5-Day Amazon Yoga and Wellness Retreat in Tarapoto, Peru

Tambo Ilusión is a six-bungalow retreat center set among tropical vegetation in the northern Peruvian Amazon, about 20 minutes from Tarapoto. Host Johanne Delisle, a Canadian wellness coach and yoga teacher who relocated here, keeps the retreat small—typically one or two participants at a time—so the itinerary is shaped around the people who show up rather than a fixed formula.

Yoga is the anchor, with an energizing morning class and a slower, restorative afternoon practice each day. Expect alignment-based Hatha, gentle flow, restorative yoga, yoga nidra, pranayama, and meditation. The setting itself is a highlight: the open-air shala has a wooden floor, high thatched roof, and screened sides, so you're practicing with the forest right outside.

Beyond the mat, each day brings something different. There's a 30-minute Reiki session with Johanne, who is also a Usui Reiki Master. A cooking workshop has you following recipes from Johanne's own cookbook, 'Divine Recipes from Johanne's Vegetarian Kitchen,' and you'll take part in a nutritional talk. You can swim in the natural spring-fed lagoon, wander the property to meet the horses Ayla, Knight, and Sky, or simply rest in one of the hammocks on your veranda.

All activities are optional. The intention is to leave room for you to follow your own instincts—whether that's joining every class or taking an afternoon to read. The food is a big part of the experience, too: vegetarian and vegan meals, prepared with fresh regional ingredients and shared around the table with Johanne.

The final morning wraps up with meditation, a slow flow Hatha class, and a cooking workshop where you prepare breakfast together before the program ends. Round-trip transfers from Tarapoto Airport are included, so your experience starts the moment you land.

What's included

- Airport pickup and drop-off - 4 nights accommodation in a private bungalow - 3 delicious vegetarian or vegan meals per day - Welcome drink - Daily yoga classes (8 classes total) - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - Herbal bath to cleanse the aura - Cleansing lime tea delivered to your porch each morning - 30-minute Reiki session - Swim in the natural freshwater lagoon - Raw cooking class - Nutritional talks - Hands-on cooking class - Pre and post retreat support - Transfer to/from the airport by mototaxi - Parking - Luggage storage - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Personal expenses - Additional treatments - Flights - Gratuities - Travel insurance - Visa fees