Goddess Greece Retreat

(August 26 - September 4, 2008)

Picture yourself dancing in the moonlight at Aphrodite's temple where Sappho taught the ancient Goddess mysteries, experiencing the magic of Greece, and learning the secrets to living your own Goddess Life! (more…)

Let us custom design a tour for your group!

We will design a tour especially for your group of 10 -15 women or mixed women and men. Define the goals and objectives for your group and we will design a group tour that caters to your group's needs and desires.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Hand picked hotels:
We love doing business with the local people and have researched, visited and chosen beautiful and unique hotels and bed & breakfasts that reflect the culture and décor of the country, yet cater to your comfort and convenience.

Hand picked restaurants:
We have personally experienced the ambiance, the food and service of each restaurant we book for our clients. You will not find yourself in a large buffet style tourist  restaurant on our tours. Our restaurants are locally owned and operated and have excellent and varied menu selections.

Volunteer opportunities:
We have tours with a heart! In every country we visit, we work with organizations that support and aid women and children in need and help to create a better future.

Spiritual aspects:
In each country, if you choose, we offer you the opportunity to learn about the spiritual traditions of that region. We work with shamans, guides, teachers, ashrams, and meditation centers to offer you an experience for the soul.

Just plain fun:
After all, life is meant to be lived! There is a wide variety of fun-filled activities to choose from in every country we visit!

Meeting the goals and objectives for your group:
We will design a group tour that caters to your group's needs and desires. Simply define your objectives and leave the planning to us.

SOUTH AMERICA:

PERU:
For a typical tour to Peru, you should allow a minimum of 9 days, and upward to 21 days.

Options:
Yoga and meditation
Outdoor activities easy, medium or challenging
~ mountain biking
~ hiking
~ sandboarding
Andean shamanic ceremonies, rituals and initiations
Machu Picchu experience
Nazca Lines experience including flight over Las Lineas de Nasca
Amazon jungle experience
Plant Teacher Ceremonies, Ayahuasca or San Pedro
Lake Titicaca experience
Spanish classes
Salsa Lessons

UPCOMING TOURS:

Beginning in 2009, we also have customized tours to the following countries: Guatemala, Mexico (Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Campeche), Belize, Nepal and India.

ASIA:

NEPAL and INDIA:
For typical tours to Nepal and/or India you should allow for a minimum of 10 days and upward to 4 weeks.

NEPAL

Options:
Yoga and meditation classes or immersion
Jomson Trek in Annapurna Region
Hot Springs Trek (Tato Pani) in Annapurna Region
Pokhara & Phewa Lake - beautiful town set against Annapurna backdrop, great location for day hikes as well as longer treks
Kathmandu city visit
~ ancient city of Bhaktapur
~ Buddhist stupas
~ Hindu temples and cremation ground
Nagarkot - sunrise over Langtang Range of Himalayas
Chitwan Jungle (Royal Chitwan National Park)
~ elephants, rhinos, reptiles (and possibly tigers & sloth bears)
~ jungle walks
~ jeep or elephant safaris*
~ bicycle rides through the Terai countryside outside the park
Visit and volunteer at women's cooperative and/or orphanage

INDIA

Options:
Classic India ~ Agra, Varanasi, Rishikesh, Jaipur, Khajuraho, Orcha, Rishikesh
~ explore ancient India through it's art and architecture
~ elephant tours of palaces and fortresses*
~ Taj Mahal at sunrise/sunset
~ classical Indian dance classes
Camel trekking in Rajastan*
Yoga and meditation classes or immersion
~ visit yoga ashrams and the sacred Ganges River
~ vegetarian cuisine
Visit and/or volunteer at Mother Teresa's Ashram
Visit and/or volunteer at VIDYA (Delhi based NGO) literacy program for slum children and underprivileged women

MEXICO and CENTRAL AMERICA:

GUATEMALA, YUCATAN, BELIZE:
For a typical tours to Mexico and Central America should allow for a minimum of 7 days ad upward to 14 days depending on the activities you choose for your group.

GUATEMALA:

Options:
Spanish school in Antiqua
Lago de Atitlan and surrounding villages
Mayan ruins of Tikal, Copan, Yaxha
Highland hiking
Volcanos and hot springs spas
San Francisco el Alto (famous Mayan marketplace)

MEXICO (CAMPECHE, YUCATAN & QUINTANA ROO)

Options:
Tulum Mayan ruins and surrounding stunning beaches
Valladolid authentic colonial town bike touring the area
Isla Mujeres (Island of Women) for snorkeling, beach time, artifacts
Visiting beautiful underground water fed cenote (caves) for swimming
Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza, Uxmal and Calakmul

BELIZE

Options:
Yoga retreat in San Ignacio
Rainforest plant healing and remedy studies
Horseback* riding through the rolling countryside Cayo District
Spa treatments at Chaa Creek Lodge
Mayan ruins of Xunantunich - hiking or horseback*
Cave exploration and tubing - Actun Tunichil Muknal
Jungle clad rivers for swimming, canoeing
2-day side trip to Tikal Mayan ruins in Guatemala

*Please note that where elephants, camels or any other animals are used in the tour we are careful to use only vendors who treat the animals in a humane manner. We will not tolerate animal cruelty.