Amazonian Medicine Journey
Traditional Plant Medicine · Indigenous Culture · Forest Connection
Overview
Step into the vibrant heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon for an immersive journey rooted in ancestral healing, Indigenous knowledge, and deep connection to nature. Guided by midwives, shamans, and healers, you’ll explore the sacred uses of medicinal plants, participate in traditional ceremonies, and live in harmony with the rhythms of forest life. Whether you join us for 9 or 14 days, this is more than a trip — it’s a transformative experience of cultural exchange, wellness, and reconnection.
What You’ll Learn & Experience
Amazonian Plant Medicine: Identify, harvest, and prepare traditional remedies with local midwives and herbalists.
Ceremonies & Spiritual Practices: Participate in guayusa rituals, floral cleansings, guided fasting, and a powerful nighttime ceremony led by a shaman.
Cultural Exchange: Join cooking classes, chocolate making, and farm-to-table meals while learning about food as medicine.
Natural Wellness: Enjoy mud massages, steam baths, cacao facials, and volcanic hot springs in alignment with Indigenous self-care traditions.
Regenerative Community Projects: Engage with women-led cooperatives, family farms, and initiatives that preserve forest culture and biodiversity.
Itinerary Snapshot
Arrival & Orientation: Land in Quito, travel to the Amazon basin, and visit vibrant markets and farms.
Immersive Plant Medicine Learning: Connect with local healers, visit sacred gardens, and take part in wellness rituals.
Cultural Immersion: Immerse yourself with an Indigenous family and deepen your understanding of community-based healing.
Ceremonial & Reflective Time: Participate in forest meditation, optional fasting, and a powerful shamanic ceremony under the stars.
Mountain Retreat & Integration: Travel to highland hot springs, enjoy nature hikes, and reflect before returning to Quito.
Pricing & Options
9-Day Amazonian Medicine Trip – $1,900
Includes all workshops, ceremonies, accommodations, most meals, and local transport. Ideal for those seeking a rich yet concise immersion into Amazonian healing and cultural practices.
14-Day Amazonian Medicine Trip – $2,200
Includes everything in the 9-day trip plus deeper immersion with your host family, more plant medicine workshops, additional ceremonies, and greater time for language practice, cultural exchange, and integration.
Not included: International flights, mandatory travel insurance, personal expenses, some meals in Quito, and optional tips for local guides.
Further customization of trip length and timing is available. Reach out to co-create a journey that meets your needs. To reserve your trip or ask questions, contact us at info@amazonlearning.org or fill out our contact form at the link above.