Surf, Yoga & Wellness Retreat in Siargao Island, Philippines

​7 nights stay at our luxurious boutique villa in Siargao Island.

Nourishing daily meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner & refreshments.

Unlimited coffee, tea, and water at our luxurious villa accommodation.

4 x surf sessions in groups (2:1 student/coach ratio) according to your level.

Surf video analysis & theory lessons to improve your surfing skills on land.

Photos from your group surf sessions to take home as special souvenirs.

4 x group yoga sessions led by our highly-skilled yoga instructors.

5 x group morning meditation classes in the garden of our private villa.

2 x surf-specific gym workouts at Siargao's biggest fitness studio.

2 x Airport Transfer on arrival and departure day or pick-up within Siargao.

All transfers related to our daily retreat program during your stay.

1 x traditional Filipino massage by our experienced therapists.

1 x sunset tour with a real Filipino BBQ directly on the beach.

Two island day trips: 1 x island adventure & 1 x island hopping boat tour.

Please note that our offer does not include your flights to Siargao Island, your travel insurance or any alcoholic beverages.

Getting to Siargao Island is an adventure in itself! Here's a quick guide on how to reach our tropical paradise:

1. By ✈️: The most convenient way to reach Siargao is by air. The island is served by Sayak Airport (IAO), also known as Siargao Airport. Several airlines offer direct flights to Siargao from major cities in the Philippines, such as Manila and Cebu.

2. By 🛳️: If you prefer a scenic journey, you can reach Siargao via ferry or boat. There are regular ferry services available from Surigao City, which is the nearest major city on the mainland. Ferries typically take around 2 - 3 hours to reach Siargao. Another option is taking a boat from other nearby islands, such as Cebu or Bohol, but the schedules may be less frequent.

3. Land and Sea Combination: For a more adventurous route, you can travel by land and sea. This option involves taking a bus or private vehicle to Surigao City and then boarding a ferry to Siargao. This route allows you to enjoy the scenic coastal views along the way.

Please note that travel options and schedules may vary, so it is advisable to check with the airlines, ferry operators, or travel agencies for the most up-to-date information and to make necessary reservations in advance, especially during peak seasons.

Dining Experiences

To connect with others and share our experiences is one of our core values. We invite you to join our retreat group dinners in our beautiful dining area with pool- and garden view.

Luxurious Accommodation
A holistic wellness experience not only includes stimulating our body and mind but also nourishing our souls. Our beautiful, hand-picked luxury accommodation in Siargao will be your safe haven to relax, unwind and let your mind wander during your retreat stay with us!

Room Options:

GET ME A ROOMMATE (per person rate) - Connect with like-minded souls: This option is designed for those eager to forge new friendships. We'll match you with a compatible roommate, providing a single bed upgrade and an opportunity to connect with fellow retreat guests.

BRING A FRIEND (per person rate) - Share the Joy: If you're coming with a friend or partner, we recommend this option. Share the luxurious double bed, creating memories and laughter together as you embark on this exciting journey. Book for 2 pax.

PRIVATE DOUBLE ROOM (per person rate) - Indulge in Privacy: If you're seeking tranquility and personal space, our "Private Double Room" option is perfect for you. Relax and unwind in your own oasis, where you can fully immerse yourself in the serenity of Siargao.

To travel to Siargao, Philippines, you will typically need a tourist visa. Here's some important information regarding visa requirements for visiting Siargao:

1. Visa-Free Entry: Citizens of many countries, including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and most European Union countries, are granted visa-free entry to the Philippines for tourism purposes. This allows you to stay in the country for up to 30 days without needing to apply for a visa in advance.

2. Visa Extension: If you plan to stay in the Philippines for more than 30 days, you have the option to extend your stay by applying for a visa extension at the Bureau of Immigration office in the Philippines. This extension allows you to stay for an additional 29 days, for a total of 59 days in the country. It is important to note that visa extensions must be applied for before your initial visa-free entry expires.

3. Visa Requirements: When entering the Philippines, regardless of visa-free entry or visa extension, you will need to present a valid passport with at least six months of remaining validity. It is also advisable to have a return or onward ticket, as well as proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay.

As visa requirements can vary depending on your nationality and the purpose of your visit, it is recommended to check with the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate or consult with a travel agency for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding visa requirements for your specific situation. Remember to plan your trip well in advance and ensure that your visa, if required, is obtained before your travel dates to enjoy a hassle-free and memorable visit to Siargao.

Cancellations & Refunds:

All guest cancellations must be received in writing via email to info@activretreats.com. If a guest cancels less than 65 days prior to their retreat start date, their payment is forfeited in full.

Guests can request to transfer their retreat booking to another Activ Retreats retreat within 12 months based on availability. Requests need to  be made in writing to info@activretreats.com. It is Activ Retreats' sole decision whether to comply with the request.

Any Activ Retreats reservation is fully transferable to another person over the age of 18, for the same date and same retreat package.

Activ Retreats reserves the right to cancel any retreat if guest uptake is insufficient. This policy is in place to ensure that guests receive the full experience and are not only accompanied by very few other guests. If Activ Retreats cancels a retreat, net total of money paid for the retreat package will be refunded. Activ Retreats is not responsible for expenses incurred in preparation for any cancelled trips, such as airline tickets, or for costs incurred due to travel delays, flight cancellation or illness.

Activ Retreats may also cancel a retreat due to unforeseen circumstances, natural disasters or any other event beyond Activ Retreats’ control that may jeopardize the safety of the group. If a retreat is cancelled, guests may choose to reschedule to another retreat within 12 months (based on availability). Activ Retreats is not responsible for any incidental expenses that may have been incurred as a result of booking airline tickets, connecting flights, or additional travel related items.

Activ Retreats does not advise guests to book any flights until they are contacted with instructions to do so (ideally no sooner than 60 days prior to the retreat starting date).

Activ Retreats offers no refunds for cancellations or any change to bookings by guests for any reason, including injury, personal emergencies, and political actions less than 65 days prior to their retreat start date.

Guests can be asked to leave any Activ Retreats retreat without refund if guest displays inappropriate behavior (such as, not limited to: violence, racism, alcohol or drug abuse, harassment of other guests etc.) or does things that are incompatible with the safety, comfort, or convenience of other retreat guests. The decision making in this regard shall be at Activ Retreats’ discretion and Activ Retreats reserves the right to involve local law enforcement.

International Retreat Terms & Conditions

By booking with Activ Retreats and paying the deposit, part or full payment, the person booking (“guest” or “you” in the following) acknowledges that they have read, understood and agree to be legally bound by the following terms & conditions.

Retreat Bookings, Deposits & Payments:

To secure your booking for any Activ Retreats the agreed deposit of 900 USD per person (or full payment; depending on time of booking; see 2.) must be made and received by Activ Retreats. After a 7-day-period the deposit becomes nonrefundable. Confirmation of your booking will be made in writing by Activ Retreats after agreed payment has been received.

The full amount of the retreat package price is due 65 days prior to the retreat start date: If a booking has been made by deposit the remaining amount of the retreat package price (as stated in the booking confirmation) will be due 65 days prior to the retreat start date. For bookings made less than 65 days prior to your retreat start date, the retreat package price payment is required in full to secure your booking.

If the full amount of the retreat package price has not been received by Activ Retreats 65 days prior to retreat start date, guests will forfeit their place for the retreat and loose the deposit.

Retreat payments will be accepted in US Dollars. Any bank charges, conversion charges, withholdings by customer’s bank are the responsibility of the customer and cannot be deducted from the agreed deposit and / or the agree retreat package price due to Activ Retreats.

Insurance:

To join the retreat, all guests must obtain travel insurance that covers the individual for all medical treatments while traveling abroad including all medical treatments related to all retreat and non-retreat activities guests chooses to participate in (such as surfing, yoga, fitness, scooter riding etc.). Proof of insurance will be required prior to participation.

All retreat guests are required to review, accept and sign the Activ Retreats Liability Waiver Agreement prior to the beginning of a retreat. Altering the Liability Waiver Agreement could result in expulsion from a retreat at your own expense.

To join the retreat, all guests must obtain a trip cancellation insurance which covers the individual or company, in this case Activ Retreats, if a retreat is cancelled by either party. Activ Retreats is not liable for any expenses related to retreat cancellations as stated in these terms & conditions.

Changes of Retreat Itinerary:

Activ Retreats anticipates no changes to published retreat itineraries before or during the retreat. Activ Retreats will make every effort to ensure all itineraries are accurate. If Activ Retreats makes a major change to the retreat itinerary for any reason, guests will be informed as soon as practical. Guests may not make any claims for compensation due to changes of timing, order or contents of the itinerary.

No refunds or compensations apply for unused portions or services of the specific retreat schedule. Unused included retreat services cannot be compensated in any way. Exceptions will be at Activ Retreats’ sole discretion.

Exclusions & Optional Services:

The retreat price does not include the following items (unless noted in the itinerary): Air fares, pre or post retreat activities, room upgrades, meals outside of the retreat program, alcoholic beverages, hotel incidentals and optional services.

It is the guest’s responsibility to ensure settlement of any charges made by a hotel or accommodation (ID and validation of a credit card upon check in is required) for extra services ordered directly by you such as room service, mini bar, laundry, and communication charges such as telephone, fax, email or items of a personal nature.

Based on convenience and availability, Activ Retreats might offer additional optional services during a retreat. Bookings for additional services can be made upon check-in for additional fees as stated on Activ Retreats’ price list.

Inclusions:

Inclusions include accommodation as noted in booking confirmation, meals as specified in retreat schedule, transfers (if stated), and activities noted in the itinerary (where applicable).

Minimum age:

Guests must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the retreat to attend.

Conduct and medical advisories:

To participate in any Activ Retreats retreat, a reasonable level of fitness is required to take part in all retreat activities. Guests need to have the capacity to participate without any assistance. You warrant that you are emotionally, medically and physically able to participate in the retreat.

If you have any medical, emotional, physical or other condition including disabilities that could create a risk to you, to your health or to other members of the retreat, Activ Retreats requires notice prior to booking.

Activ Retreats reserves the right to decline your application for booking or to remove you from a retreat, at your expense, if your conduct is deemed incompatible with the group or your health condition or mobility may risk and impact your safety, health or full participation or that of other retreat guests.

Activ Retreats does not provide medical emergency personnel at its retreats. Should a guest require or request medical attention during their retreat, such attention will be provided by locally available health care officials and at locally available facilities. In such events, Activ Retreats is not liable for any direct or indirect costs, losses or expenses incurred nor for the quality of medical care or medical services rendered. If you have an emergency that Activ Retreats deems necessitates medical treatment, you authorize Activ Retreats to contact emergency medical providers for you.

You are requested to familiarize yourself with any health requirements specific to the country being visited. It is highly recommended that you check and get advice from a medical practitioner and/or their local health authority or Consulate for the latest health requirements (i.e. precautions, vaccinations, etc.) applicable for the travel destination.

You are expected to comply with the laws, customs, foreign exchange and drug regulations of the country visited.

Responsibility:

Activ Retreats is acting only in the capacity of an agent in all matters regarding all retreats. Whilst Activ Retreats takes all reasonable care to select excellent quality service providers, these services are not provided by Activ Retreats but by airlines, hoteliers, transportation companies, travel agents and other service providers which are not under our control. All coupons, vouchers, receipts and tickets issued by the airlines, hoteliers and transportation companies, travel agents and other service providers are issued subject to the terms and conditions of liability contained in those documents, which may limit or exclude liability for death, personal injury, delay, and loss of or damage to baggage and are subject to the laws of the country where the services are provided.

Activ Retreats assumes no liability for any acts or omissions of any supplier including, without limitation, those involving failure to deliver or partial or inadequate delivery of services, overbooking or downgrading of services, cancellation of tours, schedule changes, re-routings, delay, theft, damage to or loss of baggage, property damage, accidents, death, sickness or injuries to persons regardless of cause, or other unforeseen events caused in connection with those service providers, their employees, agents, servants or representatives, whether or not any retreat sold, services tendered or transportation provided is arranged through Activ Retreats.

Activ Retreats does not accept any liability caused directly or indirectly by force majeure or other events beyond Activ Retreats’ control, including war or threat/acts of war, acts of government, acts of terrorism, fire, strikes or other labor activities, civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, quarantines, floods, weather conditions, natural disasters,
incidents at sea, accidents or failure of mechanical equipment, mechanical or other failure of aircraft or other means of transportation, or for failure of any
transportation mechanism to arrive or depart on time or other disturbances of any kind which cancel, interfere with, or add cost to the services requested.

There are certain inherent risks in travel and at times there may be inaccessibility to medical attention and difficulty in evacuation from remote locations in the case of a medical emergency. Guests assume all such risks with regard to these possibilities. Activ Retreats is not liable for any negligent or willful act of any such person or entity or of any third person.

Waiver:

While Activ Retreats will be following necessary standards and taking necessary precautions, some of the retreat activities such as surfing may involve inherent risks. By submitting the booking form, you agree to take part in all retreat activities at your own risk. Activ Retreats, the retreat hosts or guides will not be liable for any accident, injury, death, property damage or loss in relation to such activities.

Should you choose to participate in activities outside the Activ Retreats retreat schedule, including but not limited to fishing, surfing, boating, bike and motorbike riding or snorkeling, you do so at your own risk. If you choose to join Activ Retreats hosts, Activ Retreats personnel or retreat guides for any activities in your free time outside the retreat itinerary, you do so at your own risk. Activ Retreats, the retreat hosts or guides will not be liable for any accident, injury, death, property damage or loss in relation to such activities.

Complaints:

If you have any complaint about the retreat before, during, or after your retreat, you must make it known at the earliest opportunity to your Activ Retreats host who will endeavor to resolve all reasonable complaints at the time. If at the end of the retreat you feel your complaint has not been properly dealt with, you must notify Activ Retreats in writing within thirty (30) days of the end of your retreat.

Privacy/Personal information:

For the purposes of the event, Activ Retreats may be collecting and storing some personal information of their retreat guests, such as full name, date of birth, biometrics, equipment sizes, bank account details etc. By making a booking with Activ Retreats guests consent to such information being saved and stored in Activ Retreats’ records.

Photo Agreement & Marketing Purposes:

Guests may be photographed and/or filmed during their retreat and such photos/videos may be used by Activ Retreats for marketing/promotion purposes without the requirement of any further permission from the guests. Further, if guests use or publish any of those pictures / videos / contents (or any other pictures / videos / contents taken during the event) they must provide adequate credit to Activ Retreats.

Tax deductions:

All retreat package prices and therefore deposit, part or full payments collected by Activ Retreats will include 12% VAT to comply with local tax laws.

Changes to terms & conditions:

These terms and conditions may be changed by Activ Retreats at any time without notice. The current terms and conditions apply to all retreats.