Nature, Adventure & Yoga Retreat in Mindo, Ecuador Oct 6-11th, 2019 (6 days/5 nights) CLICK HERE TO BOOK
*To read more about Mindo & the Retreat, click here
Included:
-Lodging: Cloud Forest Retreat rustic house, cottage & cabins
-Meals: 3 meals a day the entire stay of your retreat. Meals are wholesome, healthy, organic & locally sourced. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options available
-Yoga: At an open-air, screened-in yoga Shala platform with a mountain view. Two daily classes, typically Vinyasa/Ashtanga-based in the morning and more relaxing Yin & Restorative in the afternoon /evening
-Spa: Finnish sauna and an outdoor, chemical-free, spring-fed natural pool
-Free Wi-Fi along with fresh linens & towels daily
-Natural bath products, natural insect repellent & slippers provided
-Water Dog cap, tank or long-sleeve
Not Included:
-Airfare and flight to Quito, Ecuador
-Spa Services: on-site massages in the gazebo or place of your choosing (only $30/hr massage)
-Activities: hiking, biking, nighttime bike & walking tour, tour zip lining, tarzan swing, birding, mountain climbing, river tubing, horseback riding, coffee and chocolate making tours, frog concert, open air gondola, chair lift with spectacular views, butterfly & orchid gardens *All activities are are optional and inexpensive, typically $5 to $20 a person; Taxi in town, $3-5
* *We will organize transportation from Quito to Mindo, depending on when you arrive (the cost can range from $20-60per person depending on how many people)
Accommodations:
This is a small, intimate yoga retreat that is both rustic and luxurious. It is located only 1.5miles from the small tourist town of Mindo. Haciendas include a country house, cottage and recycled cabins with shared bedrooms (2 beds). All have mountain or wildlife views with sustainable installations like solar powered energy & clean mountain spring water. This is a small, intimate retreat & will only house 10-12 people.
Total Cost:
$998 *Bedrooms are all shared (2 beds). If you have a request with whom to share the room with or if you require a private room, please message us.
Payment: Must pay a 50% deposit at the time of booking (non-refundable). Must pay in full one months prior, by Sept 6th. Cancellations less than two month in advance are non-refundable
What to bring:
Passport, sneakers or hiking shoes, yoga/hiking clothes (earth tones like green & brown are better for wildlife spotting). Layers for cooler weather (especially at night), including pants and long-sleeves, rain jacket/umbrella and swim wear. Toiletries & personal items (tampons can be hard to find). Small backpack/day pack for hikes. Camera and binoculars if you have them. Rain gear and even a waterproof phone case (zip lock bags are a good idea too), water shoes for tubing or swimming in the waterfalls, a travel flashlight *Note: hair dryers and high energy consuming electronics like curling irons are prohibited, as they are off-grid and rely on solar panels for energy
More info about Mindo, Ecuador:
Location: 2.5hrs from Ecuador’s capital, Quito
Elevation: 1,300 meters or ~4,000 feet
Environment: Subtropical cloud forest
Language: Spanish (English widely spoken)
Travel Insurance: Recommended- World Nomad
Currency: US Dollar (bring cash)
Passport: Required
Weather: Can be rainy & cloudy, 60F-75F
Airfare: ~$850 from Corpus and ~$650 non-stop from Houston to Quito (arriving at midnight). **We can arrange overnight stays in Quito and provide recommendations for additional days and activities in Quito.
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Itinerary Overview:
Sunday October 6
Noon+ Arrive at the Yoga Cloud Forest Retreat: Free time to relax in hammocks, swim in pool, walk around Mindo, etc
5-6pm Yoga
6-7pm Dinner
Evening Bonfire and/or sauna & pool
Monday October 7
8-9am Yoga or bird watching
9-10am Breakfast
10-1pm Free time: River Tubing or massage, relax by pool
1-2pm Lunch
2-5pm Free time: Hike to local waterfall or massage, relax by pool
5-6pm Yoga
6-7pm Dinner
Evening Nighttime bike tour, bonfire and/or sauna & pool
Tuesday October 8
8-9am Yoga or bird watching
9-10am Breakfast
10-1pm Free time: Horseback riding or Coffee tour or Orchid tour
1-2pm Lunch
2-5pm Free time: Walk to chairlift then to gondola for hiking
5-6pm Yoga
6-7pm Dinner
Evening Frog concert, bonfire and/or sauna & pool
Wednesday October 9
5-10am Birding Expedition– Mindo has over 450 bird species!
10-11am Breakfast
11-1pm Free time: Bike Countryside of Mindo
1-2pm Lunch
2-5pm Free time: Walk to Butterfly farm or massage, pool, etc
5-6pm Yoga
6-7pm Dinner
Evening Night walk, bonfire and/or sauna & pool
Thursday October 10
8-9am Yoga or bird watching
9-10am Breakfast
10-1pm Free time: Zip line or rappelling or horseback riding
1-2pm Lunch
2-5pm Free time: Chocolate tour, walk around Mindo or massage
5-6pm Yoga
6-7pm Dinner
Evening Frog concert, bonfire and/or sauna & pool
Friday October 11
8-9am Yoga or bird watching
9-10am Breakfast
10am+ Arrange for transportation to Quito and/or Airport
*General outline, activities and times are subject to change
