VITOX Group Yoga Retreat

Vikasa is located on Koh Samui, which is an island in the Gulf of Thailand. Vikasa is in the south east corner of the island, in between Chaweng Noi and Lamai. Vikasa is a 20 minute drive from Koh Samui International Airport (USM) and a 35 minute drive from the Nathon and Lipa Noi ferry terminals.

Koh Samui is a beautiful tropical island located in the Gulf of Thailand.  It is approximately 90 minutes from the mainland via ferry, but is easily accessible via airplane.  It has a population of around 70,000 people and has key infrastructure such as a small international airport, good medical facilities (including hospitals), banking facilities (including ATMs), good wifi coverage and good roads.  It is possible to drive around the entire island in around 90 minutes, and visitors generally either travel via scooter or taxi as walking is difficult.  Vikasa is located between Chaweng Noi and Lamai in a quiet area of the island.  It is possible to walk from Vikasa to nearby beaches, but guests generally stay on the Vikasa premises or rent scooters or taxis for trips to nearby markets and shopping malls.  The weather is generally hot year round, with temperatures often around 30 degrees celsius.

The best way to get to Vikasa is to fly into Koh Samui International Airport (USM).  There are daily flights into Koh Samui from Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and others.  We will arrange your pick up from the airport.

This will depend on where you are from. For details of Thailand’s visa arrangements with specific countries see here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Thailand

Although tourist visas are generally required, there is an exemption for travellers from 30 countries (Australia, UK, USA, France, Germany, Sweden and others) who wish to travel to Thailand for 30 days or less. If you are a citizen of one of these countries you do not need to obtain a visa. Note that if you plan to stay for longer than 30 days, it is possible to obtain a short extension from the immigration office on Koh Samui at some point during your stay.

If you are not a citizen of one of the countries with which Thailand has specific visa exemption or waiver arrangements, you will need to obtain a 30, 60 or 90 day tourist visa before arriving in Thailand

The Begin retreat is a week-long retreat for those wanting to enjoy a gentle yet effective cleanse and reset in beautiful Koh samui with a group of like minded people. You are welcome if you are completely new to cleansing, or if you have some experience in the past. The Vitox retreat will cover healthy diet, healthy mindset, yoga, wellness routines, cleansing rituals and much more. You will have the chance to set and work towards your own personal wellness goals, supported by our team of wellness leaders. The menu includes delicious healthy raw food dishes and fresh juices, as well as a herbal protocol to deepen the cleansing journey. You will have plenty of free time in between classes and workshops to enjoy all that Vikasa and Koh Samui has to offer. You’ll enjoy comfortable private accommodation, delicious healthy meals, spa treatments and time to rest and nurture yourself. This is a week to dedicate to your growth and wellbeing. It will be relaxed yet deep, fun yet insightful, and will offer you tools and wisdom to support you throughout your entire life.

This program is designed for complete beginners to novices or those with limited experience. Personal programs are a great way to start from the beginning and learn correct habits and techniques. 

Yoga clothes, tropical climate clothes and swimwear.  Yoga mats and props and towels are all provided. You may want to add an excursion to your program such as a waterfall hike, in which case a pair of sneakers would also be handy. If you want to use the Sky Gym during your stay you’ll need gym clothes too. 

We recommend that participants download the free lifestyle guide and read up on the Vikasa Lifestyle before arrival. If you don’t have time to read it that’s ok too, we will review some content during your program. 

Yes! The Vitox Retreat is for all levels. The cleansing journey is gentle enough to be suitable for everyone, but also effective and deep enough for you to have a powerful transformational experience. Our team will be on hand to support you throughout the whole week. You will also have a private consultation with a naturopath to help you work on unique goals and needs for your own wellbeing. This week is deisgned as a thorough reset and a chance for you to make positive and empowering changes to your lifestyle so you have all the energy, vibrancy and balance you seek in your life. This retreat is for all ages, all backgrounds and anyone who has cleansed in the past or is brand new to the idea. Everyone will have a different journey and we will encourage you to listen to your body and do what is best for you each day. The program is designed to ease you into the cleanse with raw food and juices and then one full day with only juices. This has been designed and tested by our experienced team- you are in safe hands!

All Vikasa rooms are private rooms. The Yoga Cave and Yoga Cave Plus are single private rooms with shared bathrooms, all other rooms are private ensuite rooms. You can twin share only if you are booking with someone you are traveling with- a friend, partner, relative etc.

For twin share pricing, there is one full cost of the retreat program, plus an additional $1200 for the second person. If you are booking two places you will be eligible to a discount, this is dependant on the current promotions available. Simply contact us to find out the total price for twin share.

The retreat dates start on your check in and check out dates. Check in is available from 2pm. On the first day there is a group dinner and casual information session. Offical classes will start on day two. On the final day, you will enjoy a morning class and brunch and check out is at 12 noon.

You are more than welcome to book additional nights before or after the offical retreat dates. Simply contact us to enquire about pricing and availability. Or let us know on your application you would like to book additional nights. Our regular nightly rate includes twice daily buffet meals, access to all public yoga classes and all facilities. Many guests do like to arrive a few days early to acclimatise, especially after a long journey. Many guests do also end up extending their stay. This is always dependant on our availability, so booking in advance is recommended, but if you do opt to stay longer once onsite, simply check with our reservation team at the front desk.