
Ritual Cacao Retreat
Fri 10th – Sat 18th May 2024
Ecuador
Embark on a journey to the Tsatsayaku, as we invite you to be part of our very first retreat. Join us for an exceptional experience in the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon, where we delve into the world of the cacao harvest.
On this trip you will get to meet the Tsatsayaku Association, see the process first hand and experience the cacao harvest in different types of chakras.
We will see how the indigenous Kichwa families live and work with cacao, and show you just how our Ritual Cacao has the highest vibration, integrity and quality.
What can I expect when I attend this retreat?
Learn and experience first-hand all about the traditional cacao harvest in the Amazon, and the importance of maintaining ancestral farming practices
Visit indigenous Kichwa communities to learn about their living culture
See how cacao is handmade the traditional way
Spend an afternoon making your own chocolate using cacao directly from the farm
Immerse yourself in the cacao culture of the Ecuadorian Amazon
Experience natural beauty visiting waterfalls and jungle markets
learn how indigenous women from our community give birth naturally using traditional plant medicines
Take part in a traditional Guayusa ceremony with the Tsatsayaku Association
Relax in natural thermal baths
And so much more…
This is the perfect experience if you are ready to...
Dive deep into the Amazonian Cacao experience!
Participate in the cacao harvest
Learn more about the Ecuadorian Amazon and its medicinal plants
Experience the Kichwa culture
Understand more about heirloom cacao, how it is grown, harvested and processed
Connect with The Spirit of Cacao on a deeper level
Please arrive the night of the 9th February. The retreat begins on Friday 10th May at 2pm for our half day tour of Quito, and ends on Saturday morning 18th May.
If booked by 1st March
Cost of trip
£2225 Early Bird per person
If booked after 1st March
Cost of trip
£2500 Late Bird per person
**Pricing includes two people sharing a room. There are single room supplements available on request, (and subject to availability). Please mention when booking.
Payment plans available
Reserve Your Place
To secure your place on this journey, please contact us on: hello@ritualcacao.co.uk
Payments via bank transfer, with payment plans available.
Don't miss the chance to be part of this experience. The retreat is limited to 12 participants only.
Itinerary
Thursday 9th May
Arrive in Quito, Ecuador
Friday 10th May
Retreat Starts
Afternoon: Half day tour of Quito
Dinner: In Quito
Saturday 11th May
Morning: Meet at pick up point and transport to Banos
Lunch: At the hotel
Afternoon: Visit look out points and famous swing or chill out in hotel
Evening: Dinner
Sunday 12th May
Morning: Visit a waterfall and time in Banos town
Lunch in Banos (not included)
Transport to Tena
Afternoon: Relax in hotel
Evening: Dinner
Monday 13th May
Morning: Tsatsayaku Association presentation and tour of the factory
Visit David’s Farm - La Konga
Lunch: Sara’s Farm
Afternoon: Making chocolate the Amazon way
Dinner: Hotel
Tuesday 14th May
Morning: Visit Ramon’s Agricultural Project
Lunch: At Ramon’s
Afternoon: Tour of medicinal plants and cacao
Evening: Dinner
Wednesday 15th May
Morning: Cristobal’s (pictured) Farm Tour
Transport to Kichwa Community
Lunch: Kichwa Community
Afternoon: Spend with Community learning about their culture
Dinner: Hotel
Thursday 16th May
Morning: Visit Elsa (pictured) and Maria’s farms on an Island
Lunch: Tena (jungle town) and visit to market (not included)
Afternoon: Visit the Mamas of Amupakin indigenous midwifery hospital
Dinner: Hotel
Friday 17th May
Early Morning: Traditional Guayusa Ceremony with Tsatsayaku Community
Transport to Papallacta
Lunch: Hotel (Not included)
Afternoon: Spa and thermal Baths
Dinner: Spa Hotel
Saturday 18th May
Morning: Breakfast and check out
What’s included:
Accommodation in Banos, Tena and Papallacta
Breakfast and Dinner
All transportation
All activities
Lunch on 11th, 13th, 14th & 15th
What’s not included:
International travel to Quito
Accommodation in Quito
Lunch not included on 12th, 16th & 17th May