Region: South America
Location: Urubamba, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region, Peru
Type: Wellness Retreat
Established: 2005 (training began 1995–2001)
Accommodation inventory: Maximum 6–7 participants; spacious rooms with 24-hour hot water and heating
Connectivity: Not publicly stated
Access: Commercial Flight to Cusco, then 90-minute transfer to Urubamba
Best season: Year-round
Languages: English, Spanish (Erik and Nilda)
Dining: Dieta-appropriate meals; healthy and whole foods
Chef: Not a private-chef venue; retreat kitchen
Dietary: Meals aligned with ayahuasca dieta restrictions
Conservation: Located in the Sacred Valley; retreat house is their home
Community: Husband-and-wife team; both licensed psychotherapists (Erik holds a Master’s in Transpersonal Psychology and is a PhD candidate; Nilda is a psychotherapist); members of the College of Psychologists of Peru
Notable Experiences
- Wildlife & Biodiversity: Sacred Valley mountain setting
- Avian & Special Interest: Not publicly stated
- Adventure & Waterways: Visit to Moray archaeological site and Maras salt mines (included in 7-day retreat)
- Cultural & Immersion: Ayahuasca ceremonies with Shipibo-trained guides; San Pedro ceremony with Q’ero Andean priest; offering to Pachamama (Despacho); Machu Picchu excursion (8-day retreat)
- Wellness & Luxury: 3–8 day retreats; transpersonal psychotherapy integration; pre- and post-retreat online sessions; Pandora Star Light preparation (optional); 24-hour hot water and heating
Contact
sapaninka.com · E-mail: info@sapaninka.com or contact via website form · Phone: +51984698548
Coordinates: -13.306160147580009, -72.03065852893025