5-Night Retreat

Overview 5 Night Retreat:

1. Day: Pickup at the airport in Quito (2pm) and arrival at Kinti Yaya Healing Sanctuary

2. Day: Huachuma ceremony (San Pedro Cactus)

3. Day: Excursion to two sacred nature sites (lake and waterfall) and integration of Huachuma ceremony

4. Day: Visit of sacred mountain and Ayahuasca ceremony

5. Day: Rest and integration of Ayahuasca ceremony

6. Day: Cultural experience at Healing Center with indigenous Kichwa crafts and Pachamanka (traditional lunch ceremony), drop-off at the airport of Quito (5pm)

What’s Included?

  • Two sacred plant ceremonies (1x Ayahuasca, 1x Huachuma), led by Tayta Willak
  • Andean shamanic healing practices, for example energy cleansings, sound healing, Hayni (breathing exercises)
  • Two nature ceremonies at sacred sites (mountain & waterfall) to connect you with Pacha Mama
  • Cultural experiences with the local Kichwa community
  • Personal & professional guidance by Tayta Willak and M.Sc. nature-therapist Maja
  • Online preparation and two online integration sessions
  • Lodging and 3 healthy meals per day, abundance of fruits and herbal teas
  • Beautiful landscape of the province of Pichincha
  • Transportation from the airport of Quito and back
  • Exclusive, small groups of 5-10 people

Detailed Schedule

Day 1: Arrival

2:00pm – Pick-up at the airport of Quito
4:00pm – Arrival at Kinti Yaya Healing Sanctuary in Perucho Centro, Pichincha
5:00pm – Welcome ceremony, orientation and overview
6:30pm – Dinner
7:30pm – First word circle at the fire to get to know each other and prepare the Huachuma Ceremony

Day 2: Huachuma Ceremony

8:00am – Light breakfast
9:00am – Ceremony preparation (energetical cleansings, meditation, Andean yoga movements)
10:00am – Opening of Huachuma ceremony
6:00pm – Closing of Huachuma ceremony
6:30pm – Light dinner
7:30pm – Quiet time for rest and personal integration

Day 3: Excursion to Sacred Nature Sites

8:00am – Breakfast
9:00am – Departure to Lago Cuicocha (volcanic crater lake)
9:30am – Arrival at Lago Cuicocha – guided meditation, Hayni practices, Huachuma sharing circle
12:30pm – Return to Kinti Yaya
1:00pm – Lunch
2:30pm – Walk to Cascada de Peguche (sacred waterfall) and introduction to the Andean Cosmovision
5:30pm – Time for journaling and personal reflections
6:30pm – Dinner
7:30pm – Fire circle and early rest

Day 4: Sacred Mountain & Ayahuasca Ceremony

8:00am – Light breakfast
9:00am – Departure to Tayta Imbabura (sacred mountain)
9:30am – Nature ceremony and offerings to Pachamama
12:00pm – Return to Kinti Yaya
12:30pm – Light lunch (you may choose to fast)
2:00pm – Instructions for Ayahuasca ceremony
3:30pm – Meditation, Andean yoga practices, energetic cleansings
6:00pm – Opening of Ayahuasca ceremony
2:00am – Closing of Ayahuasca ceremony (overnight support provided)

Day 5: Rest and Integration

Morning – Time for rest and personal integration
8:00am – Juice and fruits available
10:00am – Open brunch
1:00pm – Departure to “El Lechero” (sacred ceremonial site) for sharing circle and integration guidance
5:00pm – Visit of Parque del Condor (optional)
6:30pm – Dinner
7:30pm – Fire circle: sit together, play music, feel the community

Day 6: Cultural Experience & Departure

8:00am – Breakfast
9:00am – Tour of archaeological museum at Kinti Yaya, crafts market
10:30am – Pacha Manka (traditional Kichwa Lunch Ceremony)
12:00pm – Lunch
1:00pm – Closing Ceremony
3:00pm – Departure and drop-off at the airport in Quito (arrival ~5pm)

Pricing

Shared Room (4x Female Dorm, 3x Male Dorm): $995 per person

Double Room (private external bathroom)
Single use: $1,195 per person | Double use: $2,095 per room

Double Room (private bathroom)
Single use: $1,245 per person | Double use: $2,145 per room

Apartment / Studio (private bathroom, living-room and kitchen)
Single use: $1,395 per person | Double use: $2,395 per room

Note: Charging for ceremonies and healing experiences isn’t customary in the Kichwa culture. Traditionally, a community member knows how much to give the shaman due to their cultural norms and Randi-Randi worldview of reciprocal balance. Since this understanding isn’t universal, we decided to have fixed prices.

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