Retreats in Peru
10 retreats
Most retreats in Peru are in the Andes around Cusco, the old Inca capital, and in the Sacred Valley below it; the Amazon rainforest near Iquitos is the other setting. The programmes below run from 1 to 8 days. Tips and FAQs ↓
Trek to Ancient Inca Site & Wachuma Plant Medicine Retreat
Peru
RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TOUR FROM URUBAMBA OR OLLANTAYTAMBO - 1 DAY
Peru
7 Day Kambo Practitioner Training Course in Iquitos, Peru
Peru
Visit of Shamanic Community & Wachuma Plant Ceremony
Peru
7 Day Private Couples' Immersion: Spirit Awakening Retreat, Peru
Peru
8 Day Women's Yoga, Adventure, and Hiking Tour in Peru
Peru
4 Day Wellness Retreat Hike Through Sacred Land to Machu Picchu
Peru
4 Day Healing With Horses Wellness Retreat To Machu Picchu, Peru
Peru
2 Day Spiritual Retreat Hiking In Peru
Peru
8 Day Silence and Darkness Retreat in the Andes, Peru
Peru
Retreats in Peru: Cusco, the Sacred Valley and the Amazon
6 of the 10 programmes here start in or near Cusco. The city sits at about 3,400 metres, and many visitors feel the altitude for the first day or two. The Sacred Valley, with towns such as Pisac and Urubamba, lies several hundred metres lower and is quieter, and some programmes begin there.
This page includes wellness retreats, plant medicine retreats and yoga retreats. Programmes range from yoga and wellness weeks to mountain treks and time with local healers. Read what a programme includes before you book.
The dry season in the Andes runs from about May to September, with sunny days and cold nights. From December to March the rains are heavier, the hills are green, and the Inca Trail closes every February for maintenance.
Starting prices run from $350 to $5,555 per person, and the median is $1,240. Most travellers fly into Lima and take a short connecting flight to Cusco. Iquitos cannot be reached by road, so a programme there starts with a flight or a river journey.
- Length
- 1–8 days
- Median length
- 6 days
- Starting prices, per person
- $350–$5,555
- Median starting price
- $1,240
Before you book
- Plan an easy first day at altitude, and ask whether the programme starts in Cusco or lower in the Sacred Valley.
- If a programme includes a plant ceremony, ask who leads it, what screening they do, and tell them about any medication you take.
- Check what the price covers: transfers, meals, entrance fees to sites such as Machu Picchu, and any treks.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a retreat in Peru?
Most often 7 to 8 days: 5 of the 6 centres here offer one of that length. Lengths here run from 1 to 8 days.
When is the best time for a retreat in Peru?
In the Andes around Cusco, May to September is the dry season, with clear days and cold nights; it is also the busiest time. December to March is wetter, and the Inca Trail closes every February for maintenance. The Amazon is warm and humid all year.
How do I get to a retreat near Cusco?
Most international flights land in Lima, with connecting flights to Cusco that take a little over an hour. From Cusco, the Sacred Valley is a drive of about an hour to an hour and a half. Ask your retreat whether it arranges the transfer.
Will the altitude affect my retreat?
Cusco is at about 3,400 metres, and many people feel short of breath or tired at first. Plan a gentle first day and drink plenty of water; if you have a heart or lung condition, ask your doctor before you travel. The Sacred Valley is lower than the city.
How much does a retreat in Peru cost?
Starting prices for retreats in Peru listed on RetreatBird run from $350 to $5,555 per person, and the median is $1,240. Each programme sets its own price; check what it covers.