Mexico Wellness Retreat

A five-day Hiking Yoga retreat based in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Mornings on hillside trails, yoga that undoes the climb, shared meals, and enough recovery time that the week actually lands. This is not a city drop-in stretched into a vacation.

Where you are going

Puerto Vallarta gives us what the format needs: real elevation in the morning, Pacific air in the afternoon, and an international airport that most U.S. cities can reach without a connection marathon. Lodging is shared as listed for your date, typically in a small hotel or villa compound close enough to trailheads that we are not spending the week in traffic.

Getting there and settling in

Book a flight into PVR that lands by mid-afternoon on Day 1. We run one group airport pickup window in the late afternoon; exact times go out three weeks before departure. If you arrive earlier, wait at the terminal meeting point we email you. If you land after the window, take a licensed airport taxi or rideshare to the lodging address. Plan to stay through the morning of Day 5 so you can finish the closing practice before heading back to PVR.

What each day looks like

Most dates run as a five-day, four-night retreat. A few dates compress to three core movement days. Either way, the rhythm stays the same: hike while it is cooler, practice while you are still warm, recover before dinner.

Day 1 — Arrive and land

Fly into PVR. Join the afternoon group transfer, check in, and meet the instructors. Evening is light: orientation, a short walk, and a stretch sequence so travel stiffness does not follow you into Day 2. Dinner is together on site.

Day 2 — First trail day

Early breakfast, then a moderated hillside hike with yoga stops. Expect conversational climbing, not a race. Afternoon is open for pool or beach recovery, optional mobility session, and an early dinner. This is the day we learn how the group moves.

Day 3 — Longer climb, longer recovery

The biggest trail day of the week: more elevation, more overlook stops, and a fuller yoga block at the top. Afternoon is deliberately quiet. Nap, swim, journal, or join an optional mobility hour. Dinner is later so the day can settle.

Day 4 — Coastal reset

Shorter morning movement near the coast, then a slower yoga practice focused on hips, shoulders, and breath. Afternoon free time in town or at the beach. Evening group dinner closes the social week before departure logistics start.

Day 5 — Close and depart

Morning closing practice and breakfast. Group transfer back to PVR timed for late-morning and early-afternoon flights. If your flight is later, you can store bags and wait at the airport or arrange your own afternoon plan. We do not hold lodging after checkout unless your date listing says otherwise.

Meals and dietary restrictions

Shared meals are part of the retreat: breakfast daily, plus most dinners and select lunches as listed on your date confirmation. The kitchen runs a clean, vegetable-forward Mexican coastal menu with protein options at every main meal. We regularly accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut allergies, and shellfish allergies when you tell us in advance.

Send dietary needs on the pre-trip form at least three weeks before departure. Strict medical diets, multiple severe allergies, or kosher/halal requirements may need a short call with us so we can confirm what the kitchen can honestly support. This is not a juice cleanse, calorie-restricted program, or alcohol-free clinic. Wine may appear at some dinners; alcohol is optional and never required.

Fitness level and who this is for

If you can hike uphill for 60 to 90 minutes with breaks and still hold a conversation, you are in range. Yoga experience is optional. Modifications are offered throughout. This week is a poor fit if you need daily private physical therapy, cannot walk on uneven ground, or want a silent meditation retreat with no hiking.

What to pack

Broken-in hiking boots or trail shoes, a hydration pack or two bottles, lightweight travel mat, layers for cool mornings and warm afternoons, reef-safe sunscreen, insect repellent, swimsuit, and a 20 to 30L day pack. A date-specific packing list goes out three weeks before departure. The packing guide on this site has the Mexico retreat column if you want to start early.

Logistics worth knowing before you book

Passport required for U.S. travelers. Travel insurance is strongly recommended and not included. Retreat deposits follow the FAQ: non-refundable within 30 days of departure; earlier changes may convert to credit. Flights are not included. Room configuration is shared unless a private-room upgrade is listed and paid for on your date. Cell service is strong in town and weaker on some trails.

Ready to hold a date? Book the Mexico Wellness Retreat, or email support@hikingyoga.com with your preferred start date, room preference, and any dietary notes. We will confirm what that specific week includes before you buy flights.