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Unit 3 · Tarapoto, Peru

During the final semester, students will choose 1 of the first 2 options before moving on to the 9-Day Ayahuasca Cooking Course:

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Althea and a group seated around bowls of leaves during an indoor learning activity

Schedule

Virtual Aug/September; In-person session requires 3 weeks in Peru in July to complete

Unit 3 · Tarapoto, Peru

Choose one pathway

During the final semester, students will choose 1 of the first 2 options before moving on to the 9-Day Ayahuasca Cooking Course:

Date clarification pending

The published Unit 3 summary says “3 weeks in Peru in July.” The Dieta starts June 27; the shared course ends July 20. The dates and duration are awaiting Althea’s confirmation. Published wording is retained for this review.

Then complete the shared course

Althea and a group seated around bowls of leaves during an indoor learning activity

Unit 3 · shared course

9-Day Ayahuasca Cooking Course

After completing one of the above options, students will spend 9 days at an indigenous chacra (family home compound) learning how to harvest ayahuasca and chacruna and cook the ayahuasca brew with prayer, song, and intention. At the end, students will prepare and lead their own ayahuasca ceremony with the teachers and facilitators.

View details for 9-Day Ayahuasca Cooking Course

Students from prior PMFT cohorts who have previously attended a retreat or Dieta may register for this ayahuasca cooking session without registering for any of the other Units or sessions.

Before applying

Tuition

7-Day Sacred Ayahuasca Journey
$2999 for 2026/27 PMFT Students; $3333 for all others
2-Week Dieta with 5 Ayahuasca group & Solo Ceremonies
$4111 for 2026/27 PMFT Students; $4444 for all others
9-Day Ayahuasca Cooking Course
$7444 for 2026/27 PMFT Students; $7777 for all others

For Unit 3: Dieta, Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat, and Ayahuasca Cooking Course are each separately priced. Choose to attend any one or two events to best fit your needs and availability.

Important notes

Passport

All students must have a valid passport that expires after January 2028 to register for Units 2 & 3.

Unit 2 & 3 Fees

Fees for Unit 2 & Unit 3 cover accommodations, meals, and airport transfers - they DO NOT cover airfare.

Program Progression

All 2027 PMFT students must complete each unit in succession, but Unit 2 and Unit 3 may be postponed until the next year without retaking Unit 1. Pricing may change each year.

Former PMFT Students

Former PMFT students from 2023-2026 may join Unit 2 or Unit 3 without repeating Unit 1. They may also do the Dieta or the Cooking Class independently of one another.

Transportation

We do not provide or arrange any transportation to or from the training locations. You must arrange and pay for your own transportation.

Your next step

The Process

In order to allow your participation in the program, you must complete the following application. We will contact you at the email & number provided (check for accuracy) to schedule an appointment to discuss the program in detail and determine your eligibility.

Allow up to 2 weeks for a response to your application.

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