10-Day Surf & Jungle Adventure on Ecuador's Pacific Coast

The retreat is based in Olón, a relaxed town on Ecuador's Santa Elena coast, about 3.5 hours from the airport in Guayaquil. Your home base is Sol's house, where you get a private room and bath. Each day has a clear plan but keeps plenty of flexibility. Surf lessons start on land, then move into the water, and you'll have multiple sessions across the week, with the option of yoga on rest days. Away from the beach, the itinerary covers the El Pelado Marine Reserve for snorkeling with sea lions and tropical fish, a jungle trek to Dos Mangas Waterfalls, a day of surfing at Ayampe plus horse riding, and a full-day boat tour to La Plata Island, where the cliffs and wildlife echo the Galapagos and humpback whales pass by from June to September. One day takes you to Los Frailes National Park and the Agua Blanca ancestral community, with a lobster lunch in La Rinconada. Another heads into the hills of San Vicente de Loja, an area of rivers and waterfalls, for a day at a hacienda. There's a proper chill-out day in the middle with no fixed plans. The trip is limited to a small number of guests, so everything can flex around what you want to do, and the whole week runs on local knowledge: Sol books the good suppliers, picks the quiet spots, and gets you the best tables and deals.

What's included

- Airport pickup and drop-off at Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport - 9 nights accommodation in a private or shared twin room - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Surf lessons with experienced instructors - Specialized workshops and guided excursions - Group excursions and activities as per the itinerary - Luggage storage - Transportation during the retreat - Free parking and wifi connection - Personal host throughout the retreat

What's not included

- Flights to and from Ecuador - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional activities not listed in the itinerary - Extra treatments (e.g., massages) - Magic mushroom tasting (optional) - Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, drinks outside meals) - Tips for local guides