West Coast ocean surfing, combined with daily yoga sessions. Photo / Bazi's Surf School and Hostel
Find balance on a wellness surf retreat
Stunning West Coast ocean surfing, combined with daily yoga sessions are part of the package in a five-night stay at Bazil's Hostel and Surf School in Westport. Priced from $450pp for five nights and five days, you can upgrade from hostel-style accommodation to a private room with an en suite for an extra $150 for the stay. The package includes a surfing lesson, coaching and tips in the water, five yoga lessons, unlimited surfboard and wetsuit use, Continental breakfasts and unlimited Wi-Fi. A threenight option has three yoga classes and a surfing lesson for $350 and the upgrade is an extra $100.
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