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Luxury Surf and Yoga Retreat in Olón, Ecuador!

Vikara facilitates personalized journeys of transformation in a brand-new, luxurious retreat center located right on the surfing beach of Olón in Ecuador. Vikara’s retreats are truly life-changing experiences, incorporating a holistic balance of yoga, surfing, connection to nature and community, and delicious high-vibe meals.

Olón is a laid-back authentic village located on the pacific coast just 5 minutes away from the vibrant surf town of Montañita. The nearly 7km of sandy beach in Olon offers perfect surf conditions with left and right breaks suitable for all levels!

The Resort

Vikara Lifestyle is a high-end beachfront hotel with luxury facilities, located in the very picturesque town of Olón, famous for its excellent national and international gastronomy, nice landscapes surrounded by pure nature and great surfing!

The hotel offers fast Wifi, an outdoor pool, a relaxation area and very comfortable rooms.

The fully trained team is always available to meet all guest needs with the highest possible standards.

Waves at Vikara Lifestyle Hotel

Olón has some of the best beach breaks in Ecuador, and there are also great point breaks spots nearby. All of these surfing options work with various swell exposures, as well as wind and tide conditions, making this region great for year-round surfing! The better time to surf here is from December to May which sees consistent swells, warm water, light winds and sunny days!

Olón is the best beach to learn to surf due to its friendly sand bottom and gentle waves. For those who like the challenge, Montañita (just 4km away), Curia, San José and La Entrada have great waves for more advanced surfers.

Vikara Lifestyle Hotel offers Surf and Yoga Retreats, as well as private surf lessons. Whether you have always dreamt of standing up on a surfboard or have prior experience, your improvement will be rapid and effective with the help of our professional surf coaches.

Why We Love Vikara Lifestyle Hotel

Outstanding beaches, warm water and plenty of waves for all levels!

Luxury facilities surrounded by nature and steps away from the ocean!

Really high-quality Yoga available for all levels!

Ready to surf in Ecuador?

The Rooms

The 9 deluxe rooms, luxury cabin style, overlook the gardens and pool. All rooms feature King or Queen size beds, 400-thread-count sheets, memory foam pillows, 2 candles by the bed, private bathroom with hot water, air conditioning, minibar, large closet, Wi-Fi

The luxurious Suite room is the perfect option for families or for the ones looking to have some extra space: the bedroom has the same characteristics as the Delux rooms, while the second space is equipped as a small living room, with a small wooden dining table for two or three people, a two-burner electric stove, a medium refrigerator, a comfortable sofa bed, with a Chaide mattress.

The Cuisine

The food at Vikara Lifestyle Hotel is healthy, joyful and delicious! The dining space is all about bringing people together, sharing experiences and connecting over food and stories at our community table.

Vikara’s chefs create menus with fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, and meats that are in-season and local. They take inspiration from cuisines from all over the world and make sure to serve a variety of dishes to conjure a smile on your face.

Activities

Olón is a perfect place for activities such as sport fishing, water sports, beach volleyball, horseriding and more. The concierge at the resort will be delighted to help you organise any extra on-site activities! This tropical paradise is also the perfect place to enjoy Ecuador wildlife: this includes wild horses running on the beach, iguanas lounging about, whales and dolphins swimming around and birds of every colour.

Wellness

Vikara offers massage, yoga and healing ceremonies for the wellbeing of its guests. The yoga practices are much more than physical exercise on the mat. By activating the bodies through movement, we bring our focus back to the present moment allowing us to return to our natural state of being – happiness. Vikara is the only Plant Medicine retreat center right on the beach in Ecuador. The healing properties of the ocean, combined with your intention, the transformative powers of the fire and the medicines, offer profound healing and a life-changing experience.

Get There

The retreat center is located in Olon, just a 2.5 hours trip from José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) in Guayaquil. Direct buses leave from the terminal bus station in Guayaquil every hour.  Private transportation to and from this airport is available upon request at an additional cost.

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Luxury Surf and Yoga Retreat in Olón, Ecuador!

Vikara facilitates personalized journeys of transformation in a brand-new, luxurious retreat center located right on the surfing beach of Olón in Ecuador. Vikara’s retreats are truly life-changing experiences, incorporating a holistic balance of yoga, surfing, connection to nature and community, and delicious high-vibe meals.

Olón is a laid-back authentic village located on the pacific coast just 5 minutes away from the vibrant surf town of Montañita. The nearly 7km of sandy beach in Olon offers perfect surf conditions with left and right breaks suitable for all levels!

The Resort

Vikara Lifestyle is a high-end beachfront hotel with luxury facilities, located in the very picturesque town of Olón, famous for its excellent national and international gastronomy, nice landscapes surrounded by pure nature and great surfing!

The hotel offers fast Wifi, an outdoor pool, a relaxation area and very comfortable rooms.

The fully trained team is always available to meet all guest needs with the highest possible standards.

Waves at Vikara Lifestyle Hotel

Olón has some of the best beach breaks in Ecuador, and there are also great point breaks spots nearby. All of these surfing options work with various swell exposures, as well as wind and tide conditions, making this region great for year-round surfing! The better time to surf here is from December to May which sees consistent swells, warm water, light winds and sunny days!

Olón is the best beach to learn to surf due to its friendly sand bottom and gentle waves. For those who like the challenge, Montañita (just 4km away), Curia, San José and La Entrada have great waves for more advanced surfers.

Vikara Lifestyle Hotel offers Surf and Yoga Retreats, as well as private surf lessons. Whether you have always dreamt of standing up on a surfboard or have prior experience, your improvement will be rapid and effective with the help of our professional surf coaches.

Why We Love Vikara Lifestyle Hotel

Outstanding beaches, warm water and plenty of waves for all levels!

Luxury facilities surrounded by nature and steps away from the ocean!

Really high-quality Yoga available for all levels!

Ready to surf in Ecuador?

The Rooms

The 9 deluxe rooms, luxury cabin style, overlook the gardens and pool. All rooms feature King or Queen size beds, 400-thread-count sheets, memory foam pillows, 2 candles by the bed, private bathroom with hot water, air conditioning, minibar, large closet, Wi-Fi

The luxurious Suite room is the perfect option for families or for the ones looking to have some extra space: the bedroom has the same characteristics as the Delux rooms, while the second space is equipped as a small living room, with a small wooden dining table for two or three people, a two-burner electric stove, a medium refrigerator, a comfortable sofa bed, with a Chaide mattress.

The Cuisine

The food at Vikara Lifestyle Hotel is healthy, joyful and delicious! The dining space is all about bringing people together, sharing experiences and connecting over food and stories at our community table.

Vikara’s chefs create menus with fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, and meats that are in-season and local. They take inspiration from cuisines from all over the world and make sure to serve a variety of dishes to conjure a smile on your face.

Activities

Olón is a perfect place for activities such as sport fishing, water sports, beach volleyball, horseriding and more. The concierge at the resort will be delighted to help you organise any extra on-site activities! This tropical paradise is also the perfect place to enjoy Ecuador wildlife: this includes wild horses running on the beach, iguanas lounging about, whales and dolphins swimming around and birds of every colour.

Wellness

Vikara offers massage, yoga and healing ceremonies for the wellbeing of its guests. The yoga practices are much more than physical exercise on the mat. By activating the bodies through movement, we bring our focus back to the present moment allowing us to return to our natural state of being – happiness. Vikara is the only Plant Medicine retreat center right on the beach in Ecuador. The healing properties of the ocean, combined with your intention, the transformative powers of the fire and the medicines, offer profound healing and a life-changing experience.

Get There

The retreat center is located in Olon, just a 2.5 hours trip from José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) in Guayaquil. Direct buses leave from the terminal bus station in Guayaquil every hour.  Private transportation to and from this airport is available upon request at an additional cost.

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Customer Reviews

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Customer Reviews

Cobus and Jackie Van Aswegen 10/19/23

Google
awesome last minute trip which was well communicated, friendly crew and great surf guide! waves were not the best but we realised at the time of booking that it was end of season. crew could not be more friendly and willing to help all the time - chef prepared a wide variety of food and never any complaints on that front - thanks!!!... we will be back for more!

Steve 10/07/23

TrustPilot
I've used Awave twice ... so far. This is the second time I've used Awave for a trip to the maldives. Stayed in 2 different resorts this time. They've always been incredibly prompt at replying and handled everything for us, making sure the 2 Resorts were in touch to get us transfered half way through our trip. At one of the resorts I even bumped into Giulia and Delia who were out there surfing at the time. There's no doubt in my mind that I'll use awave again if I'm booking a surf trip

Donald Ayres 11/06/23

TrustPilot
Indonesia Surf Trip/ Java/Bali/Sumba - James Colston was my representative from AWAVE - I’m an older solo surfer and James was attentive, respectful, extremely responsive from the initial planning stages all the way through the booking. And he was so patient with all my crazy questions along the way. I couldn’t have been more pleased with James’s level of service. Thank you James

Alex Daish 12/28/23

TrustPilot
Giulia was an amazing person to book with. I was overwhelmed with choices initially, but AWAVE knew their stuff and helped me with my options and even suggested delaying my trip so I could go to a certain hotel which ended up being the best decision I made all year.

Mickey 01/24/24

TrustPilot
Giulia and James were always on line to answer any question or to give an advice. The Ayada resort is perfect both for families or for couples. We did not have waves as the season goes from April to September, but there are plenty options to have fun and good times. Highly recommended both Awave and Ayada.

James 01/30/24

TrustPilot
The AWAVE team are knowledgable and helpful. Giulia is a very helpful and patient person to deal with, and do not worry, you can trust her. I had to delay my trip to Morocco due to unforeseen circumstances and Giulia was very understanding. I have just returned from having a fantastic week at Amouage in Taghazout. Thanks AWAVE!

Omar AlJammaz 03/07/23

TrustPilot
Great travel options, great customer support, simplifying planing process.
Looking forward for my next trip.

Nina Ross 03/08/23

TrustPilot
Awesome holiday to Hudhuranfushi. Giulia was very helpful and quick to respond and overall we were very impressed with Awave Travel.
Lohi's is a private, on site, awesome left hander that just kept giving. Also had options of 2 daily surf boat trips that went to other local breaks such as Sultans, Ninja's, Cokes, Jails. The surf team are amazing and we scored great waves the whole time we were there.
Stayed in a Sunset family beach villa which was perfect for a family of 4, then upgraded for the last 3 nights to Ocean Villas, both great for different reasons!
Island staff are so helpful and welcoming, and there's a good variety of food options available. Lots of other things to do such as paddleboarding, jet ski-ing, spa treatments, yoga and amazing snorkelling - with sharks, turtles and rays! We also hired bikes to get around and do morning surf checks!
An amazing trip, thank you Awave and Hudhuranfushi!

Seb Speck 25/06/23

TrustPilot
We had an amazing time on the Mentawai islands booked through Awave Travel.
Giulia was very helpful and available at all times during the booking process. And we had the best time on the Mentawais on the Maki Boat. The staff were amazing. Raul the surf guide was very helpful, friendly and coached us on the waves. Kaique the photographer produced top quality pictures and videos from the water, boat and drone.
Overall very happy and would highly recommend it.

Tom Ward 18/06/23

TrustPilot
We charted Seafarer for a 10 day trip in the Maldives. We booked with AWAVE about 12 months before. James was super helpful, really responsive and just easy to deal with. We even made a very last minute change to go to the central atolls which he arranged pretty much straight away. The trip itself was unreal, great surf, amazing wildlife and scenery. If you’re thinking about a surf charter, do it and book through these guys!
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