Join us as we recreate an excursion that Mr Peter Gorman himself began many years ago. 

"We are looking for a dozen intrepid seekers for each of the Jungle Jaunts. Looking for people who want to see and be in deep Amazon jungle; people who want to experience ayahuasca and the Matses’ medicines Sapo and Nu-nu in their natural settings; people who don’t mind dirt under their fingernails if they get it because they were walking in high canopy jungle or in a primordial swamp or collecting wild foods or even making clay pots.

We are looking for people who want to collect the medicines they’ll use and watch them be prepared, people who would rather participate than observe and be served. I want a small group of curious people, humans interested in their personal growth, in the spirit world, in the Northwest Amazon as it is today but may not be tomorrow.

I want people who see bathing in the beautiful Aucayacu river as an opportunity, not as a poor substitute for a hot shower; people who view the chance to eat a few local magic mushrooms while traveling overnight on a flat-bottomed river boat on the Amazon as a once in a lifetime thrill, and see night canoeing in dugouts while searching for medicine frogs a rare and wonderful opportunity. In other words, I want anyone who sees living as a bit of a risk but one worth taking.

And if you join, my team—and the medicines and the jungle and the rivers--will all work our collective asses off to give you something you’ll hold onto for a very long time.

The medicines will astound you, the people will thrill you, the jungle will amaze you. So what are you waiting for?"

*Copied from pgorman.com tour page*

In addition to the below, we will try to have a interesting surprise or two for you: Mr Gorman has some interesting friends that are all very accommodating.

What IS included:

• Airport transportation

• Hotel in Iquitos on Days 1, 2 & 10

• Breakfast in Iquitos

• Boatride & Mushrooms

• Iquitos Tours

• Food in Jungle

• Night Canoe to collect Kambo

• 3 Ceremonies - 1 Kambo, 2 Ayahuasca

• Jungle boots

• All activities listed below

What IS NOT Included:

• Airfare

• Lunch & Dinner in Iquitos

• Alcohol

• Shopping money

• Insect repellent

• Flashlights

• Rain poncho

• Hotels if you arrive early or stay later

• Travel Insurance

 Travel insurance is HIGHLY recommended.

The itinerary below is pretty much how things will go. Of course, being in the Third World Country, and then in the Amazon, things sometimes take on their own life, so if some things get turned around or changed a bit because of a sudden work strike in the country, well, we take that in stride and do the best we can with it.

We'll still get to everything outlined below.

A second thing that I can promise is that this is a trip full of magic, medicine, dirt under your fingernails, adventure and the possibility of life changing events. So if you are looking for a nice lodge, then this isn't the trip for you. If you are looking for a little soul-searching, soul- searing, and can deal with genuine wonder, then you probably ought to be on this trip.

The exchange for this jungle jaunt is $2800USD

Day 1-2

Basically, we get two days in Iquitos--during which my team and I take you out to some very interesting corners of that place, places gringos who live there probably have never seen--while at the same time getting you to begin shutting down your internal dialogue (the better to hear the plant medicine spirits), getting you acclimated physically and getting you outfitted with jungle boots and such.

We might visit Julio's grave and an animal rescue and sanctuary; we'll definitely spend time in Belen, the largest market on the Amazon all the way to Manaus in Brazil, and really the heart of the heart of Peru's Amazon. And then we'll do some other things as well. But I don't' want to give up all my secrets, so wait till it's time.

Day 3

On Monday we take off on a huge riverboat and head 212 kilometers up the Amazon. It's an overnight trip that will affect you fiercely: An Amazon sky overhead, the Amazon river at your feet; jungle towns and forest all around you, and if you like, a portion of local magic 'shrooms to make it all just a touch more intense. It's a beautiful night.

We’ll sweat, we’ll suffer a little, and we’ll have a fantastic time through it all. This is real jungle, after all, and nothing comes easy in the real jungle. But Peter's team will see that no harm comes to anyone.

Day 4-9

On Tuesday, after a short layover and breakfast in Jenero Herrera, a river town, we head into the Aucayacu to Juan's house (we bathe in the clean water of the river, not showers).

Juan's wife, Lady, runs our kitchen along with myself and a couple of other of Julio's kids and grandkids. The whole team, in fact, is made up of Julio's sons, daughters, grandkids and in-laws, all of whom grew up on the river where we're going.

During our 6 days in the jungle we'll hike in first growth rainforest, walk in the most mysterious and fascinating swamp I know, swim in a lake populated with pink and gray river dolphins (who generally cooperate and come pretty close - just don't look them in the eye), go night canoeing to try and collect Kambo, gather wild foods to add to our fantastic larder of fruits, vegetables, beans, rice and an occasional bit of chicken.

We'll have two ayahuasca ceremonies (you'll help collect the ingredients) and also have a chance to experience the Matses' medicines sapo and nü-nü, which Pepe, a Matsés headman, will apply.

During ceremony you'll be taken care of by myself and Peter's fantastic team.

Day 10

We travel back by boat to Iquitos - DO NOT book your flights to leave the same day, you will most likely miss your plane.  You will have a shared hotel room in Iquitos provided for you, you can relax and take your time preparing to go home.

Option of adding on a THIRD Ayahuasca  experience with an elder name Francesco who's medicine has been described as powerful and out of this world!  This is for more experienced participants only!

We will soon release a packing list and recommendations based on experience of what will be needed.

You will carry what you pack, so we suggest you pack light.

You will be using natural resources to bath and we suggest buying a lot of that stuff when you arrive in Iquitos.

The staff will wash your laundry and hang-dry your clothes, so bring only what you will need.

The jungle is HOT and HUMID, you will want light weight clothing.

There are a lot of insects in the jungle that love new meat, we suggest you wear clothes that cover your  legs, even if you use repellent. For those with EXTREME reactions to insect bites, please bring an antihistamine and possibly an epipen

You will want a hip-sack to carry your money and identification and a ziplock bag to protect your passport from moisture.

Moisture protected solar panels to charge your phones

Cheap sunglasses

A lightweight camping towel - CLICK HERE

We recommend getting your cardio up in preparation for the hiking and walking.

We also recommend getting comfortable in saunas and steams to aclimmate to the hot and humid temperatures in Peru.

There is a dieta that will be released soon on how to prepare for the medicine journey as well and must be followed a few weeks prior to sitting with the medicines.

Start using duolingo to learn some spanish.  There will be translators, but its always good to know some basic words!

Things we do not recommend you bring:

Clothes you do not want dirty or ruined

Jewelry

Scented toiletries - they attract bugs

Too much cash

Very few places accept credit cards, so you will need cash, but you do not want to carry a lot of it around with you.

Camera equipment and electronics - the humidity can ruin the electronic boards on the inside

Anything of sentimental value

We have TWO groups currently being offered in March 2024, each are $2800USD

GROUP 1:  February 16 to 26, 2024

GROUP 2:  March 1 to 11, 2024

If we get a lot of interest, there will be a third group scheduled.

GROUP 3:  March 31 to April 9.

Choose the date that best suits your schedule and if there is still space available, you will be notified by email.

Registration closes on November 1st, 2022!

Space is LIMITED to 12 people per trip!

First, we require a medical form and legal waiver to be filled out to its entirety.

Click HERE to complete your medical form and legal waiver.

Once your medical forms have been reviewed and approved, you must submit a $1200 deposit BEFORE October 1st, 2023.

All final payments for each group are due on or before February 1st 2023.  Any failure to make payments before this date will be deemed "NO SHOW" and refunds will NOT be offered and the spot will be made available to someone else.