Summary

YOGA AND HIKING AT LAKE GARDA! The hotel is located in Arco in a quiet area with a large garden and pool. Arco is a small, romantic Italian town with a picturesque old town, located on the Sarco River north of Lake Garda. Nestled in a beautiful mountain landscape, it is perfectly situated for wonderful hikes. Parking is available at the accommodation and all rooms have a balcony. During the summer months, you don't have to travel far to enjoy the sun and swimming weather! This yoga retreat is suitable for anyone looking for a mix of activity and relaxation on vacation. And for those who love Italian flair, want to spend time with nice people, and enjoy beautiful, inspiring conversations.

On this yoga trip summer retreat, you will experience a varied program that strengthens your body, calms your mind, and gives your soul wings again! Yoga, meditation, breathing exercises, Qigong, Yogawalk®, and Qiwalk®, new inspiration and hikes every day. We practice in the morning in the garden under shady trees. The program also includes two wonderful hikes of several hours in the surrounding mountains. We will go swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the nearby river and Lake Garda. We will spend one morning in Arco, a very nice little town with innovative shops and cozy cafes! We will spend a day at Lake Garda with a hike along the riverbank and a visit to Riva del Garda. The beautiful hotel is in a quiet location opposite Monte Colodri. The large garden with pool and sun loungers invites you to relax. It is the perfect starting point for hikes, climbing tours, trekking, cycling, and even canyoning. The hotel has a bike rental service and you can cycle to Lake Garda at any time along a path by the river (20 min). There is also a secure bike storage room if you want to bring your own bike. A generous breakfast buffet with everything your heart desires is included.

Excellent Italian restaurants are just a few minutes' walk away in Arco. Pamper your body and your entire energy system with soothing practices, ritual hikes, plenty of sunshine, swimming in the pool or lake, and delicious Italian food.

We are happy to organize carpooling from Germany, Switzerland, or Austria. The organizer/travel agency is based in Austria and offers perfect service, a great program, and support of the highest standard! Yoga is taught by Mag. art. Marion Bachinger
She has been running the travel agency Yogitrip for 17 years and spends the whole year traveling with clients on desert and hiking trips in Morocco. She is a highly trained yoga teacher E-RYS 500 / Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher 500 hours - Level 4 Qigong teacher, certified energy therapist, hiking guide, and much more.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories: Hiking, Meditation, Qigong, Yoga Retreats, Pranayama, Detox Retreats, Active Retreats
Date: Aug
Language(s): German
Level: Expert, Advanced, Beginner
Group Size: 12
Place: Arco, Italy
Accommodation: Overnight stay included
Catering: Breakfast
Types of food: Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Raw Vegan
Services: extensive breakfast buffet

lodging

Pool with sun loungers

6 x Yoga

3 x Qigong

1 x Shaolin practice

1x Yogawalk®

3 hikes lasting several hours

1 bike trip to Riva del Garda (optional bike rental)

1 morning in Arco

Swimming in the nearby river

Daily meditations

mindfulness practice

surprise gift

tour guide

hiking guide

Breathing exercises (pranayama, breathwork)

cleaning practices

4 nights at 1001 Nights Hotels, half board, in a double room

Sahara Coaching: the journey to yourself!

3 nights desert camps half board, double occupancy

Campfire with mantra singing

City tour and visit to the bazaar in Taroudant

Visit to a carpet cooperative

Tour guide, hiking guide

nomad team

Jeep safari on the original Paris-Dakar route

3 days of desert hiking

Picnic in the Sahara

oasis tour

Qigong

Desert meditation, walking meditation, sun meditation...

Yoga classes at places of power, pranayama, mantra chanting,

Sightseeing,

Baking bread in the sand, drumming, campfire

Nature coaching with healing rituals

vision quest

Accommodation

Generous breakfast Accommodation with pool Sun loungers Large garden with shady trees All rooms with balcony

Catering

Includes a generous breakfast buffet with everything your heart desires. At lunchtime and in the evening, we can eat together in Arco or Riva del Garda if you wish. There are countless excellent restaurants within walking distance. Wonderful ice cream parlors and supermarkets are nearby. Small shops selling traditional Italian food and fresh fruit and vegetables are also close by.

sequence

Program: August 24, 2026: Meet at the hotel; rooms are available from 3:00 p.m. For those arriving earlier, there is the option to relax in the hotel, garden, pool area, or bar.

After arrival, relax and meet at 6:30 p.m. to walk together to Arco for dinner. August 25, 2026: 7:30 a.m. Yoga, meditation, and breathing exercises (approx. 1 hour) 9:00 a.m. Breakfast 10:30 a.m. 3-4 hour hike

2:00 p.m. Lunch together if desired Afternoon free time to relax by the pool or swim in Lake Garda. 6:00 p.m. Qigong, silent qigong, and breathing exercises (45 min.) 7:30 p.m. Dinner in Arco 8/26/26:

7:30 a.m. Yoga, meditation, and breathing exercises (approx. 1 hour) 9:00 a.m. Breakfast 10:30 a.m. 20-minute bike ride to Lake Garda (bike rental at the hotel optional) 2:00 p.m. Lunch together in Riva del Garda

Afternoon free time for swimming and relaxing at the lake. Return to Arco together by bike. For those who do not like cycling, it is also possible to go by car or walk for 1 hour. 6:00 p.m. Meditation and breathwork (45 min.) 7:30 p.m. Dinner together in Arco 27.8.26:

7:30 a.m. Qigong, including silent qigong and breathing practice (approx. 1 hour) 9:00 a.m. Breakfast 10:30 a.m. Hike (2 hours) For those arriving today: Rooms are available from 3:00 p.m. Before that, you are welcome to relax by the hotel pool.

Meet at 6:00 p.m. at the latest for yoga practice (approx. 1 hour) 7:30 p.m. dinner together in Arco 28.8.26: 7:30 a.m. yoga, meditation, and breathing exercises (approx. 1 hour) 9:00 a.m. breakfast

10:30 a.m. 3-4 hour hike 2:00 p.m. Lunch together at Wundsch Afternoon free time to relax by the pool or swim in Lake Garda. 6:00 p.m. Yoga, meditation, and breathing exercises (approx. 1 hour) 7:30 p.m. Dinner in Arco

August 29: 7:30 a.m. Yoga practice, meditation, and breathing exercises (approx. 1 hour) Followed by breakfast 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Hike using the Walkiness® method 2:00 p.m. Lunch Afternoon free time to relax

6:00 p.m. Shaolin training, meditation, and breathing exercises (45 min.) 7:30 p.m. Dinner 8/30/26: 7:30 a.m. Qigong in nature, including meditation and breathing exercises (approx. 1 hr) 9:00 a.m. Breakfast

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Yogawalk® Lunch together on request from 2 p.m. Afternoon free time to walk to Arco or drive to Lake Garda. The last evening is free to enjoy the sunset together in nature 7:30 p.m. Dinner together in Arco or Riva

August 31, 2026: Breakfast together and, depending on departure time, the rest of the day can be spent at the hotel or by the pool. All yoga and qigong sessions take place in the garden or outdoors. In case of bad weather, they will be held outdoors under a canopy. PROGRAM: August 24–31, 2026

6 x yoga meditation and breathing practice 3 x qigong 1 x Shaolin practice 1 x Yogawalk® 1 x hike with Walkiness® method 3 hikes lasting several hours 1 bike trip to Lake Garda and Riva del Garda (bike rental optional)

1 morning in Arco The travel costs for 8 days from August 24 to August 31, 2026, are as follows: In a double room with balcony, per person including breakfast: €1,390 Double room for single use: €250 surcharge

From March 10, 2026, plus €100 per person Additional nights without a program can be booked at any time on request. Of course, this is only possible if requested in good time so that availability can be confirmed. Travel costs are payable upon booking. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SHORT TRIP PROGRAM: August 27-31, 2026 4 x yoga meditation and breathing practice 2 x qigong, silent qigong and breathing practice 1 x Shaolin practice, breathing practice

1 x Yogawalk® 1 x hike with Walkiness® method 2 hikes lasting several hours Half-day trip to Arco The travel costs for 5 days from August 27 to 31, 2026, are as follows: In a double room with balcony, per person, including breakfast: €1,170

Double room for single use surcharge €170 From March 10, 2026, plus €100 per person Travel costs are due upon booking. A varied and inspiring yoga practice of the highest standard is offered. In addition, intensive breathing exercises and transformative meditations. An all-inclusive package with hikes, nature coaching, and enriching discussions. Qigong and walking meditations are also included in the program. And the highlight: a taste of the unique Yogawalk® practice! This method can only be learned in one of our training courses; it is a newly created, absolutely unique yoga practice without a mat.

Arrival

We are happy to organize carpools from Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. We are happy to help with your journey. Train or bus are great options.

Via Paolina Caproni Maini 40, 38062 Arco, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

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about 3 years ago

Very good service during the whole stay. Hotels and process were very coherent. I felt understood and well taken care of and could fully engage in my process in the desert. Can only warmly recommend it.