Finding yoga and wellness retreats worldwide

What to compare

• Price and what's included: accommodation type (shared or private), meals, sessions, excursions and airport transfers. Taxes and the payment currency matter too.
• Length: weekends, one week or longer. Check daily schedules and how much free time there is.
• Cancellation: how much of the deposit and balance comes back, and by when.
• Location: travel time, visas, season and weather, and the language sessions are taught in.
• Host and level: teacher qualifications, group size, and whether it suits beginners.

Example: how BookRetreats.com handles bookings

• Retreats are either "Book Instantly" or "Request Reservation" (the host replies first).
• You pay a deposit or, where offered, the full amount; payments are processed in USD.
• Every booking has a 72-hour free-cancellation window with a full refund. After that, the host's policy applies: Free, Flexible, Moderate or Custom. For example, Flexible refunds 100% of the deposit 30+ days out, 50% at 15–29 days, and nothing at 0–14 days.

Source: BookRetreats.com help centre and Terms of Service (cancellation policies), checked 4 Nov 2026. Always read the policy shown on your specific retreat.

Browse retreats on BookRetreats

Affiliate disclosure: this is an affiliate link. If you book or buy through it, BLAZE may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Region notes

From NZ and AU, Bali and Thailand are short-haul; from the UK and EU, Portugal, Spain and Greece are common; from the US and CA, Mexico and Costa Rica. Check travel insurance and entry rules for your passport.