NEW YEAR’S VEGAN RETREAT IN GOA
A Vegan New Year’s Retreat and Cultural Immersion near the Beaches of Goa, India exploring Vegan Food, Yoga and Conservation Initiatives. Start 2023 with vegan travelers from around the world, balancing yoga practices, journaling and dialogue workshops, learning about marine conservation all while we try Goa’s delicious vegan food from tribal communities to innovative chefs. Jump into the new year with balance, sunshine, plant-based treasures and new friendships.
Dates: January 6th-15th 2023
Location: Goa, India
Group Size: 12-15
Price: $2,825 for a shared room / $3,295 for a private
What's on the Itinerary?
DAY 1 | THE ADVENTURE BEGINS
Our team will pick you up at Goa international airport. After some rest and relaxation, we will have a welcome dinner, get to know the amazing people that will be on this journey with you and explore the neighborhood for those who aren't incredibly jet-lagged.
Meals Included: Dinner
DAY 2 | BEACH BUMMING + YOGA
After breakfast and a morning yoga session, today we'll spend the morning exploring the beaches of Northern Goa while sipping on coconut water and doing yoga. We’ll then spend the rest of the day recovering from jetlag and hopping in between hippie bazaars. In the evening, we will go to a local Goan cafe for dinner.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 | TRIBAL COMMUNITIES AND MYTHOLOGICAL CAVES
Going off the beaten path today, we will learn about Kaavi Art (a centuries old Goan art form used in temples), explore caves from the neolithic era, and meet one of the last standing tribes of Goa. We will have a vegan lunch on their farm and participate in tribal dances and rituals. In the evening, we will find a spot on the beach to watch the sunset and do a dialogue workshop.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 | YOGA AND MARINE CONSERVATION
After yoga and lunch on your own, today we meet with a local non-profit moving the needle on eco-tourism and protecting marine life in Goa. We'll learn about the importance of mangroves and dolphin conservation. In the evening we walk around the old Latin Quarters, hopping in and out of cafes.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5 | JOURNALING, BEACH TIME AND REFLECTION
Today we spend a morning doing yin yoga and a silent breakfast. The afternoon is free to explore one of Goa’s art musems, meander through one of it’s hippy bazaars, catch some live music on the beach on your own or in small groups. In the early evening the group will get together over tea for a journaling and dialogue session followed by an Ayurvedic dinner with Goan flair.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
DAY 6 | HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE AND THE BEAUTY OF GOA
An early morning wake up call will be worth it for one of the most breathtaking experiences of doing a hot air balloon ride in Goa. We will see the sun rise from the balloon and take in the lush greenery of small villages, lakes and coasts. The rest of the afternoon is free for optional massages before we meet up for a light yoga stretch and dinner.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8 | JOURNALING AND LIVE MUSIC
After a relaxing yoga and journal filled morning, we spend our last full day together getting in last minute shopping or soaking in a new beach town. Tonight we have our final dinner together over fresh juices and live music at a famous Goan tavern.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 9 | GOODBYE BREAKFAST + AIRPORT TRANSFERS
After a goodbye breakfast, we will head to the airport to with many new memories and friends. For those with late night flights, our team will be available to help guide you to any neighborhoods where you might want to do last minute shopping, massages, or relax on your own.
Meals included: Breakfast
Trip Cost
$2,825 USD for a shared room | $3,295 for a single room
What's Included
Pre-Departure Support (health, safety and cultural guide) & assistance with Visa Application
Airport transfer
Accommodation (WE WILL BE STAYING AT TWO DIFFERENT HOTELS)
MEALS AS INDICATED ABOVE ON ITINERARY (EXCEPTION OF 3 MEALS ON YOUR OWN DURING FREE TIME)
Local transporTation PER ITINERARY
HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE
Local Team available 24/7
EntrancE Tickets to places of interest per itinerary