7-Day Yoga and Surf Wellness Escape in Montanita, Ecuador

Casa del Sol sits about a ten-minute walk north of Montanita's main beach, in a relaxed area called La Punta. The property includes a bamboo yoga studio with an ocean view, a garden, and a handful of rooms spread across the grounds. The vibe here is low-key and communal — they call the group of guests and staff 'La Familia', and the schedule is flexible enough that you can start your week on any day.

A typical day begins with a vegetarian breakfast, with yoga either in the morning or late afternoon. Surf lessons happen in the afternoon, and massage and Reiki sessions are slotted in around the activities. The yoga itself varies: some days it's a sweaty Vinyasa Flow, other days Yin for recovery, and there's a Qi Gong class thrown in too. Teachers rotate, with roots in Ashtanga and more fluid styles, so classes don't feel repetitive.

What makes this different from a bigger retreat centre is the scale. With a handful of rooms and a studio that holds about 18 people, you'll get to know the other guests and the team. The staff have come from all over the world to live and teach here. Montanita itself is a backpacker town with a surf scene, and Casa del Sol is set back enough that you get quiet at night but can still walk to restaurants and the beach.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation - Vegetarian breakfast each morning - 2 surf lessons with in-house instructors - 6 yoga classes (Vinyasa Flow, Yin, Ashtanga) - 90-minute massage - 60-minute Reiki session - 1 Qi Gong class - Unlimited drinking water, coffee and tea - 1 bag of laundry

What's not included

- Flights - Lunches and dinners - Additional treatments - Additional activities not in the itinerary - Airport transfers (available as an upgrade)