Amazon spiritual retreat

5-d/4-n | $550 | Arajuno, Pastaza

duration : 5-days / 4-nights
price : $550 / per person
depart : 10:00 am
pick up : Arajuno bus terminal

day 1 :

  • Meet at 10:00 AM for the journey to the community, combining a car transfer, a canoe ride, and a guided walk to the retreat site

  • Upon arrival, receive a warm welcome and introduction with facilitators and fellow participants while settling into the natural surroundings

  • Enjoy a traditional lunch followed by time to rest

  • Embark on a silent walk through the jungle, tuning into its rhythms and sounds

  • Refresh yourself with a swim in the river

  • Gather for a dinner prepared with locally sourced ingredients

  • Accommodation, meals, guided experiences and listed activities, use of facilities.**Tips NOT included.

    Please NOTE :

    Food: Primarily vegetarian or vegan, with occasional fish.

    Facilities & recommendations: No Western-style toilets; designated areas are available. Bring biodegradable wipes and plastic bags for waste.

    Unplug & recharge: Limited internet (for emergencies only). Accommodation in shared rooms or tents. Solar-powered electricity—use devices sparingly.

    Silent walks: Guided walks (2 to 4 hours) designed for deep nature connection, stress reduction, and mindfulness.

    Optional ceremonies: All ceremonies last 2 to 3 hours and participation is voluntary.

    • Wayusa ceremony: A Kichwa tradition at 4 AM, where participants drink wayusa tea to share dreams and plan the day. The beverage contains theine but no hallucinogens or caffeine.

    • Ancestral tobacco ceremony: A nighttime ritual with rainforest tobacco, meditation, and reflections by the fire, sometimes followed by a night walk. Aims to enhance lucid dreaming.

    • Sacred plant ceremony: A firelit ceremony with songs and drumming, using Ayahuasca or mushrooms (optional, $120 per person) to connect with nature and ancestry.

  • Lightweight, breathable, and long-sleeved for protection, comfortable shoes and hiking boots or closed-toe shoes, a waterproof jacket or poncho, reusable water bottle, biodegradable toiletries, headlamp or flashlight, insect repellent (preferably natural or DEET-free), hat, sunglasses, and eco-friendly sunscreen, notebook & pen, small backpack, swimsuit, towel.

    • End the day with an ancestral tobacco ceremony, a sacred ritual for purification and setting intentions for the journey ahead

    day 2 :

    • Start the morning with the wayusa ceremony, an energizing infusion symbolizing renewal

    • Enjoy a wholesome breakfast

    • Connect with the earth on a barefoot walk, feeling its energy beneath your feet

    • Experience the art of body painting with natural pigments, learning the significance of traditional designs

    • Deepen your awareness through a guided meditation session

    • Savor a fresh, locally sourced lunch

    • Engage in a silent jungle walk and a riverside meditation, reflecting in harmony with nature

    • Share dinner in a communal setting

    • Close the day with another tobacco ceremony, reinforcing the connection with your inner journey

    day 3 :

    • Begin the day with the wayusa ceremony

    • Enjoy a nourishing breakfast

    • Tune into the heartbeat of the jungle with a silent nature walk

    • Gather for a traditional lunch

    • Practice mindfulness and stillness in a guided meditation

    • Discover the power of sound and rhythm with an ancestral drumming session

    • Immerse yourself in the refreshing waters of the river, reconnecting with its cleansing energy

    • Share an evening meal with the group

    • End the day with a sacred tobacco ceremony

    day 4 :

    • Welcome the morning with a wayusa ceremony

    • Enjoy a fresh and energizing breakfast

    • Embark on a silent jungle walk and a waterfall meditation, embracing the revitalizing energy of flowing water

    • Gather for a wholesome lunch

    • Take time to rest and swim in the river

    • Share a meaningful final dinner of the retreat

    • Choose between a sacred plant ceremony or a night walk through the jungle, discovering its secrets under the moonlight

    day 5 :

    • Enjoy a farewell breakfast

    • Experience a cultural demonstration featuring traditional dances, songs, and handicrafts

    • Take time for personal reflection and a closing ceremony

    • Gather for a final lunch before the return journey, carrying the wisdom and energy of the rainforest with you