Jungle bushwhack, boat through small Amazon tributaries, fish, partake in ancient medicinal ceremonies and maybe spot some pink dolphins and anacondas on an epic adventure to uncover the middle of the Amazon Jungle.
All itinerary activities with local, expert, English-speaking guides
1 night in local hotels in Iquitos, 6 nights in permanent traditional huts in a remote part of the Amazon jungle, + 2 night in a recuperation hotel
All specialized meals
Participants will receive a small, but very specific list of journey clothing to pack
Solo-friendly by design, join our small n’ sociable groups of up to 8 like-minded, active and outdoorsy people
Everything you need for boating, jungle excursion and for the medicinal ceremonies, plus all permits and entry fees (including a visit to our jungle animal rescue center)
Burn some muscles, sweat and explore a truely wild environment while getting to our remote Amazon Jungle location.
Explore where others hardly ever go.
Learn how to sustain yourself in a foreign ecosystem and thrive
Our Joint Path Together
Soar across continents to South America, descending into Iquitos, Peru – the world’s largest city unreachable by road, cradled in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. Spend your first night in this jungle metropolis where the western world has only just begun to touch, wandering vibrant streets with us to witness life at the edge of civilization’s reach.
As dawn breaks, slip into a small riverboat and glide across winding tributaries, watching the jungle canopy thicken around you until you reach the wilderness edge. With a trusted local guide and guardian, bushwhack through ancient forest trails, your own sweat cleansing you, earning your passage into a world beyond time as you arrive at the sacred ceremonial village.
Settle into your traditional hut, where minimal comforts invite you to shed the layers of modern life. Meet your curandero – keeper of ancient wisdom – who will become your guide through profound healing ceremonies. Our master guide bridges worlds, showing you how to honor these traditions while carrying their gifts home to your Western life.
As darkness falls, gather for transformative nocturnal ceremonies that open doorways to deeper awareness. By day, immerse yourself in the Amazon’s living tapestry – paddle pristine waters teeming with fish, trek to hidden clearings where exotic fauna reveal themselves, visit remote villages where artisans craft traditional jewelry by hand. Share insights with your curandero between ceremonies, allowing ancestral wisdom to illuminate your path. Discuss revelations with our master guide, weaving ancient teachings into frameworks you can carry forward.
Nourish yourself with meals prepared from the jungle’s bounty – ingredients harvested from the land that holds you. Eventually, journey back by boat through the awakening forest, spending a final day in Iquitos to gently reenter the modern world. Visit an extraordinary animal sanctuary at the jungle’s opposite edge, witnessing the delicate balance between wilderness and civilization before carrying these profound transformations home with you forever.
Iquitos International Airport (IQT)
Savor meals thoughtfully prepared by local hosts, each dish crafted to honor and support the sacred ceremonies guiding your transformation – nourishment that becomes an integral thread in the tapestry of your journey.
Your body will speak to you through burning muscles and honest sweat as you carry your pack through the jungle’s embrace – each step earning your passage deeper into transformation. The ancient medicinal ceremonies often bring purging, a profound cleansing that moves through discomfort toward renewal, releasing what no longer serves you as your body remembers its innate wisdom to heal.
Honoring the potency of these ancient plant medicines requires honest conversation about your health journey. Share any medical considerations with us before departure – this sacred work asks for your full attention and unencumbered presence.
If you currently take any medications, this ceremony may not align with your path at this time. The plant medicines require a clear vessel; participants must be completely free from pharmaceutical substances for at least two weeks prior to departure, allowing your body to return to its natural state before engaging with these profound healing traditions.
Will be our friend
We’ll embrace whatever nature bestows upon us – hoping for some dry periods while celebrating every rainy moment, as part of the authentic rainforest experience.
From logistics and how to get there, to fitness, group dynamic and trip difficulty, the ISV team of friendly experts are on hand to help.
All Inner Summit Venture trips are guaranteed to run. Once you’ve booked your spot you can immediately make your travel arrangements, no uncertainty, no hanging about (excludes 'request to book' departures).
Secure your spot with the deposit and pay off the remaining balance in as many installments as you like, with no interest or fees.
Inner Summit Ventures guides are rated ‘Excellent’ for three decades, with over 1000 verified trip.
You'll be invited to join a WhatsApp group to get to know each other before your big adventure together.
Our adventures are always unique and never run-of-the-mill. In nature the unexpected is not a bug, but a feature. Be ready to let go of control.
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All trips are led by expert guides, unlocking life experiences in places most never see.
In a different environment we epigenetically potentiate different gene expression with both short-term and long-term implications.
From first questions to final goodbyes, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
85% join our trips solo, with most in their 30s–60s.
