Name: Mentawai Surf and wellness retreat
Start: 2026-08-28
End: 2026-09-06
Location: Mentawai islands

Where Your Soul Meets the Ocean

Step into a tropical island immersion designed to reconnect you with nature, movement, and the deeper rhythms of your own being. Set on a private tropical island in the world-famous Mentawai island, this 10-day retreat blends surfing, yoga, conditioning, rest, wellness, adventure, and pure soul nourishment.

Awaken each day surrounded by turquoise water, handcrafted wooden bungalows, and the sound of the ocean calling you into flow. Surf world-class waves up to 3 times per day with our own private boat and experienced local captains. Move through daily yoga, mindfulness and strength sessions designed to support both your surfing and your inner balance. Nourish your body with wholesome meals prepared fresh by local Indonesian cooks, and spend your days snorkelling reef gardens, kayaking glass-clear lagoons, exploring jungle paths, or simply resting in a hammock under the palms.

This retreat is co-facilitated and guided by Hayley Saunders — yoga teacher, exercise specialist and wellness guide with over 15 years of experience. With a background in surf coaching, functional movement, nutrition, and mind-body practices, Hayley brings grounded support, soulful leadership and embodied wisdom to every session. Her intention is to help you feel confident, strong, open, and deeply connected to yourself and the ocean.

More than just a holiday, this is a transformative experience — a return to nature, to community, and to the truth of who you are when life slows down and the world becomes spacious again.

A sacred pause.
A wild adventure.
A homecoming.

Join us in paradise. 🌴🌊✨

What's included

Accommodation

10 Days/9 nights in beautiful hand crafted cabins inspired by the local environment, down to the sallest details of sea shells and carved door handles. Sleep on King/double or single beds privately.

All Meals including

This is the best food in the Mentawai Islands!!” We are committed to healthy fresh whole foods, and our team of local Indonesian cooks have mastered many western dishes, from our organic garden.

Internet

It is available at the restaurant for those that want to keep connected to the outside world. Bungalow 3 & 4 receive some cell service you can tap into with a data package from your mobile provider.

Activities

Our activities are varied and include beach combing, fishing, snorkelling, surfing, swimming, yoga, take a local sampan/canoe for a paddle and much more like sunset bon fires and local Island hopping

Yoga and conditioning

My slef and our professional team will take you through a daily yoga and mindful conditioning practice to support your mind and body during your stay. Understanding connection of surfing + flexibility

Surfing

With your own private Surf guide and boat captain you have the opportunity to explore some of the worlds best waves, each day + 3x per day!!! From intermediate to advanced there is a wave for you

Private Boat

Embark on unparalleled surf adventures with our retreat’s renowned fleet of boats, including the fastest in the Mentawai. Our speed boats ensure you’re riding the waves before anyone else.

Water

Indo is not always the easiest for clean drinking water -We provide a large aqua bottle in each bungalow, bring your own personal water bottle to refill there or in the restaurant

Chill time & relaxation

Take the load off and let your mind wonder, use the facilities to play a game of table tennis, read a book in the hammock or just sleep under the palm trees.

What's not included

Massage

Rinse our those sore muscles from surfing and get pampered by our local Therapists - available either in booking in advanced or once you arrive.

Photo/videographer

Get epic footage of your time with us, as our professional photographer captures your experience. They come on the boats with us and will provide your trip. Bring a USB to transfer on to your device.

Transfer from Airport

Optional extra - if you dont feel comfortable organising your own transport from the airport to Pedang and then Ferry over, you can book all transfers included, who will meet you at the airport.

Flights

Fly from your local international airport to Pedang Indonesia a day earlier than your retreat to stay overnight in Pedang before catching the early ferry to the Island the next morning. g

Travel insurance

It is advised to get travel insurance as we do not cover any loss, flight delays/travel cancelations or injury during your trip. It is an adventure retreat so be safe and smart friends!