Ayahuasca Ceremony in Ecuador

Ayahuasca ceremonies at Feather Crown take place within a structured retreat in the Ecuadorian Amazon, guided by an Indigenous elder and supported by sober facilitators. Our center has welcomed guests since 2008 and is located near Santa Clara, Pastaza, in a 23-hectare rainforest reserve beside the Piatúa River.

Ceremony and integration

The evening includes preparation, traditional songs and an individual limpia for each participant. Drinking ayahuasca is voluntary. A sober support team remains available through the night, and the following day includes time for integration, questions and discussion with English translation. Groups are limited to 12 participants per ceremony.

Don Carlos Landazuri leads our Kichwa programs; Maestro Sina leads selected Shipibo programs. The elder is specified for each retreat date. These are traditional and spiritual practices; experiences vary and outcomes are not guaranteed. Every applicant completes health screening before acceptance.

Choose your retreat

• 5 days / 4 nights: two ceremonies, two integration circles, private accommodation and meals — USD 890 per person.

• 10 days / 9 nights: four ceremonies, four integration circles, private accommodation, meals and the full rainforest and cultural activity program — USD 1,790 per person.

• Private custom retreats: a tailored program for individuals, couples or groups. Dates, length, ceremonies and activities are agreed individually. Private retreats cost significantly more than scheduled group retreats.

Private rooms are standard; guests do not share with strangers. Travel, transfers and optional extras are separate. Current availability and the ceremony leader are shown on our dates and prices page. Full retreats accept waiting-list applications only.

Dates and enquiries

Ceremonies are not free and are not available as an unrestricted walk-in activity. Any separately arranged ceremony requires prior confirmation of the date, program, price and health-screening approval. Please contact [email protected] to discuss your request.

If the scheduled dates do not fit, first check our other standard dates. For your own dates, use the private retreat enquiry form. Custom programs must fit outside scheduled group retreats and the two days before and after them.

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