Adventure to the Azores with Yoga Lee

Azores, Portugal

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Mar 9 - 14, 2025
Group size: 10 - 25
Adventure to the Azores with Yoga Lee
Azores, Portugal

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372 reviews

€2,499
Deposit: €500
Mar 9 - 14, 2025
Group size: 10 - 25

About this trip

Join Kerry McGinn, owner of Yoga Lee, for 5 nights / 6 days of movement, adventure, and restoration in the Azores, Portugal!


The Azores are an adventure lovers paradise, full of natural, raw beauty, a temperate climate and outdoor activities. We will be staying on the "Green Island" of São Miguel, home to vibrant blue volcanic lakes, black sand beaches, lush natural preserves, and panoramic cliffs. 


During our time together, you will move your body, rest your mind, and feed your spirit through daily yoga and myofascial release workshops, and all manner of optional outdoor adventures. This retreat will feature Yoga Lee signature classes such as feel good, feel nourished, feel strong, feel grounded and plenty of nervous system regulation and relaxation.


Our included excursion days will include all levels hikes to some of the most stunning vistas on the island, soaks in natural hot springs, and exploration of neighboring towns and beaches. There will also be plenty of time for relaxation and rejuvenation amongst the stunning grounds of our 4-star, beachfront resort. 


All meals (with the exception of 2 lunches) are included, and will be nourishing, fresh, and delicious, so that you can get a true taste of Azorean fare.


Getting there is easy from the East Coast of the US! Hop on a direct flight out of Boston or New York and arrive only about 4.5 hours!


ALL PRICES LISTED ARE PER PERSON and a €500 per person non-refundable deposit is due to reserve your spot on the trip. Trip balances are due 120 days prior to departure, and payment plans can be set up upon registration. If you'd like to inquire about alternative payment plan options or have retreat related questions, please email info@solseedretreats.com.


Please read on for important info on: What is Included, Not Included, Retreat Activity Level, Passport & Entry Requirements, Our Cancellation & Refund Policy, Required Travel Insurance, and info on Selecting your Room Type. 

What’s included

*5 Nights / 6 Days lodging at Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort

*Breakfast & Dinner Daily (Arrival day no breakfast, departure day no lunch or dinner)

*Lunch on Arrival Day, and Picnic Lunch on Excursion Days (no lunch on free days)

*Early Check-in on the morning of your arrival to the resort

*Two group hiking, hot springs, and town visit excursions, including all guides and transportation

*Daily Yoga and Myofascial Release workshops with Kerry

*Roundtrip airport transfers from Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) to SBER and back (about a 15 minute ride each way).

*Base gratuities for the resort staff, taxi drivers and tour guides

Not included

*Airfare to Ponta Delgada (PDL). We recommend flying SATA (Azores) Air direct from Boston and NYC. 

*Lunch on your two free days

*Alcoholic beverages

*Additional excursions or cab rides 

*Massages & Spa Services (can be booked directly at the resort front desk)

*Required Travel Insurance

Activity Level

We rank this itinerary as Activity Level 3 - Moderate. Group hikes will be offered as part of the included retreat programming, however, there will always be an easy, all levels option offered.


Activity Level 1 - Easy: Expect only short walks, and short flights of stairs.


Activity Level 2 - Relaxed: Expect short walks, slight inclines, and sustained activity for only a few hours.


Activity Level 3 - Moderate: Expect slightly longer walks, and activities that correlate to a semi-active lifestyle. Participants should be comfortable with half days of touring, and walking up and down steeper inclines.


Activity Level 4 - Active: Expect longer walks, steeper inclines, and 4 - 6 hours of sustained activities, with appropriate rests. To take advantage of all the offerings, folks should lead an active life style.


Activity Level 5 - Challenging: Expect vigorous walks, hikes, kayaking, etc. Participants should be experienced in outdoor activities, and know how to prepare for, and endeavor upon full day adventures in the wild!


If you have any questions or concerns about this itinerary's Activity Level, please contact info@solseedretreats.com for more details prior to registering. 

Passport & Entry Requirements

You must have a valid passport to travel to the Azores. Please check your passport expiration date and make sure it is valid for at least 3 months after the end date of your retreat.


Currently, there are no COVID testing or vaccination requirements to enter the Azores or mainland Portugal.


We will keep you posted if this changes prior to your retreat. However, registrants are personally responsible for complying to local laws, at their own expense. Such expenses may include, but are not limited to:

  1. Proving adequate vaccination status
  2. Providing a negative PCR test(s)
  3. Showing proof of travel insurance

Cancellation & Refund Policy

All retreats include a €500 non-refundable / non-transferable deposit, which is required to hold your spot on the trip. 


Additional balance payments made are refundable up to 120 days prior to the retreat start date. SolSeed must receive an email at info@solseedretreats.com requesting cancellation prior to 12:00AM on this date in order to secure a refund of additional balances paid. The initial €500 deposit remains non-refundable and non-transferable. All balances paid are non-refundable and non-transferable within 120 days of the retreat start date. 


SolSeed Retreats can only make an exception to these terms if:

  1. The host government forbids us to visit as tourists.
  2. The host government forbids our vendors from hosting us as tourists.
  3. The US government forbids us to travel to the host country as tourists.

If SolSeed must further postpone or cancel the trip for any of the above reasons, all registrants will receive a refund of all deposits paid less €200.

Required Travel Insurance

The purchase of travel insurance is required for this trip.


Most policies protect you against potential trip delays or cancellations due to airline issues, family emergencies, illness, injury, etc. The travel insurance will also demonstrate to the host country that you are able to pay for any emergency services which may be necessary during your stay.


SolSeed is not authorized to sell travel insurance. Any offer to purchase travel insurance that you encounter during the checkout process are third party offers. You are free to select your own policy provider. If you would like to review options in a convenient online marketplace, we like what www.insuremytrip.com has put together. We have also had great experience with Trawick International and their customer service, and heard very good things from AAA and AMEX Members who have purchased their travel insurance through those respective agencies.


We strongly encourage you to speak with a travel insurance agent to discuss your specific coverage needs, and to clear up any questions you may have relative to travel insurance coverage.


If you'd like to read more about Travel Insurance and our suggestions, please visit this blog post: https://solseedretreats.com/travel-insurance-faqs/

Selecting Your Room Type - PLEASE READ

Below you'll find all of our available accommodation packages. If you're wondering which is the best type for you, and possibly your travel buddy or group of friends, please follow this link to our handy ROOM SELECTION FLOW CHART


By selecting a single occupancy room type you will have a private bedroom and bathroom, while selecting a double occupancy room type you will have a shared bedroom and bathroom with your travel buddy.


All Villas and Studios are equipped with: LCD TV | Independent air conditioning | Wi-Fi | Hair dryer | Bathrobes | Electronic safe | Kitchenette equipped with microwave, fridge and utensils | Coffee machine with capsules 


Luxury Upgrades: The resort also offer a handful of villas which feature private hot tubs on their decks. If you're interested in booking one of these more high end rooms, please reach out to info@solseedretreats.com to inquire about pricing and availability. 

Flight Parameters

You will be flying into Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL).


For non-stop flight options, we recommend booking flights directly through Azores Air out of New York (JFK), and Boston (BOS). If you are originating from another US airport, reference Azores Air for the most direct flight options to Sao Miguel island. We recommend allowing 3 hours minimum between your connecting flights, if you are not booking them as one itinerary through Azores Air. 


Feeling adventurous, and have some extra PTO? Look into "stop over" packages which would allow you to continue on to Lisbon or Porto for very little extra money on Azores Air.


Retreat start date: Sunday, March 9th

The best direct flights are red-eye flights, so you leave one calendar day prior to the start date of your retreat. Everyone's rooms are held for an early check-in, so you will have an opportunity to get settled and take a nice nap. The first event of the retreat is a lunch at the resort at roughly 1PM. If you are arriving on a flight other than the direct red-eye options from BOS and JFK, you should arrive at Ponta Delgada by 11:30am in order to attend this meal.


If you are considering arriving early, please reference this guide for Early Arrival - Santa Barbara Resort.


Retreat return date: Friday, March 14th

Check out at the resort at noon. The last programmed events are in the morning leading up to and including breakfast. We will offer multiple shuttles to Ponta Delgada airport, and/or hotels in Ponta Delgada, during the day according to people's travel itineraries. The resort will safely store luggage, and you are welcome to enjoy the restaurant and grounds if you schedule an evening flight.


If you book flights outside of these dates, you may be responsible for paying for your own taxi (budget about 20 Euro for this each way), but we can still help to coordinate a taxi for you.


Once you have secured your flights, please forward your flight confirmation email itinerary to info@solseedretreats.com.

Available Packages

Two Bedroom Villa - Double Occupancy
Deposit:€500
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This beautiful villa features two bedrooms and two bathrooms. By selecting a Double Occupancy Bedroom, you and your selected roommate with share a bedroom and a full bathroom with stand up shower. 


Your bedroom will contain two twin beds OR one double bed (please indicate your preference upon registration).


You will then share a common living area with kitchenette, which separates the two bedrooms, as well as a beautiful outdoor seating area, with one other person who will occupy the second bedroom and bathroom of your villa. 


ALL PRICES ARE PER PERSON. If you are registering for this room solo, we will do our best to pair you up with a like-minded roommate. In the event that we can not, there is an 600 Euro surcharge to stay in this room as a single, which will be applied to your retreat balance payment. By registering for this room solo, you are agreeing to these terms. 


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**Please indicate your roommate's name upon registration, if applicable. If you would like your own private bedroom and bathroom within a Two Bedroom Villa, please register for the Single Occupancy Bedroom option. If you and your bedroom-mate would like more privacy, please register for the 1 BR Villa - Double Occupancy Villa option.

€2,499
Deposit:€500
Two Bedroom Villa - Single Occupancy
Deposit:€500
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This beautiful villa features two bedrooms and two bathrooms. By selecting this Single Occupancy Bedroom option within the two bedroom villa, you will have a private bedroom with one double bed, sink, toilet and European style soaking tub with handheld shower-head.


There is also a common living area with kitchenette, which separates the two bedrooms, as well as a beautiful outdoor seating area.  Common areas are shared with 1-2 other people, who will occupy the second bedroom of your villa.  


NOTE: If you would like to share a 2 Bedroom Villa with a friend, and each have your own private bedroom and bathroom, please indicate your friend's name upon registration so we can pair you up in the same villa. You and your friend must each register for one of these retreat packages.


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If you would like more privacy, please register for the 1 BR Villa - Single Occupancy Bedroom option.

€3,099
Deposit:€500
One Bedroom Villa - Double Occupancy
Deposit:€500
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This beautiful one bedroom villa is ideal for two friends or a couple seeking a bit more privacy and space.


It can be configured with one double bed OR 2 twin beds, and has a private bath with stand up shower. The Villa also comes with a living room, small kitchenette and private outdoor seating area.


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YOU MUST HAVE A ROOMMATE TO REGISTER FOR THIS PACKAGE. ALL PRICES ARE PER PERSON. PLEASE REGISTER FOR 2 OF THESE PACKAGES, ONE FOR YOU AND ONE FOR YOUR ROOMMATE. Please indicate your roommates' name upon sign-up and whether you'd like 1 double bed or 2 twin beds. 

€2,599
Deposit:€500
One Bedroom Villa - Single Occupancy
Deposit:€500
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This beautiful one bedroom villa is ideal for the solo traveler seeking the most privacy.

It comes with one double bed and a private bath with stand up shower, as well as a living room, small kitchenette and private outdoor seating area. 


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€3,199
Deposit:€500
Luxury Studio - Double Occupancy
Deposit:€500
Only 2 left

These private studios are ideal for a couple and feature an open style floor plan with one double bed, private bath, kitchenette, and living area. The studios also have access to a plunge pool, which is private to only the Studio Guests.


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*YOU MUST HAVE A PARTNER TO SIGN UP FOR THIS ROOMING OPTION. This price is per person. Please make sure to book TWO of these retreat packages. One for you and one for your partner.*

€2,699
Deposit:€500
Luxury Studio - Single Occupancy
Deposit:€500
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These private luxury studios feature an open style floor plan with one double bed, private bath, kitchenette, and living area. The studios also have access to a plunge pool, which is private to only the Studio Guests. 


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If you'd like to share this room (1 Double Bed) with a partner, please book two of the Luxury Studio - Double Occupancy packages.

€3,299
Deposit:€500
Retreat One Bedroom Villa - Double Occ
Deposit:€500
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This luxury one bedroom villa is ideal for two friends or a couple seeking the most privacy and most upscale rooming option available.


It can be set up with one double bed OR two twin beds and a private bath, as well as a living room, small kitchenette and private outdoor seating area with hot tub.


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€2,999
Deposit:€500
€2,499
Deposit: €500


Itinerary

Sample Itinerary
Yoga Lee's Azores Retreat

Day 1: Arrival + Settle In 

Early morning arrival post red-eye and check into room 

1pm Lunch and SolSeed orientation 

5pm Opening Class

7:30 Dinner at resort


Day 2: Excursion Day 

8am Morning Class

9:30am Breakfast buffet 

10:30am Excursion including group hike, picnic lunch & hot springs visit

7:30pm Dinner at resort


Day 3: Free Day

8am Morning Class

9:30am Breakfast buffet

Free time

5pm Evening Class

7pm Depart for dinner out 


Day 4: Excursion Day 

8am Morning Class

9:30am Breakfast buffet 

10:30am Excursion including group hike, picnic lunch & hot springs visit

7:30pm Dinner at resort


Day 5: Free Day

8am Morning Class

9:30am Breakfast buffet

Free time

5pm Evening Class

7pm Depart for dinner out 


Day 6: Free Day + Departure 

8am Morning Class

9:30am Breakfast buffet 

12pm Check out Shuttle to airport

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