Peru retreat guide
Peru has retreat options across the Amazon around Iquitos and the Sacred Valley near Cusco. The best fit depends on setting, budget, group size, comfort, preparation, screening, and integration support.
This guide compares ten current My Little Buddha listings by the practical details that shape a decision. It is not a ranking or a declaration that any retreat is universally right for everyone.
| Retreat | Region | Starting price | Duration | Best suited for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple of the Way of Light | Near Iquitos, Peruvian Amazon | From $2,960 USD | 8 days / 7 nights | An established Amazon retreat with a structured program |
| Arkana Spiritual Center – Sacred Valley | Sacred Valley, Cusco | From $3,000 USD | 7 days / 6 nights | Comfort and ceremony alongside wellness practices |
| Nihue Rao Centro Espiritual | Near Iquitos, Loreto | From $1,600 USD | 7 days | A traditional Shipibo-focused setting |
| Dreamglade | Near Iquitos, Loreto | From $1,000 USD | 6 days / 5 nights minimum | Flexible stays and rustic jungle accommodation |
| Ayahuasca Foundation | Loreto rainforest | From $2,950 USD | 10 days | A longer structured rainforest program |
| Hummingbird Healing Center | Near Iquitos, Loreto | From $2,000 USD | 7 days / 6 nights | Private accommodation in a week-long program |
| AYA Healing Retreats | Iquitos, Peruvian Amazon | From $2,500 USD | 11 days / 10 nights | A longer Shipibo-rooted dieta program |
| Naturalia Retreat Center | Iquitos, Loreto | From $1,175 USD | 7 days / 6 nights | Small groups with yoga and meditation |
| Psychonauta Foundation | Peruvian Amazon, Loreto | From $950 USD | 7 days | A lower-cost small-group Amazon setting |
| Marosa Healing Center | Near Iquitos, Loreto | From $1,000 USD | 1 week | A smaller family-led center with simple facilities |
An established Amazon retreat offering four ayahuasca ceremonies with traditional Shipibo healers, alongside preparation and integration support.
A comfortable Sacred Valley program combining ayahuasca and Huachuma ceremonies with yoga, breathwork, sound healing, excursions, accommodation, and farm-to-table meals. Its seven-day Sunday–Saturday program repeats weekly; check current availability.
A Shipibo-led starter retreat with four ceremonies, dieta food, private accommodation, flower baths, personal guidance, and integration conversations.
Flexible stays from five nights to two weeks with ceremonies, dieta, breathwork, sauna, integration support, and multiple accommodation levels.
A ten-day program in a rainforest reserve with five ceremonies, Shipibo facilitation, consultations, yoga, meditation, cacao, breathwork, meals, and accommodation.
A structured Iquitos-area week with three ayahuasca ceremonies, one Huachuma ceremony, guided meditation, integration meetings, plant baths, meals, and private accommodation.
An 11-day Shipibo-rooted program with five ceremonies, a master-plant dieta, individual guidance, plant baths, jungle walks, private accommodation, and preparation and integration support.
A small-group program with three ceremonies, yoga, meditation, integration sessions, flower baths, jungle walks, private bungalow accommodation, meals, and Iquitos transfers.
A small-group Amazon retreat with three ceremonies, jungle exploration, consultations as needed, integration circles, meals, bilingual support, and transfers from the Iquitos region.
A smaller family-led Amazon center with four ceremonies, private bungalow accommodation, food, local transportation, plant bath, plant sauna, and traditional plant practices.
Amazon retreats commonly involve rainforest immersion, a remote jungle setting, and a retreat-center environment that may be more traditional in format. Plan carefully for flights, transfers, weather, basic comforts, and distance from medical care.
The Sacred Valley has an Andean setting and can be easier to combine with broader Peru travel. Altitude, overland logistics, and a different environment are practical considerations. Neither region is inherently safer or more authentic than the other.
Ask how health and medication screening works before participation.
Understand facilitator and practitioner experience, group size, and overnight supervision or support.
Ask about emergency procedures and how far the setting is from medical care.
Compare the preparation process and the support offered after the retreat.
Confirm accommodation and bathroom arrangements, plus exactly what is included in the price.
Read cancellation and refund terms, and ask about boundaries and safeguarding procedures.
Ayahuasca can carry physical and psychological risks and may interact dangerously with some medications, including certain antidepressants and other serotonergic or MAOI-related drugs.
Do not stop prescribed medication in order to attend a retreat without discussing it with the appropriate healthcare professional. Remote retreat locations can also make emergency medical care difficult to access.
My Little Buddha organizes publicly available retreat information to make price, duration, location, setting, and suitability easier to compare. We encourage readers to review our editorial standards and independently confirm current details with each retreat before booking.
