1-day ayahuasca and San Pedro ceremonies in Urubamba, in the heart of the Sacred Valley. From USD 210 per person plus transport.
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Ayahuasca in the Sacred Valley: 1-Day Ceremonies in Urubamba
You can take part in an ayahuasca ceremony in the Sacred Valley with us as a 1-day program in Urubamba, on request, and the same goes for San Pedro. We pick you up at your hotel in Cusco, at our office (426-A Retiro Street, 5th Floor), or at your hotel if you’re already staying in the Sacred Valley. Ceremonies are led by our Shipibo or Q’ero shamans with an English translator, and the price starts at USD 210 per person plus a transport supplement that our booking assistant confirms.
At a glance: 1-day ceremonies · Ayahuasca or San Pedro · Urubamba, Sacred Valley · From USD 210 + transport · Any day, on request · Health screening before booking
Our Ceremonies
in the Sacred Valley
Two ceremonies, one day each
Both come in group, private and VIP options, and can include the five Andean Inca techniques: volcanic medicinal water, coca leaf reading, energy cleansing, an offering to Pachamama and a flowering bath.
Prices and Options
The base price is the same as for our 1-day programs: from USD 210 per person in a group, up to USD 525 for a fully private VIP day with the Andean techniques. Holding the ceremony in Urubamba adds a transport supplement, which our booking assistant confirms when you send your dates and group size.
Our multi-day retreats (2, 3, 5 and 7 days) take place at our retreat center in the Huayllapampa valley, an hour from Cusco, not in the Sacred Valley. If you want several ceremonies, see our ayahuasca retreats in Peru.
1-day ayahuasca ceremony in the Sacred Valley
One ayahuasca ceremony in Urubamba, by day or by night, led by a Shipibo shaman, with an integration session the same day. From USD 210 per person + transport.
1-day San Pedro ceremony in the Sacred Valley
A full day with Wachuma in Urubamba, led by a Q'ero master, with the medicine taken in daylight and mostly outdoors. From USD 210 per person + transport.
Ayahuasca in the Sacred Valley: What to Know
How a Ceremony Day in the Sacred Valley Works
- Booking and screening. You fill in our Preliminary Diagnostic Form and sign an informed consent. Our booking assistant confirms your date and the transport supplement.
- Pickup. We pick you up at your hotel in Cusco, at our office (426-A Retiro Street, 5th Floor), or at your hotel if you’re already staying in the Sacred Valley. From Cusco, the drive to Urubamba takes about an hour and a half.
- Opening and preparation. The shaman opens the ceremony and asks for your intention, with the translator helping. You drink the volcanic medicinal water as a cleanse; in the five-technique option, the coca leaf reading and the energy cleansing come next.
- The ceremony. Ayahuasca can be held by day or by night. San Pedro is always a daytime ceremony, largely outdoors.
- Closing and integration. You talk through what came up, and in the five-technique option the day closes with the Pachamama offering and the flowering bath. Then we take you back to your hotel, in Cusco or in the valley.
Why Urubamba
Urubamba sits on the floor of the Sacred Valley, at about 2,870 meters, roughly 500 meters lower than Cusco. Many people find the lower altitude easier on the body, especially on a first day of ceremony.
The valley is quieter than the city, with the Urubamba River below and the snow peaks of the Apus above. For San Pedro, a medicine taken in daylight and mostly outdoors, that landscape is part of the experience. It is also convenient if your trip continues to Ollantaytambo and the train to Machu Picchu.
To understand why the valley matters in Andean tradition, read why the Sacred Valley shapes the ayahuasca experience.
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 for the whole day.
Our retreat center has been running for 13 years, and our guests rate us 4.9 out of 5 from 143 reviews on Google.
Health Screening and Safety
The same protocol applies in the Sacred Valley as in all our programs:
- 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. San Pedro is not advised for heart conditions, psychosis or pregnancy. Arrive in Cusco at least one day before your ceremony, two or three if your schedule allows.
Sacred Valley or Huayllapampa?
| Sacred Valley (Urubamba) | Huayllapampa (San Jerónimo) | |
|---|---|---|
| Programs | 1-day ayahuasca, 1-day San Pedro | All programs, 1 to 7 days |
| Distance from Cusco | About 1.5 hours | About 1 hour |
| Altitude | About 2,870 m | Close to Cusco’s altitude |
| Price | From USD 210 + transport supplement | From USD 210 |
| Pickup | Cusco or your Sacred Valley hotel | Cusco |
Choose the Sacred Valley if you want a single ceremony in that landscape or are already staying there. Choose Huayllapampa for multi-day retreats or the lowest price.
Prices and Booking
From USD 210 per person in a group, up to USD 525 for a fully private VIP day with the Andean techniques, plus the transport supplement for Urubamba.
There are no fixed dates. Write to us on WhatsApp with the day you’d like, your group size and where you’re staying, and we’ll confirm availability, the supplement and your pickup.
Learn More Before Your Ceremony
- What to expect at an ayahuasca ceremony
- San Pedro ceremony in Cusco
- Ayahuasca vs San Pedro
- How to prepare for an ayahuasca retreat
- Ayahuasca retreat cost in Peru
If you’d like your ceremony in the Sacred Valley, send us your preferred date on WhatsApp. We’ll confirm availability, the transport supplement and your pickup.
Can I do a multi-day ayahuasca retreat in the Sacred Valley?
Not with us. In the Sacred Valley we hold 1-day ceremonies only; our 2 to 7-day retreats take place in Huayllapampa, an hour from Cusco.
Where exactly is the ceremony held?
In Urubamba, in the Sacred Valley, about an hour and a half from Cusco.
How much does an ayahuasca ceremony in the Sacred Valley cost?
From USD 210 per person in a group, plus a transport supplement that our booking assistant confirms.
Is the ayahuasca ceremony by day or by night?
It can be either. San Pedro is always held by day.
Do you pick me up?
Yes: at your hotel in Cusco, at our office (426-A Retiro Street, 5th Floor), or at your hotel if you're already staying in the Sacred Valley.
Can I combine the ceremony with Machu Picchu?
Yes. Urubamba is close to Ollantaytambo, where the train to Machu Picchu leaves. Leave a day of rest after the ceremony before visiting.
Who leads the ceremonies?
Shipibo shamans lead ayahuasca; our Q'ero masters, Santiago Salas and Andrés Apaza, lead San Pedro and the Andean rituals. A translator is always present.