusco Peru with authentic shamans.
🔮 Learn ancestral teachings from ayahuasca masters of Cusco.
🧘 Daily practices of meditation, coca leaf offering, and traditional Andean rituals.
🍃 Personalized guidance in a small group ayahuasca retreat Cusco.
🌄 Enjoy the beauty of the Sacred Valley and connect with its healing energy.
🕯️ Deep spiritual cleansing: emotional release, clarity of mind, and energetic balance.
Important Notes Before Your Ceremony
⚠️ It is essential to arrive in Cusco at least 2 days before the retreat to acclimatize.
⚠️ Participants must follow the ayahuasca dieta: no alcohol, drugs, red meat, or sexual activity before the retreat.
⚠️ The retreat is not suitable for people with serious heart conditions, uncontrolled blood pressure, or certain medications (SSRIs, antidepressants).
⚠️ Our priority is your safety, healing, and spiritual growth.
⚠️ Ayahuasca is not suitable for everyone. A health questionnaire and personal interview are required.
⚠️ Avoid alcohol, drugs, and certain foods (dieta) at least 3 days before the retreat.
⚠️ The ayahuasca effects include visions, purging, and emotional release. These are part of the cleansing process.
⚠️ Respect for tradition and sacredness is essential.
⚠️ Spaces are limited for this small group ayahuasca retreat Cusco.
⚠️ The ayahuasca retreat Cusco Peru is not recommended for people with certain medical conditions or psychiatric history.
⚠️ A dietary preparation (Ayahuasca Dieta) is recommended at least 2-3 days before the ceremony: avoid alcohol, pork, red meat, spicy food, and drugs.
⚠️ This is a sacred experience, not for recreational purposes. We honor and respect the ancestral tradition of Amazonian medicine.
⚠️We warmly invite you to arrive in Cusco at least two days before your retreat so your body has time to gently adapt to the altitude. Many travelers feel the effects of the high elevation, and arriving on the same day of your retreat would make it unsafe for us to serve Ayahuasca. In such a case, your retreat would need to be moved to the next available date, and unfortunately refunds are not possible. This guideline is simply to protect your well-being, as experiencing altitude sickness during ceremony can pose serious health risks.
⚠️During your acclimatization, you’ll need to arrange your own accommodation. If you’d like, we are happy to recommend trusted hotels that offer everything you may need, including airport transfers, so that your arrival in Cusco feels smooth and stress-free.
⚠️On the morning of your retreat, we will gather at Plaza Nazarenas at 9:00 am and travel together by shuttle to the retreat center. For breakfast, please enjoy something light such as fresh fruit and juice, avoiding bread and dairy products, so your body is well-prepared for the medicine.
⚠️Because Ayahuasca is a sacred and powerful plant medicine, it’s important that your body is as clear as possible. We encourage you to begin a gentle, natural detox two weeks before the retreat, avoiding substances or medications that could interfere with the experience.
Ayahuasca Pre-Retreat Restrictions
Two weeks before the retreat, avoid:
- Pork
- Any kind of sexual activity, including masturbation
- Alcohol
- Cannabis
- Recreational drugs (cocaine, MDMA, amphetamines, etc.) – this is mandatory for your safety and to prevent any possible energetic impact on other participants
- Spicy foods
- Ice, ice cream, or very cold drinks
One week before the retreat, avoid:
- Refined sugars
- Red meat
- Junk food
- Salt and pepper
- Sweets or chocolate
- Oils (if necessary, use only a small amount of olive or coconut oil)
- Animal fats (such as lard)
- Carbonated drinks (sodas, energy drinks, non-alcoholic beer, etc.)
- Dairy products
- Fermented foods
- Caffeine and other stimulants
Additional restrictions:
- Important: Please let us know if you are currently taking any medication or supplements.
- If your menstrual cycle coincides with the retreat, inform the facilitators upon arrival.
- Ayahuasca is not compatible with pregnancy.
Why Choose a 5 Day Ayahuasca Retreat in Cusco?
This retreat allows enough time for the medicine to reveal its wisdom. With three ceremonies and several integration practices, you will receive deeper insights than in shorter retreats, making it one of the best ayahuasca retreats Peru.
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Is one day enough for an Ayahuasca retreat in Cusco?
Yes, a 1 Day Ayahuasca Retreat in Cusco Peru can provide a profound experience for those who have limited time. While longer retreats allow for deeper integration, even a single ceremony offers cleansing, emotional release, and spiritual insight. Many travelers combine this retreat with visits to Machu Picchu or the Sacred Valley.
What should I eat before an Ayahuasca ceremony in Cusco Peru?
Before your ayahuasca ceremony Cusco, it’s important to follow the Ayahuasca Diet: avoid alcohol, red meat, pork, processed food, spicy food, and drugs. A clean diet helps purify the body and prepares you for a deeper spiritual connection.
How safe is a 1 day Ayahuasca retreat in Cusco?
Safety depends on the retreat center and the experience of the shamans. We work with trained healers (ayahuasca shamans Cusco) who create a sacred space, provide assistance during the ceremony, and ensure the physical and spiritual well-being of every participant.
Can I do a 1 day Ayahuasca retreat and visit Machu Picchu?
Yes. Many travelers choose a 1 day Ayahuasca retreat Cusco and then continue their journey to Machu Picchu or the Sacred Valley the next day. The ceremony often brings clarity and inspiration that enhances the experience of visiting these sacred Inca sites.
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