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Take the you time you deserve on this 5-day wellness retreat
Stand in awe at the trunk of one of the biggest and oldest trees on the West Coast.
Keep your eyes out for wildlife on Meares Island, like seals, sea lions, and bald eagles flying above.
Clear your mind with morning meditation and daily yoga practices at sunrise and sunset.
Let go of inhibitions during your surf lesson and let the waves wash away your stress.
“Saltwater is the cure for everything,” as the saying goes. This magical wellness experience in Tofino goes above and beyond. It offers saltwater, yoga, surfing, hiking, meditating, and immersing in unspoiled nature. Add to that a menu of thoughtfully planned, locally sourced, plant-based meals, and you have yourself the ultimate wellness retreat. Oh, and there’s an outdoor hot tub!
This tour is your opportunity to wash away the woes of the past. Clear your mind as you take a long walk on the vast sandy beaches in Tofino and practice daily yoga. Reconnect with nature on a boat ride on the salty sea, then hike on Meares Island. Step out of your comfort zone when you try surfing and attempting yoga on a paddleboard. Each day peels a layer of your stress and washes it away. Don’t forget to bring your journal on this trip—epiphanies await you on the Tofino Yoga and Surf Retreat.
“Saltwater is the cure for everything,” as the saying goes. This magical wellness experience in Tofino goes above and beyond. It offers saltwater, yoga, surfing, hiking, meditating, and immersing in unspoiled nature. Add to that a menu of thoughtfully planned, locally sourced, plant-based meals, and you have yourself the ultimate wellness retreat. Oh, and there’s an outdoor hot tub!
This tour is your opportunity to wash away the woes of the past. Clear your mind as you take a long walk on the vast sandy beaches in Tofino and practice daily yoga. Reconnect with nature on a boat ride on the salty sea, then hike on Meares Island. Step out of your comfort zone when you try surfing and attempting yoga on a paddleboard. Each day peels a layer of your stress and washes it away. Don’t forget to bring your journal on this trip—epiphanies await you on the Tofino Yoga and Surf Retreat.
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Tofino Yoga and Surf Retreat Itinerary
Day 1 Transfer to Tofino
To start this wellness tour, you’ll be picked up in either Victoria or Nanaimo and be whisked away to the magical Tofino on Vancouver Island. Settle into your hotel, then head out to the beach for a dinner cook-out. After enjoying your plant-based meal, enjoy a calming yoga class on the beach at sunset. Good things are coming, and this is a heck of a way to kick it off.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Tofino
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Meditate, Hike, Relax
Rise and shine to the sounds and smells of the ocean next to your room. Begin the day with meditation on the beach, followed by a healthful breakfast and locally-roasted java. Once you’re nourished, you’ll embark on a quick boat ride to Meares Island to hike the Big Tree Trail, chock-full of old-growth forest and home to one of the largest and oldest trees on the west coast, known as the “Hanging Garden.”
Back in Tofino, you’ll have some free time and can choose to participate in a plant-based cooking class for dinner. After dinner, indulge in a calming yoga practice on the beach. End the day around the campfire, admiring the skies as the stars appear.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Tofino
Distance: 1-2 hours, 3.2km, 114m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Surf Lesson and Energizing Yoga
Start the morning with sunrise meditation, followed by a nourishing breakfast. Then, surf’s up! Head down to the beach for your surf lesson with a professional—don’t worry, you’ll start on beginner waves.
After surfing, take a long walk on the aptly named Long Beach, appreciating the mystical west coast nature. Return to the hotel for a dinner feast, then challenge yourself to an Ashtanga yoga class. Rest your muscles in the outdoor hot tub tonight.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Tofino
Distance: Flexible
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Optional Hike or Surf and Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga
This morning, you’ll welcome the day with sun salutations on the beach, then over breakfast, you can decide which activities to do before this afternoon. You can either take another guided hike or rent a board and head out into the water to try surfing on your own (or both!). After lunch, test out your balance by attempting to do yoga on stand-up paddleboards. Remember, your poses don’t have to be perfect, and you will probably fall a few times.
Enjoy your last meal together in the evening, then engage in a group circle meditation and goal-sharing session to complete the tour.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Tofino
Distance: Flexible
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Final Yoga and Departure
Wake up and walk to the beach for a calm morning yoga class. Pack your things, share your contact information with your new friends, and hop in the van for your return transfer to Nanaimo or Victoria. Leave filled with love, grace, and gratitude.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Tofino Yoga and Surf Retreat Price and Dates
This guided wellness retreat in Tofino is run as a group tour with fixed departures, however, private tours can be organized on request. Note that Tofino retreats fill quickly, so don’t wait to book. Please note that this tour will not be running during the 2024 summer season.Start
Finish
Duration
Spaces Left
Price
Mon, Sep 20
From Victoria or Nanaimo, British Columbia
Fri, Sep 24
to Victoria or Nanaimo, British Columbia
5 Days
5+
Spaces left
CAD$2299
Mon, Oct 4
From Victoria or Nanaimo, British Columbia
Fri, Oct 8
to Victoria or Nanaimo, British Columbia
5 Days
5+
Spaces left
CAD$2299
Sat, May 21
From Victoria or Nanaimo, British Columbia
Wed, May 25
to Victoria or Nanaimo, British Columbia
5 Days
Sold out
CAD$2299
Sat, Jun 4
From Victoria or Nanaimo, British Columbia
Wed, Jun 8
to Victoria or Nanaimo, British Columbia
5 Days
Sold out
CAD$2299
Sat, Sep 24
From Victoria or Nanaimo, British Columbia
Wed, Sep 28
to Victoria or Nanaimo, British Columbia
5 Days
Sold out
CAD$2299
Accommodation on the Tofino Yoga and Surf Retreat
This tour is based in a 4-star hotel. You’ll be near the beach and have plenty of amenities at your disposal.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. Solo travellers can either have a single room for an CAD800 supplement or ask to be paired with another solo traveller.
What’s Included in the Tofino Yoga and Surf Retreat?
Meals
4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 4 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodation for 4 nights is included in the tour.
Transportation during the Tour
Transport for you and your luggage is included at the start and the end of the tour. You will be picked up and dropped off in Victoria or Nanaimo.
Also Included
- Daily yoga classes with expert instructor
- Expert retreat leader
- Daily guided hikes
- Park passes
- 1 surf lesson
Not included
- Personal transportation during free time
- Travel to and from tour pick-up locations
- Trip cancellation/medical insurance
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
- Anything not listed in “included”
- 5% GST
Optional Extras
- Extra nights in any accommodation
- Single room upgrade
- How hard is the Tofino Yoga and Surf Retreat?
- Can my dietary preferences be accommodated?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Canada?
- Are meals included on the Tofino Yoga and Surf Retreat?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Victoria or Nanaimo to start this tour?
- Is the Tofino Yoga and Surf Retreat in English?
- Where does the Tofino Yoga and Surf Retreat end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Canada?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Canada?
We rate this tour as a 2/5. This is primarily a relaxing wellness tour, but you should have a decent fitness level for hiking, surfing, and practicing yoga.
Yes, most diets can be accommodated, including vegan, gluten-free, and keto. Please note your dietary requests at booking.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 4 dinners are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover hiking and surfing. Get your Travel Insurance.
You can reach Victoria by flying into Victoria International Airport (YYJ) and organizing your own transportation into the city. The easiest (and cheapest) way to reach Vancouver Island is by taking BC Ferries. You can reach both Victoria (Swartz Bay Terminal) and Nanaimo (Departure Bay or Duke Point Terminals) on BC Ferries from Vancouver (Tsawwassen or Horseshoe Bay Terminals). You can walk on the ferries as a foot passenger.
Public transportation is available from all ferry terminals to reach city centres. You will be picked up in a 15-person van from pre-determined locations in Victoria or Nanaimo to start the retreat.
Yes, the yoga and surf instructors and retreat guides are English-speaking.
The tour ends in Victoria or Nanaimo with a drop-off at the pre-determined location.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
Customer Ratings
Fresh Adventures is an outdoor tour company that navigates explorations through the rugged, stunning terrain spanning western Canada. With an emphasis on customer care, Fresh Adventures promises to depart on an expedition, with a highly skilled guide, no matter how many people have signed up, while also ensuring tour participants have top-notch equipment.
