Overlooked by the craggy hill of Carn Llidi, Whitesands is one of Wales’ most popular surf beaches. Spend your morning riding the waves on the stunning south west coast of Wales, guided by local surf instructors who will be sure to teach you some surf lingo!
Immerse yourself into the surfing world with free afternoons to drop in on the waves, explore the coastal city of St Davids and take in the epic views with yoga sessions on the beach. Get involved as much as you’d like on your surf and yoga retreat – in fact, why not pay your newfound love of surfing forwards with a chance to join a local beach clean.
4 days, zero-hassle and all this included:
- 2 surf lessons
- 2 beach yoga sessions
- Voluntary beach clean
- Surfboard and wetsuit hire
- 3 nights boutique hotel accommodation
- Breakfast every day and 1 evening meal
- Professional, local, English-speaking guide
- All transfers during the trip
- 1 native tree planted in our woodland
Plus flexible booking terms as part of our Adventure Promise, including instalment payments to spread the cost of your adventure.
See the full itinerary in the tab above.
For adventurers who:
Are fit, active and looking for a full introduction to all things surfing.
Perfect for solo travellers, couples and friends.
Also available as a private group adventure. Please use the enquiry form to check availability for your preferred dates.
Friday
Arrive in St Davids to check into your hotel from 15.00 ready to begin your surf and yoga retreat.
Your tour leader will host your welcome meeting at 18:00, giving you the lowdown on what’s to come over the next few days. Enjoy a welcome drink and tuck into pizza as you get to know your fellow travellers ahead of your surf experience, and to get you into that surf vibe we’ve got a special film screening all about lives transformed by the sea.
Saturday
After a hearty breakfast, we’ll head to surf school to brush up on beach and sea safety. Then get kitted out in your warm wetsuit, grab your board and we’ll make our way down to the beach.
Your surf experience begins as your instructor takes you through the basics of surfing. From how to paddle, how to ‘prone ride’ in control of your board and finally how to ‘pop’ on dry land, master the theory before you take the plunge out on the waves.
After your lesson you’ll have free time for lunch and the choice of how to spend the rest of your afternoon. Hang out at the beach with your surfboard, practicing your new skills. Or head back to your hotel, rinse the salt off your skin and venture into St Davids to spend your afternoon exploring the UK’s smallest city.
To round off your perfect beach bum day, why not join us for a beach yoga session in front of the setting sun. Stretch out those aching muscles after your first day of surfing, ready to hit the waves again tomorrow.
Sunday
Once you’ve refueled with breakfast, get ready for the next day of your surf and yoga retreat. Head down to the beach for another morning of surfing tuition with your expert instructors. By now you’ll know how to negotiate the surf so it’s straight into the water and time to start catching waves.
After showing off your new skills dropping into waves and hanging ten, you can hang onto your board for the rest of the afternoon to keep shredding those waves, or shed your wetsuit and join us for a beach clean. This is a chance for your instructors to share their knowledge of coastal wildlife and show how you can play your part in protecting beautiful coastal destinations like this.
Later this afternoon, why not join us for another relaxing yoga session down on the beach – after all, this is a surf and yoga retreat. Bring your beach weekend to a close by giving those tired muscles one final stretch and enjoying the inhale exhale of fresh salty air. What a perfect way to spend your final evening unwinding after an epic surf experience.
Monday
Enjoy the final morning of your south west Wales surfing break as you share breakfast with your new friends. Leave your surf and yoga retreat feeling totally stoked with your new love of surfing.
What's included
- 2 surf lessons
- 2 beach yoga sessions
- Voluntary beach clean
- 3 nights boutique hotel accommodation
- Breakfast every day and 1 evening meal
- Surfboard and wetsuit hire
- Professional, local, English-speaking guide
- All transfers during the trip
- 1 native tree planted in our woodland
Optional Activities
Be as involved as you like on this 4 day surf and yoga retreat. The choice is yours to take part in these activities at no extra charge:
- Beach yoga
- Afternoon surfboard hire
- Immersive beach clean
What you need to bring
- Swimwear – to wear under the wetsuits we provide
- Towel – to dry off after surfing
- Warm clothes – to wear after surfing
- Sun cream, sun glasses and a sun hat
- Lots of energy!
What you need to know
- Enjoy the reassurance of flexible booking terms, part of our Adventure Promise
- Bookings close 4 to 6 weeks prior to departure, or as soon as places fill
- You must be 18 years or over to join this adventure
- Check in is available in St Davids from 14:30 on your arrival day
- Hotel details and directions will be provided following confirmation of your booking
- We don’t believe in charging people more for exploring our world solo, so we’ll always match you up with a like-minded traveler to share with. Your hotel rooms in St Davids will be on a twin basis.
- If you would prefer your own room we can usually accommodate, though an extra charge would apply
- This multi activity holiday will run with no more than 15, to make sure you enjoy that small group feel
Getting Here
By Air
- The closest international airports to St David’s are Cardiff Airport and Bristol Airport
- It is approximately a 2 hour 30 minute taxi transfer to the tour start point from Cardiff Airport or 3 hour 30 minutes from Bristol Airport
- We recommend taking the train to Haverfordwest, see the By Rail instructions below
By Rail
- The closest train station to St David’s is Haverfordwest Station
- From here, it is a 30 minute taxi transfer to your accommodation or alternatively travel by bus from Haverfordwest via TrawsCymru Connect T1
By Road
- The tour start/end point is located less than 30 minutes from the A40, and less than 1 hour hour 30 minutes from the M4 motorway
- Free parking is available on site for the duration of your stay
If you require assistance with arranging taxi transfers, please get in touch with a member of our team
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