7 Day Small-Group Ayahuasca Retreat, Indigenous Shaman, Ecuador

This 7 day Ayahuasca retreat is perfect for those who seek a shorter but deeply transformative experience in the Ecuadorian Amazon, including two wonderful activities and 3 Ayahuasca ceremonies led by an Indigenous shaman with over 60 years of experience.

Program includes: 3 ayahuasca ceremonies thorough individual cleansing by a shaman in each ceremony, herbal saunas, tobacco-purification ceremony, trip on the raft or inflatable kayaks, trip to the beautiful Grand Canyon where you will be able to swim and recharge your batteries from the waterfall

Day 1 – transport from Quito, tobacco ceremony

Transport from Quito to our center in the jungle
Accomodation
Introduction and presentation of the Amayas program
Tobacco – purification ceremony
Dinner
Your day will begin with transportation from Quito. Around 9 am, the driver will pick you up at your hotels near the airport or at the airport. If you are staying in the center of Quito, you will have to travel to the airport on the day of the trip, from where you will drive together into the jungle to our center. The journey will take about 3 hours. Along the way, you will stop at a restaurant where you can buy lunch. Upon arrival, you can relax, unpack and check in. Then you will have an introductory meeting. We will get to know each other and talk about what awaits us in the coming days.

Cleansing with traditional Amazonian water tobacco

To best prepare you for the ayahuasca ceremony, part of the introductory process is the administration of traditional Amazonian water tobacco, which is drunk in a certain amount. This sacred drink has been used for centuries to deeply cleanse the body and mind.

Tobacco supports the release of physical and energetic blocks. It can cause purgative vomiting in some people, and it has a more subtle effect on others – but it always works throughout the body and helps create the ideal conditions for a safe and deep ceremony.

Tobacco also helps to remove very heavy energies that people sometimes carry from their daily lives. Thanks to this, participants are much better prepared for the ayahuasca work itself and we can avoid the more demanding processes during the ayahuasca ceremony.

Day 2 – 1.st Ayahuasca ceremony

Breakfast
Raft trip
Lunch
Continue on the river+arrival at the final destination
Return back to our center
Herbal sauna
1st. Ceremony – Louis
This day, you’ll go rafting — a wonderful activity where you can unwind and experience the jungle. You’ll be accompanied by professional guides who know the river well. All the necessary equipment will be provided, and you don’t need any previous experience.

We included this activity in the program because we want you to take home new experiences and see the jungle from a different perspective. It’s truly worth it, and rafting is also a great way to relax and clear your mind before the ceremony.

You’ll have lunch during the rafting trip along the river. Afterward, you’ll continue rafting to the final destination. You’ll also have the opportunity to swim in the river. It’s a truly unforgettable experience.

After returning to the center, you’ll have a few hours to rest. Then you’ll enjoy a herbal healing sauna, followed by your first ceremony with Luis.

Day 3

Breakfast
Lunch + group sharing about your ceremony experience
Dinner
You will have space to relax all day. Just a few steps from us flows the beautiful Misahualli River, where you can refresh yourself, or you can enjoy peace and quiet in hammocks surrounded by nature. If you feel like a short walk, the picturesque village of Cotundo is nearby.

Day 4 – 2nd. Ayahuasca ceremony

Breakfast
Lunch
Healing herbal sauna
2nd. Ceremony – Louis
You will have time to relax throughout the day. In the evening, you will have a second Ayahuasca ceremony.

Day 5

Breakfast
Lunch + group sharing about your ceremony experience
Visit the Grand Canyon+Waterfall
Dinner
In the afternoon we will visit the beautiful Grand Canyon, where you will be able to swim. It is located a short distance from the accommodation. Inside the cave there is a waterfall, where you will be able to get a lot of energy. It is a truly magical place.

Day 6 – 3rd. Ayahuasca ceremony

Breakfast
Lunch
3rd. Ceremony – Louis

Day 7

Breakfast and a personal consultation with Louis
Farewell
Departure back to Quito
In the morning, everyone says goodbye to Shaman Luis. Each guest has an individual consultation where they can speak openly with him, ask questions, share their visions and discuss anything they did not understand during the ceremony. Afterward, the shaman leaves.
In the morning, a transport will pick you up and take you back to Quito to the places you have chosen. If you want, for a small extra charge, it is possible to stay longer in the center if you require more time to rest.