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.

514 curated retreats 4.8 (634 reviews) from €90

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

Bad Füssing, Germany

$1,281 / 8 Days

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

Steinfurt, Germany

$299 / 3 Days

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

Bad Dürrnberg, Austria

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

Windsurfing am Gardasee in Torbole - Italien

Nago-torbole, Italy

$183 / 2 Days

5.0

Soul & Yin Yoga – Feel More Lightness – With Ayurvedic Meals

Salzbergen, Germany

$299 / 3 Days

One-on-One Training in Energy Medicine: Self-Exploration & Application

Rösrath, Germany

$1,045 / 3 Days

Retreat Panamá - Reset in Paradise

Boquete, Panama

$2,432 / 8 Days

❤️‍🔥Heart cleansing—1:1 for detachment and a free heart

Unzmarkt-Frauenburg, Austria

$699 / 3 Days

Mindfulness-based coaching - individual retreat on Mallorca

Pollensa, Spain

$1,127 / 4 Days

🌿Herbal knowledge & forest bathing retreat in Styria

Unzmarkt-Frauenburg, Austria

$699 / 3 Days

HEARTFIRE RETREAT · A Breathing Journey Toward Opening the Heart and Inner Clarity | Women’s Retreat at ASHRAM MALLORCA

Son Servera, Spain

$1,409 / 3 Days

☆☆☆ BHASKARA ☆☆☆ Fall Retreat: Recharge Your Energy for the Winter Season.

Oberneuberg, Austria

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

Yoga summer retreat by the sea

Alvor, Portugal

$1,173 / 8 Days

4.0

Wellness Getaway: Wellness retreat including a salt cave, detox foot bath, and full-spectrum infrared cabin / Single room

Waldheim, Germany

$562 / 7 Days

Time out in the swan's nest by the lake - choose your own retreat modules - for you alone or as a couple

Biedenkopf, Germany

$152 / 3 Days

♀️ Women's Power - 1:1 Pampering Retreat for Women

Unzmarkt-Frauenburg, Austria

$699 / 3 Days

👣 Transition time 1:1 Nature retreat for life transitions

Unzmarkt-Frauenburg, Austria

$699 / 3 Days

Time out with horses - for women

Bad Freienwalde, Germany

$234 / 2 Days

👵Ancestral Time 1:1 Nature Retreat - connected to the power of your lineage

Unzmarkt-Frauenburg, Austria

$699 / 3 Days

Between Breaths—A moment of respite where your nervous system finds peace and your body can let go

Sant Joan, Spain

$1,056 / 8 Days

8-day Pilates and wellness vacation in northern Tenerife

Puerto de la Cruz, Spain

$2,484 / 8 Days

Oh là là - Learn French and live like a Frenchman (individual stay)

Celles-en-Bassigny, France

$1,409 / 8 Days

Objects or figures made of paper - art week in Ticino

Peccia, Switzerland

$1,071 / 6 Days

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

Budens, Portugal

$1,173 / 7 Days

4.0

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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 1238 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 €105 to €32.175 – 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

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

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

Windsurfing am Gardasee in Torbole - Italien

Soul & Yin Yoga – Feel More Lightness – With Ayurvedic Meals

One-on-One Training in Energy Medicine: Self-Exploration & Application

Retreat Panamá - Reset in Paradise

❤️‍🔥Heart cleansing—1:1 for detachment and a free heart

Mindfulness-based coaching - individual retreat on Mallorca

🌿Herbal knowledge & forest bathing retreat in Styria

HEARTFIRE RETREAT · A Breathing Journey Toward Opening the Heart and Inner Clarity | Women’s Retreat at ASHRAM MALLORCA

☆☆☆ BHASKARA ☆☆☆ Fall Retreat: Recharge Your Energy for the Winter Season.

Yoga summer retreat by the sea

Wellness Getaway: Wellness retreat including a salt cave, detox foot bath, and full-spectrum infrared cabin / Single room

Time out in the swan's nest by the lake - choose your own retreat modules - for you alone or as a couple

♀️ Women's Power - 1:1 Pampering Retreat for Women

👣 Transition time 1:1 Nature retreat for life transitions

Time out with horses - for women

👵Ancestral Time 1:1 Nature Retreat - connected to the power of your lineage

Between Breaths—A moment of respite where your nervous system finds peace and your body can let go

8-day Pilates and wellness vacation in northern Tenerife

Oh là là - Learn French and live like a Frenchman (individual stay)

Objects or figures made of paper - art week in Ticino

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

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