How do I get to Ikaria?

  • There are no direct flights to any of the Greek islands. To get to Ikaria, you have to book a roundtrip flight to Athens, and then a separate (short & inexpensive) flight to Ikaria Airport. We recommend that on the way back to Athens, you plan to spend a night in Athens in case the Ikaria flight is delayed. Athens is an amazing city with lots of history and fun bars/restaurants.

  • We’re happy to assist you with booking flights and with any bookings outside of the retreat

  • We would recommend booking through sites  like skyscanner.com, kayak.com/flights or google.com/flights which allow you to compare the different airline deals.

  • If you are flexible, look up for the “± 3 days” option, which allows you to see the most advantageous airfares in a little range of days.

  • Here’s some advices to find the best flight fares!

    * Make sure that your passport is valid for a minimum of 6 months following the departure date and that you have a return ticket or onward ticket to another country.

Where can I stay if my flight doesn’t fit the exact same dates of this trip?

  • If you have the opportunity, we highly recommend arriving earlier and/or staying longer after your trip. There are many different islands to see and you can take ferries there from Ikaria. We personally recommend Santorini and Mykonos. We’re happy to give recommendations and assist with bookings.

What’s the currency of the country and how much money should I bring?

  • The Euro is the official currency of Greece. You’ll be able to take money out at the ATMs, but if you’d like to bring some with you, as an idea for how much cash you’ll need - lunch is usually around $15 and dinners are usually around $60, plus money for drinks throughout the day/night, and money to buy souvenirs.

Is there wifi at the hotel?

  • Yes! You can also access wifi at most bars/restaurants throughout the day

What should I bring?

In August, the weather in Greece is hot and sunny (high 80’s), and the evenings are around mid to high 70s (up in the mountains can be cooler, low 70’s).

Packing list:

  • Yoga mat!!

  • Yoga clothes, workout sweater

  • Bathing suits

  • A sunhat

  • Cute casual clothes for dinners

  • Jeans and light sweater for cooler nights

  • A reusable water bottle

  • Flip flops, sports sandals, or comfortable sandals

  • A beach towel and/or a sarong

  • Light, casual beachwear, swim cover-ups

  • Sunscreen with a high SPF

Optional:

  • Water shoes

  • Rash guard swim shirt if you’re prone to sunburns

  • Ear plugs (in case your roomie snores :P)

If I change my mind, how can I cancel my trip?

We understand that life is unpredictable, that’s why we will try to accommodate the best we can. However, the cancellation of a trip will generate fees for us, and that’s why we only offer travel credits.

This is our cancellation policy :

– The deposit is not refundable

– 45 to 59 days prior to arrival: we will offer 75% of the value of your trip as a travel credit, valid for 24 months.

– 30 to 44 days prior to arrival: we will offer 50% of the value of your trip as a travel credit, valid for 24 months.

– 15 to 29 days prior to arrival:  we will offer 25% of the value of your trip as a travel credit, valid for 24 months.

*For cancellations made less than 15 days before departure date, we unfortunately can’t offer any credit.

*We highly suggest purchasing a travel insurance with a trip cancellation coverage in the case that you’d unfortunately be unable to attend your trip. 

Do I need a power plug adapter?

  • Yes! You’ll use a standard European plug adapter. Any appliances such as hair dryers or straighteners will need to be the correct voltage or you’ll have to buy a voltage converter.

How can I reserve my spot?

  • $50 deposit will hold your spot. $900 is due by March 1st, 2025.

  • 45 days prior to departure, the payment of the balance will be required.