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8 Day Ayahuasca Retreat in Pucallpa, Peru as Featured in the Documentary "The Last Shaman"
September 21-28, 2026
7 Day Ayahuasca Shamanic & Yoga Retreat in Málaga, Southern Spain
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About APL Shamanic Journeys
APL Shamanic Journeys is a project dedicated to preserving the integrity of the Amazonian Shipibo tradition, while complementing it with modern safety standards
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Pepe
Pepe, a Peruvian Curandero (shaman) from the Shipibo tribe, began his training at the age of 12 under his uncle Antonio Vasquez Galarreta. Through years of dieting with Teacher-Plants and healing his community, Pepe has become a globally recognized expert in Amazonian Plant Medicine and Ayahuasca. His extensive knowledge and dedication are showcased in the acclaimed Netflix documentary "The Last Shaman," solidifying his reputation as a revered healer and guardian of indigenous healing traditions.
Noe
Hailing from the Shipibo tribe in Pucallpa, Peru's Amazon rainforest, Maestro Noe is a distinguished member of ASOMASHK - the Asociación de Onanyabo Médicos Ancestrales Shipibo Konibo. At 47, with 27 years under his belt, he's an expert in Ayahuasca and sacred plants. Embracing his family's curandero heritage, Noe combines spiritual guidance with Master-Plants diets. His dedication lies in preserving ancestral wisdom and guiding others holistically.
Sani
Sani at the age of 52, originates from the Shipibo tribe hailing from the Pucallpa area of the Amazonian rainforest in Peru. He is a honored member of Asociación de Onanyabo Médicos Ancestrales Shipibo Konibo ASOMASHK. He carries a rich lineage of 28 years steeped in the mastery of Ayahuasca and other sacred plants. As an accomplished Ayahuascero and Vegetalisto, Sani upholds his family's tradition as curanderos. Sani's distinctive methodology combines spiritual mentorship and the administration of Master-Plants, complemented by specialized diets.
Josie
Chartered Counselling Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society with ~20 years of clinical experience Certified DBT Therapist with additional training in ACT, mindfulness, and applied hypnosis Published mindfulness author (Pearson) and experienced lecturer, trainer, and supervisor
Boris
Trauma informed Facilitator and Mindfulness coach. Started journey with Amazonian Plant Medicine in Peru in 2013. Worked with traditional healers and participated in Ayahuasca and other plant medicine ceremonies. Deepened shamanic tradition knowledge through Teacher-Plant dietas, becoming a skilled practitioner. Blends traditional wisdom with modern neuroscience for a unique Ayahuasca usage perspective. Established APL Shamanic Journeys retreats, facilitating transformative experiences for thousands individuals globally.
Sasha
Trauma Informed Facilitator and Mindfulness coach. Embarked on Ayahuasca journey in the Amazonian rainforest in 2013. Worked alongside Shipibo, Achuar, Cocama, and Ashaninka and mestizo curanderos. Spent over a year in isolation on Sama practice, learning from plants and enhancing understanding of Ayahuasca's healing power. Passionate about melding traditional wisdom with modern psychological methods. Founded APL Shamanic Journeys to aid individuals in achieving health, happiness, and harmony via Ayahuasca's transformative power.
Rosa Vasquez
%Maestra Rosa is a traditional Vegetalista with 17 years of experience in Amazonian plant medicine. She trained under the esteemed Maestro Orlando Magin in the native Shahuaya community, where she developed deep knowledge of the healing traditions passed down through generations.
Mik
%Mik is a facilitator and translator for the Onanya, and leads the singing circles during the retreat. Fluent in English, Spanish, French, and Italian, he bridges communication between participants and traditional practitioners throughout the program. %Mik has completed his own personal dietas with Shipibo maestros in Peru, giving him a grounded understanding of the plant medicine process from the inside.
What Do People Say About Us?
All our reviews are from travellers with verified trips booked through our platform.
Steve Higgins
from United Kingdom, May 2026
Amazing experience
The ceremonies were well prepared, well executed and did not disappoint in any way. Pepe and Rosa are beautiful people with a fantastic talent. The facilitation was super safe and always close at hand when / if needed
Katarína Korlová
from Switzerland, October 2023
Fantastic
Taking medicine is not a quick fix, you must take what you learned an apply it to your life but it might break your old patterns and give you a completely new perspective on life. You might laugh freely and suffer so deeply as never before but APL is here to guide you through it. They cared about all of us and I am glad that I met them. I am considering to fly to America next year with them to see where the plants came from. There is a lot of work to be done before that.
Anonymous
from United States, November 2021
Heaven on Earth
I can’t find words to describe my experience, but I will try.
Before the retreat, I was in a dark and lonely place in my heart and soul. I felt empty inside. The journey was not easy for me and it took a lot of hard work, determination and soul searching. But in the end, my heart is full of light, love and gratitude. Where before I felt empty, loneliness and despair, I now feel Heaven’s light shining on me.
I want to say Thank You to all the APL team members for a job well done. You’ve exceeded all my expectations!
Anonymous
from Portugal, November 2021
Extraordinay
By far the most profound retreat experience of my life, and I've been on several. The location, accommodations, staff, quality of food and genius of the shaman created a safe, care-taking environment that facilitated healing on the deepest levels. Amanda, Boris, and Sasha (founders) are involved in every single step of the process and every retreat participant was authentically cared for throughout the journey. The quality of the medicine is unsurpassed and the space where the ceremonies took place in was warm, beautiful and comfortable. I can't imagine any organization that can deliver an experience anywhere close to this - extraordinary, life-changing... there are not enough words. Highly recommended.
Anonymous
from United Kingdom, November 2021
Containing and Caring Healing
I found this one of the most profound experiences of my life. The atmosphere that Boris and Amanda and Sacha created was unique in it's caring and professionalism alongside spiritual loving. Everything they did was so considered, the preparation for the ceremonies was so thoughtful and sacred.
They made my experience so wonderful and I will take what I learned from these last few days along with me for the rest of my life. I hope to return for another time and it has truly changed my life. I have been waiting for this for a long time and it was worth it. It exceeded my hopes and expectations and I will take this healing with me forever.
Pascale Laxy
from Germany, September 2021
I am in love and gratitude overflow
APL offered me a shortcut to heaven. I never worked that intense on myself and it was so worth it. within one week i became a total different person: the real me. I left all trauma and pain behind and i received a glow that cant be described by words. I met the kindest, smartest and most loving people.
Apl is making sure that you are seen, heard and SAFE. Every single detail is perfectly curated with so much love. You can literally experience the cooks unique love to food or the sweetest angel touch by the massage ladies.
I never felt so special in my whole life.
My most recently felt feelings during the retreat: gratitude, love, joy, pain, connection, devotion, surrender, being honored, open hearted, contentment, calmness, patience, peace, tenderness, honesty, abundance, overflow, giving, receiving, wisdom, detatchment, luck, grace, pride, light
During the retreat i was able to experience how much this event is already affecting my life. I got so many messages from people i love. My mum told me that she is beyond proud of me and that she loves me so much. After the last ceremony i took time to express my love for the people around me. Especially those ones where i found it challenging. God, the response was incredible. My heart is wide wide open. I am bathing in my own grace and beauty.
APL CREATES MIRACLES
I WILL BE FOREVER GRATEFUL WITH ALL MY HEART FOR THIS INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE
Caitlin Harmsen
from Spain, July 2021
Amazing experience
The most beautiful location, kindest facilitators and nicest group made this truly a magical week. Best spended money in my life. No other words needed :)
Patrick Stirn
from Sint Maarten, September 2019
Unexpected journey and experience
Thank you for all of you, this journey was an unforgettable learning experience. I Hope I will do it again soon to be able to go deeper with the ayahuasca.
Anonymous
from Sweden, August 2018
This was the best present I could give to myself. I went here alone and met amazing and loving new friends. I slept like a Queen in the bed, loved all food and healed myself. I felt really safe and cared over with the crew. I highly recommend this retreat and would love coming back again. Love to all my new amazing friends and especially loving thanks to Anael, Boris and Alex.
Vj Batkeviciute
from Lithuania, August 2018
This was what I needed. Feel totally healed.
The team was amazing and lovely. There was so much support and love from everyone. The villa was nice, food was good and taught me a lot about eating and my health. I now have a full control over my food choices and my mind.
The yoga and all other things we did as a group really helped me heal and I can't wait to see everyone again. Our yoga teacher was amazing and gave the best hugs.
Super experience!!
Anonymous
from Belgium, July 2018
A life changing experience
I met some high class people and the organizers really took their responsibility to make sure that everyone was OK. Such kind loving souls.