Surf, Yoga & Fitness Retreat in Siargao, Philippines

Awake Siargao runs this retreat from Siargao Island, known as the surfing capital of the Philippines. The island was voted Best Island in Asia in 2021 and Best Island in the World in 2019 by Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards. The water stays warm year-round, and the beaches are uncrowded compared to better-known surf destinations.

The daily structure gives you two main training blocks. Mornings are usually for surfing, with coaching matched to your level — beginners work on the basics in the whitewash, while more experienced surfers get feedback on technique and positioning. Instructors are experienced local coaches who know the breaks around the island and will take you to the best surf spots for conditions that day.

Yoga sessions are restorative rather than intense, which makes sense when you're paddling and popping up several times a day. Classes take place in an open-air garden shala surrounded by palm trees, and include meditation and breathwork. The focus is on stretching out shoulders, hips and back after time in the water.

Fitness sessions are the part that separates this from a standard surf camp. They're designed specifically for surfers by the strength and conditioning coaches of the Philippine National Surf Team, and run at CrossFit Siargao, the island's biggest fitness facility. Expect targeted work on paddle endurance, rotational power and stability — the things that actually improve your time in the water. The retreat has three formats to choose from: Surf & Yoga for a balanced week, Surf & Fitness for a more active, adrenaline-heavy schedule, and Surf All Out for surfers who want as much time in the water as possible with 1:1 coach-to-student coaching.

Beyond the training, the week includes island exploration — a boat trip to small islands on a wooden Filipino bangka, palm tree fields, natural rock pools, viewpoints, and a sunset tour with a Filipino BBQ of grilled vegetables, locally caught fish and home-grown fruit. There are also workshops with local makers: cooking real Filipino food with a local chef, jewellery-making with a local designer, and an optional beach clean-up and coconut tree planting.

What's included

- 7 days all-inclusive retreat on Siargao Island, Philippines - Accommodation for the full retreat - Surf coaching matched to your level - Restorative yoga and meditation sessions in the open-air garden shala - Surf-specific fitness sessions at CrossFit Siargao, led by Philippine National Surf Team strength and conditioning coaches - Daily meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) prepared by the in-house chef or at top local Siargao restaurants - Traditional Filipino massage - Ice bath sessions - Adventure tour: island hopping by wooden Filipino boat, natural rock pools, viewpoints - Sunset tour with Filipino BBQ (grilled vegetables, locally caught fish, home-grown fruit) - Filipino cooking workshop with a local chef - Jewellery-making workshop with a local designer - Optional beach clean-up and coconut tree planting

What's not included

- International and domestic flights to Siargao (Sayak Airport) - Travel insurance - Airport transfers (unless arranged in advance) - Personal expenses and souvenirs - Additional spa treatments and massages beyond the included session - Alcoholic beverages - Optional additional surf sessions outside the scheduled program