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


We can’t wait to share this adventure with you…