The best retreat vacations December 2026

Find the best vacation offers for body, mind and soul December 2026. You have a choice of different areas: Yoga and detox, creative living or detoxifying activity. It's all about your well-being.

379 curated retreats 4.9 (432 reviews) from €76

4 days man and horse: experience what balance means, detailed ground work, riding in the nature park

Tarifa, Spain

$908 / 4 Days

GREECE: EXCLUSIVE 1 : 1 RETREAT IN PARADISE - MEDITATION, BREATHING, MINDFULNESS, RECHARGE YOUR BATTERIES

Avia Kalamata, Greece

$696 / 8 Days

Your 3-Day CLARITY Retreat in Mallorca – Rediscover Yourself

Portals Nous, Spain

$1,828 / 3 Days

Fasting under the Provençal sun – Your personal detox retreat (7 days)

Bargemon, France

$1,622 / 7 Days

Salufast - preventive therapeutic fasting (5 nights)

Schmalkalden, Germany

$683 / 6 Days

1 night free of charge incl. 3/4 pampering board

Lech, Austria

$1,169 / 5 Days

Active time out with a view of the sea and me

Adrasan, Türkiye

$1,178 / 7 Days

Yoga for me at Gottin Manor House

Warnkenhagen, Germany

$625 / 3 Days

FREE YOUR SOUL RETREAT in Gambia – Feel pure joy of life

How Ba, Gambia

$1,768 / 10 Days

Transformative soul journey with mediumistic energy work & spiritual coaching - Atlantic Ocean, Southern Spain

Zahora, Spain

$2,229 / 7 Days

Exclusive personal retreat for moms - your time out in the Algarve with Femine Yoga & Massage!

Budens, Portugal

$2,347 / 7 Days

One-week Italian cooking course near Florence

Florenz, Italy

$2,312 / 5 Days

6-day yoga retreat in Jordan: Wadi Rum - Petra - Red Sea

Wadi Rum, Jordan

$1,414 / 6 Days

Your time out in southern Italy. Combine coaching with a vacation.

Roccamandolfi, Italy

$2,063 / 8 Days

EINZEL Retreat - 4 days just YOU and your inner world - RELAXATION CLARITY REFLECTION

Delbrück, Germany

$2,595 / 4 Days

Yoga wellness vacation in Andalusia

Benajarafe, Spain

$996 / 7 Days

Life from the center - healing time out through creative design and coaching in Sweden

Stenberga, Sweden

$707 / 4 Days

Individual stress and emotion management program for managers based on MBestcare

Puerto de la Cruz, Spain

$5,826 / 7 Days

5-day retreat in Jordan

Wadi Rum, Protected Area, Jordan

$1,095 / 5 Days

Alkaline Fasting Retreat ... Weeks of Alkaline Delights

Bad Füssing, Germany

$4,277 / 22 Days

Fasting under the Provençal sun – Your personal detox retreat (4 days)

Bargemon, France

$831 / 4 Days

Yoga and Ayurveda retreat/training in Andalusia on the Coast of Light

Tarifa, Spain

$1,521 / 8 Days

Salufast - preventive therapeutic fasting (7 nights)

Schmalkalden, Germany

$942 / 8 Days

🌳 Me time—a break for the soul with digital detox in nature

Frauenburg, Austria

$701 / 3 Days

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is a retreat?

A retreat is a deliberate break from everyday life where you focus entirely on yourself in a peaceful setting. Depending on the focus, yoga, meditation, fasting, silence, or creative practices take center stage. A retreat typically lasts between a weekend and two weeks and takes place in small groups – often in natural settings like mountains, by the sea, or in the countryside. At Retreat Vacation you'll currently find 1239 retreats across Europe.

What types of retreats are there?

The variety of retreats is vast: yoga retreats for physical and mental balance, silent retreats for deep inner reflection, meditation retreats like Vipassana, wellness retreats with spa and relaxation, fasting retreats for detox, Pilates retreats for gentle body training, and creative retreats for writing or painting. At Retreat Vacation you can filter specifically for the type that suits you.

How much does a retreat cost?

Retreat prices vary widely depending on type, duration, and accommodation. A weekend retreat in Germany starts at around €200–300, while week-long retreats typically range from €500 to €2,000. Luxury retreats with single rooms, full board, and spa can go higher. At Retreat Vacation you'll find offers from €90 to €12.980 – there's something for every budget.

Who is a retreat suitable for?

Retreats are suitable for everyone – from complete beginners to experienced practitioners. You don't need yoga experience or special fitness. Many people book their first retreat during a stressful phase, after a life change, or simply out of curiosity. Most organizers offer different levels and cater individually to your experience level.

Where do the best retreats take place?

In Germany, Bavaria (especially the Allgäu), the Black Forest, and the Baltic Sea coast are popular retreat regions. Internationally, Mallorca, Portugal (Algarve), Bali, Sri Lanka, and Austria are among the most sought-after destinations. At Retreat Vacation you can filter by country, region, and even specific locations to find the perfect retreat at your desired destination.

What does a typical day at a retreat look like?

A typical retreat day starts early with morning meditation or a yoga session, followed by a healthy breakfast. The morning brings further practice sessions, while the afternoon often offers free time, workshops, or excursions into nature. In the evening, there's usually a relaxing session and a shared dinner. Between sessions, there's time for rest, reading, or walks.

What is the difference between a retreat and a wellness holiday?

A wellness holiday focuses on passive relaxation – spa, massages, thermal springs. A retreat goes deeper: the focus is on actively engaging with yourself through yoga, meditation, silence, or other practices. A retreat often has a fixed program with set times, a group structure, and an overarching theme. Both formats can complement each other – many wellness retreats combine both.

How do I find the right retreat for me?

First consider what you're looking for: relaxation, physical practice, inner reflection, or adventure? Then choose the type (yoga, meditation, fasting, etc.), duration, and region. At Retreat Vacation you can combine all these criteria and sort results by price, rating, or date. Read the descriptions and reviews from other participants – this way you'll find the retreat that truly suits you.