7 Day Partner Program: Bike and Yoga Retreat in Istria, Croatia
Yoga and Mountain Biking Vacation in Croatia
Discover Istria during this 7-day yoga and MTB Program. You will have a sporting experience in idyllic Istria during this 7-day program. You can join daily empowering yoga sessions and shred the rocky MTB trails of Istria. You will be staying in a luxury villa with a private swimming pool/jacuzzi.
Key information
- Trip type: guided
- Terrain: rocky, off-road, challenging climbs and descents
- Lodging: center-based
- Starts and ends in: Labin
- Type of bike: XC, Trail, or Enduro bike (not included)
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Daily MTB-tour
- Ride between 40 and 60 km a day
- Daily yoga sessions
- Daily delicious meals (breakfast and lunch)
- Surround yourself with an oasis of greenery
- Access to swimming pool/jacuzzi
- 6 nights accommodation in a rustic villa
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
5 days with instruction in English
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 will be staying in a rustic Istrian villa located in the middle of nature. The villa has comfortable bedrooms and bathrooms. Additionally, the villa has an outdoor swimming pool/jacuzzi.
Program
What can you expect
Partner Program
This program is designed for couples and friends with varied interests who wish to travel together. One can enjoy empowering yoga classes while the other can explore thrilling MTB trails. After the daily activities, you’ll have free time to enjoy each other’s company, creating a perfect balance of shared experiences and personal time.
Yoga
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, and Restorative Yoga. You begin each morning with an energizing flow to uplift your body and close the day with a calming, restorative session to help you unwind. Each session is carefully tailored to the group’s experience level, ensuring everyone feels included. Whether you’re new to yoga or more advanced, you'll be provided with hands-on adjustments and variations to match your skills, making sure each pose feels right for you.
MTB
A diverse program is offered where every day brings a new adventure. Each experience is tailored to suit the group’s skill level, the weather, and your personal interests. During this program, you’ll have the opportunity to explore Istria on your bike and enjoy all the beauty that nature has to offer. All this in a fun, warm, and safe environment. The tours are designed for both basic and advanced mountain bikers. You will ride between 40 and 60 kilometers a day. The following cycling equipment is recommended:
- XC, Trail, or Enduro bike
- E-bikes definitely welcome
- 100mm suspension or more
- Full suspension is recommended
You can also rent a bike for the entire week
- Hardtail: 20 - 25 EUR per day
- Full suspension: 35 - 40 EUR per day
- E-MTB: 35 - 55 EUR per day
Daily Schedule
In the morning
Yoga
- 08:00 - 09:00 - Breakfast
- 09:00 - 10:00 - Free time
- 10:00 - 11:30 - Morning yoga
MTB
- 08:00 - 09:00 - Breakfast
- 09:30 - 10:30 - Transfer to the starting point
- 10:30 - 12:00 - MTB-tour
In the early afternoon
Yoga
- 12:00 - 13:00 - Lunch
- 13:00 - 15:00 - Free time
- 15:00 - 16:00 - Afternoon yoga
MTB
- 12:00 - 13:00 - Picnic
- 13:00 - 15:00 - MTB-tour
- 15:00 - 16:00 - Return to the villa
In the late afternoon and evening
Yoga
- 16:00 - Free time to spend together with your partner
MTB
- 16:00 - Free time to spend together with your partner
Weekly Schedule
Day 1
- Check-in from 16:00
- Briefing at 18:00
- Welcome dinner at 19:00
Day 2
Yoga
- Morning yoga: Energizing flow
- Afternoon yoga: Relaxing flow
MTB
Trail Rabac – Labin
- Start in Bike Park Rabac
- Combination of easy and challenging trails
- Encounter with "The rocks from heaven"
Day 3
Yoga
- Morning yoga: Strengthening flow
- Afternoon yoga: Relaxing flow
MTB
Lim Fjord trail
- Start in the picturesque town of Rovinj
- Scenic gravel road to the Lim Fjord
- Steep climbs and descents along the fjord
Day 4
- Optional morning yoga class
- Optional morning MTB-ride
- Free day to relax by the pool and visit places
- 19:00: delicious BBQ prepared by Griet & Luc
Day 5
Yoga
- Morning yoga: Strengthening flow
- Afternoon yoga: Relaxing flow
MTB
Cape Kamenjak trail
- Start in the harbour town Medulin
- Flow trails along the coastline and cliffs
- Pure XC pleasure on the Premantura rocky trails
Day 6
Yoga
- Morning yoga: Energizing flow
- Afternoon yoga: Yin Yoga
MTB
Parenzana trail - health & friendship trail
- Start in the hilltown Motovun
- Scenic gravel road through the vineyards and olive groves of Central Istria
- Playful single track around Poreč
Day 7
- Breakfast at 08:00
- Check-out until 11:00
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.
Luc Dury
Luc Dury loves guiding/teaching and engaging people with sports and a healthy lifestyle. She aims to inspire people to connect and share their stories. She has been in mountain biking for over 10 years. Before that, she worked as a personal trainer and fitness instructor with great passion. For her, life is like mountain biking - hard, muddy, difficult, and sometimes you wanna get off your bike and give up, but once you reach the top with all the view, it was all worth it! Climb and explore with her.
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.
Food
The retreat offers a daily breakfast and lunch. ZenCycle Croatia also offers drinks such as coffee, tea and water.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Spa treatments
There is an optional rejuvenating massage that is not included in the package.
What's included
- Daily 2-3 hours of yoga
- Daily 3-4 hours of MTB
- Daily breakfast and lunch
- Sufficient free time
- Access to swimming pool/jacuzzi
- 6 nights accommodation
- Water, coffee, and tea
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Bike rental
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$ 139 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$ 139 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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