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VIKASA....A TROPICAL ISLAND, YOGI'S PARADISE
This amazing retreat is located on a Koh Samui, Thailand at the gorgeous Vikasa yoga venue. Whether you are a total Yoga beginner wanting to improve your flexibility and general fitness, or an advanced Yoga student looking to deepen your practice, our highly qualified Yoga teachers and wellbeing consultants can meet each individual’s needs on this seven night, eight day retreat. You will learn a wide range of yoga types from dynamic, ashtanga, yin, vinyasa flow to pilates, relaxation, meditation and breathing techniques, gong baths, candle gazing meditations and sound healing all of which help reduce your stress levels, and you will feel calmer, fitter and more energised, in both body and mind.
The food, weather, lifestyle and excursions are the perfect complement to this epic Chillout yoga retreat. Prepare to relax, unwind, rejoice and experience some of Thailand's most beautiful features. A truly magical experience that will put a BIG tick on your bucket list....come and enjoy the very best of Chillout Retreats, a family run company who has love and integrity at it's heart.
DATES & PRICES
ACCOMMODATION
WHATS INCLUDED
TRAVEL & LOCAL INFORMATION
FREE WIFI
FREE Chillout t-shirt
One Karma day included - Animal sanctuary or orphanage trip plus waterfall experience.
All brunches & dinners (All dietary requirements catered for)
Teas, refreshments and healthy snacks (small extra charge)
Many yoga & pilates inspired classes with NATALIE SMIT-ASH & special guest teachers
Many guided meditation/relaxation & mindfulness sessions
Gong baths, candle lit meditations, tea ceremonies and sound healing sessions.
Average temperatures of 35 degrees day, 25 at night
Towels & Linens
Fruit, fresh from the trees in season
Couple/single friendly retreats
Plenty of free time to do as you please
Schedule as a guide:
07.30 Morning yoga & meditation
09.30 Brunch
10.30 Free time for local activities – walks, village, temples, tuk tuk rides, swimming,
excursions during the retreat**
18.00 Evening yoga & meditation class
19.45 Dinner (Friday night is reserved for a sunset dinner cruise for an additional cost,
$90 approx)
21.00 Sound healing, gong baths, meditations
**Day trips can be booked upon arrival for an additional fee (between $40-$90 per trip)
1) Tour and visit to the eco-award winning elephant sanctuary - no rides, no chains just happy ellies!
2) Sea Snorkelling, underwater wildlife adventures, paddle boarding.
3) Local Buddhist temple tours
4) Hin Lad Waterfall experience
5) Friday night sunset dinner cruise aboard 'Red Baron'.
AVAILABLE AT EXTRA COST
Holistic & Life Therapy Treatments
Flights and insurance are NOT included.
Snacks & drinks
Travel costs plus entrance fees for day trips
Sunset dinner cruise on last evening
Airport transfers from/to airport, these can be arranged at $20 per taxi each way.
Total amount to be paid three months prior to departure.
DURATION: 7 nights & 8 day retreat:
DATE: Satuday 14th March - Saturday 21st March 2020
EARLYBIRD PRICES vaild until June 2019 inclusive:
SHARED OPTIONS
£850pp for a shared twin room - Beach bungalow Standard
£950pp for a shared twin room - Beach bungalow Superior
PRIVATE OPTIONS
£995pp for a single, private room - Zen Bungalow
£1250pp for a queen bed, private room - Beach bungalow
Extend your holiday either side of the retreat for as little as £99pppn (meals and accom only), depending on room type and availability, please enquire for more info.
Please note that there are very steep steps to and from the Vikasa life cafe.
£200 deposit secures any place. Full balance to be paid 12 weeks before the start of retreat.
If you would like a 'taster' of what to expect, then why not join us on our 'vikasa vibes' retreat in October 2019 in Sussex. Please click here for more information
Creature comforts? or traditional Zen bungalow style? the choice is yours.....
The beautiful and traditional accommodations and grounds are vast with an expansive view out to the ocean, allowing you space between activities and room to wander and reflect.. It has a chilled ambience; a sense of calm and quiet beauty that encourages study, self-development and contemplation.........
BEACH BUNGALOWS bring guests close to nature while providing every convenience. The rooms are quite modest, rustic both inside and out, yet clean and comfortable they feature twin or queen-sized beds and direct beach access. A private terrace allows you to take in one of Samui’s spectacular sunrises. All bungalows come with simple interior bathroom with hot shower, AC, mini fridge, and a safety box.
ZEN BUNGALOWS are perfectly named, being traditional huts built with local, natural materials. They provide an opportunity to leave contemporary hotels behind and feel yourself become totally at-one with Koh Samui’s natural surroundings, with the stunning views from our cliff-top location right outside your door.
Food is prepared and served at the on-site restaurant, the VIKASA LIFE CAFÉ is both healthy and delicious. It’s also a hub for the community at the resort and a great meeting place. They have excellent access to tropical fruits, organic food and fresh local produce which is conducive to transformation, healing, detox, fitness or just healthy living. You will feel a physical transformation just by eating their delicious and healthy food everyday during your stay.
Vikasa serves wholesome health-conscious meals in buffet style (included in the price). Kickstart your day to an amazing brunch. A freshly squeezed juice, tea and coffee, a sunny side up or vegetable omelette, wholegrain toasts, oatmeal/ muesli with yoghurt, or chia seeds pudding, superfoods, boiled veggies with specialty in-house organic dips, vegetarian sandwiches or pancakes, and of course a variety of fresh-cut tropical fruits. Dinner includes a hot soup, typical local dishes with tofu, brown rice, two or three vegetarian dishes, fresh salad, dahl, and always one seafood dish. For dessert they serve fruits and occasional delectable mango sticky rice, a true Thai speciality. Their homemade signature tea is a perfect companion to your meal.
NEAREST AIRPORT:
Koh Samui - 20 minutes from the retreat,
• 2 direct flights from Singapore daily (Silkair and Bangkok Air)
• 2 direct flights from Kuala Lumpur daily (Firefly and Bangkok Air)
• 2 direct flights from Hong Kong daily (Bangkok Air)
• at least 10 daily frights from Bangkok (Bangkok Air, and Thai Airlines)
• see flights via Phuket, Krabi, Chiang Mai, Pattaya as these are often cheaper (Bangkok Air)
• Alternatively there’s an option to fly cheap with AirAsia from Kuala Lumpur or Singapore to Suratthani International Airport located on mainland. From where you will need to take a bus
to Donsak pier, then a ferry or speedboat to Koh Samui, and finally a taxi to Vikasa.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please check that your immunisations are up to date before travel and that you have travel insurance.
The retreat begins on Saturday 14th March at 4pm for welcome chat and evening classes
OUR GUESTS HAVE FELT THE LOVE....
This is 100% the best retreat ever - Sallie Ann Lent, UK
I have experienced what true happiness feels like again. This retreat is just the most beautiful venue and the energy is very rejuvinating and special...I will be back....
Claire, USA
This retreat is like an explosion to the senses, the food, culture, traditions, wildlife is all incredible.
Combined with the wonderful yoga & team spirit....a truly transformative experience!
David, UK
I cannot recommend this more highly, A life and balance and joy restorer, par excellece!!
The Chillout team is ACE - Vanda, USA
Thank you so much for streatching me, stroking me and feeding me. And thanks to the whole
group for warmth, friendship, laughter. What a fabulous relaxing and happy retreat. Sunny memories
to last all winter long. I can't wait to do it again.
Sue, Sussex
'It's been fab. Thank you so much for helping me to touch my toes again! It's been fabulous.
I will it treasure always'.
Leza, Bristol
