Wellness Vacations

Asia – Indonesia

8 Day Bali Wellness Vacation

• Morning yoga sessions on most days of the vacation
• Tirta Empul Temple Visit – Take in the beauty of this Hindu temple, built in 962 and dedicated to Vishnu, the Hindu god of preservation. Wade through its bubbling springs, believed to hold curative powers.
• Gunung Kawi Temple Visit – Explore this ancient Hindu temple complex, an ancient funeral monument of the Balinese Kings. Be sure to check out the shrines carved into the cliff — they stand at an impressive 7m (23ft).
• Organic Cooking Class – Refine your culinary skills with a Balinese cooking class. Discover the secrets of delicious local cuisine and how to use exotic herbs and spices.
• Healing Ceremony – Enjoy a healthy welcome drink. Visit a typical Balinese house compound and learn about daily life including how to make offerings, herbal medicine “Boreh”, how the Balinese calendar is built, how to write the Balinese alphabet on a Lontar leaf and how to make coconut oil. Visit with a Balinese Healer called a Balian.
• Snorkelling Menjangan Island – Hop on a 30 minute boat ride to Menjangan Island. Snorkel over sponges, sea plants, coral and fish for an hour before stopping for a scenic lunch break on the island. After lunch jump in for another snorkelling session at a new spot off the Island.
• Hike to Munduk Waterfall – Munduk is arguably Bali’s most beautiful waterfall. After trekking 300m from the main road through lush green forest and nature song, opt to take a refreshing dip in Munduk’s pool.
• Ulun Danu Temple Complex Visit – Bring your camera for this floating temple visit; the captivating Ulun Danu Temple, founded by the King of Mengwi in the 17th century, is one of Bali’s most important and most photographed temples.
• Cycling Jatiluwih Rice Terrace – Start cycling (on an electric bike) amongst the rice fields. Ride through the exotic landscapes to Jatiluwih’s stunning centre, guided by an experienced local guide who will share their knowledge about this UNESCO recognized living monument.
• Plenty of free time for other optional activities or just relaxing
• This is a small group experience of no more than 15 guests. 
• Private experience available with just 8 guests

Central America – Costa Rica

8 Day Costa Rica Wellness Vacation

• Yoga and/or meditation experiences on most days of the vacation
• Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative Tour – Find out where your cup of java comes from. Visit the Mi Cafecito coffee cooperative in San Miguel de Sarapiqui, see shade-grown coffee plants, learn about everything from harvesting, to husking, drying, and roasting the beans before enjoying the best part – a fresh cup! Enjoy a typical lunch of plantains, beans, and freshly caught tilapia fish.
• La Fortuna Yoga Class – Join the group for the first included yoga class with a stunning backdrop of Arenal Volcano, the tranquil setting sets the mood for the week to come.
• Stand-up Paddleboard Yoga on Lake Arenal – Head to nearby Lake Arenal for a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) yoga class. If this is your first time on a SUP, the instructor will help you get set up before starting the class.
• Hot Springs Soak – After a long day of exploring, take a relaxing soak in the hot springs around La Fortuna. Situated at the base of the Arenal Volcano, immerse yourself in therapeutic waters heated by earth’s magma and infused with healing minerals and salts. Rejuvenate your muscles, detox your cells, and stimulate all your senses in nature’s thermal spa. Breathe in the pure rainforest air and marvel at the mystic surroundings of these outdoor pools of paradise.
• Rincón de la Vieja Yoga Class at Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park.  Enjoy a rejuvenating yoga class on the way to the hotel before arriving in Rincón de la Vieja.
•  Volcanic Mud Bath and Hot Springs – Visit natural hot springs which give rise to very hot mountain streams; sulfuric ponds filled with bubbling mud. Dare to step in and get muddy. Soak in the hot, therapeutic waters and feel invigorated and alive.
• Playa Carrillo Sunset Yoga Class
• Playa Carrillo – Enjoy an evening yoga class on the hotel grounds overlooking the idyllic crescent bay of Playa Carrillo. The sunsets here are guaranteed to impress!
• Surf Lesson – Slather on the sunscreen, strap on a leash, pull on a rash guard and get ready to hit the waves. Take a lesson, learn tips and techniques, then hang ten like a local.
• Playa Carrillo Beach Yoga Class – Head to the beach and take part in a yoga class.
• Plenty of free time for other optional activities or just relaxing
• This is a small group experience of no more than 16 guests. 
• Private experience available with just 8 guests

Europe – Italy

7 Day Rome and Tuscany Wellness Vacation

• Yoga and/or meditation experiences on most days of the vacation
• Cooking Class – Expand your culinary skills with a cooking class. Learn how to prepare typical Tuscan dishes and enjoy the fruits of your labour.
• Bagno Vignoni Spa Visit – Drive to the beautiful spa town of Bagno Vignoni, a popular holiday spot since Etruscan times. With pools heated by natural hot springs, dip into the calming waters and imagine yourself as an ancient Roman on vacation.
• Lunch and Local Wine Tasting – Enjoy lunch in a charming Tuscan town, followed by a wine tasting in one of the village cellars. Learn about local grape varieties and taste some of Tuscany’s famous regional wines.
• San Quirico d’Orcia Visit – Head to the village of San Quirico d’Orcia, nestled on a hilltop and surrounded by picturesque rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside. Visit the local church, an important stop for pilgrims along the ancient Via Francigena route to Rome, and Horti Leonini, a beautiful and classically designed Italian garden.
• Lucca Guided Walking Tour – Discover medieval Lucca on foot with guided walking tour. Stroll atop the 17th-century city wall, still fully intact! Visit the 12th-century Cathedral of San Martino and the Duomo. Climb to the roof garden of the Guinigi Tower or see Puccini’s birthplace.
• Plenty of free time for other optional activities or just relaxing
• This is a small group experience of no more than 14 guests. 
• Private experience available with just 8 guests

South America – Peru

7 Day Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley Wellness Vacation

•  Incan Welcome Ceremony – Visit the temple of Uku Pacha and Muyuq Marca on the hotel grounds, this temple is dedicated to Pachamama (Mother Earth), make an offering as you set your intentions for the week ahead.
• Enjoy lunch at the farm-to-table Parwa Community Restaurant Contribute to sustainable tourism in Huchuy Qosqo, a small village of 65 families in the Sacred Valley, by eating at the Parwa Community Restaurant. 
• Stand-up Paddleboarding Piuray Lagoon – Test your balance on a paddleboard, grab a paddle and your sense of adventure and head out on the water. Stand up, get your balance, and admire the mountain scenery around you.
• Sacred Valley Yoga Class – Ease into a rejuvenating Hatha class with a local teacher and unite mind, body, and breath. Tune into the deep-rooted connection to Pachamama (Mother Nature) embedded in the traditions of the local people as you move through a series of poses in the mountain air. Refresh and renew yourself in the energy that flows through the Sacred Valley around you
• Sacred Valley Hike – Embark on a gentle hike through gorgeous Andean landscapes, pass by potato farmers tending to their fields on the way to a look out over the valley. Take a deep breath in and enjoy getting your body moving.
• Lares Hot Springs – Alternate between the pools of varying temperatures, rich in minerals with healing properties and many health benefits, soak them in while enjoying the Andean scenery.
• Sunrise Yoga Class – Wake your body up by moving through a series of poses at sunrise. Reflect on your practice and bask in the calming serenity of the mountains.
• Machu Picchu Guided Tour – Rise and shine – the best time to see the Lost City of the Incas is in the early morning light. Follow the local guide to Machu Picchu to learn about its history at a leisurely pace. Gain local insight into the Inti Mach’ay cave, Inti Watana, the Temple of the Water, the Temple of the Condor, and the Room of the Three Windows. Take time to sit and feel the energy of this 15th-century site, now both a UNESCO World Heritage site and voted one of the new Seven Wonders of the World (in a worldwide Internet poll).
• Plenty of free time for other optional activities or just relaxing
• This is a small group experience of no more than 16 guests. 
• Private experience available with just 8 guests