Travel with Tais

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  • Australia

    Australia

    Wellness Yoga Retreat Australia

    Escape Sydneys winter with Yoga Instructor Tais Froggatt on a 4-day retreat to the beautiful Hawksberry river in Peats Bite. You will have daily yoga practices and meditation sessions on the stunning property. The retreat will surely inspire you to live healthily and you can also educate yourself on nutrition we’ll certainly have you heading on the right path, so why not grab some friends and make this a fun, healthy, and inspiring experience to share. 

    Highlights

    • Daily yoga practices
    • Sunset Vinyasa yoga class
    • Daily sunrise meditation session
    • Inspire Your Life workshop 
    • Cooking workshop with Peats bites master chef
    • Guided 3 hour hike into the retreat
    • Homemade Kombucha
    • 3 nights’ accommodation
    • Farm to table style meals

    This new wellness retreat at the beautiful Hawkesbury River Peat’s Bite Resort is a little slice of heaven. 

    Extraordinarily pretty, with comfortable accommodation, the retreat is not far from Sydney and offers an accessible introduction to yoga. 

    The retreat is intimate and affordable. As well as offering yoga and meditation for beginners, there is plenty of delicious food. And there is always time to chill and relax in a lounge, or grab a good book and settle in front of the beautiful lush National Park and look out beyond the river. 

    Allow yourself the opportunity to reflect and reconnect with the ‘inner you’ and to strip away the layers; to look at life in the sobering light of day. 

    Tais has teamed up with the Peat’s Bite family to create the ultimate in the balance between a chill-out retreat and a heavily programmed yoga retreat. It’s all about teaching people to inhabit their mind and body beneficially… it’s about self-mastery, so the Yogis can consciously improve their lives through simple, easy practice. 

    Each morning starts at dawn with optional meditation, followed by a sunrise vinyasa flow; unlock you Bandhas and learn about Pranayama breath. Allow this time to capture the best of you and feel free from responsibilities. 

    Connect with yourself and your body in the midst of a life full of responsibilities, obligations and worries. Explore and understand your internal landscape and teach your mind on a whole new level. 

    The benefits of yoga extend well beyond that of the physical domain, and we will take you there. Learn how to ride the highs and lows of life as you bend, stretch and journey your way through self-discovery on the mat. 

    Soothe your nervous system, dissolve deeply rooted physical tension and holding patterns, learn about acceptance and empowerment. 

    Peat’s Bite stunning surroundings, serving to soften the blow, and only one hour from Sydney, are only accessible by water, or if you’re keen, a good walk through the National Park. 

    Be engaged by a special guest speaker, life coaches and celebrity speakers that specialise in anxiety confidence or stress management. 

    It’s a dream to wake up in with the mist steaming over the river, and in the evening, the abundant wildlife singing tunes at dusk. Each day, guests will have two cooking classes with the resident Peat’s Bite chef extraordinaire. 

    With your mind at ease and your taste buds singing, get creative with the colourful produce and simplicity of fresh food. Imagine finally having those few extra recipes under your sleeve, home-made Quinoa, Apricot and almond salad, and a myriad of other recipes. 

    Thankfully, guests then get to enjoy the spoils over a long lunch overlooking the garden. 

    In the afternoon, you might retire to your cottage and relax in comfort. If you’re feeling more adventurous, the raw beauty of nature is right around the corner. 

    At night, enjoy a relaxing evening with board games or play some cards, or else have long, enticing conversations with new friends. 

    Whatever your goals, feel clean as a whistle, reset bad habits and return to reality with the tools to live a healthier, happier, more connected life. 

    We guarantee you’ll be spoilt.

    Availability: November 4th – November 7th 2022

    Availability: January 13th – January 16th 2023

    Availability: November 3rd – November 6th 2023

    Double Occupancy – Total for Couple $2795 AUD

    Please note: Additional Premium for Single Occupancy –  Total for Single – $ 3795 AUD

  • Galápagos Islands

    Galápagos Islands

    10 days Magical Wildlife & Galapagos Islands Yoga Escape

    Come join Tais and see the Galapagos Islands with Yoga every day. You will stretch every morning to prepare for your day ahead: enjoy the sights, engross yourself in the wildlife, and have a relaxing evening practice before sunset. The yoga will be structured to enhance strength and abilities and to unwind the muscles at the end of the day. Spend your days immersing yourself in healing yoga practice, and soaking up the rejuvenating energy of this magical part of the world.

    Day 1 

    Quito:  Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 2 pm. Please look for a note in the hotel lobby or ask reception where it will take place. If you can’t arrange a flight that will arrive in time, you may wish to arrive a day early, so you’re able to attend. 

    Quito is one of the most attractive cities in South America, sitting at an altitude of 2,850 metres with a view of Volcan Pichincha on the horizon. On day 1 there is an orientation walk to show the beautiful Colonial style buildings and help you explore the nooks and crannies of cosy Old Town. We’ll be back in Quito at the end of the trip, giving you a chance to further experience the city. Welcome dinner tonight included! 

    Included Activities 

    ·          Sunrise or sunset Vinyasa Yoga session

    ·       Walking Tour

    Accommodation: Plaza Sucre or similar

    Optional Activities

    • The Equator Line

    • Quito city tour + the Equator line Full day

    • Quilotoa lagoon

    • Cotopaxi National Park – Hiking Tour

    • Papallacta Hot Springs Day tour from Quito

    • Old Town & Gastronomic Urban Adventure

    • Otavalo Indian Market Full Day from Quito

    • Bellavista Cloud forest – Day trip from Quito

    Day 2 

    San Cristobal: Early morning Transfer to Quito airport (approximately 1 hour) for our flight to San Cristobal Island, Galapagos (approx 3.5 hrs). Departure time will be between 8.20am and 10.30am depending on flight schedule time. 

    The Galapagos National Institute has introduced a Transit Control Card. This card has a cost of US$20, and it must be purchased by every person travelling to the Galapagos Islands. You will need to purchase this card upon arrival to the domestic airport on day 2, before checking in to your Galapagos flight. 

    Upon arrival, we will need to go through immigration and pay the Galapagos National Park entrance fee of US$100. 

    Soon after we head out together to the Interpretation Center. Learn about the history of the ‘Enchanted Islands’ and the conservation projects which seek to preserve the unique Galapagos wildlife. Next, make our way to Frigatebird Hill (Cerro Tijeretas), which is located two kilometres from the Interpretation Center, south-west of Isla San Cristobal. It’s quite a climb to the top, but well worth the amazing views of the bay. From here you can also see Kicker Rock, an eroded volcanic formation protruding from the sea which has become an emblem of the island. 

    Soon after, travel to La Loberia where you’ll put on snorkelling gear for the first time and go for a swim with sea lions, and maybe even some sea turtles. Continue back to town. Tonight you may wish to head out with the group and enjoy some of the fresh seafood available. 

    Included Activities 

    ·       Isla San Cristobal- Snorkelling in La Loberia 

    ·       Isla San Cristobal – Cerro Tijeretas View Point Walking Tour

    Accommodation: Plaza Sucre or similar  

    Day 3 

    San Cristobal:  Today begins with a short boat ride to Leon Dormido or Isla Lobos, observing along the way the abundant marine life that Galapagos is renowned for. On the way, we might be able to spot nesting frigates, and blue-footed boobies and/or might swim/snorkel with playful young sea lions. 

    Here we can snorkel keeping an eye out below for sea turtles, manta rays and maybe the odd harmless Galapagos shark, to name a few. 

    Included lunch today is a packed box lunch on board the boat! Unfortunately, it is against National Park rules to eat on the beach. 

    We’ll return to town in the afternoon where you will have some free time to enjoy your final night in San Cristobal. 

    Included Activities 

    ·          Sunrise or sunset Vinyasa Yoga session

    ·       Isla San Cristobal- Snorkelling in La Loberia  

    Accommodation: Casa de Nelly or similar

    Day 4 

    Floreana – Isabela:  Take an early morning boat ride to Floreana Island. Along the way keep your eyes peeled for wildlife such as dolphins and whales. 

    On arrival to the island, snorkel in the clear blue waters and then break for lunch. Afterwards venture to a black sand beach which belongs to the Witmers, decedents of some of the first settlers on the Galapagos. The town, Puerto Velasco Ibarra, has about 150 residents and an intriguing history involving deaths, disappearances and murders. Later in the afternoon, wave goodbye to Floreana and continue to Isabela Island. Please note when you arrive at Isabela, you’ll need to pay a port fee of USD 10. 

    Included Activities 

     ·       Sunrise or sunset Vinyasa Yoga session

    ·       Floreana snorkelling

    Accommodation: San Vicente or similar  

    Day 5

    Isabela: Meals: A short bus ride to the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center where you’ll observe giant tortoises in all stages of development. The centre has almost a thousand giant tortoises training for life on their own. After our visit, a short bus ride to a brackish lagoon where we will be able to observe flamingos. 

    After an informative visit, board a small panga for Tintoreras or Shark Alley. On our way, we will go along the coastline in the hope to spot blue-footed boobies and the famous Galapagos penguin who is at home in the western part of the archipelago. On arrival, hop off for a short walk on this isolated islet and popular iguana nesting site that’s home to hundreds of marine iguanas. Snorkel in a calm inlet with colourful fish and winding underground lava tubes. This area is frequented by green sea turtles that like to rest on the calm, sandy bottom. 

    In the late afternoon, return to town in search of your own sandy resting spot and enjoy your first Isabela sunset, arguably the most beautiful of all the islands. 

    Included Activities 

    ·       Isla Isabela -Tintoreras or Shark Alley 

    ·       Sunrise or sunset Vinyasa Yoga session

    ·       Isla Isabela – Flamingo lagoon visit

    ·       Isla Isabela – Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre 

    Accommodation: San Vicente or similar  

    Day 6

    Isabela: Meals: Breakfast Start your last day on Isla Isabela by heading towards the Sierra Negra Volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in the Galapagos and the second largest crater in the world..

    Included Activities

    ·       Sunrise or sunset Vinyasa Yoga session

    ·       Isla Isabela – Sierra Negra Volcano Hike 

    Accommodation: San Vicente or similar  

    Day 7

    Puerto Ayora: Meals: Breakfast. Begin the day with a kayak excursion in a protected bay. While here, search for the protected Galapagos penguin – the only penguin found so close to the equator. Along the way, keep an eye out for eagle rays, sea turtles and blue-footed boobies. Next head to Isla Santa Cruz, the tourist capital of Galapagos. Check in to the hotel and then go for a short walking tour of Puerto Ayora to visit the local fishermen’s market.

    Included Activities

    ·          Sunrise or sunset Vinyasa Yoga session

    ·       Kayak Excursion (1 Hour) 

    Accommodation: Lobo de Mar or similar  

    Day 8

    Puerto Ayora: This morning we will visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. This is also a great opportunity to learn more about conservation efforts to preserve the unique ecosystems of the Galapagos. You can even get close to giant tortoises which are being raised for the repopulation program.

    Soon after we’ll visit the higher part of the islands to observe the giant tortoise roaming in its natural habitat. In the afternoon, take an optional walk to Tortuga Bay, a gorgeous beach accessible only by foot. Choose to go swimming or perhaps just chill out on the beach. Finally, make your way back to town for one last dinner on these enchanted islands.

    Included Activities

    ·       Sunrise or sunset Vinyasa Yoga session

    ·       Santa Cruz Highlands Visit (3 Hours)

    Accommodation: Lobo de Mar or similar

    Optional Activities

    • Isla Santa Cruz – Tortuga Bay visit (45 Minute walk, one way) – Free

    Day 9

    Quito:  We say goodbye to the Galapagos today and take a flight back to Quito.

    You’ll arrive back to Quito later afternoon. Perhaps head out for a final group dinner.

    Accommodation: Plaza Sucre or similar

    Day 10

    Quito: This morning your adventure comes to an end in Quito. As there are no activities planned for the final day, you can depart the accommodation at any time. Because there is little time spent in Quito on this trip, we recommend staying a few extra days to see more of Ecuador.

    Ecuador has some of the most beautiful churches in the Americas, including the lavish La Compania de Jesus, which is decorated with seven tonnes of gold. Not far from the capital, there are volcanoes, hot springs and Incan ruins to explore.

    Included:

    • 1 English speaking guide for Galapagos.
    • 1 Customer Service for assistance in Quito
    • All transport, sightseeing and excursions as per the itinerary
    • Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
    • Daily breakfast / Meals as indicated in the itinerary

    Excluded: 

    • International airport departure tax
    • Galapagos National Park entrance fee ($100USDpp)
    • Galapagos Transit Control Card ($20USDpp)
    • Any visas required
    • Services not mentioned in the itinerary
    • Guide services on free days
    • Late check out at hotels
    • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
    • Tips for leaders, guide and driver
    • Expenditure of personal nature
    • Optional activities
    • Travel Insurance – Compulsory

    Price In USD  $ 3299.00 (Price per person based on double occupancy )

    Price In USD  $ 4695.00 (Price per person based on single occupancy)

    Available December 27th – January 5th  2022

    Available December 27th – January 5th  2023

    Available December 27th – January 5th  2024

    Please Contact For Additional Information

    taisfroggatt@hotmail.com 

    +61 (0)411 878 133

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  • Borneo

    Borneo

    12 day yoga retreat in Borneo

    Come on the trip of a lifetime, adventure & Yoga with Tais

    Itinerary:

    Day 1: Kota Kinabalu

    Meals Included: Dinner

    Selamat Datang! Welcome to Malaysia. Your yoga adventure begins with a Welcome Meeting at 6 pm. After we will head out for dinner with the group. If you have any free time beforehand, perhaps explore this intriguing city that was born between the Borneo jungle and the South China Sea. Modern-day ‘KK’ is a vibrant modern metropolis, having recovered from World War II bombings. The Sabah State Museum is a perfect place to immerse yourself in its backstory.

    Optional Activities

    • Kota Kinabalu – Sabah Museum entrance fee – MYR15

    Accommodation

    Hotel (1 night)

    Day 2: Mt Kinabalu / Ranau

    Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch

    Leaving Kota Kinabalu behind, you’ll head for the hills and travel towards the unspoilt wilderness of the World Heritage-listed Kinabalu National Park (approximately 3 hours). You will stop off en route at a local home at Dusun Village. The Dusun people are wonderfully warm and friendly people, and while here you’ll sample the local foods with a home cooked lunch get some insight into what it’s like to live in a rural village. Later you can stretch your legs and soak up the mountain scenery with a stroll through Kinabalu National Park. There are many walking trails from which you can birdwatch, and remember to watch for the odd snake. There is plenty to see and do here. The Mountain Botanic Garden is an excellent showcase of the diverse plant life on the mountain, as flora from all over the park has been replanted here. Late in the afternoon, you travel by private bus to Sabah Tea Plantation (approximately 30 mins). Tonight you will stay amongst the grounds of a lush tea garden.

    Included Activities

    • Mt Kinabalu – Guided walk around lower trails

    Accommodation

    Cottage (1 night)

    Day 3: Kinabatangan River

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    After breakfast you will take a tour of the tea factory itself, ending in sampling some of the delicious varieties. From there, head to Kinabatangan River in private minivan, a trip of approximately 5 hours. Your jungle lodge, located beside the river, is ideal for taking in the lush surrounds. At 560 kilometres, the Kinabatangan River is the second longest river in Malaysia. It’s also a protected forest reserve, containing some of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Borneo. Later in the afternoon, you will take a river cruise, hopefully spotting some of the more exotic local creatures. Wild elephants seldom reveal themselves, but crocodiles, macaques, wild orang-utan, proboscis monkeys, hornbills and kingfishers are more easily seen. After this short adventure, you’ll head back to the lodge to enjoy dinner.

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga
    • Mt Kinabalu – Sabah Tea Plantation – Tea Factory Tour
    • Mt Kinabalu – Sabah Tea Plantation – Tea Sampling
    • Kinabatangan – River cruise & wildlife spotting on Kinabatangan River

    Accommodation

    Chalet (1 night)

    Day 4: Kinabatangan River

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    You might awake to the call of a Bornean gibbon, or perhaps a hornbill. Enjoy a morning cruise down the river, searching for more birds and wildlife. Keep an eye out for Long Tail Macaques and Pig Tail Macaques – ask your leader about the difference. Later, you can trek up to a birdwatching tower overlooking the river and visit a Merbau tree. When it’s all over, this evening’s river cruise will be your last chance to photograph or simply marvel at your surrounds. Spend one more night in your lovely accommodation right in the heart of the jungle.

    Included Activities

    • Kinabatangan – River cruise & wildlife spotting on Kinabatangan River

    Accommodation

    Chalet (1 night) 

     Day 5: Sandakan

    Meals Included: Breakfast

    Travelling by private minivan, you will stop to visit the intricate Gomantong Caves. Renowned for their edible swiftlet nests, which are harvested for bird’s nest soup. Bird’s nest collection is an ancient tradition, though nowadays licences are required for it. Travelling to Sandakan, a journey of 3 hours, you will stop in at the Sandakan War Memorial. Here you will learn about the city’s past as you stand on the same ground of the former Japanese POW camp. This site also marks the starting point of the tragic Sandakan Death Marches, on which 2,400 POWs were forced to walk through the jungles of Borneo. By the end of the march, only 6 Australians survived, and only because they had escaped. Arrive in Sandakan, which was once the capital of British North Borneo and traditionally has strong trading ties with Hong Kong. The Cantonese influence is palpable in the lively harbour side market, the many Chinese temples and the local cuisine.

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga
    • Sandakan – War Memorial
    • Sukau – Gomantong Caves

    Accommodation

    Hotel (1 night)

    Day 6: Turtle Island

    Meals Included: Lunch & Dinner

    This morning, leave your large bags at the hotel and walk 15 minutes to a nearby jetty. Travel by speedboat, past small fishing villages and bamboo fish traps, to Turtle Island Marine Park (approximately 1 hour), where green turtles come ashore to lay their eggs every night of the year. In the afternoon, there’s time for swimming, snorkelling or some quality time lazing about on the beach of this tropical island. Snorkelling gear is available for hire. In the evening, be touched by the sight of giant green turtles coming ashore to lay their eggs under the moonlight, and watch the researchers as they release protected hatchlings and guide them in their frantic dash to the ocean. It’s a moving experience that makes you think more than twice about trying illegally traded turtle egg delicacies. Beware that this is a very fragile environment and you must follow instructions from your leader and the local rangers to ensure minimal impact on the turtles. You will spend the night on the island.

    Included Activities

    • Turtle Island – National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Turtle Island – snorkel hire – MYR25

    Accommodation

    Chalet (1 night)

    Day 7: Sepilok Orang-utan Reserve

    Meals Included: Breakfast

    After breakfast, return to the mainland (approximately 1 hours), collect your bags, and continue by minibus to a guesthouse located near the Sepilok Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre (approximately 45 minutes). The centre was set up to help re-introduce these wonderful creatures back into the wild after a life of domestication or having been orphaned. From the viewing platform, you can watch and photograph these charming creatures as they swing into view and eat the supplementary diet of bananas and milk that is laid out for them twice a day. Human contact must be kept to a minimum, and it’s essential that you follow the instructions of the park, as directed by your leader. Also included is a new nursery where you can view young orang-utans as they learn how to climb on a specially constructed jungle gym. The viewing area is behind one-way glass so as to not disturb the animals. To see more of Borneo’s creatures, there’s the option to visit the newly opened Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center. Here rescued Sun Bears that have spent many years mistreated and locked away in cages are cared for, with hopes of rehabilitation and reintroduction into the wild. There’s also the Jabuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary where you can watch up close the amazing bachelor proboscis lazing and feeding – an experience that can only be found in Borneo. Five minutes walk from your guesthouse is the Rainforest Discovery Centre, which also has a 147-metre long, 28-metre high canopy walkway with spectacular views of rainforest giants. Your guesthouse is located about 10 minutes walk from the rehabilitation centre.

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga
    • Sepilok – Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre

    Optional Activities

    • Sepilok – Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary – MYR100
    • Sepilok – Rainforest Discovery Centre – MYR15
    • Sepilok – Bornean Sun Bear Centre – MYR32
    • Sepilok – Night walk – MYR50

    Accommodation

    Resort (1 night)

    Day 8: Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary/Sandakan

    Meals Included: Breakfast

    This morning take a private transfer to the Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary (approximately 1 hour). The centre was set up to help re-introduce these wonderful creatures back into the wild after a life of domestication or having been orphaned. From the viewing platform, you can watch and photograph these charming creatures as they swing into view and eat the supplementary diet of bananas and milk that is laid out for them twice a day. Human contact must be kept to a minimum, and it’s essential that you follow the instructions of the park, as directed by your leader. Also included is a new nursery where you can view young orang-utans as they learn how to climb on a specially constructed jungle gym. The viewing area is behind one-way glass so as to not disturb the animals. To see more of Borneo’s creatures, there’s the option to visit the newly opened Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center. Here rescued Sun Bears that have spent many years mistreated and locked away in cages are cared for, with hopes of rehabilitation and reintroduction into the wild. You will also visit the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary, where you can watch up close the amazing bachelor proboscis lazing and feeding – an experience that can only be found in Borneo.

    Included Activities

    • Sepilok – Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre
    • Sepilok – Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary

    Optional Activities

    • Sepilok – Bornean Sun Bear Centre – MYR32

    Accommodation

    Hotel (1 night)

    Day 9: Manukan Island

    Meals Included: Breakfast

    Transfer to Sandakan Airport today for a flight to Kota Kinabalu. Keep in mind that the luggage allowance for this flight is only 15 kg of check-in luggage and one cabin bag of 7kg and any excess baggage will incur a further charge paid directly to the airline. A short boat ride (around 20 minutes) takes you to Manukan Island, just off the coast of Kota Kinabalu. This is one of the larger islands found in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine National Park. The first of two days on this island will be free for you to explore the island at your leisure – perhaps swimming or local activities. The 1.5-kilometre beach is lovely to stroll along at low tide.

    Accommodation

    Chalet (1 night)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga
    • Tunku Abdul National Marine Park – Snorkelling Trip

    Day 10: Manukan Island

    Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch

    Enjoy a snorkelling trip today, where an array of coral and brightly coloured marine life reveals itself, conditions depending. An optional scuba dive trip from Manukan Island is also on offer for those interested in a more immersive experience. If you are interested, let your leader know, and it can be arranged. After snorkelling, the afternoon is yours to enjoy. Soak up the turquoise vistas for another few hours as you stroll or swim in this beautiful corner of the world.

    Included Activities

    • Tunku Abdul National Marine Park – Snorkelling Trip

    Optional Activities

    • Kota Kinabalu – Tunku Abdul Marine Park Scuba diving 3 dives – MYR380

    Accommodation

    Chalet (1 night)

    Day 11: Kota Kinabalu

    Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner

    Head back to Kota Kinabalu today by boat and minivan. This will take around 40 minutes.  Optional activities include a visit the intriguing Mari Mari Cultural Village, nestled deep in the countryside. Here you will see how indigenous ethnic groups of Borneo used to live. Or a visit to the Sabah Museum to learn about Sabah’s past or do some last minute souvenir shopping at the Filipino market. Tonight, perhaps head out for a final meal with your group to celebrate your Borneo adventure.

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga 

    Optional Activities

    • Kota Kinabalu – Mari Mari Cultural Village – MYR180

    Accommodation

    Hotel (1 night)

    Day 12: Kota Kinabalu

    Meals Included: Breakfast

    There are no activities planned for the final day, and you can depart the accommodation at any time.

    Borneo Destination Information:

    This lush land of tribal warriors, mysterious head hunters and far-from-home war heroes has intrigued adventurers, anthropologists and explorers for centuries. From steamy jungles to blissful mountains, from balmy beaches to peaceful villages, travellers love Borneo’s bounty of natural treasures seemingly tailor-made for fun, relaxation, exploration and adventure.

    Borneo highlights

    • Get steamy in the Poring Hot Springs
    • Cool off in the waters near Kota Kinabalu
    • Visit the temples and markets of Sandakan
    • Relax on the stunning beaches of Sabah
    • Meet the orangutans of Sepilok
    Available Oct 7th – 18th October 2022 Only $2465
     

    Available Oct 4th – 15th October 2023 Only $2465

    Available May 4th – 15th May 2024 Only $2465

    Available Oct 4th – 15th October 2024 Only $2465

  • Vietnam & Cambodia

    Vietnam & Cambodia

    Vietnam and Cambodia retreat

    Join Tais on the ultimate yoga getaway, get ready to travel Vietnam and Cambodia, yoga adventure style. roll your mats and head east to lands of immense and gravity-defying natural beauty and warm, welcoming smiles. You will free yourself from everyday attachments in the captivating vistas and culture that values peace. This is the perfect outer landscape to tune into your inner landscape. You will return home refreshed and fortified with the wisdom that peace does lie within and along with the tools to reclaim it.

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    Highlights

    • Daily yoga classes
    • Meditation and pranayama sessions
    • Photography (foundations) class during the day in Vietnam
    • Learn to cook traditional Vietnamese cooking
    • Sail the clear waters of Ha Long Bay
    • Explore floating villages and ancient caves
    • Bike through the ancient town of Hue
    • Awaken your taste buds with local street food
    • Cultural-historical-spiritual tours in either Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, or Siem Reap
    • Sunrise chanting with
      and individual blessing in Cambodia
    • 10 nights’ accommodation
    • Daily tasty meals
    • 10 days with instruction
    • English

    Accommodation

    Hanoi, Vietnam
    Centrally situated in the heart of Hanoi, you will begin your yoga retreat in comfortable luxury. Each room has en suite bathroom facilities with all of the amenities, including air conditioning. Wi-Fi is available in each room. Double occupancy rooms will always feature two beds and all rooms will have balconies overlooking the city streets below.
    Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
    Cruise Ha Long Bay in style. The onboard amenities include a large top deck for yoga, private dining under the stars, and boats or individual kayaks for inlet excursions and exploring. All rooms will have en suite bathroom facilities and amenities (please note that Wi-Fi will not be available on Ha Long Bay).
    Hue, Vietnam
    Situated on the banks of the Perfume River, your boutique eco-resort in Hue invites comfort luxury in a natural setting. All rooms will look out over the gardens to the river and will have en suite bathroom facilities and air conditioning. Enjoy the calm of the greens and river around you and the views of the Van Thanh Temple just across the water.
    Hoi An, Vietnam
    Just outside of the ancient town of Hoi An, you will find your quiet oasis on the banks of the Song Do River. Your accommodations will have beautiful balconies with views down to the river below as well as en suite bathroom facilities. You will take in the best of beautiful Hoi An and enjoy the tranquility of nature in the evening.
    Siem Reap, Cambodia
    While your days will be spent exploring the mysteries and beauty of Cambodia’s past, your Cambodian home will be an oasis of green and tranquility. Each room will have its own private veranda and en suite bathroom. Wi-Fi and air conditioning are available in each room.

    Hanoi, Vietnam

    Centrally situated in the heart of Hanoi, you will begin your yoga retreat in comfortable luxury. Each room has en suite bathroom facilities with all of the amenities, including air conditioning. Wi-Fi is available in each room. Double occupancy rooms will always feature two beds and all rooms will have balconies overlooking the city streets below.

    Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

    Cruise Ha Long Bay in style. The onboard amenities include a large top deck for yoga, private dining under the stars, and boats or individual kayaks for inlet excursions and exploring. All rooms will have en suite bathroom facilities and amenities (please note that Wi-Fi will not be available on Ha Long Bay).

    Hue, Vietnam

    Situated on the banks of the Perfume River, your boutique eco-resort in Hue invites comfort luxury in a natural setting. All rooms will look out over the gardens to the river and will have en suite bathroom facilities and air conditioning. Enjoy the calm of the greens and river around you and the views of the Van Thanh Temple just across the water.

    Hoi An, Vietnam

    Just outside of the ancient town of Hoi An, you will find your quiet oasis on the banks of the Song Do River. Your accommodations will have beautiful balconies with views down to the river below as well as en suite bathroom facilities. You will take in the best of beautiful Hoi An and enjoy the tranquility of nature in the evening.

    Siem Reap, Cambodia

    While your days will be spent exploring the mysteries and beauty of Cambodia’s past, your Cambodian home will be an oasis of green and tranquility. Each room will have its own private veranda and en suite bathroom. Wi-Fi and air conditioning are available in each room.

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    Your moveable feast through Vietnam and Cambodia will take in the best of culture and nature as you bike through the ancient town of Hue, sail the clear waters of Ha Long Bay, explore floating villages and ancient caves, motor on Vespas through Hoi An and, of course, journey into the past at Angkor Wat.

    With yoga as your wellness staple, you will spend a morning joining the locals in Ha Noi for a morning tai chi class, swim and kayak in Ha Long Bay, and bike through the countryside to seldom touristed villages. Your taste buds will be treated to must-have street foods and local delicacies while your hearts and minds journey through three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, thousands of years of culture and the yoga retreat of a lifetime.

    In addition to breathtaking, once-in-a-lifetime excursions, you will allow yourself to sense complete immersion into relaxation, mindfulness, and peace as you savor the vibes of living like some of the happiest people on earth.

    Each of the amazing Vietnam and Cambodia yoga adventure features will be unique with slight changes based on local holidays or events. Below is a sample of what can be expected as you explore these two amazing countries with The Travel Yogi.

    Day 1 

    • Arrive in Hanoi and get ready for your adventure
    • The Travel Yogi’s guide will meet you at the airport and escort you to your first hotel
    • Opening airplane-twist-move-it-out yoga class
    • Welcome dinner and a taste of the local at a neighborhood restaurant
    • Hoan nghênh to Vietnam!

    Day 2

    • Wake up like a local and head out to Hoan Kiem Lake
    • Join a local group in a yoga session as they wake up the mind and body before a busy day
    • Journey to the middle of a lake to Ngoc Son Temple
    • Head into Hanoi’s Old Quarter
    • Tour the crazy mix of Vietnamese and French influence and sample cà phê su’a dá
    • Sample some street food báhn mì
    • Truck to the Hanoi railway tracks and walk the rails for some of the most beautiful pictures in the city
    • Back at the hotel, unwind with the evening yoga class before dinner at a local restaurant

    Day 3 

    • Morning yoga centered on balance so that you can get your sea legs on!
    • After breakfast, you will head out to the beautiful, amazing, UNESCO World Heritage Site Ha Long Bay
    • Cruise through the limestone karsts landscape
    • Visit Vung Vieng floating village by bamboo rowboat or kayak
    • Chill with the kids at their floating school and experience a-day-in-the-floating-life
    • Sail to Drum Cave to admire the stalactites and folklore of this ancient site
    • Spend the mid-afternoon swimming in the bay or chilling on deck
    • As the sun goes down head to the top deck for a sunset-360-ocean-view yoga extravaganza
    • Enjoy dinner on deck under the stars

    Day 4 

    • Rise and shine with the sun for either yoga or tai chi on top deck
    • After a light breakfast, you will set sail for Sung Sot Cave
    • Disembark and transfer back to our hotel
    • Last afternoon in Hanoi is yours to explore and wander
    • Early evening yoga
    • Head out for a farewell Hanoi dinner on the town

    Day 5 

    • No yoga this morning as you’re up early for your flight from Hanoi to Hue
    • Check in and drop off at your new hotel and head out for lunch
    • Get your bearings in Hue with a walking tour
    • Head to the royal tomb of Tu Duk King
    • Head back for early evening yoga at your riverside hotel
    • Enjoy the tastes of Hue with a local flavorful dinner in town

    Day 6 

    • Morning yoga will focus on hamstring and hip stretches
    • Mount up and cycle through green orchards and shady lanes along the Perfume River
    • Your bike breaks will be at local villages for some hands-on helping and engagement
    • Make a local sesame cake delicacy
    • Wander with the locals and collect the evening’s veggies
    • Stop in the ancient village of Thuy Bieu
    • Wander through the communal houses and the nostalgic beauty of the garden-houses
    • Get historical as you explore some of the Nguyen Dynasty’s ruins
    • Learn about the ancient tiger and elephant duels that the arena used to host
    • You will trade your bikes for a boat as you cruise down the Perfume River to the Thien Mu Pagoda and the Forbidden Purple City
    • Evening outdoor yoga (weather dependent) at the hotel
    • Group dinner at a local restaurant

    Day 7

    • Early morning yoga and packing before breakfast
    • Drive to Hoi An via Da Nang
    • Take a ride on Vietnam Highway 1 over the soaring Hai Van Pass
    • Stop in Da Nang for lunch and exploring
    • Head to the stone carving villages in the Marble Mountains
    • Explore the caves and Buddhist sanctuaries dotting the mountains
    • Arrive in Hoi An and spend the afternoon strolling the centuries-old lanes
    • Walk the streets enjoying the mix of Chinese, Dutch, French and Japanese influence
    • Stroll the 400 year old Japanese Bridge that used to divide the Japanese settlement from the locals
    • Walk or taxi back to the hotel for the evening yoga class
    • Dinner at a local Hoi An restaurant

    Day 8 

    • Rise and shine yoga and breakfast
    • Time to get your Vespa on
    • Hop a local bike ferry to the island fishing port of Cam Kim
    • Stops at the local villages for a crash course in: mat weaving, making, and eating rice cracker
    • Another Vespa ride to a village for some drip coffee
    • Cruise your way over to the Duy Hai market and local harbor
    • From the harbor, you will ferry to Cam Thanh and beyond to beautiful Ha My beach
    • Zooming back to your hotel, you’ll pack up and prepare for your flight to Cambodia
    • Your early evening flight takes the place of yoga today
    • Head to your final hotel and relax
    • Group dinner at a local restaurant

    Day 9 

    • Early morning yoga and breakfast
    • Head out on a remork (tuk tuk) for a temple journey day
    • Begin your journey to ancient Cambodia at the South Gate of Angkor Thom
    • Leave the tourist path and take a one kilometer walk into the jungle to the hidden temple
    • Walk on to Khmer King Jayavarman VII’s official state temple of Bayon
    • Take a break to absorb the astounding morning with lunch at a local restaurant
    • Dive back in to ancient times at the jungle temple of Ta Prohm
    • The afternoon is for the splendor that is Angkor Wat
    • You will have hours to explore the complex
    • You will head back for a calm, restorative, absorb-it-all evening yoga class
    • Head to a local restaurant for dinner followed by a traditional Cambodian dance performance

    Day 10 

    • This morning you will get up with the sun and head to a local pagoda
    • You will return to the hotel for breakfast and a quick relax before more ancient exploration
    • Journey to Banteay Srei temple, or, “Citadel of the Women”
    • Coming out of the deeper jungle, you will take a break for lunch at a local restaurant
    • Heading to the Old Market in town, this final afternoon is yours to wander
    • Closing yoga class in the early evening back at the hotel
    • Final group dinner at a local restaurant

    Day 11 

    • Morning packing and breakfast prior to your flight home or onward
    • A final “choum reap lear” as you say goodbye to Cambodia and your amazing travels

    Location

    Your adventure on this retreat will begin in Vietnam then move on to Cambodia.

    Food

    Included in your holiday package is daily breakfast at the hotels, all lunches including local eateries and restaurants, and all dinners in local restaurants and at the hotels.

    The following meals are included:

    • Breakfast Lunch Dinner

    The following dietary requirements are served and/or catered for:

    • Regular (typically includes meat and fish) Other dietary requirements on request

    (If you have special dietary requirements its a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation)

    What’s included

    • 1 night accommodation in Hoi An
    • 1 night accommodation on board Ha Long Bay cruise
    • 2 nights’ accommodation in Hue
    • 3 nights’ accommodation in Hanoi
    • 3 nights’ accommodation Siem Reap
    • Airport transfer from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to your hotel in Hanoi
    • All dinners at local restaurant or at the hotels
    • All entry fees and activities as listed on the itinerary
    • All lunches including local eateries, authentic street food and restaurants
    • Breakfast each morning at the hotels
    • Cultural visits with locals in Ha Long Bay, Hue, and Hanoi
    • English speaking expert guides
    • Flight from Da Nang to Siem Reap
    • Flight from Hanoi to Hue
    • Full day tours of cultural, historical, and religious significance in Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, and Siem Reap
    • Guided exploration of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm, and Banteay Srei
    • Half-day bike tour through Hue along the Perfume River
    • Morning and evening yoga classes
    • Private sailing, swimming, cave exploring, and floating village visit in Ha Long Bay
    • Sunrise chanting with Buddhist monks and individual blessing in Cambodia
    • Up close and personal with Angkor Wat
    • Vespa tour through Hoi An countryside
    • Vietnam visa approval letter (traveler passport required)

    What’s not included

    • Alcohol and drinks at meals
    • Any video or still camera fees assessed by the monuments or places of interest
    • Cost of Vietnam and Cambodia visa-on-arrival
    • Gratuities
    • International airfares
    • Items of a personal nature (phone calls, souvenirs, and spa services)
    • Travel insurance

    Arrival by airplane

    Please book your flight to arrive at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN). Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Hanoi is included. Hotel shuttle can be arranged and will pick you up from the airport.

    Availability 27th May – 6th June 2023 

    Availability 27th May – 6th June 2024

    Availability 27th May – 6th June 2025

    Only $4595 USD

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    • Myanmar

      Myanmar

      June 14th –  June 21st

      Enliven your soul in this captivating place!

      Myanmar Yoga Retreat

      This retreat you will experience yoga practice in a Buddhist culture, along with breath taking pagodas, mythical shrines, stunningly beautiful temples and traditional rituals where you will witness peoples devotion to religion and culture. In many ways, experiencing Myanmar (formally Burma) is like stepping back in time. This place is quite unlike any land you know about, and the magic travellers find in its heritage is unparalel. Come join this yoga and meditation retreat and experience the best of Burma!

      Highlights

      Daily restorative yoga

      • Daily meditation sessions
      • Stunning scenery along Inle Lake
      • Two day visits/tours (both approx 1.5 hours drive from the Retreat – after a short boat trip from Hotel
      • All airport and boat trip transfers to and from Retreat from HeHo
      • 8 nights accommodation
      • All daily meals
      • 9 days with instruction
      • English

      Excursions

      • Tour to Pindaya
      • Visit to Kakku pagoda

      Location

      Central Myanmar, will be your home during this retreat

      Acommodation

      During the retreat, guests will be provided with daily luxurious cottages on Inle Lake.
      • 06:30 – 07:00 Sitting meditation
      • 07:00 – 09:00 Asana practice, followed by light breakfast
      • Free time
      • 1630 – 05:30 Led practice
      • 17:30 – 18:30 Restorative yoga
      2 days schedule will alter to accommodate day tours.

      Food

      Daily meals are included. Both vegetarian or seafood option.

      Things to do

      Visit to Pindaya
      A small, charming town, centered round a lake called Nattamiekan or Angels Lake. The main sight in the area is Pindaya Cave (Shwe Oo Min Cave). The limestone caves contain a maze of chambers with 6,226 Buddha statues. Some of the images are tiny; others are huge, made of white marble, bronze or plaster, coated with gold leaf – truly a stunning and magnificent sight and one of the highlights of Myanmar for many people! Some of the smaller caves within the complex serve as meditation chambers, as well as an opportunity to sit and meditate for those interested. The main stupa dates from the 12th century.

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      Visit to Kakku Pagoda
      This is one of the oldest and most fascinating archaeological sites in Myanmar, with thousands of pagodas of various shapes and sizes, as well as descriptions dotted within the Kakku Pagoda compound. To reach Kakku Pagoda you will travel through Taunggyi, a town on a steep mountain. Aside, in the southern reaches of the Himalaya (which is mainly inhabited by Shans ethnic group and is known for its scenic beaut), there is a small village, easily accessible by pushbike. If your interested you can also visit the charming Forest Monastery and listen to the monks evening chanting.

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      What is included

      • Daily accommodation
      • Daily meals
      • Daily meditation sessions
      • Daily restorative yoga
      • Excursion to Pindaya and Kakku Pagoda
      • Yoga classes twice per day

      whats not included

      Alcohol and drinks at meals
      • Any video or still camera fees assessed by the monuments or places of interest
      • Cost of visa-on-arrival
      • Gratuities
      • International airfares
      • Items of a personal nature (phone calls, souvenirs, and spa services)
      • Travel insurance

      Availability

      June 14th – 21st June 2022 Only $3895 USD per person

      June 14th – 21st June 2023 Only $3895 USD per person

      June 14th – 21st June 2024 Only $3895 USD per person

      Double Occupancy – Total for Couple $4795 USD

      Please note: Additional Premium for Single Occupancy –  Total for Single – $ 3695 USD

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