How Much Does an Ayahuasca Retreat in Costa Rica Cost?
Most ayahuasca retreats in Costa Rica cost between $2,000 and $9,000 for a week, with weekend formats starting lower. The wide range comes down to accommodation style, group size, ceremony count, and how much support is included before and after ceremony — not the medicine itself.
What OM Jungle Medicine retreats cost
| Retreat | Length | Ceremonies | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekend / 3-Day | 3 days / 2 nights | 2 | From $575 |
| 7-Day | 7 days / 6 nights | 3 | From $2,800 |
Every OM retreat includes farm-to-table meals, shared accommodation with your own private sleeping pod, integration sessions, and access to the pool, gardens and 17 hectares of jungle. Private cabinas can be requested, subject to availability. See exactly what’s included on the Weekend / 3-Day and 7-Day retreat pages.
What drives the price of a retreat
- Accommodation — shared spaces cost less than private rooms. At OM, shared accommodation includes your own private sleeping pod, and private cabinas are available on request, subject to availability.
- Group size — large-format centers host 60–100 guests; intimate retreats cost more per person to run. OM caps events at 30 guests.
- Ceremony and support count — a weekend includes two ceremonies; a full week includes three, plus integration sessions, workshops and rest days.
- What surrounds the ceremony — farm-to-table meals, yoga, Indigenous workshops, ice baths, and integration support are included at some centers and sold separately at others.
Deposits and payments
A 50% non-refundable deposit holds your spot; the remainder is paid in cash at check-in. If you need to reschedule 7 or more days before the event, your deposit transfers to a future stay within one year. Full details on the FAQs & Cancellation Policy page.
What’s not included
Flights, ground transportation, travel insurance, passport or visa expenses, and personal purchases. OM can connect you with trusted drivers from Liberia International Airport (about two hours away).
Why Costa Rica costs more than Peru — and why people choose it anyway
Retreats in Costa Rica typically run higher than in Peru or Ecuador, largely because Costa Rica’s cost of living is the highest in Central America. What you’re paying for is accessibility and infrastructure: direct flights into Liberia (LIR), short ground transfers, reliable food and water standards, and — at OM — ceremonies held with Indigenous families and visiting tribes from Brazil, Peru, and Colombia who bring their traditions to you.
Frequently asked questions
Is a cheaper retreat a worse retreat?
Not automatically — but very low prices usually mean large groups, minimal screening, or little integration support. Ask any center how many guests attend, who serves the medicine, and what happens after the ceremony ends.
What does the price include at OM Jungle Medicine?
Every retreat includes farm-to-table meals, shared accommodation with your own private sleeping pod, integration sessions, and access to the pool, gardens and 17 hectares of jungle. Private cabinas can be requested, subject to availability.
Is the deposit refundable?
The deposit is non-refundable, but it transfers to a future stay within one year if you reschedule 7 or more days before your event.