​​​What to Expect

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This 9-day immersive retreat offers an opportunity to slow down, reset, and reconnect with yourself surrounded by the lush beauty and living rhythm of the Peruvian Amazon.

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Designed to gently support the body's natural cleansing and restorative processes, the retreat combines a guided liver cleanse, nourishing plant-based cuisine, restorative wellness practices, deep rest, and generous time immersed in nature.

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Everything is thoughtfully taken care of—from wholesome meals and thoughtfully guided detox practices to restorative movement and personalized guidance—allowing you to fully relax into the experience.

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Alongside the guided activities, you'll also have plenty of time to nap, swim in the lagoon, journal, relax in a hammock, or simply enjoy the forest around you.

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By the end of the retreat, many guests describe feeling lighter, calmer, mentally clearer, more grounded, and deeply rested.

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What makes the experience different

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One of the things that makes this retreat unique is the natural balance between personalized guidance and time for yourself. While the retreat follows a thoughtfully designed structure, no two guests experience it in exactly the same way.

 

Shared meals around the table and our daily walks to visit the horses often lead to meaningful conversations where questions arise naturally, creating opportunities to offer guidance that reflects each guest's individual experience.

 

At the same time, the spacious rhythm of the retreat gives you ample time to rest, journal, relax in a hammock, or simply enjoy the healing presence of nature.

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Participation is intentionally limited to a maximum of three guests. This allows Johanne to get to know each guest personally, offer thoughtful guidance throughout the retreat, and adapt that guidance whenever appropriate, while preserving the spacious, unhurried rhythm that makes the experience so restorative.

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Your Guide

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Throughout the retreat, you'll be guided by Johanne Delisle, a certified wellness coach, yoga instructor, and Usui Reiki Master/Teacher who has been supporting guests on their wellness journeys for many years.

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Because of the small group size, Johanne takes the time to get to know each guest personally, offering thoughtful guidance while respecting each person's individual pace and experience. Rather than following a rigid program, you'll be supported within a carefully designed retreat that leaves space for meaningful conversations, quiet reflection, and individual attention whenever needed.

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The Experience

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Many guests are drawn to this retreat when they feel mentally overloaded, physically depleted, emotionally stretched, or simply in need of a true pause from the pace of everyday life.

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Rather than approaching wellness through pressure or extremes, this retreat offers a gentler and more nurturing approach—one centered around nourishment, rest, nervous system regulation, mindful practices, and the restorative influence of the natural world.

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Surrounded by the living rhythm of the forest and guided with care, guests often begin reconnecting with a greater sense of balance, clarity, spaciousness, and vitality.

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For many, the experience becomes not only a physical reset, but also an opportunity to reconnect with themselves and return home with a renewed appreciation for the small daily habits that support lasting well-being.

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​Retreats at Tambo Ilusión are intentionally kept small, personal, and deeply supportive. Rather than a large commercial retreat environment, guests are welcomed into a peaceful family-run space centered around meaningful connection, simplicity, nature, and genuine hospitality.

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Who This Retreat Is For

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This retreat may be a wonderful fit if you:

• Feel physically or mentally exhausted and long for a genuine opportunity to slow down.

• Are looking for a guided liver cleanse in a small, thoughtfully guided environment rather than attempting one on your own.

• Value nature, nourishing food, and meaningful human connection.

• Appreciate having both personalized guidance and generous time for yourself.

• Feel drawn to reconnect with healthy habits that can continue supporting your well-being after you return home.

• Prefer an intimate retreat with a maximum of three participants rather than a large group experience.

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This retreat may not be the best fit if you:

• Are looking for a fast-paced itinerary with constant activities.

• Prefer a luxury spa resort with extensive amenities.

• Expect dramatic overnight results or a quick-fix approach to health.

• Feel uncomfortable spending time immersed in nature or embracing a slower rhythm of life.

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In a Guest's Own Words

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"I completed an incredible guided liver cleanse and wellness retreat with Johanne and Armando at Tambo Ilusión, and it was truly a beautiful experience.

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From the moment I arrived, they made me feel welcomed and cared for within a peaceful environment that genuinely supported rest, reflection, and well-being.

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The food was nourishing and beautifully prepared, and Johanne's attentiveness throughout the retreat made a lasting impression on me. Whenever I had questions or concerns, she always took the time to help with genuine kindness and care.

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I swam daily in the lagoon, appreciated having quiet space to reflect, and simply be present in nature. What an extraordinary place and such beautiful people."

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— Natasha S., USA

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How This Retreat Came to Be

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The inspiration for this retreat began years ago after Johanne discovered a liver cleanse protocol through a book on nutrition and wellness. Although she was already living a healthy plant-based lifestyle, Johanne was curious to experience the protocol firsthand and decided to try it herself. After noticing how meaningful the experience felt for her personally, friends and acquaintances became curious and began asking whether she and Armando could help guide them through the process as well. Over time, what began as a personal experience naturally evolved into the immersive retreat experience now offered at Tambo Ilusión.

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The Rhythm of the Nine Days

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The retreat unfolds gradually, allowing time for preparation, cleansing, rest, and integration. Each stage builds thoughtfully upon the one before it, with nourishing meals, gentle movement, restorative treatments, and generous periods of quiet woven throughout the experience.

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​​Typical Daily Flow

(Exact timings and activities may shift slightly)

 

Day of arrival:

15:00 Check-in, welcome drink, and orientation
          Massage or Reiki session
          Welcome supper
          Hammock time by candlelight on your private porch

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Typical Day

•   Cleansing warm lemon water on your porch

•   Freshly prepared fruit juice

•   Breakfast

•   Time to relax by the lagoon, explore the forest, or              simply unwind in a hammock 

•   10-minute Cellercise routine

•   Freshly prepared fruit juice

•   Wholesome vegan lunch

•   Rest & relaxation time

•   Gentle yoga and meditation practice

•   Nourishing dinner

•   Stargazing & journaling before bedtime

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Time with the Horses

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During the retreat, guests are invited to join our daily walks to visit Ayla, Sky, and Knight. These informal moments are not structured equine-assisted sessions, but simply opportunities to slow down, spend time in the horses' quiet presence, and observe them as they go about their day within their natural environment. For many guests, these daily visits become some of the most treasured memories of their stay.

 

​​​What’s Included

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​   Accommodation

• 8 nights’ private accommodation in a cozy cabin with en-suite bathroom & screened porch (with 2 hammocks)

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​  Wellness Experiences

• Guided liver cleanse protocol

• 4 gentle yoga classes (restorative yoga, Yoga Nidra, breathwork, and guided meditation)

• 1 Reiki session

• Daily Cellercise routine to support the lymphatic system

• 1 one-hour massage

• 2 aromatic plant baths

• Chi sessions to oxygenate the body

• 2 coffee enemas (personal kit provided)

• 2 daily fresh fruit extracts & daily natural supplements

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​  Meals

• 3 daily plant-based, gluten-free meals (except on juice fast day)

• Freshly prepared fruit juices

• Purified spring water available throughout your stay

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Guidance & Extras

• Mind-body nutrition coaching + detox support documentation

• Natural loofah sponge for exfoliation

• Airport transfers (20-minute motor-taxi ride)

• Plenty of free time to nap, swim, read, journal, and simply enjoy the beauty of the lagoon and surrounding forest​

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Rates

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• ​Single traveler (private room):     $2100 USD

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• Couple/friends (shared room): $3480 USD total                                                                    ($1740 USD per person)

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Prefer a private retreat? Let us know — we’ll be happy to tailor the experience to your needs.

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Booking & Availability

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• This retreat is available year-round. Retreats ideally begin on Mondays, though other dates may be available depending on scheduling.

• Retreats are intentionally kept small to preserve the intimate and unhurried atmosphere that defines the experience.

• Once booked, the retreat is fully confirmed for your stay.

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• Maximum group size: 3 people

• Check-in: 15:00 | Check-out: 12:00

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​You’re welcome to arrive earlier or depart later on check-out day. Extra meals outside the program are available upon request, or enjoy dining in the city.

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If this retreat resonates with you but you're unsure whether it's the right fit, I'd be happy to answer your questions. Choosing a retreat is a personal decision, and I'm always happy to help you determine whether this experience aligns with your needs and intentions.

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​​Taking a Slower Rhythm Home

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Allow yourself time to rest deeply, nourish your body, reconnect with yourself, and experience the living rhythm of the Peruvian Amazon.

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Sometimes the greatest gift we can offer ourselves isn't doing more—it's creating the space to simply slow down, rest, and listen. My hope is that you'll return home feeling lighter in body, clearer in mind, and more grounded in yourself, carrying with you not only lasting memories, but also simple practices and renewed habits that continue supporting your well-being long after you leave Tambo Ilusión.

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