32 people currently interested
6 Day Solo Traveler Package Holiday in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Xinalani Retreat, Playa Xinalani, Quimixto, Puerto Vallarta South Shore Jalisco, CP 48399, Mexico
Solo Traveler Retreat at Xinalani, Mexico
Expert tip: This is one of the most popular yoga retreats offered in Mexico.
This retreat was handcrafted for women looking to escape to the warmth and serenity of tropical Mexico. Reward your body, strengthen your spirit, and connect yourself with other yogis on a similar journey. The Solo Traveler retreat was designed not only to offer respite from the stresses and stagnation of your normal routine but also to provide an opportunity to meet other health and yoga enthusiasts during your time here at the resort. Bask in the peaceful serenity of the jungle and our pristine beaches and connect with your peers all in one retreat!
Meet the instructors
Arjuna & Sara
Read more
Read more
Highlights
- 1 Daily yoga class with Xinalani Resident Instructors
- Shuttle service (PVR Airport to PVR Airport round trip)
- 3 delicious meals each day and freshly made non-alcoholic beverages
- 1 complimentary Into the Wild jungle trek, and 1 surf or stand-up paddleboard lesson
- 2 complimentary uses of surf or stand-up paddleboards (2 hours each day)
- 1 60 minute deep tissue massages (or equivalent in value)
- 1 daily courtesy margarita (or equivalent in value)
- 5 nights accommodation
Yoga styles
5 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Spanish
Airport transfer included:
Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
16:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
Facilities
- Spa
- Temazcal
- Bar
- Lounge
- Restaurant
- Special menu request
- Yoga studio
- Internet access
- Parking lot
Xinalani has 33 oceanfront rooms, with a total capacity of 74 people. All the accommodations are beachfront, spacious, palm-thatched cabins floating on stilts. The suites and rooms were designed with refined elegance and built and furnished by local artisans. Their cozy interiors inspire feelings of calm and serenity.
You will enjoy the closeness of the natural elements, the stimulation of the open-air private showers and the stunning views of Puerto Vallarta and the Pacific Ocean from your terrace. Since its very beginning, Xinalani has taken the pledge to offer a more affordable option for budget conscious travellers that seek to build community.
Big Palapa and Small Palapa shared rooms
Big Palapa (880 square feet) and Small Palapa (650 square feet) are two separate dorm-style rooms that inspire community and friendship. They feature very comfortable single beds each with its own mosquito netting providing lots of privacy. With a great view of the jungle and the ocean, the Palapas are the perfect option for cost-wary travelers that don't mind sharing their room.
The Big Palapa has 8 single beds and 2 bathrooms; it can be co-ed or strictly girls. In the Big Palapa theres a single drawer below each bed to store personal belongings. The Small Palapa has 4 single beds and 1 bathroom. Overall the Small Palapa is slightly more luxurious than the Big Palapa for its bathroom and closet are larger, and it has a terrace and a hammock.
Both dorm-style rooms are equipped with safe deposit boxes. Big Palapa and Small Palapa guests don't get access to Wi-Fi from their room but they generally don't mind walking to the dining patio, the bar or the beach club to have free access to the internet
Program
Calm the mind and soothe the body with seven days of yoga, healthy-gourmet dining, meditation, and activities - all in the setting of a secluded beach accessible only by boat and surrounded by lush, mountain-jungle.
Below is the schedule of day-to-day:
- 07:00 Coffee/ tea, fruit / granola, etc
- 08:30 - 10:00 Active yoga with our resident instructors
- 10:00 - 11:00 Breakfast
- 14:30 - 15:30 Lunch
- 19:30 - 20:30 Dinner
Included excursions
Explore the wilderness trekking through the pristine sierra behind Xinalani. Follow the guide as he "machetes" his way into the deep rain forest and leads you to a pristine waterfall. Enjoy the unique contact with local fauna and flora, away from tourists. It's a steep hike that requires solid walking shoes, light sports clothes, a bottle of water, and some bug repellent.
Instructors
Arjuna Valero
Yoga Instructor Arjuna is a Yoga instructor who seeks to motivate the student to find and consciously define among the wide variety of Yoga styles, the practice that is best suited to his anatomy and personal search. Arjuna had contact with his first physical practices of Yoga in his childhood and early adolescence, it was not until the age of 16 that he began to deepen in the different areas of knowledge that Yoga offers as a way of life. At that same age he was invited to take his first certification focused on Traditional Hatha Yoga (Sivananda Style) under the teachings of Olinka Villanue
Sara Ceclia
Vinyasa and Yin Yoga Teacher Sara Cecilia is passionate about connecting with others while sharing sacred practices, rituals, ceremony and magic. Her yoga and wellness journey started in Brooklyn, NYC. There she took her first yoga class and eventually enrolled in teacher training. She has seven years of teaching experience including studios (virtual and in person), pop up and music events, kids after school programming and senior citizen centers around New York City and Puerto Vallarta.
Retreat location
Xinalani is located about 12 miles south of Puerto Vallarta Airport. It is only accessible by boat. Conceived as a tropical haven to host spiritual personal retreats, group retreats, teacher training, and mind & body workshops.
Xinalani is a one-of-a-kind retreat center bringing together the best yoga facilities, beautiful eco-chic accommodation, delicious healthy food, relaxing spa treatments, and supportive staff to make your dream retreat come true, all set on a wide pristine beach and a jungle of breathtaking natural beauty. Xinalani means seeds in the prehispanic language. It is pronounced shee-nah-lah-nee.
Distances
- Marina Vallarta - 40 minutes
- Puerto Vallarta Airport - 12 miles
Food
Xinalanis cuisine takes the folklore and tasty ingredients of the traditional mexican recipes and integrates them with an original accent to a healthy energetic diet. A menu guests will find unique and delicious. The meals are healthy gourmet style and include fresh fish, seafood, and on occasion chicken.
They do serve wine, beers, cocktails and liquors. Additionally, you'll be given an opportunity to learn from the pros and take home delicious healthy cooking habits (additional charges apply).
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
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)
- Boogie boarding
- Canopy adventures
- Cooking class
- Day trip to a local fisherman village
- Horseback riding
- Jungle hiking
- Excursions
- Salsa dance class
- Shopping
- Sunset boat trip
- Swim with wild dolphins
- Water sports
- Whale watching and eco-discovery
- Ziplining between treetops
- Ice bath therapy
Spa treatments
- Beauty treatments
- Massages
- Rustic steam baths
- Spa body treatments
- Xinalani special delights
- Xinalani signature treats
What's included
- 1 complimentary Into the Wild jungle trek
- 1 daily courtesy margarita (or equivalent in value)
- 1 surf or stand-up paddleboard lesson
- 1 60-minute deep-tissue massage (or equivalent in value)
- 2 complimentary uses of surf or stand-up paddleboards (2 hours each day)
- 1 yoga class per day
- 5 nights lodging
- Delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day and freshly made non-alcoholic beverages
- Shuttle service (PVR Airport to PVR Airport round trip)
What's not included
- Airfare
- Other optional tours
- Other spa treatments
- Staff gratuities
How to get there
Recommended Airports
PVR
Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport
22 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR). We recommend a flight that arrives before 4:00 pm and that departs anytime after 12:00 pm on check-out day.
Guests arriving at Puerto Vallarta International Airport are greeted and transferred by car to Marina Vallarta where the short bay cruise starts. It is an easy 10-minute drive from Vallarta International Airport to Marina Vallarta and a 40-minute scenic cruise by boat from Marina Vallarta to Xinalani Retreat.
What to bring
- Alarm clock to get up for your morning yoga practice
- A refillable water bottle and a refillable coffee tumbler
- A white outfit for the Friday night dinner on the beach, beach clothes, and flip flops as well as sweaters and warm clothes as it gets chilly at night and in the morning of the winter months
- Binoculars to watch whales from your terrace
- Books that you wish to read and donate to Xinalani library
- Cameras, cell phones (there is full coverage), iPads, or music instruments
- Cash (United State Dollar and Mexican Peso), credit cards
- Flash lights, head lights, book lights: the lighting in the rooms and all over the resort is quite dim (they use only low consumption 1 watt LED bulbs)
- Sneakers to go hiking or trail running and your favorite yoga mat
- Sunscreen and mosquitoes repellent, surf board, bathing suit, and sunglasses
Airport: Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport
Airport transfer included: Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz 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 15 days before arrival.
For this organizer you can guarantee your booking through BookYogaRetreats.com. All major credit cards supported.
3250
Similar Yoga Retreats you might like
Why choose BookYogaRetreats.com
Best Price Guaranteed
5881 Yoga Retreats Worldwide
Friendly and Fast Customer Service
Offers for every budget