Hiking and Yoga on Greece's Evia Island

Absolutely not! This is far from a standard yoga retreat. Don't expect to follow a rigid and strict activity schedule or a restrictive detoxing diet. This adventure was designed for people who practice and love yoga, or who are just curious about it and want to experience the amazing benefits it brings for the first time. But it’s also fun, with plenty of opportunities to explore the surrounding nature trails on foot, and enjoy delicious food and wine, all in the company of like-minded people. Relaxing and not taking yourself too seriously is kind of mandatory here!

The sessions will be a mix of Hatha and restorative yoga. Hatha yoga is a type of yoga that involves physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation, it is considered one of the oldest styles of yoga. Some of the Hatha sessions will be more dynamic than others, with flows to complement the hiking element of the trip. Restorative yoga is a more gentle, slow-paced yoga practice that helps you relax, reduce stress, and rejuvenate. It involves holding poses for longer than in other types of yoga and often uses props like blankets, blocks, and bolsters.

Your host has been operating trips on Evia Island for many years, so if conditions aren't suitable for any of the day hikes you'll head to an alternative part of the island for a replacement hike. We don't run this trip during the peak summer months of July and August when Evia can get uncomfortably hot, indeed there have been wildfires on Evia during these months in the recent past. As such extreme heat shouldn't be a factor, however, unexpected heatwaves can occur and your host will factor this into any Plan B considerations.

This trip visits locations where daytime temperatures can be extremely high during the times of year when this trip operates. High humidity and limited access to shade can also be factors, and warm temperatures can continue into the nighttime, which additionally influences the body’s ability to cool down. Personal care should be taken to keep cool as best possible in the conditions, such as wearing appropriate clothing and proper hydration. Very high temperatures can impair an individual’s physical abilities to perform an activity that they may otherwise be able to do competently at cooler temperatures. People may experience symptoms associated with dehydration and heat stroke. Your guide(s) are trained to mitigate the risks associated with high temperatures, by carefully managing the intensity of the activity, and to provide the appropriate support response should someone feel ill during the trip. Should you experience health issues during your trip you should inform your guide immediately so the proper care can be provided.

The tap water on Evia Island is safe to drink, so you can freely fill up at your hotel base throughout the trip. Make sure to bring along a water bottle with 1-2 litres of carrying capacity to ensure you have water in your daypack for each of the hikes.

There will be one lead hiking guide, and expert yoga instructors for each of the yoga sessions.

This trip has a single base throughout, so you can leave your luggage in your room the whole time and take a day pack out on each day hike.

Sure can! Over 70% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.

Our team of Adventure Hunters co-create exclusive adventures which are run by highly vetted, specialist hosts. The trip is run by our trusted host partner in the destination. We only work with independent, local, in-destination experts who know the very best places to explore and how to stay safe. Read more information about the local teams we partner with. You’ll be introduced to the host straight after making a booking via the Much Better Adventures platform.

Much Better Adventures refer to the UK Government’s official travel advice when designing trips and monitoring trip operations. We recommend that all customers are familiar with the practical information provided on the Government’s FCDO website, where current travel advice can be found by searching for the applicable destination(s).

For customers joining this trip from other international destinations – please also read the official travel advice applicable to your country of residence/origin, as this may differ.

We recommend checking out the country-specific information and also talking to a travel nurse.

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All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy (18+) as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. Children can be accommodated on some private departures.

You're always in good company on one of our adventures.

Our trips are typically made up of a mixture of solo travellers and small groups of 2 or 3 friends, with most in their 30s-50s.

Our sociable adventures are solo-friendly by design and naturally attract outdoorsy people with a shared mindset; a love for adventure, a desire to push themselves and meet awesome, like-minded people along the way.

It’s this camaraderie that has so often turned a great adventure into a life-changing one.

Don't just take our word for it:

• 95% of people rate the group dynamics on our trips 5/5
• 90% of people recommend joining a trip to make new friends
• 75% of people have met people on our trips that they would now consider friends

See here for more info about the Much Better Adventures tribe.

Interested in a more exclusive experience? Opt for a 'Private Group' through the dates and prices tab to book this adventure for just you and your chosen companions.