Yoga itineraries

Skip the guided group price and do this stunning Alentejo retreat your way. You'll base yourself in a rural guesthouse near Cercal do Alentejo, wake up to morning yoga, hike sections of the legendary Rota Vicentina and Fisherman's Trail, and paddleboard where the Mira River meets the Atlantic in the Costa Vicentina Natural Park. Self-booked yoga classes, public buses from Lisbon, and budget-friendly local restaurants mean you get the same wild Atlantic scenery, sea swims, and cork-oak tranquillity for a fraction of the commercial tour price. Costs below are approximate estimates per person.

Travel Crew

~£340

Trade the group tour premium for an equally epic self-launched adventure through the Indian Himalayas — same trails, same temples, same sunrise yoga, a fraction of the cost. This 11-day itinerary takes you from Delhi up to the colonial hill station of Shimla, then across to the spiritual heart of Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj, with daily hikes to mountain-top temples and viewpoints woven around morning yoga sessions you can book locally. All transport is via public trains and shared vehicles, and accommodation is in well-rated budget guesthouses and hostels. Costs are approximate estimates per person.

Travel Crew

~£450

Same epic Tramuntana mountain trails, same dreamy Mediterranean swim spots, same sunrise yoga — just without the premium group tour price tag. This self-launched version swaps the guided agroturismo package for an independently booked rural guesthouse or budget-friendly finca near Esporles, self-guided hikes along the well-marked GR221 and Archduke Trail, and drop-in yoga classes in Palma or Sóller. All three peak hikes, the Port de Sóller to Deià coastal walk, and the village of Deià are entirely doable solo using free trail maps, the Wikiloc app, and Mallorca's public bus network. Estimated savings of roughly £900–£1,100 per person compared to the Much Better Adventures premium package.

Travel Crew

~£480

Trek Madeira's most dramatic levada trails, summit its highest peak, and balance it all with daily yoga — all without paying for a guided group tour. This self-launched version follows the exact same route through lush Laurisilva forests, coastal cliffs, and volcanic peaks, swapping the 4-star group hotel for a well-rated guesthouse or aparthotel in Caniço, and replacing guided transfers with Madeira's surprisingly good public bus network (SAM/Rodoeste). Yoga sessions are bookable via local studios in Funchal or drop-in classes near Caniço. All hikes are well-marked and freely accessible — Madeira is one of Europe's most self-launchable hiking destinations. Estimated costs are approximate and based on 2024 budget traveller rates.

Travel Crew

~£380