Amazon Rainforest Detox & Wellness Retreat in Peru

The retreat is run by a team of local guides and naturopathic practitioners who apply both Oriental and Amazonian medicine. The detox methodology is specific: you'll drink organic antioxidant juices, detoxifying broths, and take high-quality probiotics to restore gut flora. Over the week, the diet progresses from liquids to pulpy fruits and vegetables, then legumes and plant-based fats, then plant proteins and grains. Expect to lose 2 to 5 kilos depending on how long you stay. Included in the price are one massage and one magnet therapy session. Extra massages are €50 each. The Ayahuasca ceremony on Day 4 is optional and costs €100 extra.

Days are full but not rushed. Mornings start early with a hike or a yoga and meditation session in the rainforest. Afternoon activities range from art therapy to visiting the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock viewpoint at dusk to soaking in thermal baths near Pantiacolla. Evenings are quiet, with light dinners at the lodge and time to reflect. You'll be moving between three locations: Chontachaka Ecological Reserve, Pantiacolla Lodge (two nights), and back to Chontachaka before returning to Cusco.

What makes this one different from a standard wellness retreat is the setting and the access. Pantiacolla sits inside 900 hectares of forest with 9 distinct ecosystems, 8 monkey species, and over 600 rare bird species including the harpy eagle. The trails you walk, like Petróleo Stream and Ranacocha, are not tourist routes. The Hospital River on Day 9 is regarded by local communities as a healing site. The boat trip through the Amazon rivers is part of the programme. And the guides are local, not imported.

The programme is designed for adults of all ages and all fitness levels, though it does involve daily walking and hiking in humid jungle conditions. You'll need to be comfortable with early starts, variable weather, and a plant-based diet. It is not a luxury resort holiday — the lodges are comfortable but simple, and the focus is on the detox and the environment. If you have medical conditions, you need to tell the team in advance. You'll also need to bring biodegradable toiletries, quick-drying clothing, waterproof boots and a headlamp.

This is a small-group experience, though the exact group size is not stated on the source page. The price of €1,380 covers 10 days and 9 nights, private transport to and from Cusco, all accommodation, all detox meals, the local guide, the boat trip, entry to the natural sauna and thermal baths, one massage, one magnet therapy session, and ongoing support. Flights, travel insurance, additional massages, the Ayahuasca ceremony and personal expenses are not included.

What's included

- 9 nights accommodation in comfortable eco-lodges - Private transportation to and from Cusco - All detox meals (juices, broths, superfoods, probiotics, solid foods as programme progresses) - Personalized guidance from an expert local guide - Boat trip through the Amazon rainforest rivers - Entry to natural sauna - Entry to thermal baths with therapeutic properties - One relaxing massage - One magnet therapy session - Ongoing support and guidance throughout the journey

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Ayahuasca ceremony (optional, €100) - Additional massages (€50 each) - Personal expenses and souvenirs - Any other service not specified in the 'What's Included' section