The Rise of Psychedelic Retreats: Mushroom Tourism Around the World

Travellers around the world are increasingly booking trips that go far beyond the usual wellness getaway. From a psilocybin retreat in Jamaica to ayahuasca tourism in Costa Rica, these experiences are positioned at the intersection of science, adventure, and self-growth. Let’s check them out!

Why psychedelic retreats are trending

Across Canada and globally, people are seeking alternatives to conventional approaches for stress, focus, and growth. Academic research, including studies from Johns Hopkins University, highlights psilocybin’s potential to support well-being in clinical settings. Pair this science with a booming wellness travel industry, and you get mushroom tourism: experiences designed to help participants reset in nature, connect with community, and explore consciousness in a structured way.

For Canadians, where psilocybin remains a controlled substance under Health Canada, travelling abroad offers a legal path to explore.

Mushroom tourism destinations on the map

Jamaica: psilocybin retreats by the sea

Jamaica is one of the few countries where psilocybin mushrooms are unregulated. Retreats here, like MycoMeditations, offer week-long programs that include guided ceremonies, integration circles, and time to recharge by the ocean. Programs typically run $5,000–$10,000 USD, with facilitators emphasising safe dosing and professional guidance.

The Netherlands: legal psilocybin truffles

While dried mushrooms are banned, the Netherlands permits psilocybin truffles. Retreats outside Amsterdam combine clinical rigour with natural backdrops, offering multi-day programs with medical screening and therapeutic support. For Europeans and Canadians alike, the Netherlands is a hub for legal psychedelic retreats.

Costa Rica & Peru: ayahuasca tourism

Costa Rica has become a luxury hub for ayahuasca tourism, where rainforest retreats integrate Indigenous practices with resort-style amenities. Peru, considered ayahuasca’s birthplace, offers more rustic, tradition-driven ceremonies led by shamans in the Amazon and Sacred Valley. Both destinations attract travellers seeking cultural depth alongside spiritual exploration.

Mexico: rooted in tradition

In Oaxaca, visitors can participate in Mazatec mushroom ceremonies, rituals that helped bring psilocybin to global awareness decades ago. Today, retreats in Tulum or Sayulita blend Indigenous guidance with wellness-focused design, making Mexico one of the most culturally rich mushroom tourism destinations.

Portugal & Spain: decriminalized wellness journeys

Both countries have decriminalized personal possession, opening space for semi-legal retreats. From truffle ceremonies in Portugal to ayahuasca circles in Spain, travellers can explore plant medicine in Mediterranean settings that balance discretion with community care.

What travellers can expect

While styles differ, most psychedelic retreats share common features:

• Preparation: health screenings, orientation, and intention setting.
• Ceremonies: one to four sessions with psilocybin truffles, mushrooms, or ayahuasca.
• Integration: group sharing, coaching, or mindfulness practices to process insights.
• Wellness activities: yoga, meditation, hikes, or journaling to ground the experience.

Meals often follow dietary guidelines to support plant medicine work, and facilitators maintain low guest-to-guide ratios for safety. Retreats are not marketed as quick fixes but as structured journeys that combine science, tradition, and care.

Canadians at a crossroads: travel or stay home?

For Canadians intrigued by the rise of psychedelic retreats, travel offers legal access—but it also means long flights, high costs, and navigating unfamiliar systems. Retreats can cost $3,000–$10,000+, putting them out of reach for many.

That’s why Path Supply provides an accessible alternative. Our microdose capsules and functional mushroom supplements let you explore mushrooms safely and consistently, here at home. Functional mushrooms like Lion’s Mane and Reishi may support focus, resilience, and rest. No passport required.

We know storing loose mushrooms is unpredictable. That’s why our capsules, gummies, and chocolates are formulated for measured dosing, airtight freshness, and West-Coast good vibes. For more guidance, explore our Path Supply blog, where we break down everything from microdosing to legality.

Adventure with grit, guidance with care

The global rise of mushroom tourism highlights a shared desire for growth, connection, and healing through nature’s tools. Whether you’re drawn to Jamaica’s beaches, Peru’s Amazon, or Portugal’s rolling hills, the trend reflects a cultural shift: people want experiences that nourish both body and mind.

If you’re not ready for international travel, you can still choose your path. Path Supply brings the spirit of adventure home, with products and education designed for safe, mindful exploration.