My Top Picks for a 7-Day Ayahausca Retreat in Peru

Ayahuasca retreats can get expensive, but they don’t have to break the bank. There are still plenty of affordable, authentic options in Peru that are highly respected and run with integrity. One of the perks of having so many centers pop up in recent years is that the competition keeps standards high across the board.

Doing a 7-day Ayahuasca retreat in Peru hit the sweet spot as this length of time gives you plenty of time to experience multiple ceremonies, integrate the experiences, and properly soak up the experience. 3-day retreats, another common offering, are too short to get the full experience, in my opinion, while a 10 or 12-day retreat often costs more than most people’s budgets allow.

You don’t need a huge budget to do this work. Most 7-day Ayahuasca retreats in Peru cost between $1,000 and $1,500, and that usually includes accommodation, food, ceremonies, integration support, and sometimes extras like cleansings, flower baths, yoga classes, and all that good stuff.

Of course, there are more high-end centers that charge more. These tend to cater to foreigners and often include extras like psychologists, medical staff, cute private rooms with big comfortable beds, and structured support programs. If that’s what you’re after, I’ve included a couple of solid options that offer that kind of experience.

But if you’re looking for something simpler, more rustic, and closer to how this medicine has traditionally been served, there are great budget-friendly retreats here too. Whatever your price range, there’s something on this list for you.