Ayahuasca Retreat · Andean Healing Sanctuary · Ecuador
Ancestral Ayahuasca ceremonies in the highlands of Ecuador.
A sacred school of Andean Kichwa wisdom near Quito — Ayahuasca ceremonies, shamanic healing, sound, plant medicine and integration, led by a 7th-generation Yachak.
Welcome
Welcome to Kinti Yaya Healing Sanctuary and Institute
Kinti Yaya is a sanctuary and a living school of the Andes, rooted in the wisdom of the Kichwa people of Ecuador. Founded by Tayta Willak, a 7th-generation indigenous Yachak from Agato, and Maja Krauss, an M.Sc. nature-based therapist and trained psychedelic guide, we offer Ayahuasca ceremonies, shamanic healing, sound and plant medicine — and the teachings that surround them.
Beyond plant medicine, we welcome you into an institute of ancestral practice: sacred rituals, medicinal plants, pre-Incan yoga (Kuyuriy), nature ceremonies, and integration — so you may not only heal, but become your own healer.
Our Programs
Ayahuasca Retreats
Every retreat weaves Ayahuasca and plant medicine ceremonies with Andean shamanic healing, sacred nature sites and professional integration. Small, intimate groups of 5–10. Airport transfers, meals and lodging included.
5-Night Retreat
From 1490$
14 nights retreat
7-Night Retreat
Three ceremonies (2× Ayahuasca, 1× Cacao), thermal baths, nature ceremonies and deep teachings on Kichwa cosmovision.
From 1790$
14-Night Retreat
Our deepest offering — five ceremonies, a private session with Tayta Willak, nature therapy with Maja, and lasting tools for transformation.
From 2890$
Upcoming Retreats 2026
| Cycle | 5-Night | 7-Night | 14-Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn I | 6–11 Sep | 13–20 Sep | 6–20 Sep |
| Autumn II | 27 Sep–2 Oct | 4–11 Oct | 27 Sep–11 Oct |
| Winter I | 1–6 Nov | 8–15 Nov | 1–15 Nov |
| Winter II | 22–27 Nov | 29 Nov–6 Dec | 22 Nov–6 Dec |
Our Home
La Ruta Escondida, Ecuador
We are nestled in La Ruta Escondida — a hidden gem in the gentle Andean highlands of Pichincha province, in the village of Perucho, just one hour from Quito’s international airport. Sitting at a soft ~1,800 m (5,900 ft), the land is rolling, green, and welcoming — no steep mountains, no risk of malaria or dengue.
Right on the equator — Kayambi territory in Kichwa — this land has been a place of ceremony and healing for thousands of years. Waterfalls, fresh fruit, gentle hills and ancestral history all invite you to slow down.
Why Kinti Yaya
A school, a sanctuary, a ceremony.
Authentic lineage
Professional integration
More than plant medicine
Sound healing, Kuyuriy, medicinal plants, sacred nature ceremonies and cultural immersion.
Small, intimate groups
All-inclusive
Healing for all
Other Offers
Beyond the ceremony
Workshops and healing experiences rooted in Andean tradition, offered alongside our Ayahuasca retreats.
Sound Healing
Kuyuriy — Pre-Incan Yoga
Andean Altar Workshop
Pacha Manka — Traditional Lunch Ceremony
Medicinal Plants Hike
Hampi Yaku — Ancestral Plant Teas
Sacred Nature Sites Tour
Online Psychedelic Integration
Group & Private Retreats
Beyond Ecuador
Canada & Germany
Throughout the year, Tayta Willak and Maja travel to host ceremonies, workshops and healing circles in Canada and Germany. Join our list to hear when we visit your region.
Testimonials
What people say
