Island hopping through Thailand with Mindfulness…

I am once again teaming up with Katie Schiffgen, to offer this amazing sailing experience based out of Phuket. With our highly experienced skipper at the helm, you can sit back and savor the varied delights of Thailand’s emerald-colored waters, limestone pinnacles, anchorages, pristine beaches, traditional fishing villages, and some of the best snorkeling and scuba diving in the world.

Throughout this retreat, you can expect a morning session of yoga each day. After yoga, we eat a delicious breakfast prepared on board by our amazing hostess, then set sail for our daily beach stop, which includes some of the bluest, clearest water you've ever seen with magical caves and cliffs towering over the beach.

As you sail through the beautiful fjords of Thailand, you have the freedom to relax as you please with a book, sun bathing, chatting with your fellow yoga retreat guests or learn to sail with your skipper.

TUITION

$2,250 per person for double occupancy (AFT CABIN) These cabins are situated on the rear part of the catamaran. The aft/master cabins are slightly larger and offer more cabin space, a large ensuite with separate WC and shower.

$2,350 per person for single occupancy (FORWARD CABIN) These cabins are situated on the front part of the catamaran. It's has a good sized bed and a large ensuite bathroom with seperate WC and shower.

$500 deposit due upon booking

Early Bird Discount: $100 off if you book by September 1st, 2022

Early-ish Bird Discount: $50 off if you book by November 1st, 2022

Early payment incentive: $50 off if you pay in full at time of booking

Your payment is due in full by January 1st, 2023.

Please contact Kim Dastrup for all inquiries and booking

Payment is accepted thru Venmo, PayPal, cash, or check.

• Cash

• Check

• Venmo — @Katie-Schiffgen or @Kimberly-Dastrup

• Paypal (Please use the friends and family option) — kt_calvie@hotmail.com or berlgirl@gmail.com

• Credit or debit card (a 3.5% processing fee will be added)

We are happy to take payment in increments as long as the full amount is paid by January 1, 2023. Payment by debit or credit will incur a 3.5% processing fee. Credit/debit cards may be taken over the phone upon request.

You are welcome to contact either Katie or Kim for inquiries and booking.

Katie: 801-425-3446 or katieschiffgen@me.com

Kim: 801-380-2289 or berlgirl@gmail.com

Please be sure to specify your room preference at the time of booking. If you are traveling solo and choose a double occupancy option, we do our best to find a roommate for you.

There is a limited number of space on each boat, so book as far as you can in advance. Rooms are on a first come, first serve basis. 

Cabins are on a double share basis, so I highly recommend coming with a friend or a partner.

A fun option is to get a small group together and book with 6 friends and you will have an entire boat for yourselves!

What it includes:

• Seven days accommodation on board your own luxury sailing yacht

• DELICIOUS breakfast and lunch prepared fresh on board everyday (some dinners also included)

• Daily yoga practice

• Full crew: skipper, hostess, yoga instructor

• Learn how to sail, free of charge

• Snorkelling gear provided

• BYO alcohol on board

• Take in the sights and relax as we sail the coast

• Golden sunsets and sunrises like nothing you've seen before

• A sky full of stars at night, with no light pollution

• Always a small group on board (max 8 guests)

• Fuel, water & port/marina charges

• Tourism taxes

• Yacht cleaning fee

What is does NOT include:

• Airfare -- Flight to and from Thailand

• Transfer to and from the marina

• Some dinners

• Tips

Our Boat

The Lagoon 42 has been built with innovative features balancing a subtle harmony between performance and comfort.

Born from the experience of Lagoon Catamarans to develop a unique cruising approach, the Lagoon 42 reveals remarkable volumes to interact in all areas.

The concept of this catamaran has been proven. With up to 12 guests, enjoy an agreeable cockpit open to the sea and the comfort of an exceptional lounge.

ITINERARY

1: Phuket

We welcome you on the boat and make you comfortable before enjoying an evening in Phuket. Phuket is a wonderful mix of island hopping in marine reserves, beautiful sights, and exciting open-water passages. Phuket has a bit of everything for everyone.

2: Kho Hong

(Ao Phang-nga National Park) (dinner on board). 

Your first day will bring you east or north towards Phang Nga Bay. The dramatic towering limestone cliffs provide a stunning start to your vacation before you pass James Bond Island and Koh Panyee.  James Bond Island is famous for feature in 'The Man with the Golden Gun' and is a must see destination for all film buffs, Bond fans and budding secret agents.  

3: Kho Roi

(optional overnight) (dinner on board)

Koh Roi is an island for exploring. There are no no shortage of caves and hongs to be explored by dingy. If overnighting watch for the thousands of fruit bats, some with an impressive 3-foot wing span. As the bats leave for their evening feast in the jungles it takes you back to a prehistoric time.

4: Krabi

*take dingy inside the lagoon 

Krabi has a beautiful beach that we'll swim in and also boasts a huge hong (Hong is Thai for 'room' meaning a lagoon) with impressive cliffs surrounding it. As you'd expect, the water is crystal clear and inviting, perfect for swimming on a high tide and exploring.  

 We will take the dingy to shore. There is a 'landing fee' of 300 Bhat per tourist (about USD $9) 

5: Phi Phi Islands

(Koh Phi Phi le / Maya bay)  

We set sail south and heading to the beautiful Phi Phi islands. We'll pass Bamboo Island and the brave can snorkel looking for sharks. We'll then head to Phi Phi Le for lunch, snorkeling and checking out the world famous Maya bay from 'The Beach' with Leonardo Dicaprio. Once we've finished with the day's excitement, we'll head back to Phi Phi to freshen up and check out the island.  

6: Kho Rang Yai

We arrive in the magnificent white-sand beach in time for lunch and a swim. The island is ours, hire a bike to explore, snorkel off the boat and around the cliff. As we're west facing we have a magical sunset.

7: Phuket

Our final day starts with our morning yoga before breakfast and swimming before heading up to Phuket. Phuket has something for everyone including Buddhist temples, statues, historic sites as well as no shortage of restaurants, bars, clubs, stalls selling their souvenirs, and the waterfront vibe.

YOGA

We will practice yoga each morning ON LAND… a power or soft flow class… We will also have some sort of meditation or mindfulness practice each day.

Kim Dastrup

Kim has been a prominent yoga instructor in Salt Lake City since 2003. She teaches a style of yoga true to the tradition and spirit of an ancient and sacred practice. Her classes are suffused with intelligence, creativity, and compassion derived from her years of teaching and extensive training with some of the greatest teachers across the country. 

Kim has facilitated retreats in Kauai, Italy, Greece, Spain, Thailand and Ireland.

Katie Schiffgen

Katie has been practicing yoga for over fifteen years and teaching since 2013. Her classes focus on breath, alignment, and strength as well as functional mobility. Her greatest hope in teaching is that she will inspire people to get to know themselves on a deeper level… to ask more questions, be more curious, pay more attention, and connect with that place deep inside of them that is their true essence.

Katie has helped facilitate retreats in Costa Rica, Tulum, Colombia, Greece, Spain, Sayulita, Thailand, Bali, and Croatia.

PASSPORT

All participants must have a valid passport. Your passport must have at least 2 blank pages and be valid for at least 6 months after your departure date. No Visa is required for Americans coming for tourism and staying less than 30 days.

Travel Insurance is strongly encouraged.

VACCINATIONS

All participants are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to attend this retreat.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Full refunds will be given up until October 1, 2022. Cancellations after this date will forfeit the $500 deposit but will refunded the rest. No refunds will be given after January 1, 2023. No exceptions.

ADULTS ONLY

This is intended to be an adults only retreat. Please no children under the age of 18.

QUESTIONS?

Please feel free to contact Katie or me with questions anytime!

Katie: katiecalv@gmail.com or 801.425.3446

Kim: berlgirl@gmail.com or 801-380-2289