The best retreat vacations October 2026

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

503 curated retreats 4.8 (628 reviews) from €90

Soul and Style Coaching im Allgäu

Weiler-Simmerberg, Germany

$882 / 3 Days

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

Bad Füssing, Germany

$2,608 / 15 Days

50h Aerial Yoga Teacher Training in Luzern

Luzern, Switzerland

$834 / 2 Days

☆☆☆ BHASKARA ☆☆☆ The Sound of Silence - A RETREAT to Nourish Body, Mind, and Soul.

Bad Dürrnberg, Austria

~~$258~~ $223 Early Bird / 3 Days

7-Day Fire & Ice Retreat on the Island: Yoga, Breathwork, Kundalini, Workshops, Ice Bathing, Excursions

Laugarás, Iceland

$1,940 / 8 Days

3 days Mindfulness for BUSINESS - compact course

, Spain

$676 / 3 Days

THAT'S ME... RIGHT? Breaking Old Patterns in a Brain-Friendly Way: LOM® Art Therapy in Crete with Katina Kalpakidou

Mariou, Greece

$846 / 6 Days

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

Taghazout, Morocco

$1,764 / 7 Days

7-day dark retreat in Mondsee

Mondsee, Austria

$1,053 / 8 Days

Healing & Energy Retreat on Bali’s Pristine North Coast

Bondalem, Indonesia

$1,443 / 8 Days

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

Flechtingen, Germany

$822 / 4 Days

Mindful and stress-free living – coaching trip (6 days)

Kiel, Germany

$3,369 / 6 Days

Powerful Self-Confidence - Coaching Journey (6 days)

Kiel, Germany

$3,369 / 6 Days

Transformation - Wandel - Initiation

Zell im Wiesental, Germany

$2,940 / 4 Days

Reconnect with your body and mind | Yoga Retreat im Bregenzerwald

Mellau, Austria

$469 / 4 Days

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

Bad Füssing, Germany

$1,518 / 8 Days

Alkaline fasting according to Wacker

Krölpa, Germany

$822 / 5 Days

Argentine Tango for Beginners in Umbria

Castel Rigone, Italy

$588 / 8 Days

Yoga weekend on the Alster in Hamburg. Yoga, meditation, mindfulness, tranquility, including lunch

Hamburg, Germany

$304 / 3 Days

Time out with horses - for women

Bad Freienwalde, Germany

$235 / 2 Days

Asian Therapy Week: Feel and Experience the Healing Power of the West and the Far East

Bad Füssing, Germany

$1,283 / 8 Days

Soul & Yin Yoga – for more ease in everyday life, featuring Ayurvedic meals

Steinfurt, Germany

$299 / 3 Days

Windsurfing am Gardasee in Torbole - Italien

Nago-torbole, Italy

$183 / 2 Days

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Transformative Soul Journey with Psychic Energy Work & Spiritual Coaching - Atlantic Coast, Southern Spain

Zahora, Spain

$1,517 / 7 Days

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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 1190 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 €5.000 – 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.

The best retreat vacations October 2026

Soul and Style Coaching im Allgäu

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

50h Aerial Yoga Teacher Training in Luzern

☆☆☆ BHASKARA ☆☆☆ The Sound of Silence - A RETREAT to Nourish Body, Mind, and Soul.

7-Day Fire & Ice Retreat on the Island: Yoga, Breathwork, Kundalini, Workshops, Ice Bathing, Excursions

3 days Mindfulness for BUSINESS - compact course

THAT'S ME... RIGHT? Breaking Old Patterns in a Brain-Friendly Way: LOM® Art Therapy in Crete with Katina Kalpakidou

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

7-day dark retreat in Mondsee

Healing & Energy Retreat on Bali’s Pristine North Coast

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

Mindful and stress-free living – coaching trip (6 days)

Powerful Self-Confidence - Coaching Journey (6 days)

Transformation - Wandel - Initiation

Reconnect with your body and mind | Yoga Retreat im Bregenzerwald

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

Alkaline fasting according to Wacker

Argentine Tango for Beginners in Umbria

Yoga weekend on the Alster in Hamburg. Yoga, meditation, mindfulness, tranquility, including lunch

Time out with horses - for women

Asian Therapy Week: Feel and Experience the Healing Power of the West and the Far East

Soul & Yin Yoga – for more ease in everyday life, featuring Ayurvedic meals

Windsurfing am Gardasee in Torbole - Italien

Transformative Soul Journey with Psychic Energy Work & Spiritual Coaching - Atlantic Coast, Southern Spain

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