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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

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!

Natasha Gronski 06/08/23

TrustPilot
Awave Travel is the best surf travel agency I have ever booked! They are very professional and responsive to my inquiries and are able to match me with a surf trip appropriate to my interests and skill level. They have an outstanding relationship and reputation with the resorts that they work with, which makes a difference in the consumer experience. Above all, the Awave staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the areas they recommend, as they have actually surfed the spots and stayed at the resorts. For anyone who wants a hassle-free, no worries, relaxing and fun surf adventure, Awave Travel is the way to go!

David 05/29/23

TrustPilot
8 of us stayed at Hudhuranfushi for my 50th birthday celebration. The resort and services were amazing. James and the team at AWAVE stayed in contact from the beginning to end to ensure we had everything we needed. Great experience. Definitely looking forward to booking our next trip with AWAVE in the near future.

Alexandra Franz 05/31/23

TrustPilot
We spent amazing days in Morocco in Amouage. Was an amazing stay and the full surf package offered by AWAVE was great.
All the people were very nice and coaches were amazing. Booking was very smooth, answered all my questions and they took care of everything.
I took the coaching package and had a great time and learning. The teacher was great, very patient and explained everything very nice and calm. Felt safe all the time and had a lot of fun as well.
My boyfriend had the guiding package and he also had a great time. He was always taken to the spots that fitted his level and enjoyed the full when conditions were nice.

Alex Reuter 05/22/23

TrustPilot
We stayed at Ayada in Maldives and I can't be more complimentary of AWAVE! Awesome and patient advise over whatsapp on which resort to go to with extremely details local knowledge on surf conditions, wave spots, resort quality, which atolls to go to, etc. I followed their recommendation and it was spot on. Easy booking on short notice before the trip, can't thank James enough!

Stewart Cropp 05/19/23

TrustPilot
Our remarkable trip was 12 months in the planning.it was awkward to organize because there was so many people coming and going over our two week chartered cruise.
I can’t speak highly enough of AWAVE and more to the point ,the wonderful Giulia Manfrini. She is so caring and sweet and far above and beyond any travel consultant that I have ever worked with
Thankyou Giulia for all your prompt answers to my gazillion questions
You are “Simply the best”.
Now onto the Carpe Diem
The trip of a lifetime was had by all 20 of us
The Captain and crew worked tirelessly to pander to our every whim
They would not allow us to lift a finger
Our Barmen Shawn and Cook ( still can’t pronounce his name ) were superb, the food was first class and varied and the alcohol flowed like a river
Our Surf guide “Seppe” found waves for us every day except for two while we travelled deep into the central Attols
We were greatful for the rest
We snorkeled with the sharks and visited uninhabited Islands spent an afternoon being spoiled at a high class resort .
All in all an Awsome trip

Diane 05/11/23

TrustPilot
James helped us organize our trip in April for my partner and I in the Mentawai.
First, lets discuss the service : James was super clear and reactive. We received a list of resorts with different price ranges and he provided all the elements for us to decide based on our needs and budget. We felt very supported for the organization and we even received so advices few days before leaving for packing.
I was a bit afraid as i'm not a good surfer so i reach out many times to understand how I could still try and learn and James always replied very quick and with all the info i need.
Then when we arrive : it was super well organized, everything went smooth and we fell in love with the place and people. We can tell they really worked on their resort selection and travel organization and we trust our next adventure will be as qualitative.
Already recommended their service ;).
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