Inner Wisdom: Yoga Retreat

FAQs

WHAT TIME DOES THE RETREAT START AND END?

The retreat officially starts at 5.00pm on May 25th and ends after breakfast on May 29th.

WHICH AIRPORT DO I FLY INTO?

You fly into Athens Airport (ATH) 

HOW DO I GET FROM AIRPORT TO THE VENUE?

Group Transfers to and from Athens airport are provided and included in the price.

On arrival day, we recommend you arrive before 2.00pm to get the group transfer. The journey from the airport to the hotel will take approximately 2 hours et 30 minutes.

 

 

CAN THIS TRIP CATER TO SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS?

Absolutely. We work closely with our partners and suppliers and can accommodate most dietary requirements. We will email you with a form to gather information about your dietary requirements 3 weeks before the trip start date. 

WHAT FOOD WILL BE SERVED?

At Evia Silence, the Chef prepares high quality vegetarian food using only the finest of local produce and ingredients. They combine traditional Greek and international cuisine with the goal of fulfilling an array of palates and offer healthy meals.

WILL I GET ANY “FREE” TIME?

Absolutely! There is plenty of leisure time included for you to re-charge, nap, or do your own thing. We always schedule down time in our daily itinerary.

WHAT'S AROUND EVIA SILENCE?

The nearest village from “Evia Silence” is “Argiro”, the distance is 4Km – 7min by car (basic grocery, bred).

​A bigger village is “Zarakes”. The distance is 21Km – 25mins by car (mini market with almost everything!, some traditional Greek taverns, meat store, bakery, drug store, basic health care).

The nearest big town is “Aliveri”. The distance is 25Km – 35mins by car (hospital, supermarkets, every kind of store you want).

A nice nearby bay is “Almiropotamos” at 20 Km – 20 min by car (minimarkets, traditional greek taverns etc).

IF I DECIDE TO CANCEL MY SPOT, WILL I GET A REFUND?

The deposit is non-refundable and is used to secure your spot on the trip. If you decide to cancel your trip, we cannot refund your deposit.

All subsequent payments are non-refundable once the payment due date has arrived.

Please ensure you purchase adequate travel insurance to cover any fees you may incur if you have to cancel your trip.

WHEN DO I NEED TO PAY THE REMAINING BALANCE?

The payment schedule for this trip is detailed below. 

• First Payment: Deposit of $300 paid at time of booking 
• Second Payment: 30% of the total value of your booking is due on January 26th, 2024
• Third Payment: 30% of the total value of your booking is due on February 25th, 2024
• Balance Payment: Remaining balance due on March 26th, 2024

CAN I COME TO THIS TRIP ALONE?

Yes! Traveling alone is a great way to meet new people, and many people will be coming solo. On this trip we’re all in it together and you’ll be part of the group from the moment you arrive.

I WANT TO SHARE A ROOM BUT I AM TRAVELING ALONE, DO YOU ASSIGN ME SOMEONE TO SHARE THE ROOM WITH ?

If you are traveling alone and would like to share a room, we use our best judgment to find a good match. We endeavor to accommodate any specific requests you may have. Please contact us with any requests so that we can assign you to an unaccompanied guest that also wants to travel in a double occupancy room.

HOW DO YOU ASSIGN THE ROOMS?

Rooms are assigned on a first-come-first-served basis. 

Please note: all rooms are equal in terms of comfort.

WHAT IS THE COVID CANCELLATION POLICY?

CANCELLATION BY US

In the unlikely event that WE have to cancel the trip for any reason then we will offer you the following options:

• A full refund of all monies paid, including your deposit
• Transfer of your booking, free of charge, to a future trip of the same value

In the unlikely event that we have to cancel the trip for any reason, any flight tickets purchased by you will not be able to be refunded. It is for this reason that travel insurance is a mandatory condition of your booking. 

CANCELLATION BY YOU

If you are unable to attend the trip for any reason, you will need to make a claim with your travel insurance provider to claim any trip costs.

Please ensure your travel Insurance provider covers you for the following:

• Flight cancelation
• Trip payments
• Positive Covid-19 test or other medical restriction preventing you from traveling
• Local and destination restrictions preventing you from traveling

IS TRAVEL INSURANCE INCLUDED?

• We do not include travel insurance as everyone’s needs are different. However, having travel insurance in place for each person is a condition of your booking. If you haven’t purchased cover yet, you can do so here:
  • US Residents link here
  • UK Residents link here
  • For other International residents link here

  Please ensure your travel Insurance provider covers you for the following:

  • Flight cancelation
  • Trip payments
  • Positive Covid-19 test or other medical restriction preventing you from traveling
  • Local and destination restrictions preventing you from traveling

WHO DO I REACH OUT TO IF I HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?

You can reach out to us directly via email a at highyoga@seekdharma.com

HOW DO I CHECK MY REMAINING BALANCE?

Remaining balance can be checked by following the payment link found in your booking confirmation email.