TIME TOGETHER
A shared journey for your family
Step away from everyday routines and spend time together in the Peruvian Amazon. The Family Dieta combines shared experiences with time for adults to focus on their own Dieta and children to learn, create and explore.
Connection as
a family
Shared experiences in nature and time to listen to one another.
Space for
personal growth
Plant Medicine work and reflection, with room to nurture your relationships.
Discovery
for children
Rainforest learning, creativity and a sense of community.
A balanced
rhythm
Guided activities and adventure alongside rest and family time.
INDIVIDUAL SPACE · SHARED EXPERIENCE
Time for adults, discovery for children
Space for your own process
Rooted in the same traditional Mestizo practice as our Amazon Dieta, the adult program includes three daytime Ayahuasca ceremonies guided by Don Gino, daily Master Plant tea and Dieta food.
Local nannies guide children and teenagers through rainforest learning, creativity and play. Activities are adapted to their age and take place on the Ecovillage grounds, within walking distance of the Maloca.
TIME TOGETHER
A shared journey for your family
Step away from everyday routines and spend time together in the Peruvian Amazon. The Family Dieta offers space for personal growth, shared discovery and meaningful memories, while honoring each person’s own journey.
Connection as
a family
Shared experiences in nature and time to listen to one another.
Space for
personal growth
Plant Medicine work and reflection, with room to nurture your relationships.
Discovery
for children
Rainforest learning, creativity and a sense of community.
A balanced
rhythm
Guided activities and adventure alongside rest and family time.
INDIVIDUAL SPACE · SHARED EXPERIENCE
Time for adults, discovery for children
Space for your own process
Rooted in the same traditional Mestizo practice as our Amazon Dieta, the adult program includes three daytime Plant Medicine ceremonies guided by Don Gino, daily Master Plant preparations and Dieta food.
While children take part in Jungle School and receive nanny care, adults have time to turn inward. Adult sons and daughters are also welcome to join the Dieta.
Amazon Dieta
Don Gino & Team
Learn about preparation, participation screening and ceremony support.
Safety & Care
LEARNING THROUGH DISCOVERY
Jungle School
Local nannies guide children and teenagers through rainforest learning, creativity and play. Activities are adapted to their age and take place on the Ecovillage grounds, within walking distance of the Maloca.
• Amazon rainforest learning
• Spirit animals and nature teachings
• Arts and crafts
• Painting workshops
• Yoga and movement
• Storytelling and games
• Waterfall and jungle adventures
Jungle School
Rainforest discovery, creativity and play with bilingual local teachers.
8 AM to 2 PM on Days 3, 4, 5 and 7.
Included nanny care
Nanny care is included from 8 AM to 2 PM and can continue until 8 PM when needed. Care is also available on days without Jungle School.
Participation ages
Ages 5 and above. Younger children require a parent’s request and prior approval.
Childcare & participation
Together as a family
Shared meals, the family flower bath, nature walks and drumming bring everyone together.
THE PROGRAM
Your family’s time in the Amazon
10 to 17 July 2027. Seven program days at the Ecovillage, followed by the return to Tarapoto on Day 8.
7:00 AM
Breakfast and group meeting at La Patarashca Hotel, Tarapoto
8:00 AM
Travel guidelines with Don Gino after breakfast
9:00 AM
Departure for the Chaka Runa Ecovillage
2:00 PM
Arrival and welcome lunch
6:00 PM
Dinner
8:00 AM
Family breakfast at the Maloca
9:00 AM
Sacred family flower bath ceremony
1:00 PM
Family lunch at the Maloca
2:00 PM
Family walk around the Ecovillage grounds
6:00 PM
Children’s dinner
8:00 AM
First Ayahuasca ceremony for adults
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Jungle School for children
2:00 PM
Lunch
6:00 PM
Dinner
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Jungle School for children
9:00 AM
Optional Kambo ceremony for adults, at an additional cost
1:00 PM
Lunch
2:00 PM
Artisan market
6:00 PM
Children’s dinner
8:00 AM
Second Ayahuasca ceremony for adults
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Jungle School for children
2:00 PM
Lunch
6:00 PM
Dinner
8:00 AM
Family breakfast at the Maloca
Free morning
Swimming in natural pools, waterfall visits, nature walks, family relaxation, journaling and reflection
1:00 PM
Family lunch at the Maloca
3:00 PM
Family Drumming Circle with Don Gino
6:00 PM
Children’s dinner
8:00 AM
Third Ayahuasca ceremony for adults.
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Jungle School for children
1:00 PM
Closing the Dieta
2:00 PM
Dance celebration in the Maloca, first meal for adults and lunch for children, followed by the artisan market.
3:00 PM
First meal after closing the Dieta, with salt and oil
7:00 PM
Dinner for adults and children
8:00 AM
Breakfast, followed by the return journey to La Patarashca Hotel in Tarapoto.
Adults receive two meals daily: breakfast and lunch on non-ceremony days, and an afternoon meal and dinner on ceremony days. Children receive three meals daily.
PRICES & INCLUSIONS
Your family’s retreat
10 to 17 July 2027 · Chaka Runa Ecovillage
Choose the rate for one or two parents, then add US$700 for the first child under 18 and US$500 for each additional child under 18. Adult children aged 18 and above join at US$2,700 per person.
One parent
US$2,900
Two parents
US$5,400
First child
( Under 18)
US$700
Each additional child
( Under 18)
US$500
Adult child
(Age 18 and above · Per person)
US$2,700
Adult Dieta
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Three daytime Ayahuasca ceremonies for adults
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Daily Master Plant tea for adults
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Personal Arkana during ceremonies
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Palo Santo, Mapacho, Agua Florida and Chakapa cleansing during ceremonies
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Rapé during ceremonies
Stay & transport
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Family accommodation in a private tambo with its own bathroom. Families of up to five share one tambo; larger families stay in two tambos at no extra accommodation cost.
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Breakfast and lunch for adults on the Dieta
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner for children
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Return transport between La Patarashca Hotel in Tarapoto and the Ecovillage
Children’s activities & care
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Jungle School guided by local nannies
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Nanny care from 8 AM to 2 PM, extended until 8 PM when needed
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Nanny care on days without Jungle School when needed
Shared experiences & wellbeing
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Family flower bath and a walk around the Ecovillage grounds
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Drumming circle with Don Gino
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Closing dance celebration
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One relaxing full-body massage per adult
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• Accommodation in Tarapoto before and after the retreat
• International and domestic flights
• Emergency transportation, including ambulance services
• Medication or hospitalization
• Travel insurance, including emergency medical and accident cover• Tours and personal expenses outside the retreat program
• Optional Kambo ceremony
• Additional massage sessions
• Artisan market purchases
PRE-REGISTRATION
Join the Amazon Family Dieta
Make time for your family in the Peruvian Amazon. Preregister for the July 2027 retreat and let us know who will be joining you.
Preregistration is open until December 2026, with a target of 10 families.
Once enough families have confirmed their interest, deposits will open from 1 January until 11 April 2027.
Breathe - Surrender - Do your Work
Together as a family
Shared meals, the family flower bath, nature walks and drumming bring everyone together.
Childcare & participation
Jungle School
8 AM to 2 PM on Days 3, 4, 5 and 7.
Included nanny care
8 AM to 2 PM, extending until 8 PM when needed. Also available on days without Jungle School when needed.
Participation ages
Ages 5 and above. Younger children require a parent’s request and prior approval.
Ask about your child’s participation
LEARNING THROUGH DISCOVERY
Jungle School
Bilingual local teachers guide children and teenagers through rainforest learning, creativity and play. Activities are adapted to their age and take place on the Ecovillage grounds, within walking distance of the Maloca.
• Amazon rainforest learning
• Spirit animals and nature teachings
• Arts and crafts
• Painting workshops
• Yoga and movement
• Storytelling and games
• Waterfall and jungle adventures
THE PROGRAM
Your family’s time in the Amazon
10 to 17 July 2027. Seven program days at the Ecovillage, followed by the return to Tarapoto on Day 8.
Day 1 · Arrival at the Ecovillage
7:00 AM
Breakfast and group meeting at La Patarashca Hotel, Tarapoto
8:00 AM
Travel guidelines with Don Gino after breakfast
9:00 AM
Departure for the Ecovillage in Lejia
2:00 PM
Arrival and welcome lunch
6:00 PM
Dinner
Day 2 · A day together as a family
8:00 AM
Family breakfast at the Maloca
9:00 AM
Sacred Flower Family Bath Ceremony
1:00 PM
Family lunch at the Maloca
2:00 PM
Family Land Walk
6:00 PM
Children’s dinner
8:00 AM
Plant Medicine Day Ceremony 1 for adults
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Jungle School for children
2:00 PM
Lunch
6:00 PM
Children’s dinner
Day 3 · First ceremony and Jungle School
Day 4 · Jungle School and artisan market
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Jungle School for children
9:00 AM
Optional Kambo ceremony for adults, at an additional cost
1:00 PM
Lunch
2:00 PM
Artisan market
6:00 PM
Children’s dinner
Day 5 · Second ceremony and Jungle School
8:00 AM
Plant Medicine Day Ceremony 2 for adults
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Jungle School for children
2:00 PM
Lunch
6:00 PM
Children’s dinner
8:00 AM
Family breakfast at the Maloca
Free morning
Swimming in natural pools, waterfall visits, nature walks, family relaxation, journaling and reflection
1:00 PM
Family lunch at the Maloca
3:00 PM
Family Drumming Circle with Don Gino
6:00 PM
Children’s dinner
Day 6 · Family time and drumming
8:00 AM
Plant Medicine Day Ceremony 3 for adults
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Jungle School for children
1:00 PM
Closing the Dieta
2:00 PM
Dance celebration in the Maloca, lunch and artisan market
Day 7 · Final ceremony and celebration
Day 8 · Return to Tarapoto
8:00 AM
Breakfast and departure for La Patarashca Hotel in Tarapoto
During the Dieta, adults have two meals per day: breakfast and lunch. Children have three meals per day.
Preparation Guidelines
Travel & Logistics
Integration
PRICES & INCLUSIONS
Your family’s retreat
10 to 17 July 2027 · Chaka Runa Ecovillage
Choose the rate for one or two parents, then add the applicable rate for each child joining you.
All prices are in US dollars for the full program.
One parent
US$2,900
Two parents
US$5,400
First child
Under 18
US$700
Each additional child
Under 18
US$500
Adult child
Age 18 and above · Per person
US$2,700
The retreat will go ahead once enough families have confirmed their interest.
What is included
Adult Dieta
• Three daytime Plant Medicine ceremonies for adults
• Daily Master Plant preparations for adults
• Personal Arkana during ceremonies
• Palo Santo, Mapacho, Agua Florida and Chakapa cleansing during ceremonies
• Rapé during ceremonies
Stay & transport
• Accommodation at the Ecovillage
• Breakfast and lunch for adults on the Dieta
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner for children
• Return transport between La Patarashca Hotel in Tarapoto and the Ecovillage
Children’s activities & care
• Jungle School with bilingual local teachers
• Nanny care from 8 AM to 2 PM, extended until 8 PM when needed
• Nanny care on days without Jungle School when needed
Shared experiences & wellbeing
• Family flower bath and land walk
• Drumming circle with Don Gino
• Closing dance celebration
• One full body relaxing massage per adult
• International or domestic flights
• Emergency transportation, including ambulance services
• Medication or hospitalization
• Emergency health and accident insurance
• Tours and personal expenses outside the retreat program
• Optional Kambo ceremony
• Additional massage sessions
• Artisan market purchases
What is not included
PREREGISTRATION
Join the Amazon Family Dieta
Make space for your family in the heart of the Amazon. Preregister for the July 2027 retreat and let us know who will be joining you.
Preregistration is open until December 2026, with a target of 10 families.
Once enough families have confirmed their interest, deposits will open from 1 January until 11 April 2027.