Ayahuasca Retreat Reviews — Helping You Stay Safe with 5,000+ Independent Reviews
>
Room Features
Property Features
Why Avalon?
Avalon is a holistic healing centre in Barcelona and Ibiza (Spain), dedicated to self-discovery and profound inner journeys. Our retreats bring together the ancient wisdom of sacred medicines such as Ayahuasca, Magic Mushrooms, San Pedro, and Bufo Alvarius with modern practices of preparation, integration, and personalised care.
We follow a shamanic approach to the world of plant medicines, working with shamans from ancestral traditions of Brazil (Yawanawá, Huni Kuin, Mbyá Guaraní), Colombia (Kamëntsa, Kichwa, Pastos, Muisca, Cofán), and Peru (Quechua). Our mission is to create safe, contemporary, and refined spaces where participants can experience these medicines in the traditional Amazonian way.
With deep respect for ancestral knowledge, we complement it with tools that help non-indigenous participants gain the most from their experience and apply insights to everyday life. Preparation before the retreat builds confidence and clarity; our holistic programme introduces practices that foster wellbeing beyond the ceremony; and integration supports participants in maximising benefits while navigating any challenges that may arise afterwards.
Set and setting are two of the most critical factors in a psychedelic experience. At Avalon, safety and care are at the heart of everything we do. From the very beginning, participants are supported by a dedicated team, with a nearly one-to-one facilitator-to-guest ratio during retreats. Our team also includes a medical advisor, and we follow many of the safety guidelines recommended by ICEERS.
In adapting rituals that are not part of our own culture, we honour tradition while offering the highest level of comfort and beauty. This balance helps participants feel safe, surrender to the process, and embrace the full potential of a transformative journey.
See our calendar and prices
Book a discovery call with us today to start your journey.
What does a 6-day holistic Ayahuasca retreat include?
- 4 Ayahuasca ceremonies by experienced (>10 years) shamans trained in Colombia (Kamëntsa, Kichwa, Pastos, Muisca, and Cofán traditions), Peru (Quechua tradition), or Brazil (Yawanawá, Huni Kuin, Mbyá Guaraní traditions).
- 4 Rapé ceremonies (dried tobacco powder) – clearing the mind and cleansing the body and energy field, used in combination with Ayahuasca.
- 4 Integration workshops with a trained psychologist, combining diverse and creative methods, such as sharing circles, writing, art therapy, and ecstatic dance.
- 1 One-on-one integration session – Designed to bring your unique experience into your daily life and ensure lasting change.
- 1 Access bars – energetic therapy facilitating the release of limiting beliefs.
- 1 Holotropic breathwork.
- 1 Healing massage.
- 4 Yoga and meditation sessions suitable for all levels.
- 12 Creative, chef-crafted meals prepared fresh daily from high-quality sources in an Ayahuasca-friendly manner.
- 5 Food awareness workshops.
- 5 Nights of luxurious and spacious accommodations in a 4-star boutique hotel.
- Transport service from/to Barcelona Airport or the city centre.
- Intake and safety screening with the collaboration of a doctor.
- 1 One-on-one preparation video call.
- 2 Online integration follow-up circles.
- Ongoing access to our monthly community online integration circles.
Check our upcoming Ayahuasca retreats
You will also enjoy:
- Charming and rustic 4-star boutique hotel nestled in the countryside of the protected Carmany green belt in the heart of the Costa Brava.
- An exclusive natural area of 7 hectares of forests and alfalfa fields.
- Very high facilitator-to-guest ratio. A team of 25 people, with a maximum of 25 participants, will ensure you always feel supported.
- Personal support before and after the retreat – you will have a personal Avalon family member assigned to guide you through the preparation and integration.
- 110 m2 ceremonial space with comfortable beds and large windows overlooking nature.
- Ceremonies in an especially safe setting. Our ceremony team consists of 6-7 experienced sacred space guardians and musicians who follow many of the guidelines of the Enhancing Safety in Ayahuasca Sessions course by ICEERS Academy.
- Ceremonies filled with live “medicine” music: a combination of multiple instruments and voices.
- Access to our outdoor hammock area, indoor and outdoor pools and sauna.
- Daily room service.
- Easily accessible location in Europe (Barcelona) with direct flights from most of the bigger cities.
- Wifi (although we encourage our guests to disconnect as much as possible).
- Ayahuasca preparation and integration guidelines documents.
- Lifelong access to the Avalon community, activities, and support system.
Book a discovery call with us today to start your journey.
See our short documentary:
See what people say about us:
Add Review
Read More ReviewsReviews (119)
-
thomas1
August 29, 2023 at 4:32 amAvalon run a high-quality operation and from the first minute to the last you are catered for very well. The staff, the volunteers, the owners, chefs, are all so pleasant and welcoming, and immediately put you at ease.
It was a special retreat, and the biggest compliment I can pay them is that when I return for another Ayahuasca retreat, it will 100% be with Avalon. The food is excellent, the facilities are great, and the whole schedule ran smoothly.
Special mention to Heidi the massage therapist, who is excellent and works wonders.
I cannot wait to return for another journey with this great team
-
Karolina
August 21, 2023 at 4:46 pmA huge big thanks to the entire Avalon team for this incredible experience. You have created a safe place to make my first experience with Ayahuasca one of the most valuable experiences of my life. The high quality runs through all areas – the preparation, the authentic ceremonies with experienced shamans, the integration and therapy sessions, the amazing food and the location in the middle of the beauty of nature. The Ayahuasca ceremonies were performed with respect for tradition and breathtaking musical accompaniment. I recommend this special place to everyone, especially for the first experience of Ayahuasca. I left Avalon full of love, healing and awareness. Connected to me, to nature and enriched with new friendships. Thanks
-
gydedl
June 14, 2023 at 12:56 pmI have just completed my first Ayahuasca retreat with Avalon which was 6 days in length.
It was without doubt the most intense, profound & transformative week of my life. Words cannot explain the deep transformative journey that is available if we allow it. It was not easy. Working with plant medicine is hard, difficult work but the rewards are life changing. As a group, we were well looked after and cared for. All the support we needed was available, from yoga, meditation, therapy, massage and other different healing modalities. The Ayahuasca journeys were profound and healing, and they was always accompanied by lovely music. Yes, trauma surfaced, and there was tears and purging, but I always felt this was a necessary part of the voyage. Bufo inspired awe and wonder, and I have been left with an experience that I will remember forever. I always felt safe and protected by the Shamans Nilton and Ness, and the magical, musical journeys weaved by Abbey, Chris, Maggie and Imogen during ceremony was just beautiful. The massage by Gabriel allowed me to release lower back pain trauma (which I have had for 40 years) and the food prepared by Marina was ideal for restoration. A huge thank you also to Lala, Alejandro, Ammy, and Victor and those who I might not have mentioned for this experience. If we want to change the world we must start with ourselves, and this retreat was an excellent beginning for clearing the past trauma and renewing our spirits.
With love to the whole team at Avalon.Dominic
-
siga
May 31, 2023 at 12:50 pmI attended the therapeutic magical mushroom ceremony in ibiza (may 2023). If I had to use one word to describe it, it would literally be the word “magical”. It was not my first time with avalon, and once again, they offered everything one needs to feel safe and to have a profound experience. The ceremony space, which was a beautiful maloka surrounded with trees and nature, was simply incredible. So much gratitude to the people (Benjo, the medicine man and funniest guy there is, Katarina & Ness which sang and played beautiful music, Alejandro, Patricia, Nathalie and Ammy who took such good care of us, Paula who provided the space, Abel who cooked the most delicious food afterwards, and of course all the other people that attended). It was just perfect! I wish everyone in the world had the chance to experience something like this (at least) once in a lifetime. I remember myself thinking during the ceremony “I wish this state of being would never end”. I think I never felt so human in my whole life, with all the emotions, feelings, impressions, ideas and experiences I had on this day. As Patricia said very accurately in the integration afterwards “this ceremony was a crash course of being human” and I loved every moment of it. Thank you Avalon and everyone that was involved! I know I will be returning 🙂 aho!
-
kristjan
April 11, 2023 at 6:36 pmTruly a life-changing experience. Everything was super professionally organised from the initial registration to the last follow-up integration session. The schedule for the 6-day retreat was well constructed with optional add-ons (bufo and kambó can be recommended). Beautiful location and superb food. Sacred and safe setting for the ceremonies. The team was amazing! I am so grateful for their support in this journey and will always remember their beautiful smiles, their music and kind words. Thank you Avalon for making me feel whole enough to show up for life!
Add Review
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.
Recent Reviews
Review of Maloca Sagrada by The sacred medicine retreat with Taita Edwin and his family/team is an experience beyond words. His property is pure magic and that is a reflection of his and his wife’s kind soul and pure hearts. I’ve been sitting with him… Read More from RachaelB Oct 7, 15:40
Review of Onikano by La experiencia es única para cada persona ya que cada persona que hace este retiro tiene diferentes intenciones. Pero por mi parte puedo decir que es una de la mejores experiencias que he tenido en mi vida. Pude comenzar arreglar… Read More from Kenneth Mercado Sep 29, 17:55Review of Dreamglade by My experience at Dreamglade Healing Center, Iquitos – Peru is something I struggle to put into words. It was beautiful, immersive, deeply personal, and truly life-changing. From the moment you arrive, you feel that you are entering something much bigger… Read More from dtochal Sep 27, 15:38
Review of Dreamglade by I experienced a beautiful week at dreamglade recently. It wasn’t my first visit and hopefully won’t be the last. The container felt safe and professional. I made wonderful connections and feel the healing process unfolding. Definitely can recommend this place.… Read More from Jarek Cichon Sep 27, 14:18
Review of Dreamglade by I am very thankful for the whole team of Dreamglade! I am very grateful to have had this experience I feel like I had a Cleanning of mind and spirit and that I freed from barriers I have put on… Read More from Christine Thomas Sep 22, 11:07
Belma Cemalovic
5 months agoDear Avalon family! From the bottom of my heart, thank you. This journey within — guided by Ayahuasca and held with such care by the incredible Avalon team and shamans — was truly profound. From the very first moment, I felt deep trust and safety, as if I was being gently carried through the entire process by experienced, compassionate hands. I was never alone. The venue itself radiates tranquility and grounding energy. Its peaceful surroundings created the perfect container for surrender, reflection, and healing. Every detail — from the space, to the program, to the way each ceremony and integration moment was thoughtfully held — supported the depth of this experience. I feel as if I moved a mountain within myself and closed a very painful chapter of my life. What unfolded went far beyond what I could have imagined. The structure of the program, combined with the additional offerings, allowed me to go deeper, softer, and more honestly into my own process. Next time, without hesitation, I would apply for every additional offering available — each one is a gift. I will never forget this experience, and I will remain forever grateful to people like you — who devote their lives and energy to honoring plant medicine, creating safe and sacred spaces, and helping others face their inner wars, release what no longer serves them, and find peace.🌈 Thank you for walking this path with such integrity, humility, and love. ✨🫀✨
Lesley Grant
4 years agoMy experience at Avalon was incredible. From the moment you arrive you can feel the love, care and detail that is put into every element of your stay. It's a lovely, spacious location with a lake, trees, hammocks, horses and more. There are various activities you can choose from such as yoga, massage and dance in addition to the ceremonies. They also have an amazing chef Maria who plans out chromatic meals each day based on the colors of the chakras. It was an incredible experience that I would recommend to anyone. The entire team made me feel incredibly welcomed, loved and cared for. Big thank you to Alejandro and everyone at Avalon!
Alaya Prado Alegre
3 months agoThis was my first ayahuasca experience, and I honestly couldn’t have chosen a better place. From the very beginning, everything felt incredibly well organized. I felt safe at all times, truly cared for, and supported in a very thoughtful way. The place itself is absolutely beautiful peaceful, surrounded by nature, and very comfortable. And the food… not only delicious but also very original and clearly prepared with so much attention and love. I’m leaving deeply grateful for the whole experience. It has been something very meaningful for me, and I will definitely come back and repeat with you. Thank you for everything. Much Love Alaya
Carl Vanhaesendonck
2 months agoThis is Healing, not Recreational retreat, beware!! People who decide to go to Avalon must simply remember that before reserving a seat! This is not to have fun (although you will have fun, but with the other guests and the Avalon Crew) or during one or more of the sessions. Healing, healing: I thought I had nothing to heal, aka "I am in good shape, good health, and no known psychological or physical issue". I went there for discovery, for getting closer to my Real Self, to my Soul, and also to have some fancy travel, to be honest. Well, no "fancy travel in the stars" for me (others participants had that), no, not this time. But, gosh, all the rest was stunning. And difficult. but believe, when you lose your ego, you become the REAL you. You accept and embrace life. You are finally happy without limit.
Agnieszka Szulc
5 months agoMy journey with Avalon was deeply transformative. I felt held, supported, and never judged — even in my most vulnerable moments. The team created a profoundly safe and loving space where real healing could unfold. I experienced a true rebirth during this retreat, and I carry deep gratitude for the care, integrity, and presence of everyone involved. Avalon is not just a retreat — it is a family and a sacred container for transformation.