10 of the Best Yoga Adventure Travel Programs

Yoga + vacation? Nama-NOT-ste home and miss out! Part fitness, part spiritual journey, 100% self-care. You might use these words to describe lots of different kinds of meaningful travel, but yoga adventure travel is certainly the most emblematic way to see the world, find inner peace, and keep those arms toned all at the same time. Whether you’re the girl whose tour guide is redirecting Machu Picchu traffic so that you can take the most epic wheel pose shot, or you’re just deeply envious of those girls when you see them in your feed, there’s no time like the present to get your yoga travel on!

A yoga vacation sounds like a great idea to us, too!

Adventure travel for yogis can take a lot of different forms. Some yoga adventure tours are focused primarily on daily practice. Others combine yoga practice with more traditional tourism, language learning, other types of physical activities and ecotourism, or even service and volunteer activities. There are yoga adventure travel programs for experienced practitioners, and yoga vacations for beginners who want to learn how to practice yoga overseas. The trick to finding the yoga adventure that is right for you is to do a little homework. This introduction to organizations providing yoga adventures abroad will help you plan your next yoga journey faster than you can say urdhva dhanurasana. 

Here’s a sneak peek at the best options for a yoga vacation this year!

• TicoLingo Spanish Immersion School
• The Tarzan Way
• GoEco
• Maximo Nivel
• Nosara Spanish Institute
• Mente Argentina
• International Working Holiday
• Minga House Foundation
• Frontier
• Broadreach

The 10 best providers for yoga adventure travel programs this year

Editor’s note: This information was accurate at the time of publishing. Please refer to each individual program for current data.

1. TicoLingo - Spanish Immersion School

“Tico Lingo offers beyond what any study abroad experience could offer. During my time there, I felt completely immersed and welcomed in Costa Rican culture. I learned so much as I met the locals in Heredia, whether this was cooking the traditional dishes, meditating in yoga, or even dancing bachata after classes. Each person I met there taught me something new all while learning Spanish.”—Read more TicoLingo reviews here.

• Where? Heredia, Costa Rica
• When? Year-round
• Why? The TicoLingo Spanish immersion program incorporates regular yoga classes into their language instruction schedule to keep you breathing easy while brushing up on your español. Participants stay with a local homestay and share most of their meals with the family. Off the mat and outside the classroom, the program offers additional Costa Rica adventures like dance classes, cooking classes, and weekend tours. 
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2. The Tarzan Way

“I have been to India many times during my Yoga training courses and also because of my love of the country. Travelling with The Tarzan Way gave me a totally different perspective about the country, I met with people from all walks of life, experiences many different cultures and had the most eventful 6 weeks of my life. I would recommend this project to anyone who likes to travel, explore new things and wants to have a good time in general.” —Read more The Tarzan Way reviews here.

• Where? India
• When? Year-round
• Why? Several of The Tarzan Way’s curated tour experiences in India incorporate yoga retreats along with other cultural immersion and community engagement experiences. All of them include accommodations, some meals, airport pick-up, visa application assistance, and 24/7 emergency contacts. The tours often cover a lot of territory at a pretty quick pace, but they are comprehensive, with lots of opportunities for connection and contemplation.
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3. GoEco

“I loved that the program was run by Balinese people and I was able to get a good feel of the culture and lifestyle of Bali. I also liked that the coordinators were always willing to help and even if they may not always be able to help you they would try their hardest and do everything they could for you.”—Read more GoEco reviews here.

• Where? Worldwide
• When? Year-round
• Why? Volunteers with GoEco get involved in local community projects, including health education or environmental conservation, while living in dorm-style quarters. In their downtime, volunteers can participate in local tourism and cultural activities. While not all GoEco programs are yoga-inclusive, programs in India and Bali are almost certain to include asana opportunities in your future.
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4. Maximo Nivel

“The program is extremely well organized, supported and surrounded by creative and kind people who share a common interest for changing the world through educating and communication! I could not recommend this program enough to anyone and everyone in all walks of life!” —Read more Maximo Nivel reviews here.

• Where? Costa Rica, Guatemala, or Peru
• When? Year-round
• Why? Maximo Nivel’s locations in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru offer opportunities to complete RYT 200 Yoga Instructor Certifications that follow Yoga Alliance teaching training requirements. Program fees also cover airport transfers, accommodations plus two meals a day, and a toll-free emergency hotline. The yoga teacher training can be combined with the program’s other options, like language immersion or TEFL training, to make the most of your yoga adventure travel.
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5. Nosara Spanish Institute

“Nosara Spanish Institute is perfectly situated for access to amazing yoga, beach, and surf experience. I am a Spanish teacher so I was looking for cultural and language immersion opportunity; the private lessons I took were tailored to meet my individual goals."—Read more Nosara Spanish Institute reviews here.

• Where? Costa Rica
• When? Year-round
• Why? Expert yoga instructors and pura vida await you on this, the most relaxing of Costa Rica adventures. Stroll the nature trail between your resort accomodations and the institute’s campus. Plan your daily yoga practice around a 10- or 20-hour per week Spanish language course schedule. When you’re not stretching your yoga bod or your bilingual mind, enjoy local excursions...and the beach, of course.
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6. Mente Argentina

“I’m actually a filmmaker but decided to do some yoga on the side just to keep my peace, my zen, and my recommendation is to definitely try Mente Argentina. It was the best experience for me and I hope it is for you as well.”—Read more Mente Argentina reviews here.

• Where? Buenos Aires
• When? Year-round
• Why? Open to all levels, from beginners to experienced practitioners, check out this provider in order to immerse yourself deeply in your yoga practice and in the vibrant city life of Buenos Aires. Gym membership, tango classes, local city tours, and accommodation in the city’s poshest neighborhoods are included in their fees for yoga programs.
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7. International Working Holidays

“Had an amazing time from meeting and interacting with the locals as well as working with turtles. The coordinators and staff go out and beyond to make you feel comfortable and welcomed. Meeting and making a lot of friends from around the world, well worth it!”—Read more International Working Holidays reviews here.

• Where? Worldwide
• When? Year-round
• Why? International Working Holidays offers work or service placements in many locations throughout the world, in industries that range from hospitality to environmental conservation. Some of these, like the program in Ubud, Bali, include yoga and meditation retreats. Contact the organization for help figuring out which location the right fit for your yoga needs!
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8. Minga House Foundation

“Quite simply, volunteering at the retreat centre was fabulous and unforgettable. Everybody involved in the project had exceptional positive energy and were a joy to be around. The house is astonishing, and being in the heart of Colombia's coffee region, is surrounded by beautiful scenery. A superb project, run by exceptional people which you should definitely get involved in.”—Read more Minga House Foundation reviews here.

• Where? Manizales, Colombia
• When? Year-round
• Why? The Minga House Foundation is renovating an old estate in the coffee-growing regions of Colombia which will soon host veterans and first responders who need relief from combat trauma and stress fatigue. In exchange for room and board during their stay, the organization seeks volunteers to help with the building renovations and to provide services to future visitors seeking relaxation and relief, including qualified yoga instructors.
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9. Frontier

“Had an amazing time, not what I expected at all...but even better. The people and the sights made my experience one of the best of my life—would definitely use Frontier again, only improvements better living conditions and a bigger budget for the staff and volunteers.”—Read more Frontier reviews here.

• Where? 50 different countries worldwide
• When? Year-round
• Why? With Frontier, you pick what kind of project or meaningful travel experience you’re looking for, and they’ll do their best to match you to one of their 400 different projects around the world. There are lots of options to choose from! Some with a yoga focus, others which just include it as a part of a larger program. With placements in locations like Kerala, Cusco, and Kathmandu, you’re bound to find one that will satisfy your yoga adventure travel desires. Accommodations are generally pretty basic and vary by location.

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10. Broadreach

• Where? Worldwide
• When? Summer
• Why? Broadreach offers a variety of small-group academic adventure travel programs that focus on a variety of disciplines in locations around the world that are eligible for college credit from an accredited U.S. university. In particular, their Global Medicine summer program in India provides advanced students interested in pursuing a career in medicine with an up-close-and-personal observation of India’s healthcare system and opportunities to contribute to women’s health education programming. A portion of the tour includes a weekend yoga retreat, where students will also learn about India’s traditional healing methods, ayurveda. Tuition covers accommodation and meals during the trip, as well as a number of planned activities.
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You’re ready to find yoga adventure travel programs!

Grab your bestie and head abroad for a yoga vacation <3

Now that you’ve done your research, come to a comfortable seated position. Bring your thumb and index finger together on each hand. Rest your wrists gently on your knees, palms up. Let your eyes drift closed. Focus on your breath. Slow it down. Don’t hold it in. Don’t hold it out. Reflect without judgment on what you’ve learned here today. Now, set an intention for your yoga journey. Can you picture it yet? 

Whether you choose India, where it all began, or a new-wave yoga scene somewhere in Latin America, you won’t regret choosing to travel meaningfully and peacefully while doing something to honor your body and yourself. And with the diversity of yoga adventure travel programs out there today, you can find ways to incorporate many of your other interests into your time abroad, too, if you’d like. So, there’s only one thing left to do. Roll up that mat and strap it to your backpack. Don’t forget your copy of the Yamas and Niyamas! You’re one step closer to the yoga adventure travel of your dreams.

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