You've been waiting for a chance to escape to somewhere new, or perhaps to return to your favorite place.. Nicaragua.  You may have been on a yoga retreat, but not like this! Join Kristie Fast and Danielle Brunson for an all inclusive trip to Playa Gigante. This experience is designed to provide you with adventure, wellness, fun, and community. Vamanos y'all.  

This experience is intentionally planned to provide plenty of options for activities AND rest. You never have to join in but trust us, you're going to want to do all the things. Included in your trip are.... (drum roll please)

• 5 nights/6 days lodging in 4 star beachside boutique hotel (all A/C, hot showers, ceiling fans, fast Wifi, onsite pool, yoga palapa, onsite restaurant + bar)
• All meals and n/a beverages (juice, smoothies, sodas, elixir "shots", infused waters, High PH alkaline water)
• Roundtrip ground transportation between airport + hotel (flight not included) 
• Day Hike Giants Foot 
• Yoga at Aqua (neighboring resort with cliffside yoga deck, private beach, N/A beverages + snacks)-
• Beach days with free surfboard rentals/basic group surf lessons 
• Welcome cacao ceremony 
• Salsa lesson and dance party 
• Daily vinyasa yoga to start your day
• Evening yin/restorative sessions when on site

Fly into Nicaragua or Costa Rica on Thursday, then our transportation delivers you to our private oasis of bliss in Playa Gigante. Our beachside boutique hotel sets the vibe for an IG-worthy experience. Daily class offerings vary and are available for all levels. Nothing is mandatory; you decide what aligns with your goals for the retreat. Our excursions immerse you into the local culture while activating higher vibrations within yourself.

Excursions

• Day Trip to Granada included in your package (islets boat tour, lunch and city tour, Masaya volcano, beautiful sights of Laguna De Apoyo)

Add-On Optional 

• Only $95 for Ziplining and San Juan Del Sur Beach Town Lunch + Sightseeing
• Massages $60/hr or $80 for 90 minutes
• Horseback riding on the beach $25/pp

This all-inclusive package gives you the support and guidance to get to Nicaragua easily where you can explore and unwind along the road less traveled.  We coordinate and include your roundtrip transportation between airport and our hotel, offer amazing local, fresh, and delicious meals, and keep you comfortable with A/C, hot showers, and Wifi in our 4-star beachside boutique hotel complete with a sparkling pool, on site restaurant + bar, and beautiful Grand Palapa movement space.

Our beachside boutique hotel is immersed in the center of a beachy fishing village along the Emerald Coast of Nicaragua.  Meet friendly locals, walk empty beaches, and see pigs, cows, and goats roaming the streets.  It's that kinda vibe....off the beaten path and surrounded by natural beauty and a slower way of living....good for the soul.  

Our 14-room boutique hotel is equipped with a sparkling pool,A/C, hot showers, and Wifi in every room.  You’ll be able to enjoy travel in a a way that preserves comfortable accommodations without losing the rustic touch of travelling off the beaten path to enjoy what makes Playa Gigante unique.  

We have an all-weather multi-use wellness space that is perfect for yoga/movement, breathwork sessions, ice baths, or a game of pickleball. It is a simple oasis in the heart of town with friendly staff, extremely comfortable rooms, and an amazing overall vibe that will shift your perspective on the beauty of Nicaragua that often goes unnoticed or misunderstood.

We have a full-service restaurant + bar to prepare meals and beverages during this retreat. Enjoy fresh, locally-sourced ingredients with delicious options for all dietary needs and preferences.  Experience delicious tropical fruits, fresh caught fish, local produce, and a thoughtfully crafted menu to keep you satisfied.

We also include two dinners in the local community where we Roam and experience more local businesses that keep this magical community thriving.

 A colorful fishing village off the beaten path, El Gigante is located just over an hour north of San Juan Del Sur on Nicaragua's beautiful Pacific Coast. 

The town is aptly named “big foot” when translated from Spanish to describe the gentle green foothills that meet the ocean with such ease. A town filled with untouched beaches, roaming farm animals, and dirt pathways; you’ll quickly remember the importance of slowing down and to embrace living simply.  

The lifestyle and culture here very much embodies the phrase “Take it Easy”.  Arriving here feels like taking one long exhale and a chance to just be. 

 Danielle Brunson is a E-RYT 200 certified yoga teacher and a certified meditation and mindfulness teacher trained by the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley. In addition to teaching yoga she is the Co-Founder of The Namaste Project, a mindfulness and meditation company that provides training to adults in public schools, businesses, and community settings. Her approach to yoga and mindfulness is centered in accessibility and inclusivity. 

 Kristie Fast is a 500 E-RYT that has been leading destination retreats for 7 years. She loves to travel while guiding students to find inspiration that helps them connect with themselves both mind and body. Kristie specializes in teaching at any level within a class allowing everyone to find what they need within their own personal practice. Kristie has experienced first hand how travel and yoga can liberate the soul and wants nothing more than to share that with others.