Your own room, or a ceremony just for you. Private and VIP options on every program, from USD 310 per person.
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Private Ayahuasca Retreats in Peru: Your Own Room or a Fully Private Ceremony
Every one of our ayahuasca retreats in Peru can be booked private or VIP. Private gives you your own room while the ceremonies stay shared with a small group; VIP makes everything private, ceremonies included, for you alone or for you and the people you come with. Both run on the dates you choose at our retreat center in the Huayllapampa valley, an hour from Cusco, from USD 310 per person.
At a glance: Group of up to 8 · Private: own room, shared ceremonies · VIP: fully private · 1 to 7 days · From USD 310 private, USD 410 VIP · Any day, on request
Group, Private
or VIP
Three ways to join any program
The ceremonies, the shamans and the care are the same in every option. What changes is how much of the experience you share.
Private and VIP Prices by Program
Prices are per person. Multi-day programs include lodging, all meals prepared for the ayahuasca diet, transport from Cusco and integration.
| Program | Private | Private + 5 Andean techniques | VIP | VIP + 5 Andean techniques |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day (1 ceremony) | USD 310 | USD 425 | USD 410 | USD 525 |
| 2 days (2 ceremonies) | USD 525 | USD 655 | USD 625 | USD 755 |
| 3 days (2 ceremonies) | USD 555 | USD 675 | USD 655 | USD 775 |
| 5 days (3 ceremonies) | USD 875 | USD 995 | USD 975 | USD 1,095 |
| 7 days (4 ceremonies) | USD 1,175 | USD 1,295 | USD 1,275 | USD 1,395 |
Group prices start at USD 210. See all options on our ayahuasca retreats in Peru page.
Private retreat
Your own small room with a private bathroom; the ceremonies are shared with a group of up to eight. From USD 310 per person.
VIP retreat
Everything private, ceremonies included, for you alone or your own group, in a larger room overlooking the valley, the mountains and the river. From USD 410 per person.
Private Ayahuasca Retreats: What to Know
Group, Private or VIP: What Changes
| Group | Private | VIP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room | Spacious shared room, private bathroom | Your own small room and bathroom | Larger first-floor room with valley, mountain and river views, private bathroom |
| Ceremonies | Shared, up to 8 people | Shared, up to 8 people | Only you, or only your group |
| Best for | Most first-timers | People who want quiet time between ceremonies | Couples, friends, families, full discretion |
| 1-day price | USD 210 | USD 310 | USD 410 |
Who Chooses a Private Retreat
Most of our guests join a group, and small groups work well. A private or VIP retreat makes sense when:
- You are coming as a couple, with friends or with family and want the ceremonies to be yours alone.
- You need discretion, because of your work or public profile.
- You are working on something you would rather not process in front of strangers, such as grief, trauma or a relationship.
- You simply need quiet and your own space to rest between ceremonies.
With VIP, the ceremony is only for you or for the people you book with; nobody else joins.
Small Groups of Eight, Not Thirty
Many ayahuasca retreats in Peru work with groups of 15 to 30 people. Ours never go above eight. In a small group the shaman can actually sit with you when the ceremony gets difficult, the translator can reach you quickly, and integration circles leave time for everyone to speak.
Group programs run even if you are the only person booked that day, so a group booking can sometimes turn out to be private.
The Rooms and the Center
Our retreat center is in the Huayllapampa valley, in the district of San Jerónimo, about an hour from Cusco.
- Group: a spacious room on the second floor with shared beds and a private bathroom.
- Private: a small private room on the second floor with its own bathroom.
- VIP: a larger room on the first floor with its own bathroom and views over the valley, the mountains and the river.
Who Leads the Ceremonies
Ayahuasca ceremonies are led by our Shipibo shamans, from the Ucayali river basin in the Peruvian Amazon. San Pedro and the Andean rituals are led by our Q’ero masters, Santiago Salas and Andrés Apaza. A translator is with you in every ceremony.
Our retreat center has been running for 13 years, and our guests rate us 4.9 out of 5 from 143 reviews on Google.
Safety and Screening
Private or not, the protocol is the same:
- Preliminary Diagnostic Form before we confirm your booking.
- Signed informed consent.
- An exam with a specialist if your answers show a possible issue, at the participant’s cost.
Ayahuasca is not suitable for people taking antidepressants or certain other medications, people with heart conditions or a history of psychosis, or pregnant women. More in is ayahuasca safe?. Arrive in Cusco at least one day before your retreat, two or three if your schedule allows.
How to Book a Private Retreat
Choose your program, then tell us on WhatsApp whether you want private or VIP, your dates and how many people are coming. Our booking assistant confirms availability and sends you the health form.
San Pedro also comes in private and VIP options: see our San Pedro ceremony in Cusco. For costs beyond the retreat itself, read our ayahuasca retreat cost guide.
How much does a private ayahuasca retreat in Peru cost?
With us, private runs from USD 310 for one day to USD 1,175 for seven days, per person. VIP runs from USD 410 to USD 1,275, and up to USD 1,395 with the five Andean techniques.
What is the difference between private and VIP?
Private gives you your own room while the ceremonies are shared with the group. VIP makes everything private, ceremonies included, with a larger room with views.
Can we book a private ceremony as a couple or a group of friends?
Yes. With VIP, the ceremonies are only for you and the people you book with; nobody else joins.
How big are your groups?
Eight people at most, with a shaman and a translator in every ceremony.
Will my group retreat go ahead if I am the only one booked?
Yes. Group programs run even with one person.
Where is the retreat center?
In the Huayllapampa valley, district of San Jerónimo, about an hour from Cusco. We pick you up in Cusco.
Can I book a private San Pedro ceremony?
Yes. Our 1-day San Pedro ceremony also has private and VIP options, from USD 310 per person.