The best retreat vacations May 2026

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

417 curated retreats 4.9 (425 reviews) from €77

Healing movements: Tibetan yoga for inner peace

Altenfelden, Austria

$942 / 5 Days

Creative lightness of being on Zakynthos

Peloponnes, Greece

$764 / 7 Days

Time out with horses - Horse retreat for women

Bad Freienwalde, Germany

$523 / 3 Days

DRAWING AND PAINTING COURSES IN THE ARTIST'S STUDIO IN FLORENCE

Firenze, Italy

$686 / 5 Days

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Expressive Painting - Painting Retreats in Mecklenburg near the Baltic Sea

Damshagen-Stellshagen, Germany

$337 / 6 Days

8-day trip to Jordan with hiking and sightseeing in the desert and Petra

Wadi Rum, Protected Area, Jordan

$2,675 / 8 Days

Mindfulness Retreat "Strength & Clarity" – Yoga, Intuitive Massage & Ayurvedic Cuisine

Flechtingen, Germany

$813 / 4 Days

Individual mindfulness retreat on Mallorca

Pollensa, Spain

$1,035 / 4 Days

Pilates & yoga retreat - true strength comes from the center

Altenfelden, Austria

$709 / 4 Days

Exclusive leadership training on a sailing boat

Pula, Croatia

$4,072 / 4 Days

Yoga weekend (3 days) including massage

Kiel, Germany

$498 / 3 Days

INDIVIDUAL WILDNATURESOUL RETREAT HOLIDAY AT THE ALGARVE - for solo travelers or couples

Budens, Portugal

$1,162 / 7 Days

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Individual coaching retreat on Mallorca (clarity and focus)

Pollensa, Spain

$1,536 / 4 Days

One-time painting sessions or individual appointments in Münster and Crete – Art therapy with a proven method

Münster, Germany

$186 / 2 Days

Intensive Asian Therapy ...feel and experience the healing power of the West and the Far East

Bad Füssing, Germany

$2,581 / 15 Days

shepherd's retreat at the Alpkahof in Erfaus

Serfaus, Austria

$2,792 / 4 Days

7-Day Adventure Retreat with Nature-Based Mentoring in Swedish Lapland

Rentjärn, Sweden

$2,966 / 7 Days

Soul and Style Coaching im Allgäu

Weiler-Simmerberg, Germany

$872 / 3 Days

Transformation - Wandel - Initiation

Zell im Wiesental, Germany

$2,909 / 4 Days

Journey to Your Inner Child

Bentota, Sri Lanka

$1,792 / 11 Days

Lux Surf & Serenity: 7-Day Family Retreat in a Poolside Villa with Waves, Wellness & Relaxation

Taghazout, Morocco

$1,745 / 7 Days

3 days Mindfulness for BUSINESS - compact course

, Spain

$669 / 3 Days

TCM Pain Management Week ...Treat Your Ailments with Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bad Füssing, Germany

$1,502 / 8 Days

Somatic Yoga & Ecologic Wine Week

Campos, Spain

$2,397 / 7 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 1156 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 €77 to €525.000 – 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.