KAIROS
PATH OF THE FÉNIX
One To One
The Fénix Retreat offers one to one private ayahuasca ceremonies with Shipibo Curanderos
A 9-day journey with minimal distraction, guided support, and the space to be with yourself like never before
Retreat Overview
Price: $3,000 USD
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Shipibo-Conibo Shamanic Tradition
4 Ayahuasca Ceremonies
1 Cave ceremony (total darkness)
Food: Vegan/Vegetarian Food, Local Organic Eggs, Super Smoothies
Group/Private: Private one-to-one ceremonies and integration
Accommodation: Private Villa
Extended Stays Available
Silent Days: 3 Days of guided silence
Dates are arranged based on availability and screening approval
Integration sessions and support throughout the retreat
Kairos Land Tour
Cave Expedition
Waterfall Cleanse
Transportation: Pickup and dropoff to airport
On site, Personal Driver ​​is available by call
Post Retreat:
Post Retreat Integration Calls
Extend Stay Upon Request​
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Fill out Form To Inquire About Available Dates
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One To One
Group ayahuasca retreats usually take place with 10-40 other guests simultaneously.
This offering is for guests who feel called to go into ceremony alone, with the Maestro and Maestra Curanderos/Healers.
Experience the depth and presence of one-to-one ceremonies with Shipibo curanderos with over 25 years leading ceremony.
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Why Choose a One-to-One Retreat?
Most Ayahuasca retreats are shared with 10–50 guests. Group retreats can be deeply beautiful and often provide powerful reflection through shared human experience.
The One-to-One Retreat is fundamentally different.
It is designed for those who want a more private and individualized path — with space to go as deeply into themselves as possible, without the stimulation or social dynamics of a larger group setting.
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What’s Not Included
International or domestic flights (including flights to Peru, Lima, or Tingo María)
Flights from Lima to Tingo Maria: $100usd
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Transport outside scheduled retreat
airport transfers
Extra nights before or after the retreat
Extra Nights:
Additional Nights Available upon request and recommended for guests who do not want to return immediately into a busy lifestyle or regular daily stress)
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Screening & Readiness
All guests are required to complete an application and health screening process before confirmation.
This retreat may not be suitable for everyone.
Certain medical conditions, medications, and mental health histories may be contraindicated for participation in Ayahuasca ceremonies.
Our intention is to ensure that this experience is safe, appropriate, and supportive for each guest.
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Preparation & Integration
Preparation and integration are essential parts of this work.
You will receive guidance prior to arrival to help you prepare physically, mentally, and emotionally for the retreat.
Integration support is also provided throughout your stay to help you ground and embody the insights that may arise.
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What If I'm Not Sure
We are happy to answer questions and help you determine whether this retreat is the right fit for you.
If you are unsure whether this retreat is right for you, we encourage you to request a discovery call before applying.→ Begin Your Application→ Request a Discovery Call→ Inquire About Available Dates
The Ayahuasca Diet
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The ayahuasca dieta is an important part of the ceremonial process.
It supports physical preparation, emotional grounding, and the overall safety of working with the medicine.
For generations, indigenous traditions have recognized that the way a person prepares before ceremony can influence both the depth of the experience and the body’s ability to receive it well.
While specific dieta guidelines may vary across lineages, the principles remain similar: to reduce physical stress, quiet the system, and enter the ceremonial space with greater clarity, sensitivity, and respect.
In the days leading up to ceremony, we encourage guests to eat simply, cleanly, and lightly.
On the day of ceremony, it is generally recommended to keep food minimal — usually a light breakfast and, if needed, a light lunch earlier in the day.
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Dieta Guidelines​
Please avoid the following for 2 to 4 weeks before and after ceremony:
Pork
Sexual activity of any kind, including masturbation
Alcohol
Marijuana
Spicy foods
Ice, ice cream, and ice-cold drinks
Refined sugar
Red meat
Junk food
Excess salt and pepper
(small amounts of natural salt such as pink Himalayan salt are generally acceptable)
Excess oils
(small amounts of virgin olive oil, coconut oil, or hemp oil are generally acceptable)
Animal fats
Carbonated drinks
Dairy products
Fermented foods
Caffeine and other stimulants
All recreational and street drugs, including cocaine, MDMA, amphetamines, and similar substances
Please note: recreational and street drugs should be fully discontinued for at least 4 weeks before and after ceremony.
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Medications and Safety
Some pharmaceutical medications may be contraindicated with ayahuasca and can create serious health risks.
If you are currently taking any prescription medication, please contact us well in advance so we can let you know what may need to be reviewed before participation. Any changes to medication should only be made with the support of a qualified medical professional. Please do not stop prescribed medication abruptly without proper guidance.
A Note on Preparation
The dieta is not about perfection. It is about entering the experience with sincerity, care, and respect for the process. Thoughtful preparation can help create a more stable foundation for both ceremony and integration.
If you are unsure about any aspect of the dieta or whether this work is appropriate for you, we encourage you to contact us before booking.
History & Shipibo Tradition
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Traditionally, Ayahuasca is made of two Amazonian plants, the Ayahuasca vine, and the chacruna leaves. In some areas, the chaliponga leaves are used. This sacred medicine is traditionally known by it’s Quechua name, Ayahuasca, which translates to; “Vine of the Soul” or “Vine of the Dead”. In Shipibo, Ayahuasca is known as Oni which signifies wisdom. Throughout the Amazon region, Ayahuasca goes by several dozen other names such as Daime, Yage and Caapi. Ayahuasca has likely been used for millennia. There is little written history on the subject yet there have been several verbal stories passed down through family lineage about the use and origins of this sacred medicine. Traditionally the healers of the villages would use ayahuasca to assist in healing patients of illnesses. To diagnose the root causes of the illness they would often seek assistance by other plant spirits and doctors in their visions and would be shown which plants to prescribe in order for them to heal. Some further examples of the shamanic use of ayahuasca by the village healers was to help settle village disputes, help with hunting tactics, or to help a person attract a partner for love.
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The Shipibo tribes are from the Ucayali River region. The use of Ayahuasca has been present within their tribes for hundreds of years and their vast knowledge in healing and plants has been an invaluable gift to those that have worked with them. The geometric patterns that you often see in their art are also termed icaros. These icaros in their artwork of painting and embroidery also tell stories. The icaros can be read and are essentially their original language. The Shipibo culture has thrived throughout the past in the practices of fishing, hunting, medicinal plant knowledge and art such as embroidering, painting, wood craftsmanship and ceramics. The Shipibo have always had a deep connection with mother nature yet as there has been more globalization and western ideals moving into these some of these regions, their traditions, language, art and knowledge are slowly being lost. Within our work we focus in preserving their traditions by supporting their arts, traditional practices and aid in the reforestation of the local jungle.