“Join this retreat for an adventure ”
(No availability) 6 Day Yoga, Workout and Surf Retreat in Playa Maderas, Nicaragua
Playa Maderas, Nicaragua
The listing is fully booked, get notified when dates are available
We’ll only ever send you one email notification and will never spam you
Similar available listings
We've found similar listings that are available to book for the dates you've chosen
Adventure Yoga Retreat in Nicaragua
Join this retreat of daily yoga, workouts, and surfing. Find your balance, evolve, and be trained with experienced instructors. Enjoy and have fun because after all, this is more than just a retreat - this is an adventure.
Meet the instructors
Sarah, Timbo, & Sam
Read more
Read more
Highlights
- Enjoy daily workouts and yoga
- Learn from 3 days of surf lessons and all-day board rental
- Experience a Catamaran day and have fun with beach games and activities
- Special events, classes, and parties at the villa
- 5 nights accommodation
- Indulge in healthy meals
- Quench your thirsts with drinks on site
- Airport transfer
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
5 days with instruction
Airport transfer included:
Augusto C. Sandino International Airport
Airport transfer included:
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
Accommodation
Anchored by beach-side villas, the retreat in Playa Maderas is a space where you can wake, dine, move, and relax to the sound of palm trees rustling and waves breaking just a few feet away. With a private jungle gym and ocean-side yoga deck for daily workouts, yoga, and surfing, it is a haven for connecting with like-minded people.
Program
Led by experienced 200-hour yoga teacher Sara Hoenes and master trainer Timbo Williams, you can expect thoughtfully designed workouts and yoga flows, alongside opportunities for trail running and surfing with Arc’teryx athlete ambassador and big wave surfer Sam Trioli.
Itinerary/program
Day 1 Arrival
After settling in, you will have a short sunset yoga practice to shake off the travel day and get to know each other over dinner. Dinner is followed by a welcome party at the villa.
Day 2
Start your day with a heart-pounding, balanced workout in the private jungle gym led by Timbo Williams. After a healthy breakfast at the villa, you will head to the beach for your first day of surfing. In the afternoon, you will have some chill time followed by a sunset yoga, dinner at the villa, and finally, drinks and games to close out the evening.
Day 3
Get ready for the ride of your life because it is a boat day. You will start your day with a 5-minute Alchemy's signature work out that includes HIIT, yoga, and breathwork. After a healthy breakfast at the Villa, you will head to the boat and spend the day on the water. After the boat ride, you will have dinner at one of Alchemy's favorite spots in town.
Day 4
You will start the day with a morning workout at the jungle gym followed by a train run or hike with Sam. You will do a short stretch on the beach before we jump into the ocean to cool down. You will head back to the villas for breakfast then hit the beach for more surf lessons and fun. You can cruise into San Juan del Surf or lunch or shopping if you wish. You will head to dinner at our local jungle spot.
Day 5
You will start the day with a morning yoga practice then hit the beach for Tim's famous beach games followed by a healthy breakfast. Day three of surfing awaits us on the beach. You will have the afternoon free to relax or book a massage. You will have a sunset cocktail and a farewell dinner at the villa.
Day 6 Departure
After a healthy breakfast, pack your bags and say goodbye to your new besties. It is time to head back home. Alchemy will arrange for your ride back to the airport. Be sure to book your departing flight after 12:00 p.m.
Activities are subject to change based on weather and other factors. Alchemy is keeping a few special events and surprises for you.
Included excursions
- Catamaran day
- Surf lessons
Instructors
Sarah Hoenes
An experienced traveler, Sara brings her zeal for adventure to Alchemy. With a background as a professional dancer and more than ten years of experience teaching yoga, barre, and sculpt, Sara’s classes are demanding and musical, pushing her clients to dig deeper and find a mental and spiritual connection to movement.
Timbo Williams
Tim is a fitness industry leader who transforms traditional fitness experiences into highly energetic, supportive, and motivational environments. He inspires his students to move fearlessly and confidently. With over ten years of experience, Tim is dedicated to supporting his community by encouraging his clients to become more physically and mentally grounded through movement in both their workouts and their daily lives
Sam Trioli
Sam is an experienced mountaineer, ultra runner, climber, big wave surfer, and adventure photographer. Based in Washington, D.C., Sam is an Arc’teryx Ambassador Athlete and seeks to explore some of the most challenging environments, testing what's possible as an adventure athlete. After trail running the Presidential Traverse, his next big adventure awaits in Patagonia.
Retreat location
Nicaragua, set between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, offers chill vibes, beautiful landscapes and incredible surf. Like its well-traveled neighbor, Costa Rica, the raw beauty attracts the adventurous and resilient. Perfect for a revitalizing retreat.
Food
Five (5) breakfasts, 4 dinners and 1-2 lunches are included in the package.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Horseback riding is available for 25 USD.
Spa treatments
Massage is available for 40 USD.
What's included
- Daily workouts and yoga
- 3 days of surf lessons and all-day board rental
- Catamaran day
- Beach games and activities
- Special events, classes and parties at the villa
- 5 nights accommodation
- 5 breakfasts, 4 dinners, 1-2 lunches
- Drinks on site
- Airport transfer
- Logistics - relax and leave the planning to Alchemy
What's not included
- International flights
- 2-3 lunches on the beach (5-10 USD)
- Drinks off-site (2-5 USD)
- 1 dinner out
- Gratuities
- Approximately 150 USD taxi fare from Costa Rica if you fail to catch the 1:00 p.m. pre-arranged shuttle (prices are around the same from Managua)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
MGA
Augusto C. Sandino International Airport
98 km
Transfer included
LIR
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
87 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA). Transfer from this airport is included. Alchemy arranged a transfer from this airport to Playa Madera, a two-hour drive away, which departs at 1:00 p.m. For airport drop-off, please send an inquiry.
You can also book your flight to arrive at Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR). Transfer from this airport is included. Alchemy will arrange a taxi for the one-hour ride to the Costa Rica/Nicaragua border. From there, you will cross the border on foot. This process takes thirty minutes to one hour. There will be a taxi waiting for you on the other side to take you approximately one hour to Maderas. For airport drop-off, please send an inquiry.
Airport: Augusto C. Sandino International Airport
Airport transfer included: Augusto C. Sandino International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
Airport transfer included: Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
Why choose BookYogaRetreats.com
Best Price Guaranteed
7966 Yoga Retreats Worldwide
Friendly and Fast Customer Service
Offers for every budget