Join the Empower Yoga and Solstice Power Yoga communities for 5 nights / 6 days of yoga and adventure in the Azores, Portugal! 

The Azores are a volcanic land, full of natural, raw beauty, a temperate climate and outdoor activities. Truly an adventure lovers paradise, and just under 5 hours from Boston, these islands are known as the "Hawaii of the mid-atlantic" and are not to be missed! 

We will be staying on the "Green Island" of Sao Miguel, home to vibrant blue volcanic lakes,  black sand beaches, lush natural preserves, and panoramic cliffs. Our days will include hikes to some of the most stunning vistas on the island, soaks in natural hot springs, and exploration of neighboring towns and beaches.  

Daily Yoga and Pilates classes will be offered by Jeanne Magazu, Stephanie Serpa and Elaina St. John. There will also be plenty of time for relaxation amongst the property of our oceanfront, 4-star eco-beach resort. All meals (with the exception of 2 lunches) are included, and will be nourishing, fresh, and delicious, so that you can get a true taste of Azorean fare. 

A €500 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot on this retreat. The balance is due 120 days prior to departure, but we can certainly be flexible with this and can set up a payment plan for you if needed. Please email info@solseedretreats.com to inquire about payment plan options. 

*5 Nights / 6 Days lodging at Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort

*Breakfast & Dinner Daily (Arrival day no breakfast, departure day no lunch or dinner)

*Lunch on Arrival Day, and Picnic Lunch on Excursion Days (no lunch on free days)

*Two group hiking & hot springs excursions, including all guides and transportation

*Daily Yoga and Pilates classes with Jeanne Magazu, Stephanie Serpa and Elaina St. John

*Roundtrip airport transfers from Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) to SBER and back (about a 15 minute ride each way)

*Airfare to Ponta Delgada (PDL). See specific Flight Parameters below. We fly SATA (Azores) Air direct from Boston and they let you bring one checked bag AND one personal piece of sporting equipment (surfboard, bike, etc.) for FREE!

*Alcoholic beverages

*Additional excursions or cab rides 

*Massages (can be booked directly at SBER)

*Travel Insurance

All retreats include a €500 non-refundable / non-transferable deposit, which is required to hold your spot on the trip. Any balance payments made are also non-refundable / non-transferable. SolSeed Retreats cannot make exceptions to its cancellation policy as costs are incurred prior to the Retreat Start Date.

The purchase of travel insurance is highly recommended for this trip, which will protect you against potential trip delays or cancellations due to airline issues, family emergencies, illness, injury, etc. If you decide not to purchase travelers insurance, you are assuming 100% of any costs incurred for trip cancellation or trip interruption. 

World Nomads is a travel insurance provider, click here for more information and to request a quote. There are a variety of travel insurance policies and options, so read carefully what is covered, and don't hesitate to contact World Nomads customer service with any questions.

You must have a valid passport to travel to the Azores, Portugal. Please check your passport expiration date and make sure it is valid for at least 3 months after the end date of your retreat. 

A Visa is not required for US Citizens visiting the Azores, unless you're staying in the EU for more than 90 days in a 6 month period.  

No special shots or immunizations are necessary for visiting the Azores. 

FLIGHT PARAMETERS:

You will be booking roundtrip flights on SATA (Azores Air) OR departure flights on TAP (TAP Air Portugal) and return flights on SATA (Azores Air). These are the only airlines that fly direct from Boston to the Azores. 

If you are planning to fly out of a different airport, you will want to connect through Boston and take advantage of the direct flight listed below.

Please note that if you book flights outside of these parameters, you will be responsible for paying for your own transportation.

Booking Info:

1) Go to www.kayak.com (or any flight booking search engine of choice)

2) Enter departure city of Boston (BOS) and arrival city of Ponta Delgada (PDL) 

3) Enter departure date as Saturday, September 19th (yes, this is correct - the flight is a red-eye so you leave Saturday night and arrive in the Azores early on the morning of Sunday, September 20th, the start date of your retreat)

4) Enter the return date as Friday, September 25th (unless you're staying longer)

5) We recommend that you select one of these flight options -

Azores Air Flight 220 - Depart 9:20pm from BOS on 9/19, Arrives 6am in PDL on 9/20

Azores Air Flight 281 - Depart 6:15pm from PDL on 9/25, Arrives 7:50pm in BOS on 9/25

OR

TAP Air Portugal Flight 220 - Depart 10:30am from BOS on 9/19, Arrives 7:20am in PDL on 9/20

Azores Air Flight 281 - Depart 6:15pm from PDL on 9/25, Arrives 7:50pm in BOS on 9/25

AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT EARLY CHECK-IN, PLEASE READ!

Please note that resort check in is not until 2:30PM on your retreat start date, however, the direct flight we recommend taking from Boston lands in the Azores at 6AM local time that day. 

If you'd like to ensure that you can check into your room immediately upon arrival at the resort, please email ian@solseedretreats.com to request pricing for early check-in.