Ayahuasca   |   Integration   |   San Pedro (Huachuma) $520 - $3,000

Sapan Inka Retreat Center

Sacred Valley, Cusco, Perú

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Sapan Inka: Small groups (7 people) and integration sessions

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At Sapan Inka, we believe participating in an Ayahuasca retreat is a powerful opportunity for profound energetic and spiritual cleansing and healing. An Ayahuasca experience can be immensely favorable for those embarking on a journey of transformation and spiritual development. Our unique model is a conscious synthesis of the millenary wisdom of Amazonian medicine and the principles of depth and transpersonal psychology. We are not a center for spiritual tourism or mere Ayahuasca experiences; we are a dedicated space for exploring the deep psyche, practicing ancestral Amazonian medicine, and supporting transformative processes.

We distinguish ourselves through our philosophy of minimal interference and the unwavering shamanic and spiritual support provided in our ceremonies. Our commitment to ethics and professionalism is paramount. We believe an Ayahuasca ceremony is an opening to the reality of the soul and a world of sacred images. For this reason, we practice minimal interference during your experience of expanded states of consciousness, allowing the healing intelligence of Ayahuasca and your own inner being to guide the process. This is not abandonment or a lack of warmth; it is a conscious act of respect and trust in your innate capacity to heal and in the divine power of the medicine itself.

The transformative power of Ayahuasca is fully realized through a structured integration process. At Sapan Inka, our psychotherapeutic integration is more than a simple conversation; it is a rigorous process designed to help you assimilate, process, and effectively integrate your experiences. We provide a space for you to understand the intricate symbolic language of your visions, converting profound insights into tangible and lasting change. This is how the spiritual revelations from the ceremonies are bridged with your daily life, ensuring the journey leads to genuine personal growth.

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To navigate this journey, rigorous preparation is essential. An Ayahuasca experience can be incredibly challenging, and its potency demands thorough mental, emotional, and spiritual readiness. It is crucial for participants to understand that this is not a shortcut, but a deep and profound inner work that requires commitment and maturity.

Given the serious nature of our work, we are aware that our approach may not satisfy everyone’s expectations. Those who seek a more superficial, less confrontational experience or group activities may find other centers more suitable. Our model is designed for individuals committed to holistic healing and willing to embark on a serious psychospiritual path. This is why our groups are intentionally small, to ensure the personalized and ethical attention that is the cornerstone of our years of experience and dedication.

At Sapan Inka, our commitment is to support you on your journey, respecting the authenticity of your process and providing a safe and professional environment for a genuine transformation.

If you wish to explore the details of our retreats or simply prefer a more personal connection before beginning your journey, we invite you to schedule a 15-minute video call with us.

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Reviews (169)

4.8 out of 5
Overall 4.8
  • KendallDill
    April 18, 2022 at 1:34 pm

    I was referred to Sapan Inka via a dear friend of mine and in all honesty it took me a few years to come to a place of “readiness”. I have struggled with depression, anxiety and suffering from childhood trauma for most of my life. I have been in therapy since I was sixteen years old, half of my lifetime thus far, and had struggled to come to terms with life experiences and past pains. It wasn’t until last year that I came to a place of acceptance and willingness to participate in plant medicine as a chance for healing and growth. Making the choice to venture into ancient plant medicine, and with the support and guidance of Erik and Nilda was one of the best decisions and gifts I have ever given to myself.

    Before arriving to Peru I was able to speak with Erik via zoom and share my feelings and fears. He was understanding, empathetic and receptive and offered some tools for preparation of the ceremony a month out. One of the main reasons, besides my friends glowing recommendation is that the retreat is small and intimate. It’s 6 people per retreat versus some of the others which have larger groups [up to 25]. For my first time, I felt more comfortable being in a more intimate setting where I could feel supported and seen throughout this process.

    Upon arriving in Peru, they arranged for a taxi from our hotel in Cusco to their home. I felt very safe, supported [energetically, spiritually and emotionally] throughout the entire experience from ceremonies to the integration sessions the following days. The work that they offer anyone who visits is deep, personal and their awareness of that is felt through the 1:1 integration sessions, the rooms [which are comfortable with warm showers], the food prepared [Nilda makes such nourishing and delicious meals] and the place itself. There’s so much room to move around in the garden, in the living room, it’s very spacious and they make you feel at home.

    I will be going back again in July of this year, a testament to how beneficial this place has been for me in regard to healing and self mastery work with plant medicine. I feel safe and comfortable doing so at Sapan Inka, I feel trust with both Erik and Nilda, I feel the respect they have for the work they do which [again] shows in the home they offer, the food they feed you with the support/care given post ceremonies.

    I will always be so grateful for their knowledge, experience and love.

  • Momo
    April 16, 2022 at 7:22 pm

    It is rather difficult to capture in words the depth and breadth of the role Eric and Nilda played in our ayahuasca experience. We truly could not imagine having this experience anywhere else or with any one else. We feel so grateful that Eric and Nilda were our spiritual guides and Shamans throughout this life changing experience.

    They are enlightened souls and it was a pleasure to share their home and their presence with them. Eric’s understanding of the human consciousness makes him a really well rounded shaman- the integration conversations with him after the ceremonies were just as eye opening as the experience itself and helped integrate the lessons from Mother Ayahuasca and San Pedro into this reality.

    Nilda’s food was just as good for our soul as sitting quietly in their garden sanctuary. The walk to the beautiful mountains near their house is a memory we will carry with us forever as well the beautiful sound healing ceremony towards the end of our stay.

    If you are ready for these medicinal plants to truly expand your consciousness in the safest, most loving setting imagine able, please look no further than Sapan Inka. We loved that the groups were really small- only 5 people which made it a really intimate experience.

    Some day, if the plants ever call us again, we can’t imagine going anywhere but here.

    Four months later, the plants continue to speak to us back home in our everyday life and we couldn’t be more grateful for the lessons. Thank you Eric and Nilda!

  • snb
    April 15, 2022 at 3:04 pm

    I am so grateful to have found Erik & Nilda and to have had the opportunity to experience such a powerful life changing retreat with the two of them facilitating. The property is beautiful, and coupled with the warmth radiating from the hosts made for a very comfortable journey.

    The small group (6 people total while I was there), though fully prepared meals, peaceful grounds, nearby hiking, incredible private sound journey, powerful ceremonies, well organized trip to Machu Picchu…all highlights of this invaluable experience.

    If ayahuasca is calling you and you’re looking for an affirmation, let this be it. My life has changed tremendously and in ways that are hard to fathom. The medicine is still working & I am still tapping into everything I took away from my time in Peru. I can sincerely and wholeheartedly recommend Erik & Nilda to guide you through your ceremony.

  • Orlando
    April 15, 2022 at 10:12 am

    I received the inspiration to go and have this experience, after seeing on TV how Ayahuasca has worked since ancient times in the human being; then after researching all the online sponsored retreats I came to Sapan Inka for a wonderfully powerful, healing and transformative retreat. Sapan Inka inspired confidence and I confirmed with the help given by Erik, Nilda and La Negra (the Dog) an important member of the house in her beautiful, cozy and spacious place.
    My experience was so important and revealing that I am going to repeat it this coming May 2022…

  • y_soroush
    May 25, 2021 at 2:54 pm

    Everything was PERFECT! Nilda and Eric are amazing people. Very kind, caring, and loving. Their house is beautiful and very peaceful. We really enjoyed staying with them for a week in 2020. Highly recommend them. Thank you both for everything 🙂

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