Peru gay travel | Mountains & Plant Medicine | Rainbowmen Retreats And Travel

Mountains &
Plant Medicine
7-20/September/2025

PERU

Spiritual
gay journey

Our 5th edition of "Mountains & Plant Medicine" is the only journey in the world that combines traveling, with Amazonian plant medicine experiences, in a safe gay-men-only environment. Be prepared to get to know the local culture, embark on a 4-day trek to Machu Picchu, and explore your consciousness through spiritual shamanic San Pedro and Ayahuasca ceremonies. As part of the RainbowMen experience, we will also participate in unique workshops, sharing circles, preparation sessions, and integration of our spiritual and emotional journey. This is not your ordinary organized sightseeing trip, but rather a journey of alternating landscapes, and into the depths of your mind.

HIGHLIGHTS

- 4-day Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu
- 2 Ayahuasca ceremonies
- San Pedro (Huachuma) ceremony
- Preparation and integration sessions
- Majestic city of Cusco
- Sacred Valley and Pisac Market
- Authentic remote local villages
- Peruvian food tour and cooking class
- Unique workshops and sharing circles
- Travel with a group of gay & queer men

INFORMATION

Duration - 14 Days / 13 nights
Start and end - Cusco, Peru
Group size - Minimum 6 / Maximum 14
Accommodation - 3 star hotels (Cusco & Sacred valley) / retreat centers (during our plant medicine ceremonies) / Glass domes (during the trek)
Crowd - Gay & Queer Men

DATES & PRICES

Next Journey 7-20/September/2024
Price - 3950 USD

THE JOURNEY

Day 1 - getting there

You probably have a long flight ahead of you, wherever you're coming from. Rest well on the plane, because we have an exciting journey ahead of us! We will be meeting in Cusco at our hotel at 15:00. After check-in, we will get to know the group we will be traveling with, get our first glimpse of the beautiful city, and then go out for dinner together in one of the city's great restaurants.

Day 2 - We're so high

At an altitude of 3400 meters (or 11,152 feet) Cusco is one of the highest cities in South America. Our day begins at the famous San Pedro Market, where we will meet our local guide for a delicious food tour, followed by cooking our very own Peruvian lunch and making some famous Pisco Sours!

In the afternoon, we will hike around the city, and then have our first in-depth workshop, which will allow us to connect with our group members who will be sharing the journey with us. Then, it’s dinner and drinks around town.

Day 3 - Local Culture

After breakfast, we will head out for a city tour to learn about the history and secrets of this magical and mystical city. In the afternoon, we will have a briefing to prepare us for our 4-day trek to Machu Picchu. Our physical journey begins.

Day 4 - Trek to MAchu PicchU

The 4-day trek that will take us to Machu Picchu is considered one of the most beautiful treks in the world. On our first day, we will pass by beautiful lagoons and lush mountains, and we will camp for the night at the Sky Camp in glass domes under the stars.

Day 5 - Trek to MAchu PicchU

Today, we reach the highest point of our trek at an altitude of 4,610 meters (15,124 feet). Here, we will find ourselves in the middle of the Andean Mountain Range, mesmerized by the snowy peaks.

Day 6 - trek to machu picchu

Today, we will begin noticing ancient Inca ruins along the trail. After lunch, we will start the last part of our trek—a 3-hour jungle walk that will take us to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu.

Day 7 - machu picchu!

We have arrived! After a guided tour around Machu Picchu, we will have time to roam and explore the site. In the afternoon, we will board the train that will take us to the town of Pisac in the Sacred Valley, for a night of well-deserved rest.

Day 8 - sacred valley

We’ve been through an intense week, and it’s time for a relaxed day. You can visit the beautiful markets, enjoy a massage, or simply stroll around the charming town. In the afternoon, we will have a group meeting to share our experiences so far, start preparing for the week ahead, and discuss our San Pedro and Ayahuasca journeys. We are done climbing mountains, and now we will begin diving deep into our minds and spirits.

Day 9 -ayahuasca ceremony

Today, we will arrive at ETNIKAS Ayahuasca Center—one of the most traditional and well-established Ayahuasca centers in the Sacred Valley—where we will meet with the Shamanic team (the spiritual guides who will lead us through the ceremonies) and start preparing for tonight's ceremony. At 18:00, we will gather in the traditional space for a heart-opening meditation, followed by our first Ayahuasca ceremony, which will take place until the middle of the night (about 1-2 a.m.).

Day 10 -ayahuasca ceremony

Our day will start with an integration session about our experiences from last night. As part of our retreat, we will have the option to volunteer with the local community during the day. In the afternoon, we will gather again for a love and compassion grounding meditation, followed by our second Ayahuasca ceremony, which will last until the middle of the night (1-2 a.m.).

Day 11 - Pisac

After a morning integration session, we will say our goodbyes to Etnikas and head back toward the Sacred Valley and the beautiful town of Pisac. Today, we will discuss our experiences with Ayahuasca, enjoy the beautiful nature around us, and start preparing for the San Pedro ceremony and for the last part of our journey.

Day 12 -San Pedro Ceremony

Our San Pedro ceremony begins at the Maloca—the ceremonial open space in the garden. After drinking the San Pedro, we will spread out around the beautiful garden, where we will be surrounded by nature and tranquility for a day of deep emotional and spiritual healing. Toward the afternoon, when the effects of the San Pedro start to wear off, dinner will be waiting for us. After eating and grounding ourselves, we will head back to our rooms for a good night’s sleep.

Day 13 - integration

After a relaxed morning that will include a sharing circle about our experiences from the San Pedro ceremony, we will say goodbye to the Sacred Valley and head back to Cusco for the last day of our journey. Today will focus on our integration process. The first part will consist of a deep sharing of our experiences with Ayahuasca and San Pedro, as well as the lessons we’ve learned during our time in the Sacred Valley. The second part of our integration process will be dedicated to understanding how we can integrate all the gifts and insights we’ve gained and received during our journey into our everyday lives.

Day 14 - the journey home

One last group hug, and it's time to say goodbye to one another and to Peru. Grateful for the unique and unforgettable experiences we’ve had, we begin our journey home, wherever it may be. Hopefully, we now have a better understanding of ourselves and our lives, cherishing the new connections we’ve made along the way. Wow, what a trip!