6 Day Inner Balance All-Level Private Yoga and Surf Retreat in Olon, Ecuador
Ecuador Surf and Yoga Retreat
Vikara Retreats offers this experience with high-level instructors who will guide you through your learning or improvement in the discipline of surfing. It is ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers who wish to enhance their skills while balancing their well-being. This retreat combines surfing with yoga to improve your skills, flexibility, and overall well-being.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Participate in daily surf classes, complete with a review
- Enjoy a relaxing daily yoga session
- Attend 3 functional classes in the gym with instruction
- Rentals available for surfboards
- Indulge in a relaxing whole-body massage
- 5 nights accommodation with breakfast and lunch provided
- Benefit from concierge services for personalized recommendations
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (US$ 135 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Café
- Dining area
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Multilingual staff
- Yoga studio
- Dry cleaning
- Free parking
- Laundry
- Library
- Wireless internet
- Outdoor shower
Vikara Center
Vikara offers 8 ocean-front suites with shared and private-room options. All suites are tastefully-designed and accented with natural furnishings.
The rooms are modern, comfortable, boasting hot water, lightning-fast Wi-Fi, daily cleaning, plush bedding and mattresses, garden views and A/C options, all right at the beachfront for an unparalleled experience. You'll find everything you need for a relaxing stay. With emperor king-sized beds, you’ll feel like royalty. Alternatively, each room can be separated into two twin-sized beds.
Other amenities include a swimming pool where you can cool off or simply soak up the sun after your surfing and yoga sessions, ceremonial tepee, sweat lodge, garden, Maloka with shaded hammocks, yoga shala overlooking the ocean, and a community area featuring the dining patio and lounge space to relax in.
At Vikara, the accommodations are designed with your comfort and enjoyment in mind. They're right on the beachfront, so you can wake up to the soothing sounds of the ocean and enjoy beautiful sea views.
The ocean-facing deck is a great place to relax and socialize, complete with a good sound system.
Program
At Vikara Lifestyle Surf and Yoga Retreat, it's not just a vacation; it'll be your dream getaway brought to life. Imagine a tailor-made escape where your desires reign supreme. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced yogi, the personalized classes offer individual attention to elevate your practice.
But it won't son't stop there! This package is ideal for surfers who wish to enhance their skills while balancing their well-being. It includes personalized yoga classes focused on improving flexibility, body connection, breathing techniques, and calming the mind. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to train with the physical trainer of the Ecuadorian National Surf Team, ensuring top-level guidance and support.
Your dream escape awaits at Vikara Lifestyle Surf and Yoga Retreat, where yoga, therapies, and rejuvenation take center stage.
Recommended for:
- Surfers of all levels seeking to improve their skills
- Aspiring rippers ready to shred the waves
- Those seeking an immersive surf experience with expert coaching
- Beginner surfers ready to catch their first waves
- Intermediate surfers looking to refine their technique and progress
- Advanced surfers seeking personalized coaching to break their limits
- Surfers seeking a holistic approach to improve their performance and well-being
- Yoga enthusiasts looking to complement their practice with surfing
Retreat Highlights
1. Personalized Experiences: Unlike one-size-fits-all vacations, Vikara tailors every aspect of your stay to your desires. From surf lessons to yoga classes, dining, and tours, it's all about you.
2. Expert Yoga and Surf Instruction: Whether you're a beginner or an advanced practitioner, the yoga classes provide individual attention, ensuring you receive the guidance and support you need to advance your practice.
3. Beachfront Bliss: Enjoy the ultimate beachfront accommodation, where the soothing ocean breeze and stunning views are right at your doorstep, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere.
4. Diverse Healing Modalities: The collaboration with incredible therapists skilled in various healing modalities ensures your holistic well-being is prioritized during your stay.
5. Community and Connection: Share this transformative experience with like-minded individuals. The retreat fosters a supportive and friendly community where you can forge meaningful connections while having fun and diving into self-reflection.
Sample schedule
Arrival Day:
- Warm welcome and check-in to accommodation
- Orientation session and introduction to this package
Daily Activities:
- As a guest you can choose from many activities offered
- Daily yoga classes
- Chi Kung Class
- Meditation class
- 2 surf classes
- Surf board rentals
Special Events:
- Temazcal experience (Traditional Mexican Sweat Lodge Ceremony - extra cost)
- Therapeutic Sessions
Departure Day:
- Check-out from accommodation
- Farewell and safe travels
Note: the itinerary is a general overview, and specific details, including dates and times, will be provided closer to the retreat.
Instructors
Roey Klein
Roey was always interested in exploring the mysteries of life and the spirit, seeking meaning and purpose in the unconventional, and pursuing the calling of the heart. He started traveling at a young age and was inspired specifically by his travels in Portugal and living in alternative communities in the US. On a soul-searching bicycle trip around South America in his late twenties, he stumbled upon Ecuador and started working with movement and healing the physical body through surfing and yoga. He then started exploring the magic of plant medicine for his own self-healing journey.
David Oliveros
David was born in Venezuela. He grew up in Valencia, close to Puerto Cabello, where he began to surf at the age of 5 years old. When David turned 15, he started to compete national and international competitions. He moved to Ecuador in 2017 and joined the Vikara Team in January 2018. David is always patient with his students. He takes time to observe what are their needs and how he can teach them and help them to improve. His classes are a mix of theory and understanding of the ocean and hands on in the water. He bring suff ethics, body awareness, and lots of fun to his classes
Adeline m
Adeline discovered yoga in 2012 in France, during a time when she needed to reconnect with her body, practice self-love, and release past patterns to fully live in the present moment. She found so much joy and inner peace in the practice that she decided to train as a teacher in 2019 in India, with the intention of sharing yoga with others. Specializing in Hatha and Yin Yoga, Adeline also incorporates her own unique blend of creative movement, conscious breathing, and stillness, which draws from years of experience in movement exploration and yoga practices. Using movement as medicine, she ins
Kiya Cohen
Kiya has extensive experience managing retreat centers and organizing transformative retreats worldwide. Her dedication to community living and consciousness fuels her ability to create spaces that foster healing and connection. Kiya grew up immersed in the traditions of spiritual healers (curanderos) and shamanic rituals, shaping her heritage. Her spiritual healing journey began as a teenager, deepening her channeling abilities in spiritual centers. With 20+ years of experience, she developed The Heart’s Code, blending ancient wisdom like Tantra and Shamanism with modern approaches.
Retreat location
Olon, Santa Elena, Ecuador
Olon is a beautiful coastal town on the pacific coast of Ecuador. It is known for its pristine beaches and laid-back lifestyle. The region around Olon is characterized by its lush greenery, with rolling hills and tropical vegetation, creating a picturesque backdrop for the town's golden sandy beaches. The climate in Olon is tropical, with warm temperatures year-round, making it an attractive destination for beach lovers and water sports enthusiasts.
The venue is located in Olon-laid back village with surfing for all levels, Located on the pacific coast 2.5 hours North of Guayaquil airport. The nearly 7 kilometers of beach in Olon is broad and sandy, offering perfect surf conditions with frequent left and right beach breaks, a promenade with restaurants, kiosks, and sunshades with lounge chairs. There are plenty of surf spots within a small distance from the center. You will enjoy epic left and right breaks for all levels.
Why Surf in Ecuador?
- Variety of waves: From gentle waves perfect for beginners to powerful breaks for experienced surfers.
- Warm climate: Ecuador's tropical climate allows you to surf almost year-round.
- Uncrowded beaches: Many beaches are still undiscovered, allowing you to enjoy the waves in a more peaceful environment.
- Beginner's paradise: Shallow waters, in addition to gentle waves, are perfect for practicing your first steps in surfing without worrying about strong currents.
- Challenging waves: Olón offers a variety of peaks, from gentle waves for beginners to powerful breaks for experienced surfers.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Throughout your stay, Vikara will provide delicious, nutritious, and wholesome meals designed to nourish your body, enhance your energy, and support your overall well-being. The meals are carefully crafted using locally-sourced, organic ingredients, ensuring the freshest flavors and the highest nutritional value.
With a focus on balance and variety, Vikara offers a range of vibrant dishes that include hearty grains, fresh vegetables, legumes, and fresh fish from the market. Each meal is thoughtfully prepared to support your physical and spiritual journey, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and grounded.
The meals are free from processed foods, gluten, and dairy, and they cater to all dietary preferences to ensure everyone’s needs are met. If you have specific dietary needs or restrictions, please inform the team in advance.
You will be served breakfast and lunch throughout your stay.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Pescatarian
- Seafood
- Lactose Free
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
Activities / places to visit at your own cost:
- Paragliding
- Sweat lodge
- Plant medicine ceremonies
- Scuba diving
- Visit to the national park
- Restaurants
Spa treatments
Indulge in one relaxing whole-body massage included in the price.
What's included
- 5 nights accommodation
- Daily yoga class
- Daily surf class with a review
- 1 whole body massage
- Surfboard rentals
- Breakfast and lunch
- Concierge advises
- 3 functional classes in the gym with instruction
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Alcoholic beverages
- Dinner
- Extra activities outside itinerary
How to get there
Recommended Airports
José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport
105 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Book your flight to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE). Vikara Healing Center can offer you private transportation from the airport in Guayaquil or from any hotel you choose to be picked up from.
Arrival by bus
To get from Guyaquil to Olon by bus, follow the following instruction:
Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil: Head to the Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil, which is the main bus terminal in the city. Purchase a bus ticket to Olon. From the CLP bus company on the third floor. Direct bus to Montanita / Olon. The journey typically takes around 3 hours, but the duration may vary depending on the bus route and stops.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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