Included in Patagonia Yoga Retreat Cost:

• (7) nights accommodation; (5) nights at a mountain lodge in El Chalten and (2) nights at a hotel in El Calafate
• El Calafate airport transfers upon arrival and departure
• private group transfers between El Calafate and El Chalten
• all breakfasts, (4) lunches, all dinners
• excursions per itinerary
• National Park entrance fees
• daily yoga sessions 
• Vajra Sol retreat coordination
• taxes 
• Anyone traveling on an Argentinian passport will need to pay 21% VAT at hotels.
  

Not Included in Patagonia Yoga Retreat Cost:

• international and domestic airfare 
• gratuities for guides
• snacks and drinks between meals, two lunches
• travel insurance (required)

Book your international flight to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE), the capital of Argentina.

Buenos Aires has two airports (about an hour’s drive apart from each other). Most domestic flights depart from Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery airport (AEP). From there, take a domestic flight to El Calafate (FTE). Plan to arrive no later than 12 PM on February 20. We will pick you up at the airport.

For the departure day, February 27, the retreat ends after breakfast. Transfers are included to the airport your outbound flight from El Calafate.

A passport valid for at least six months from the arrival date in Argentina is required (check your passport’s expiration date). Currently, an entry visa is not required for U.S., Canadian, and most European citizens.

For all other nationalities check with your country’s embassy to confirm current entry requirements and travel.

Sandra Tedeschi leads the retreat. She has a long-held affinity for majestic mountain places and has been taken by the Patagonian landscape and culture since her first visit in 2010.

The yoga session themes will be inspired by the striking beauty and exquisiteness of the nature setting in which we will be practicing. Sandra teaches an alignment-based Hatha and vinyasa yoga, which is a more active and dynamic practice. Some classes are restorative to focus on the yin energy. Guided meditation and pranayama (breathwork) are also included.

We will have one 1.5-hour yoga session a day. On the full-day trek we may not have yoga depending if time permits.

All levels of yoga experience are welcome.

Argentina is in the southern hemisphere so the seasons are opposite from North America. December – March is the summer time in southern Patagonia. Days are typical beautiful blue skies with an average of 50s-70sF and evenings cooler. The weather in the Patagonia region can be extreme and unpredictable so it is essential to be prepared for a diversity of conditions. Upon booking the retreat you will receive an extensive information package to help plan for the trip.

The retreat is limited to 15 persons to ensure an optimal group travel experience and personalized attention for each guest. The minimum required to run the retreat is eight persons. Many guests who join our retreats are single/solo travelers. Please feel very welcome to come on your own. It will be an incredible experience!

• Travel insurance is required for this trip.*

A non-refundable US $1,000 deposit confirms your reservation.

The full payment due date is November 6, 2024. Should you need to cancel your reservation before this date you will receive a refund for payment made less the deposit. Should you need to cancel after the final payment due date, for whatever reason, we will not be able to provide a refund, transfer, or credit. The exception is if we can rebook your spot. In this case, the deposit less $150 can be refunded, or we can offer a full credit towards a future Vajra Sol retreat within one year. It is not guaranteed that your spot will be rebooked. No refund or credit will be given for arriving late, departing the retreat early or for meals/activities in which one does not participate. 

If force majeure (e.g. pandemic, natural disaster, country travel restrictions, etc.) causes a retreat to be canceled, we will offer a rescheduled date for the retreat. In this case, there is no refund of payments when a retreat cannot be held due to causes beyond our control. If you are unable to join at the rescheduled date, a portion of your payment may be applicable for a transfer to a different retreat in the future. This will be determined at the time and depends on factors such as how far out it is from the retreat date.

In the unlikely event Vajra Sol needs to cancel a retreat for non–force majeure reasons, a full refund will be given. Vajra Sol will not be held accountable for expenses incurred by the guest for any type of cancelation.

If you have any questions about your travel plans, feel free to contact us with have any questions.

This cancelation policy is subject to change until a reservation is confirmed.

Travel insurance is required for the Patagonia Adventure Yoga Retreat. We will be in a remote area and should there be any medical emergency, you will need to have coverage for evacuation, if needed. Additionally, you will want coverage for any unplanned changes or events that may occur before or during your trip, such as trip cancelation, delayed flights, lost luggage, and more.

Check coverage for travel insurance with IMGlobal (International Medical Group). You may customize what you need for travel and/or international emergency medical insurance. Check with your home health insurance provider to see if and for what you are covered when traveling outside the U.S.