Surf & Yoga Retreats Worth Traveling For
All-Inclusive Surf & Yoga Retreats for Every Level
Come as you are, leave lighter.
Still Salty Escape runs small-group, all-inclusive surf and yoga retreats on the uncrowded northern Pacific coast of Nicaragua — beginner-friendly waves, twice-daily yoga, chef-prepared meals, and nothing to plan once you arrive.
Whether you've never stood on a board or you've been flowing for years, there's a retreat here with your name on it. Browse our upcoming dates below and claim your spot.
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New retreats are added throughout the year, and popular ones fill fast.
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What a Surf & Yoga Retreat Here Actually Feels Like
Mornings open with yoga as the ocean wakes up. Days are yours to paddle out with a coach at an uncrowded break, nap in a hammock, take a cooking class, or do nothing beautifully by the pool.
Evenings wind down with a second, slower practice and a long, shared dinner.
No schedule to fight, no decisions to make, no crowds to elbow. Just salt water, good food, and the kind of reset you can't manufacture at home.
Beginner-Friendly by Design
You do not need to have surfed before. Most of our guests haven't.
Our coaches start you in the whitewater with soft-top boards, read the conditions daily to put you on the right waves, and keep groups small.
You get real attention, not a lineup of thirty strangers.
The same goes for the yoga mat: every yoga session offers options, whether it's your first downward dog or your ten-thousandth.
Our yoga retreat leaders are there for you.
Why Retreat In Nicaragua
You came looking for a surf and yoga retreat.
Here's why ours is on Nicaragua's northern Pacific coast, not the crowded south.
Warm water year-round, consistent beginner-friendly waves, and breaks you'll often have nearly to yourself.
It's more affordable than Costa Rica or Bali for the same tropical, oceanfront experience, and it still feels real — local character, not a resort strip.
Weighing destinations?
Read Costa Rica vs. Nicaragua for Surfing and Is Nicaragua Safe? An Honest Guide for Surf Travelers.
What's included on your surf and yoga retreat
Every Still Salty surf and yoga retreat is truly all-inclusive.
Once you arrive, it's handled:
Comfortable oceanfront lodging (shared and private room options)
3 chef-prepared meals a day, morning snacks
Daily yoga on yoga retreats (variety of styles) in an open-air oceanfront yoga shala
Guided surf sessions with coaches and daily board rental (on Salty Surf Retreats)
Transportation to surf breaks and local excursions (on Salty Surf Retreats)
Access to the pool, edible organic gardens, hammocks, and full property amenities.
Unlimited WiFi, air conditioning, hot water showers, oceanfront access.
An on-site team that takes care of the details so you don't have to.
Activities like horseback riding, baby sea turtle release, boat tour, wake surfing, temazcal, volcano hiking, sandboarding, and massage vary by each retreat. Make sure to check your retreat itinerary to see what’s included for your week-long event.
What's not included on your surf and yoga retreat
We believe in being upfront so there are no surprises when you book your surf and yoga retreat.
A few things are on you to arrange, and we're happy to help point you in the right direction for each.
Flights to Nicaragua
Travel insurance
Airport transfers (we'll help you arrange these)
Airport tax
Cost of visa ($10 USD)
Smoothies, desserts, alcoholic drinks.
Any activities, lessons, or extras not included on your retreat itinerary.
Additional ground transport not included in your retreat itinerary list.
Souvenirs, personal spending money, and gifts.
Getting here is simpler than you'd think!
See How to Get to Northern Nicaragua to learn more.
Retreats for Women, Groups & First-Timers
Traveling solo? Most of our guests do. You’re in good hands.
You'll arrive as one and leave with a crew.
We also host women's surf and yoga retreats, milestone birthdays and friend-group getaways, and plenty of nervous first-time surfers who leave hooked.
Whatever brought you, there's room for you here.
Curious about women's retreats specifically?
What Our Retreat Guests Say
"Wow… just wow! Still Salty is an absolute gem. From the moment we arrived, we felt at home and immediately settled in for our week-long yoga retreat. Amazing food — always fresh and always enough. Beautiful yoga space with a view of the ocean. So many activities available — I joined the turtle release, cooking class, sunset boat tour, and sauna experience. The staff were top notch."
— Fiona, Retreat Guest
"I had one of the most healing and incredible weeks of my life at SSE. The setting is serene, and the additional activities — surf lessons, boat tour, cooking class, salsa class — were incredible. The food is fresh and healthy, the rooms are comfortable with a natural vibe, and the ability to connect with nature — stars, ocean, jungle — is such a unique and special thing. Highly recommend, and I hope to return soon!"
— Maret, Retreat Guest
“Such an awesome experience! Came for a surf retreat and within 6 days improved so much!
Francisco and Rafa are amazing coaches and worked with us every day to improve our surfing skills.”
—Elyse, Retreat Guest
Common Questions For Surf And Yoga Retreats
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No. Many guests are beginners at one or both. Coaching and classes meet you exactly where you are.
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Solo travelers, friend groups, women's groups, couples, and first-timers of all ages. If you want to unplug and reset, you'll fit right in.
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Small by design — intimate groups so you get real attention in the water and on the yoga mat.
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Yes. Here's an honest, current rundown: Is Nicaragua Safe? An Honest Guide for Surf Travelers.
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Fly into the nearest airport, and we'll help with transfers. Full details: How to Get to Northern Nicaragua.
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We send a full list after booking. Start here: What to Pack for a Surf Trip to Nicaragua.
Thinking of Leading Your Own Retreat?
Are you a yoga teacher, surf coach, or wellness leader? Some of the people who come to unwind at Still Salty leave thinking, I could bring my own group here.
If that's you…you can!
We're an all-inclusive retreat venue built for hosts.
You bring the group; we handle lodging, meals, the shalas, surf logistics, and on-site management, so you can focus on your students instead of spreadsheets.
It's a genuinely affordable retreat center to run a profitable, unforgettable retreat in Central America.
Ready to Join a Retreat in Nicaragua?
Grab your spot on an upcoming retreat above.
Or, tell us what you're looking for, and we'll help you find the right dates.

