Colombia calls us to the jungle, inviting us to discover her secrets. In a sacred ayahuasca ceremony, our shaman, whose family of wisdomkeepers have protected the sanctity of the sacred plant medicine for generations, will take us on a transformative journey to the Universe within.

Following our two days of ceremony, we will venture into the Colombian jungle for a 4 day trek through the Colombian Andes of Los Nevados National Park. The magic and mystery of the place awakens our inner child, inspiring us to play.

Please note that a film maker may be joining our team and footage from this trek may be included in a submission for the Banff Film Festival. There will be no videography or photography during ceremony.

Ayahuasca Retreat

Nestled in the heart of the Colombian jungle, this retreat center is run by indigenous Colombian shamans who have been wisdomkeepers for the sacred plant medicines for generations.

Ayahuasca Retreat

Nestled in the heart of the Colombian jungle, this retreat center is run by indigenous Colombian shamans who have been wisdomkeepers for the sacred plant medicines for generations.

What is an Expeditionary Retreat?

An expeditionary retreat is an immersive, physically rigorous, spiritual and cultural experience, designed to challenge, inspire and transform.

Learn more about expeditionary retreats

Initiation

Heed the call

April 14-16

Day 1: After arriving in Bogota, we will travel to an indigenous ceremonial retreat center in the heart of the Colombian jungle.

Day 2: After a day of preparation, we will embark on our ayahuasca journey starting at dusk.

Day 3: Following the ceremony, we will enjoy a breakfast and time of rest and recovery before embarking on another ayahuasca ceremony.

Integration

Establish your roots

April 17-22

Day 4: We will journey to the town of Santa Marta, where we will prepare for our trek to La Ciudad Perdida, the Lost City of the Tairona people.

Day 5: Traveling from Santa Marta to the town of El Mamey, we will begin the trek just after lunch with a 7.6 kilometer hike (approximately 3 hours).

Day 6: This day’s trek will take us to Paradise Cabin, the closest location to the Lost City. This trek of 14.7 kilometers (approximately 8 hours) will take us to the indigenous town of Mutanyl, where travelers can take pictures and interact with the local indigenous people and bathe in the Buritaca River. Dorms for this day will be in beds or hammocks with mosquito netting.

Day 7: We will arrive at the Lost City where we will have three hours touring the city with a local guide. From the Lost City, we will travel 7.6 miles (approximately 4 hours) on the return trek to the Mumake cabin.

Day 8: We will depart Mumake for the 15.6 km trek (approximately 6 hours) back to Santa Marta .

Day 9: Return to Bogota

Common Questions

Will I be able to handle the physical rigors of this trek?

Salkantay is rated “difficult”, due to altitude and distance. That having been said, most people who can hike eight hours a day, would be physically capable of doing this trek. As with any aerobic activity, consult your doctor before embarking on this journey.

What is plant medicine?

We will begin this retreat with a sacred huachuma plant medicine known to the indigenous people as a San Pedro ceremony. San Pedro is a heart-opening, consciousness expanding medicine designed to clarify our intentions for this transformative journey. The ceremony is optional, but is included in cost of the trip.

What if the US or Peruvian government has a lockdown due to Covid?

Covid continues to be an active threat. In the event that the U.S. or Peruvian governments prohibit travel, the trip cost will be 100% refundable. Participants are encouraged to secure trip insurance to cover any other circumstances that may lead to trip cancelation or delay.

Trip Cost for 12 day Immersive Spiritual and Cultural Experience – $2,500

Packing List for Expeditionary Retreat

What is Included?

Lodging

  • Family-owned B&B’s in Pisac
  • Unique shelters and huts on the Salkantay Trek
  • Boutique hotel in Cusco

Transportation

  • Transportation to and from the airport in Cusco
  • Private transport van between towns
  • Transport to Incan architectural sites
  • Train and bus to and from Machu Picchu

Activities

  • Sacred San Pedro plant medicine ceremony
  • Entrance to Incan archaeological sites in Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Cusco
  • Salkantay guided trip, including permits, guide, horses, chef and meals
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu
  • Cusco city tour

Meals

  • Three meals a day, in towns and on the trails

What is not included?

International and domestic flights

Sleeping bag and walking pole rentals

Optional $30 trek to the top of Huana Pichhu at Machu Picchu

Optional $35 train ride from Hidro Electric plant instead of 3 hour hike to Aguas Calientes