5 Day Yoga, Hiking, and Wellness Retreat in Istria, Croatia
Hike and Yoga Retreat in Croatia
Discover, experience, and cherish memories that last a lifetime on this adventurous 5-day hiking and yoga retreat in Istria. Stay in a luxury villa with a private swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi and experience a new adventure every day.
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Highlights
- Daily yoga sessions
- 2 hiking excursions
- 4 nights accommodation in a rustic Istrian villa
- Access to swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi
- Surround yourself with an oasis of greenery
- Enjoy sufficient free time
- Daily delicious meals (brunch and dinner)
- Available coffee, tea and water
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
5 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 7
Accommodation
Facilities
- Gym
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Garden
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
You’ll be staying in a rustic Istrian villa surrounded by nature, offering a peaceful and comfortable escape. The villa features cozy bedrooms, well-equipped bathrooms, an outdoor swimming pool, and indoor wellness facilities including a sauna and jacuzzi — perfect for relaxing during your stay.
Program
What can you expect
Balanced
This retreat is a balanced combination of yoga and adventure. Croatia offers more than just a backdrop for your yoga practice; its breathtaking landscapes are meant to be explored. That’s why ZenCycle chosen this stunning country as the ideal setting for our yoga retreats. In addition to the daily yoga sessions, ZenCycle Croatia offer unforgettable excursions to experience Croatia's rich natural wonders, making this retreat a transformative journey both on and off the mat.
Diverse
This retreat offers a diverse program filled with exciting sports and water activities, each taking place at a unique location on the Croatian peninsula. From hiking across the mountain peaks of Ucka Nature Park to snorkeling in the crystal-clear water of the Kvarner Bay, every day brings a new adventure. Explore the impressive cliffs of Cape Kamenjak by bike and kayak through the peaceful valley of the Lim Fjord. In no time, you will get familiar with the natural and cultural splendor that Istria has to offer.
Surprising
Every day on the mat brings a new surprise as ZenCycle Croatia guides you through a variety of yoga styles: from Hatha and Vinyasa to Power, Yin, Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra.
Each morning ZenCycle Croatia offer a long, nourishing yoga session that weaves together different yoga styles. You will begin with an extended warm-up, gradually build into a more active Vinyasa flow, and then slow things down with deeply relaxing practices such as meditation, Yin Yoga or Yoga Nidra. Pranayama is sometimes included to support breath awareness and inner balance.
During the week, come together for two special evening yoga sessions: a welcoming Hatha Yoga class on arrival to get a sense of the group’s level, and a long, soothing Yoga Nidra session mid-week to encourage deep rest and restorative sleep.
ZenCycle Croatia carefully tailor each session to the group’s experience level, ensuring everyone feels included. Whether you’re new to yoga or more advanced, they’ll provide hands-on adjustments and offer variations to match your skills, making sure each pose feels right for you.
Daily schedule
The hours depend on the planned excursions.
In the morning
- 08:00 - 08:30 Coffee/tea and snack
- 08:30 - 10:30 Morning yoga
- 11:00 - 12:00 Brunch
In the afternoon
- 13:00 - 13:30 Transfer to the starting point
- 13:30 - 17:30 Hiking excursion
- 17:30 - 18:00 Transfer to the villa
In the evening
- 18:00 - 19:00 Time to relax
- 19:00 - 20:00 Dinner and briefing
- 20:00 Free time
Weekly schedule
Day 1
- 16:00 Check-in
- 18:00 - 19:00 First yoga session
- 19:30 Welcome dinner
Day 2
- Vinyasa Yoga & Candle Light Meditation
- Hike along the idyllic bays and impressive cliffs at Cape Kamenjak
- Distance: 10.8 kilometers / 6.71 miles
- Elevation: 100 meters / 328 feet
Day 3
- Morning yoga: Power Yoga & Yin Yoga
- Free afternoon to relax in the wellness
- Evening yoga: Yoga Nidra
Day 4
- Vinyasa Yoga & Restorative Yoga
- Hike across the mountain peaks of Ucka Nature Park and along the egg shelter of Kremenjak
- Distance: 11,5 kilometers / 7.15 miles
- Elevation: 470 meters / 1541 feet
Day 5
- 08:00 - 09:00 Final yoga session
- 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
- Check-out until 11:00
Included excursions
The retreat includes hiking to the following sites:
- Idyllic bays and impressive cliffs at Cape Kamenjak
- Mountain peaks of Ucka Nature Park and Egg shelter of Kremenjak
Instructors
Griet Cuelenaere
After practicing yoga intensively for three years, Griet started to feel the urge to delve deeper into the yoga world. Consequently, she decided in 2015 to travel to New York on her own to take her first yoga teacher training with Tara Stiles. In 2016, a year later, she completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training at Shiatsu Yoga Mediterraneo in Spain. In 2019, she made the decision to follow a 300-hour advanced yoga teacher training in Thailand at Pujan Yoga: a four-week tropical adventure where her love for yoga has only grown.
Retreat location
The retreat takes place in Istria which is home to many hidden beauties like the high mountains and waterfalls of Ucka Nature Park and the many idyllic vineyards and olive groves of Central Istria.
The peninsula of Istria is surrounded by the crystal clear blue water of the Adriatic Sea and by many beautiful islands which you can admire from the shore. Along the coast of Istria, you can find many charming Venetian towns like Rovinj and Porec which remind you of the time of the Venetian occupation.
Unique features
Activities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
General
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Garden
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
Services
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
The retreat offers daily vegetarian brunch and dinner. Drinks such as coffee, tea, and water are also offered.
The following meals are included:
- Brunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
Spa treatments
An optional rejuvenating massage is not included in the package.
What's included
- 2 to 3 hours of yoga per day
- 2 guided hiking excursions
- 4 nights in a 4-star accommodation in the middle of nature
- Access to swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi
- Sufficient free time
- Daily brunch and dinner
- Water, coffee and tea
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 70 per person
Pula Airport
27 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 93 per person
Rijeka Airport
37 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 140 per person
Franjo Tuđman Airport
168 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 116 per person
Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (Ronchi dei Legionari Airport)
96 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 140 per person
Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (Brnik Airport)
128 km away from your destination
How to get here:
- Flight to Pula
- Flight to Rijeka
- Flight to Trieste + FlixBus to Rijeka
- Flight to Zagreb + FlixBus or Arriva Bus to Rijeka
- Flight to Ljubljana + FlixBus to Rijeka
Fly with:
- Ryanair
- Easyjet
- KLM
- Lufthansa
- British Airways
- Croatia Airlines
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 30 days before arrival.
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