9-Day Liver Cleanse & Wellness Retreat in the Peruvian Amazon

The liver cleanse at Tambo Ilusión follows a carefully structured protocol over nine days. Days 2 through 7 are the preparation phase: you follow a specific vegan, gluten-free diet alongside fresh apple juice and the other elements of the protocol. Day 8 is the liver flush itself — the most structured day, with specific timing for meals and each stage of the process. Day 9 is deliberately gentle, giving you time to rest and begin transitioning into your post-cleanse routine before departure.

Your mornings start with warm lime water brought directly to your cabin porch, followed by the fresh fruit extract that's part of the protocol, then a nourishing breakfast. Wellness activities — yoga, Reiki, massage, herbal plant cleansings, gentle movement — are generally scheduled in late morning or late afternoon. The yoga sessions happen in an open-air maloca surrounded by the sounds of the Amazon; the emphasis is on gentle movement, breath, and rest rather than performance. Johanne's teaching style is alignment-based and Anusara-inspired, and she adapts to what you need on any given day.

The property itself is a privately protected nature conservation area where forest, natural springs, and tropical vegetation create the setting for your stay. Despite being less than 20 minutes from central Tarapoto, you're surrounded by birdsong in the mornings, frogs and fireflies after dark, and a spring-fed lagoon at the centre of the property. Six wooden bungalows (tambos) are scattered among the greenery, each with a screened veranda, two hammocks, and a private bathroom with a heated shower.

What makes this retreat different from other cleanse programmes is the level of personal attention. Because Tambo Ilusión stays so small — often just one or two guests at a time — Johanne can get to know you, adjust the experience when needed, and guide you through the protocol personally. You're not following a printed schedule in a large group; you're being looked after by someone who genuinely enjoys hosting guests and sharing meals and conversation around the table.

What's included

- 8 nights accommodation in a private wooden bungalow - 3 daily plant-based meals (vegan, gluten-free) - Fresh fruit extracts and apple juice as part of cleansing protocol - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Welcome drink - 4 yoga sessions (pranayama, meditation, restorative yoga, Yoga Nidra) - Reiki session - 30-minute massage - Herbal plant cleansings - Gentle Cellercise sessions - Creative and reflective activities - Course manual - Pre and post retreat support - Round-trip airport transfers from Tarapoto Airport - Free wifi - Access to natural spring-fed lagoon - Time with the horses

What's not included

- International and domestic flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional spa treatments or massages - Personal expenses - Laundry service (available for additional fee) - Extra nights before or after retreat