Ayahuasca Retreat 5 Days 4 Nights in Cusco and Machu Picchu

The 5-Day 4-Night Ayahuasca Retreat provides a complete process of spiritual cleansing, inner transformation, and energetic renewal. It is ideal for participants who wish to go beyond a single ceremony and experience the full depth of the Ayahuasca medicine in a safe and guided environment.

During this retreat, you will take part in three to four Ayahuasca ceremonies, complemented by rituals such as Kambo, San Pedro (Huachuma), floral baths, and energetic cleansings—all performed with respect and authenticity. Each ceremony is carefully guided by Amazonian healers, offering continuous support for your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

The days between ceremonies focus on integration and reflection, including guided meditation, nature walks, and personal sharing circles to help you process and understand your experiences. You’ll have time to rest, journal, and reconnect with yourself while being nourished by healthy, plant-based meals designed to support your healing process.

By the end of the retreat, you will feel renewed, centered, and deeply connected to your inner wisdom. This is more than a retreat—it’s a sacred pilgrimage toward self-discovery, forgiveness, and spiritual transformation in the heart of the Andes.

Before taking Ayahuasca, keep in mind: Do not forget to come to the office to coordinate at least 1 day before (9am – 5 pm), it is important to drink volcanic water for detoxification of the digestive system in general, prior coordination; at Calle Herrajes 148. Ayahuasca groups have a maximum of 6 participants. 

Preparation: Before taking Ayahuasca, patients must go through a health diagnosis, the person in charge must approve the state of health of the patient before taking the Ayahuasca brew. Physical preparation or personal diet: 3 days minimum before taking Ayahuasca: no alcohol, sex, drugs, cigarettes, pills, meat, vitamins. You should eat only fruits and vegetables, drink natural water.

• Forbidden to consume pills (consult with your doctor); drugs (cocaine, cannabis, MDMA, etc) not sex or masturbation.
• Do not drink (beer, vodka, wine, pisco sour, etc). Don’t smoke cigars. Do not eat red meat, chili, lemon, or milk.
• No injections, do not consume everything that contains caffeine, fast foods (pizza, sausages, hamburgers, etc.)
• Not having any type of heart problem (I accept love) hypertension, epilepsy, schizophrenia, terminal cancer or others.
• Eat a healthy diet of fruits or vegetables, low in salt and sugar; all minimum of 3 to 7 days before and after the ceremony.

The experience with Ayahuasca includes:

• All round-trip taxi transportation included in the itinerary and/or organization, to the retreat temple (daily departures on the date you schedule)
• Volcanic water for detoxification of the immune system.
• 03 doses of Ayahuasca or San Pedro. Shipibo shaman.
• Transportation from the retreat center to the different archaeological sites in Cusco, round trip, Sacred Valley; South Valley; City Tours; Rainbow Mountain and Machu Picchu guided by a professional tour guide.
• Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, as part of the diet. (where applicable, according to itinerary).
• Accommodation and/or hotel in group, private, VIP, and presidential rooms, depending on the service chosen during the 5-day, 4-night retreat.
• Spiritual guides and assistants who speak Quechua, Spanish, and English for and throughout the entire Ayahuasca ritual.
• Consultation and interpretation of visions or experiences after the Ayahuasca ceremony with the Shipibo shaman upon request.
• Please purchase your ticket to Machu Picchu in advance, as it is personalized, between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. (I recommend doing so 2 to 5 months in advance, as tickets to the Machu Picchu archaeological site are not available during high season. Consider the order of your itinerary when visiting Machu Picchu. If it is last minute, as an alternative you will have to go 1 day before to sleep in Machu Picchu to find a ticket, which changes your entire itinerary and would be your responsibility).
• All expenses to Machu Picchu, transportation or taxi from the retreat center to Ollantaytambo, round-trip train tickets from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu, round-trip bus from Aguas Calientes to the Machu Picchu archaeological site + professional tour guide; except for the entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
• We allow photos to be taken during the different sessions without interruption.
• Maximum group size is 6 participants; if there are more than 6 participants, availability must be coordinated.
• We have an office in the historic center where you can leave your luggage if needed.
• If you wish to stay longer at the retreat center, it is $25 per night depending on the room; and take more tours such as: Lares: hot springs, visit to Puno or others, request what you want and we will help you put together your package.

Not included:

• BTG (general ticket to visit archaeological sites)
• Personal expenses and tips
• Lunch and dinner in Machu Picchu
• Entrance fees to Machu Picchu
• Hotels in Cusco and Machu Picchu
• Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu; purchase between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.; (I recommend purchasing 2 to 5 months in advance due to high season availability issues for the Machu Picchu archaeological site; consider the order of your Machu Picchu visit itinerary. If it is last minute, as an alternative, you will have to go 1 day before to sleep in Machu Picchu to find tickets, which will change your entire itinerary and would be your responsibility).

Day 1: CITY TOUR ITINERARY

• 9:00 a.m. – Meet at the office at Calle Herrajes 148
• City Tour:
• Cusco Cathedral
• Coricancha Temple
• Sacsayhuamán Fortress
• Qenqo Archaeological Complex
• Puca Pucara Archaeological Complex
• Tambomachay Archaeological Site
• 3:00 pm – End of the City Tour in Cusco.
• 5:00 pm – Meeting at the office to depart for the Temple of Retiros and begin the ayahuasca ceremony
• 6:00 pm we will begin the first ayahuasca ceremony, where the master will guide us throughout the ceremony from start to finish.
• 11:00 pm we will finish our ayahuasca ceremony and then go to our designated room to spend the night.

Day 2: SOUTHERN VALLEY ITINERARY

• 6:30 a.m. breakfast at the retreat temple
• This tour starts at 8:30 a.m. We will then depart by bus to the south of Cusco, during which we will be able to observe beautiful landscapes. The first stop will be the archaeological center of Tipón, an Inca ceremonial center where a stone canal controlled the flow of water from the high peaks of Pachatusan Hill to the lowlands of the valley.
• Next, we will visit the Pikillacta Archaeological Complex, which literally means “city of fleas.” It is an ancient walled citadel of the Wari Empire, which was one of the most important regional centers of the Wari culture in its expansion towards the city of Cusco.
• Finally, we will conclude the journey by visiting the beautiful Church of Andahuaylillas, a small jewel of the Colonial period, also known as “The Sistine Chapel of America,” which houses an impressive collection of canvases with gold-plated frames and murals, Baroque altarpieces, and more. We will also be able to appreciate the famous five-language door.
• We will be back in the city of Cusco at approximately 2:00 p.m.
• At 6:00 p.m., we will begin the second ayahuasca ceremony, where the master will guide us throughout the ceremony from start to finish.
• At 11:00 p.m., we will finish our ayahuasca ceremony and then go to our designated rooms to spend the night.

Day 3: Sacred Valley Itinerary

• Taray Viewpoint
• Pisac Archaeological Complex
• Jewelry Market
• Ollantaytambo Archaeological Complex
• Alpaca Wool Processing in Chinchero
• 6:00 a.m. – Breakfast at the retreat temple
• 6:40 a.m. Departure from the retreat temple to the city of Cusco, where our transportation will be waiting to begin our Sacred Valley tour.
• 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Start of the tour to the Sacred Valley.
• 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. We will explore one of the most important archaeological complexes in the Sacred Valley, famous for its terraces, aqueducts, and Inca cemeteries. From the top, we will enjoy a privileged view of the valley.
• 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. We will visit the town of Pisac, renowned for its expert jewelers, where we will see the artisanal process of transforming silver into fine jewelry.
• 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. We will head to Urubamba, “the heart of the Sacred Valley,” to enjoy a varied buffet lunch surrounded by beautiful Andean scenery.
• 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. We will tour the imposing fortress of Ollantaytambo, strategically built to protect the valley. We will walk through its terraces and temples, learning about the military and ceremonial importance of this Inca site.
• 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. We will end the tour in the picturesque village of Chinchero. Here we will appreciate the entire process of alpaca wool: washing, natural dyeing, and spinning, until we obtain the renowned traditional fabrics such as “Loraypo.”
• 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Return by tourist bus to Cusco, arriving at approximately 7:00 p.m.
• Recommendation: The best restaurant, Tunupa, is over $10. (extras)
• Don Angel is the best restaurant in the Sacred Valley, offering an extensive buffet with a variety of Peruvian food. The atmosphere and the Urubamba River are the perfect combination for an unparalleled experience.
• 8:00 pm- We will arrive at the Retiros temple: We will have our dinner.
• 9:00 pm we will be finishing our ayahuasca ceremony and then go to our designated room to spend the night.

Day 4: MARAS MORAY

• The Tour to Moray and Maras Salt Mines combines history, culture, and unique landscapes in the Sacred Valley. In Moray, visitors discover the impressive circular terraces, considered ancient Inca agricultural laboratories where experiments were conducted with different microclimates. The tour then continues to the Maras Salt Mines, a group of more than 3,000 salt pools that have been exploited since pre-Inca times, offering spectacular views and the opportunity to learn about one of the most traditional salt extraction processes in the world.
  • Textile Interpretation Center
  • Archaeological Complex of Moray
  • Maras Salt Mines
• 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. We will pick you up at your hotel and then depart by tourist transport to the northwest of the city, enjoying beautiful Andean landscapes and passing through picturesque villages.
• 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. In Chinchero, we will observe the traditional process of alpaca wool: washing, spinning, natural dyeing, and weaving, until it is transformed into fine and colorful garments. Then we will depart for the village of Maras, where we will enjoy a spectacular view of the Vilcanota mountain range, with snow-capped peaks such as Chicón and La Verónica.
• 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. We will visit Moray, a set of circular agricultural terraces shaped like an amphitheater, considered an Inca agricultural laboratory for the study of microclimates and crops.
• 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. We continue to the impressive Maras Salt Mines, made up of more than 3,000 salt wells that have been exploited since Inca times and are still worked by the locals today.
• 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. We begin our return to the city, arriving in Cusco around 2:30 p.m.
• 6:00 p.m. We will begin the third Ayahuasca ceremony.
• 10:00 p.m. We will end the Ayahuasca ceremony.
• 10:30 p.m. We will go to our designated rooms to get a good night’s sleep before heading to Ollantaytambo very early the next day.

DAY 5 ITINERARY: Visit to Machu Picchu

• Lunch box for breakfast at 5:00 a.m.
• 5:50 a.m. – Departure from the Temple of Retiros to the train agency.
• 6:00 a.m. – Departure from the train agency to Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes.
• 8:40 a.m. – Train ride through the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes.
• 10:40 a.m. – Arrival at the citadel of Machu Picchu.
• 11:00 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. Visit to Machu Picchu with a professional guide and/or lunch in Aguas Calientes.
• 4:00 pm – Return to Aguas Calientes and board the train back to Cusco.
• 8:00 pm – Pick up from Ollantaytambo and return to Cusco; end of tour. (As an option, you can rent a room for more days at the retreat temple if you wish, and we can even drop you off at the airport).

Group Ayahuasca service

Everything is group, the visit to the archaeological centers is guided in groups and their Andean ceremonies will be in the Patapata temple. Shared duplex room with shared bathroom.

Private Ayahuasca Mystical Service

The visit to the archaeological centers is by private taxi. You will choose to have all the ceremonies private or have the private room with a shared bathroom, I requested heating if needed.

VIP Ayahuasca Mystic Trip

All the service is private, exclusive visit to the archaeological centers and the ceremonies. They will have 1 spacious and furnished room of 45 m2, with a private bathroom inside the room with heating. Private tours, private taxi to the archaeological centers, private guide. The VIP is a cocky service without limits, he does what he likes; If you wish, you can enter or participate in group services.

On the first day, you can have a light breakfast such as fruit before 9 a.m. to stave off hunger. You will not be able to drink a single drop of water or eat anything during your tour whenever you take ayahuasca or wachuma. If your stomach contains liquid, you may not have visions or sensations, which is why you are required to refrain from drinking water or eating food for at least 8 hours before the ceremony.

Bring your personal items and toiletries to the retreat center.

Water, toilet paper, and extra clothes for the ceremony.

• The schedule may vary depending on the season and train availability (we can arrange everything within our means).
• We need to organize and coordinate everything, so please be clear in advance. We look forward to seeing you at the office.
• We hope you enjoy this unforgettable tour.

It is important that you come to the office a few days before to coordinate your pickup and to drink the volcanic water. This volcanic water is sacred, coming from the heart of Pachamama to help you. The medicinal volcanic water is located beneath a hidden volcano, four hours from Cusco. This water is very pure and 100% organic. It is not the same as drinking water or mineral water, which are treated and disinfected with chemicals for human consumption. We use it to detoxify our immune system in general, prior to the Ayahuasca ritual.

The benefits of this volcanic water are countless. It cleanses the entire intestinal tract, especially the colon (the process takes 1 to 2 hours, after which you can resume your activities without any problems). It is a deep detoxification of the digestive system that eliminates harmful chemicals from the body. It also purifies the kidneys and urinary tract infections, cleanses the esophagus and bile, and combats gastritis, eliminating toxins and germs through the anal, urinary, and sometimes oral routes. It is a physical preparation before the Ayahuasca or San Pedro ceremony.