Join Rachael O'brien and Kira Leigh on an epic adventure to the Azores!

São Miguel Island, the largest of the nine islands in the Azorean archipelago, is a hidden gem of natural beauty and rich culture. On São Miguel, you’ll land in vibrant Ponta Delgada, then explore the unique landscape of these volcanic islands often referred to as “the Hawaii of Europe”! In this 5 day trip, we’ll dive into a mix of adventure and wellness, with group activities including daily yoga, hiking, and relaxing in the islands various natural hot springs, with a couple free days to explore the many various options of things to do such as kayaking, canyoning, whale watching, surfing, a spa day and more! Each day is designed to immerse you in the island’s magic while rejuvenating the body and mind.

We'll be staying at the beautiful Caloura Hotel Resort, perched on a protected natural reserve overlooking the Atlantic Ocean near the fishing village of Caloura. This 4-star clifftop hotel on the south coast of São Miguel Island in the Azores, offers direct access to the sea and natural volcanic pools.

Getting There: Flight Details

Your arrival point will be Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL).

The most convenient direct flights to São Miguel depart from New York (JFK) and Boston (BOS). Flying out of a different US city? You'll want to route through one of these two hubs to catch a nonstop connection to the island.

Thinking about turning this into a longer trip? SATA Azores Airlines offers affordable routing through Lisbon or Porto — a great way to tack on extra days abroad before or after the retreat.

Retreat start date: Sunday April 11th

The best direct flights are red-eye flights, so you leave one calendar day prior to the start date of your retreat. Everyone's rooms are held for an early check-in, so you will have an opportunity to get settled and relax. The first event of the retreat is a lunch at the resort at roughly 1PM. If you are arriving on a flight other than the direct red-eye options from BOS and JFK, you should arrive at Ponta Delgada by 11am in order to attend this meal.  If you are considering arriving early please reference this guide for Early Arrival Caloura Hotel

Retreat end date: Friday April 16th

Check out at the resort is at noon. The last programmed events are in the morning leading up to and including breakfast. We will offer multiple shuttles to Ponta Delgada airport during the day according to people's travel itineraries. The resort will safely store luggage, and you are welcome to enjoy the restaurant and grounds if you schedule an evening flight.

If you book flights outside of these dates, you may be responsible for paying for your own taxi (budget about 30 Euro for this each way)

Once you have secured your flights, please forward your flight confirmation email itinerary to Lia at capemayyoganj@gmail.com

What’s Included:

Meals:

• 5 Breakfasts

• 2 Lunches

• 5 Dinners​

Activities:

• Daily morning yoga & evening classes
  

• Guided Hiking
  

• Entrance Fees to hot springs
  

Other Services:

• One round-trip group airport transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle

• Transportation throughout the program in an air-conditioned vehicle

• Transfers and tours with an English-speaking guide

• Entrance fees, road tolls, and VAT

Not Included:

• Tips for porters, guide, and driver — the amount is at the traveler’s discretion

• International flights, airport taxes, and extra baggage

• Early hotel check-in and late check-out

• Meals not mentioned in the program​

• Taxis on free days

• Entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities

• Personal expenses
  

• Travel insurance
  

• City tourist tax, collected directly by the hotel upon check-in

NOTE: We always do our best to accommodate all levels of physical fitness, and special dietary needs. Of course, the very nature of these mountains may offer limitations to what is offered, day-to-day. Those who follow more restrictive diets are likely to find that they have restricted choices relative to what they are used to consuming back home. Please email capemayyoganj@gmail.com in advance of registration if you have concerns that your dietary or physical requirements can not be met. 

Securing Your Spot & Payment Options

To reserve your place on this retreat, we require a $500 deposit (non-refundable) at the time of booking. The remaining balance is due no later than 120 days before departure.

You have two ways to handle payment:

• Pay in full when you register, or

• Spread it out with our automatic 3-installment plan

Want something more customized? Go ahead and sign up for the standard installment plan first, then reach out to us at capemayyoganj@gmail.com — we're happy to work out an arrangement that fits your situation.

Travel Insurance Requirement

All guests joining this trip must carry travel insurance.

We recommend it for good reason: a solid policy can offer real protection if something disrupts your plans — flight delays, a sudden illness, a family emergency, or an injury before departure. This matters most during that final 120-day window, once your trip payments are no longer refundable.

Please note that Traveling Home Retreats and Cape May Yoga are not insurance providers and do not sell travel insurance directly. If you see insurance options presented at checkout, those come from independent third-party companies — you're welcome to select whichever provider and plan suits you best.

Before purchasing, we recommend a conversation with a licensed travel insurance agent. They can walk you through your options and make sure you fully understand your coverage, including any exclusions or limitations.