Ayahuasca retreats in Peru typically range from $1,500 to $3,000, with most reputable centers charging between $2,500-$4,500 per week. The pricing of retreats is dictated by numerous factors such as duration of retreats, room types and accommodations, additional therapies and add-ons at the retreat center and group size.
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At Arkana, our retreats range from $2,520 to $10,700, pricing determined by:
This transparent pricing structure positions us in the mid-to-premium range while offering exceptional value through authentic Shipibo lineage, comprehensive support, and all-inclusive packages with no hidden fees.
Most guests invest $2,500-$5,500 for a transformative week including all ceremonies, meals, facilitator support, and integration workshops.
All Arkana Retreats always includes:
At Arkana, we believe in complete transparency. Our ayahuasca journey experiences in Peru range from $2,520 for a transformative week in the Amazon to $10,700 for our comprehensive 21-day Sacred Valley immersion. These numbers tell only part of the story—what they truly represent is our commitment to your safety, the wisdom of indigenous traditions, and the loving support that surrounds you before, during, and after your ceremonies.
Price ranges reflect accommodation choices only:
Not included: International flights • Travel insurance • Visa fees • Optional spa treatments (available on-site)
Optional Enhancement: Add Bufo Alvarius (5-MeO-DMT) ceremony for $300 - Learn more in our Bufo Alvarius documentary
Want to understand the complete investment? Keep reading below, or schedule a free consultation to find your perfect retreat.
At Arkana, we offer authentic ayahuasca experiences at two sacred locations in Peru. Each carries its own medicine, its own teachings, its own perfect timing for different souls.
Peru
1–3 Week Programs • Year-Round
Peru
1–3 Week Programs • Year-Round
Step into the emerald embrace of pristine rainforest, where ayahuasca grows wild and the jungle itself becomes your teacher. Here, far from civilization's noise, you'll discover the profound medicine of true disconnection and deep listening.
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The Amazon whispers ancient secrets to those who come with open hearts.
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Journey to where the Andes kiss the sky, where Incan wisdom meets plant medicine in a dance of transformation. Our Sacred Valley retreat uniquely combines ayahuasca with San Pedro cactus, offering a broader spectrum of healing.
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Optional excursions to Machu Picchu and local markets add cultural richness to your spiritual journey.
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Regardless of where you journey or which room embraces you at night, every retreat includes the full spectrum of support for your transformation.
These optional additions can be decided during your stay, allowing your intuition to guide what additional support serves your unique process.
We aim to make this transformative path as accessible as possible:
All prices are quoted in USD, with currency conversion available for international guests. Contact us to discuss payment options that work for your situation.
You've walked the familiar paths of healing. The meditation apps that promise peace. The therapy sessions offer understanding. The various approaches that helped, yet left something inside of you still searching for meaning.
Yet here you stand at a crossroads, sensing something deeper calling to your soul.
Many seekers arrive at this threshold after traditional approaches have taken them as far as they can go. According to a 2023 study conducted by the World Psychiatry, roughly one-third of people with depression don't respond to at least three antidepressant treatments. Whether you're navigating emotional challenges, seeking spiritual growth, or simply knowing there's more to discover within yourself, you're not alone in seeking a more profound transformation.
The investment in an ayahuasca retreat extends far beyond mere numbers on a page. It's an investment in reconnecting with your authentic self, in healing wounds that may have traveled with you for decades, in discovering what makes you feel truly alive.
When we speak of the cost of ayahuasca retreat experiences, we're really talking about a sacred exchange—your investment in profound healing balanced with our dedication to holding space for your transformation.
The path to ceremony starts with mindful Ayahuasca preparation. Following the ayahuasca diet becomes a sacred practice, preparing your body and spirit to receive the medicine's teachings.
Your journey to Peru itself becomes part of the pilgrimage, with flights typically ranging from $400-1,200. Each step brings you closer to the moment when transformation becomes possible.
We believe in transparency about aspects other centers might overlook:
Consider the years spent searching for healing through various paths, the ongoing costs of staying stuck in old patterns, the price of unfulfilling relationships or careers that don't align with your soul's purpose.
Many of our guests discover in a single week what eluded them through decades of seeking. When you measure the investment against newfound clarity, healed relationships, and the return of authentic joy—the value becomes immeasurable. Arkana spends a large amount of time with its guests during the final day of the retreat to discuss integration practices following its tried and trusted method for Ayahuasca integration, what Arkana calls the The 8P Method of Integration.
Peru stands as the ancestral home of ayahuasca, where the medicine has been held sacred for thousands of years. Operating within established legal frameworks ensures both your safety and the ceremony's authenticity. The combination of indigenous wisdom, legal protection, and our commitment to hospitality creates an environment where transformation can unfold naturally.
What sets Arkana apart is not only our Shipibo lineage but also the warmth that makes guests feel at home far from home. From the moment you arrive in Peru until long after you've returned, we take care of every detail so you can focus fully on your transformation.
You've explored the costs, understood the value, and perhaps felt your heart quicken with possibility. The question now transcends money—it's about readiness to step through the doorway that's been waiting for you.
Whether you're called to the jungle's ancient mysteries at our Amazon retreat center starting at $2,520 or drawn to mountain ceremony at our Sacred Valley sanctuary beginning at $3,000, we're here to support your courageous choice.
Remember, dear one, the investment in your transformation cannot be measured only in currency. It's measured in the tears of release, the laughter of rediscovery, the quiet morning when you finally feel at home in your own skin.
When you're ready to embrace the extraordinary life waiting within you, we'll be here—with open hearts, skilled hands, and the sacred medicine that has guided countless souls home to themselves.
Your transformation is priceless. Your investment in it is simply the bridge you cross to meet who you've always been meant to become.
