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Cycling and Yoga Holiday in India

ESSR Sports & Wellness are delighted to offer this amazing experience to those who love the great outdoors and wish to explore this spectacular part of India by mountain bike. This package includes a fully inclusive cycling experience, staying at a 5-star B’Canti Boutique Beach Resort in Varkala, Kerala India. This unique tour includes morning mountain biking and clifftop adventure rides, surfing in the Arabian Sea, kayaking on scenic backwaters; afternoons to relax by the pool, with daily Ayurvedic massage at the B’Canti Ashram and Wellness Centre, and special day adventures to temples and places of breathtaking natural beauty.

Key information

  • Lodging: Center based
  • Starts at B'Canti Boutique Beach Resort
  • Ends at B'Canti Boutique Beach Resort
  • Difficulty level: Easy (Cyclist doesn't need to have certain level of fitness, mostly flat terrain though occasionally they will ride in unpaved and cliff tops around 10km per day
  • Type of bike: mountain bike

Meet the instructors

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Debbie Dek DR Rekha & 1 More…
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Highlights

  • Surfing, cycling, yoga, kayak, and boat trip adventures
  • Fully inclusive 5-star cycling experience
  • Use of mountain bike with a safety helmet, lock, and safety vest
  • Daily Ashram Delight of massage and steam Ayurvedic treatment
  • 4 nights accommodation at a 5-star hotel and Ayurveda ashram
  • Your own double A/C room (Garden / Pool / Seaside)
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner also picnic rides to local temples
  • Evening dinners at quality Varkala Clifftop restaurants

Skill level

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate

Yoga styles


5 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 16 participants
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Accommodation

Check-in Time:
13:00
Check-out Time:
11:00

Nestling beside a tranquil sandy bay, B'Canti Boutique Beach Resort provides the perfect location to sample the bustle of Varkala, but escape to enjoy the serenity of this idyllic hideaway. Indulge yourself with five star service and accommodation; immerse yourself in this taste of heaven.

Pristine, airy Deluxe Rooms look out across the garden, or overlook the nearby ocean. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the path which wraps itself along the bay, or take a refreshing dip in the pool and lounge on sunbeds beneath huge parasols.

A tranquil garden provides the perfect setting for B'Canti Ayurveda & Wellness Ashram, where specialist therapists deliver gentle treatments with carefully prepared oils to soothe away fatigue, leaving you rested and relaxed.

Order refreshments poolside, or feast your senses with a table overlooking the waves in The Bait and Hook restaurant; catch the sea breeze as you sample delicious food from the wide selection available, and enjoy the spectacle of fire as the sun sets over the Arabian Sea.

Program

Indulge yourself in a five-day luxury experience

This unique experience is the perfect combination: exciting, energetic mornings and lazy, restorative afternoons. Begin each day with gentle Iyengar yoga practice before enjoying breakfast overlooking the Arabian Sea. Spend the morning mountain biking with Clifftop Adventure Rides, surfing in the Arabian Sea, Kayaking on the famous Kerala backwaters, and a special excursion to famous local temples.

After a restorative lunch, take time to relax by the pool, then indulge in your daily Ayurvedic massage at the B’Canti Ashram and Wellness Centre. Pause in the serene ashram garden to reflect, meditate, or steal a siesta in the comfort of your air-conditioned room, before preparing to dine at one of Varkala's popular restaurants.

A sumptuous feast for the senses: spectacular coastline, incredible trails, rolling waves, and stunning wildlife contribute to this exceptional adventure.

Sample itinerary

Day 1: Arrival day

You will be greeted by an ESSR Representative who will help you check into your Deluxe Room at the B'Canti Boutique Beach Resort. A meet-and-greet lunch at the hotel's prestigious Bait & Hook Restaurant is followed by time to prepare your mountain bike. In the afternoon, lie back and enjoy your first soothing massage at the B’Canti Ashram & Wellness Centre before a short sunset bike ride on Varkala Cliff.

Head back to the hotel for an evening swim before the welcome dinner party at one of the most popular restaurants on Varkala North Cliff. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy and take in the famous Varkala North Cliff Jive (a walking / dancing movement) as you make your way along the Cliff Top shops and restaurants.

Day 2

Sea Breeze Wake Up Yoga on B'Canti Ashram rooftop before a delicious buffet breakfast.

Then it's time to jump on your bike for today’s 7 kilometers ride along the clifftop trail towards the beach and backwater for a surfing lesson. The friendly, specialized Paddle Cult instructors will guide you through your surfing experience, providing surfboards to all participants including beginners, intermediate and advanced.

After an invigorating surfing session, enjoy lunch together at a locally selected restaurant and relive the morning's highlights as you watch the world go by. Time to head back to the hotel and relax by the pool before your daily Ayurvedic massage and steam treatment.

Maybe make time for a short siesta before we set out together for dinner on Varkala Cliff. Enjoy the bustling ambiance, the cool evening sea breeze, and the picturesque spectacle of fishing boat lights glimmering on the horizon, as you discuss the next day's adventure.

Day 3

Start your day with Sea Breeze Wake-Up Yoga before enjoying your buffet breakfast at the Bait & Hook, as the mesmerizing waves roll across the sandy crescent bay beneath. Then, get on your bike for a short ride along the clifftop trail to picturesque Kappil Beach. Exchanging cycles for kayaks, it's time to drift across the calm, scenic backwaters of Kerala and absorb some of Nature's exquisite beauty.

After lunch at a local waterside restaurant, you head on your bike to visit the temples of Edava, Kurakkanni, and Varkala, returning to B'Canti for your daily ayurvedic massage. Time to rejuvenate and relax by the pool before enjoying a delicious dinner at your hotel.

Day 4

The day begins with Sea Breeze Wake-Up Yoga - a gentle morning stretch before your Bait & Hook breakfast. Today's beach tour ride visits Edava Beach, Kappil Beach, and Chilakoor Beach, where you take to the water, heading out to the Arabian Sea on a dolphin watch boat trip!

After enjoying lunch together at a selected restaurant, you head back to your hotel in time for your daily Ayurvedic treatment and relaxation by the pool.

This evening, you head to bustling Varkala North Cliff by Rickshaw for a dinner party at one of the famous locations, the Darjeeling Restaurant, to enjoy your end-of-tour evening celebrations.

Day 5

The Sea Breeze Wake Up Yoga practice is the perfect preparation before breakfast. Next, a final short ride to a surprise destination for a morning with friends before heading back to your beach resort to check out and enjoy departure lunch at the Bait & Hook before you say goodbyes.

Included activities

  • Sea Breeze Wake Up Yoga Session
  • Good quality mountain bike throughout the tour including safety helmet and vest
  • Surfing lessons and a surfboard with Paddle Cult
  • Kayaking on the backwaters of Kerala
  • Organized bike tours and visits to temples, beaches, picnics

Instructors

Debbie Smith

Dek Smith

DR Rekha KR

Ramesh B

Retreat location

The retreat will take place in Varkala, Kerala, India.

Varkala: the pearl of the coast

Synonymous with its spectacular clifftop sunsets, Varkala's winding clifftop path meanders between boutique gift shops, stylish coffee shops, and international restaurants. Fresh fruit juice and smoothies are a favorite way to rehydrate, and fresh seafood is frequently displayed for sale outside the eateries.

The Arabian Sea provides a welcome breeze to stir the shadows of badam tree branches and rustling coconut fronds. Brahminy kites ride air currents to swoop over the rolling waves as local fishermen haul great nets onto the beach, keen to inspect their catch. After sunset, those same fishermen launch traditional boats to trawl the dark waters. Visible from the clifftop, their bright lamps speckle the horizon like sparkling Christmas illuminations.

Food

  • Buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • All dietary needs are catered for
  • Vegan and vegetarian dishes available
  • Consultation with B'Canti Chef for specific requirements
  • High-quality restaurants used by the retreat host
  • Personalized picnic basket available
  • Seafood restaurant (Bait & Hook) based at B'Canti Beach Resort
  • Poolside snacks and drinks (additional cost, not included in the tour fee)

The following meals are included:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
  • Seafood
  • Ayurvedic
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)

  • Visit the famous Varkala Cliff the land of a thousand selfies
  • Enjoy the vibe of Varkala Nightlife
  • Explore the coffee shops on the cliff to mix with the locals and yogis
  • Visit Varkala town to soak up the vibe of this bustling place
  • Visit the art and craft centers along the cliff
  • Take a rickshaw ride to nowhere just for the fun of it
  • Hire a scooter or motorbike
  • Take a speed boat ride on the backwater of Varkala

Spa treatments

As part of your cycling package, ESSR Sports & Wellness Varkala Beach Kerala India includes a daily visit to the B'Canti Ashram Spa for your Ashram Delight of Massage and Steam Ayurvedic Treatment. This Ashram is available to clients from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. every day allowing you to relax and rejuvenate after your morning cycle ride and morning adventure

B'Canti Ayurveda & Yoga Wellness Ashram is located in the beautiful beach town of Varkala, Kerala, India. The ashram offers natural treatments and yoga to patients. The ashram is a part of the leading property in Varkala - B'Canti Boutique Beach Resort.

What's included

  • 4 nights accommodation at B'Canti Boutique 5-star beach resort
  • 4 daily Ashram Delight Afternoons of Massage, Steam and Ayurvedic Treatment plus use of B'Canti Ashram and gardens
  • Use of hotel sea view swimming pool and facilities
  • Sea Breeze Wake Up yoga (optional)
  • All meals including buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner at selected restaurants (all dietary needs catered for)
  • Full use of mountain bike, safety helmet, safety vest, and lock
  • Cliff top and scenic bike rides every morning
  • Surfing and kayaking lessons
  • Dolphin watch boat trip
  • Temple adventure rides and picnic
  • B'Canti Ashram doctor consultation
  • ESSR staff and guide
  • GST

What's not included

  • Flights
  • Visa applications
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal gifts
  • Yoga wear
  • Personal health insurance
  • Personal modes of transport around the resort (taxi, auto rickshaw, or scooter)
  • Airport transfers

How to get there

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Cancellation Policy

  • A reservation requires a deposit of 15% 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.
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