Featured Surf & Yoga Retreats
Discover our upcoming feature retreats, including exclusive annual events and unique locations that may not repeat every year. These retreats offer a special opportunity to experience unforgettable surroundings and connect deeply with like-minded individuals.
Join us for a limited-time adventure designed to inspire, rejuvenate, and create lasting memories. Embrace the chance to be part of something truly extraordinary with Papaya Wellness.
Yoga & Surf Coaching Retreat
Hacienda Iguana, Nicaragua | TBA 2026
7 DAY | 6 NIGHT YOGA, SURF COACHING RETREAT AT HACIENDA
Enjoy a six-night, all-inclusive yoga and surf coaching retreat. Set in a luxurious ocean view home in the seaside community of Hacienda Iguana. Relax in the pool between surf sessions and watch the waves roll by.
Practice yoga and meditation and explore joyful, creative movement from the ocean view platform daily. Progress your surfing skills in a fun and supportive atmosphere while we explore the uncrowded and wave-rich coast of Southern Nicaragua. Indulge in healthy, fresh, and nourishing vegetarian and seafood fare.
Explore the surrounding communities and experience Nicaraguan culture. Ignite your inner fire through an ice bath and breathwork session, let go and unwind with a relaxation massage, take some quiet time, connect to yourself, get inspired, and take a week to just ‘be’.
What’s Included
6 Nights accommodation in a luxury home steps off the beach. All rooms have a/c and ensuite bathroom.
3 nutritionally balanced and inspired vegetarian and seafood meals daily.
Fresh fruit smoothies, juices, local fair trade coffee, and filtered water.
Daily restorative yoga OR pilates (surf strength focus) led by an experienced instructor.
One healing and restorative bodywork session (massage).
Daily surf sessions at the best waves for your ability and conditions with supportive, fun coaches.
Extra coaches to help in the water and on land
Surf etiquette workshop, FAQ, managing crowds, and lineup strategy.
2 video coaching sessions with surf photos included!
A Rural Community Farm Experience: We will make tortillas and learn about traditional agriculture with a local family
2 ice bath sessions, with a sauna, to ignite your inner fire and help with your surf recovery
Airport Transfers from Managua or Liberia, Costa Rica
What am I responsible for?
Airfare
Travel Insurance (it’s your choice, but we recommend it)
Tipping for on-site staff and services ( a standard tip is 15%)
Additional spa services (available upon request) / excursion to luxury spa available
Beer/wine/cocktails (although welcome)
Accomodations
Double Occupancy Shared Room
(with AC & bathroom)
$2,600* USD/Person
*a 50% deposit is required to book
Single Occupancy Private Room
(with AC & bathroom)
$2,900* USD/Person
*a 50% deposit is required to book.
FAQs
You’ve got questions and we’ve got answers. Here’s what to expect when retreating with us.
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We host retreats in various locations in southern Nicaragua, Indonesia, Morocco, Mainland Mexico, and Baja California. After years of scouring global coastlines for our favorite surf spots and little pieces of ‘magic,’ we have selected our gem locations, the spots that we LOVE to bring you to. Think world-class views, sweet and soulful accommodations, fun, uncrowded surf breaks for all levels, delicious food, and good vibes.
Keep in mind that most of our retreat locations are quiet rural and along the coast in tiny fishing villages.
If you have other destinations you would like to see, please ask as! Any of your special requests or desired destinations, can be organized by us! Let us know and we will custom cater your dream retreat experience!
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Your travel plans will depend on your retreat destination. Once you book your flight, we will always pick you up from the airport with one of our trusted drivers. They will be waiting for you at the airport, holding a sign with your name on it. Your driver can stop for whatever you need on the way to your retreat!
All you have to do is book your flight, then relax and leave the rest of the planning to us!
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Bathing suits (snug fitting, for playing in the waves)
Board Shorts
A rash guard (or snug fitting tshirt for surfing)
Comfortable, lightweight Yoga Clothes
Toiletries
Books and your music player (for hammock lounging)
A camera
Laptop computer (if you want to stay connected, all of our locations have wifi)
A water bottle
A day pack (backpack)/bag for the beach etc.
Sunscreen (block up, the sun is powerful!!!)
Bug Spray
Light weight breezy clothing (it is HOT)
A jacket for rain and cooler weather (not always necessary, but nice to have when needed).
Pants (for bug protection- not always necessary, but again nice to have when needed).
Shoes for walking/hiking
Earplugs (if you are a sensitive sleeper the sounds of the jungle and ocean may keep you up )
Extra Cash (USD) – for any extras, tipping, massage, yoga, and cocktails!
ATM Card/Credit Card
There is no need for a yoga mat; we are totally set up with blankets, blocks, straps, and mats!
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Your meals will vary depending on the location of the retreat, and your dietary habits/restrictions.
You will definitely feel nourished, and well fed.
Papaya Wellness caters meals to your personal preference, but you can always expect fresh, healthy, cuisine and meals infused with local flavours, in season fruits and vegetables, lots of fresh fish, chicken and plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. We can easily accommodate vegans, raw foodies, vegetarians and gluten free dietary requests.
In between meals, we serve homemade raw chocolate bliss balls, energy bars, fruit plates, fresh juices and smoothies (with no sugar added). We also like to have fun, and mix it up, offering sunsets on beautiful beach side patios to enjoy delicious cocktails, reminding you that you are in beachside paradise (think pineapple and umbrella garnish).
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Our teachers are Yoga Alliance Certified and are here to guide you through daily yoga, pilates, and meditation practice. Our teachers will meet you where you are in your yoga practice and, as much as possible, tailor the practice to highlight the asana you would like to work on or focus on aspects you would like to deepen in your personal practice.
Our classes are designed to help your body recover and restore after long surf sessions and a lot of paddling :)
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Heck yeah! A one hour massage is included in all retreats.
A massage therapist offers massages from any of our retreat locations and is trained in sports therapy & deep tissue massage.
Additional massages are available upon request!
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We bring you the surf spots that best match your ability and surf goals. We are always on the hunt for the most uncrowded waves with the best conditions on our retreats. During our lessons, you will have a lot of one-on-one instructor time to get comfortable and safe on your board so that you can have the most success and fun in the waves! Our coaches are here to support all levels of surfers in accomplishing their goals, offer tips, tricks, and technical coaching, and help you catch loads of waves each session.
Board rentals are included in your retreat!
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Often our retreat locations are still hosted from more rural and isolated areas. Sometimes this means we lose power - there might be no electricity for a few hours. Most of our locations are in the jungle, so you can expect some friendly (safe) insect friends to pop in for a visit from time to time. Remember you won’t have access to things like your favorite shampoo or health food store treats, so bring them along!
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Definitely! You will want to bring cash for things like massages, cocktails, tips, souvenirs, USD are widely accepted.
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All the staff works very hard to make your stay enjoyable, and would be thrilled to have a little extra. We recommend taking 10% of your trip cost and contributing to the people who make it all happen.
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Most of our retreats are designed for women only.
We occasionally offer all-gender trips, and you can write us directly to request one!
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Your $500 retreat deposit is nonrefundable.
With 45 days or more notice, the retreat is refundable, aside from the deposit.
No refund is possible within 45 days of the retreat start date!
Explore Our Upcoming
Portugal Retreat
Planting the Seeds: Portugal 2026
We’re in the early stages of planning something new — and we wanted to let you in on it first.
This will be our first retreat outside of Nicaragua in a while, and we figured it was time to spice things up. We're exploring the idea of a Fall 2026 surf and wellness fusion retreat along the breathtaking coastline near Ericeira, Portugal, just outside Lisbon.
This location offers the perfect backdrop for an experience rooted in movement, alignment, and mind-body connection — surrounded by epic beaches, fresh air, and holistic-inspired spaces.
This retreat will blend:
Daily movement and strength sessions to enhance your surfing
Yoga and alignment-based workshops
Time to explore, reset, and connect with community
An emphasis on full-body wellness, restoration, and realignment
We’re currently doing the research and building the vision.
If this sounds like your kind of adventure, we’d love to know.
Click below to join the interest list or reach out directly — and you’ll be the first to receive details as they unfold.
Let’s make Portugal our next great escape.
