Into the Wild: Yoga & Horse Connection Retreat

8 days 7 nights
Portugal
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Anabela M.
Tour Provider
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Difficulty
Moderate
Comfort
Midscale
Group size
1-8 tourists,
over 18 y.o.

Imagine a week where riding, yoga, and nature come together to deepen your connection with horses and restore balance in body and mind. A retreat designed to help you move more consciously in the saddle, improve harmony with your horse, and reconnect with yourself through daily practice in nature.

Set in the wilderness of Peneda-Gerês National Park in Portugal, the journey unfolds across mountain landscapes, forest paths and a quiet village valley, with time spent at a cosy country house with delicious and healthy meals. Participants experience daily contact with horses, guided rides, and meditation moments in nature.

The experience follows a gentle rhythm of two daily yoga classes: morning sessions focused on improving riding through core strength, balance and flexibility, and afternoon practice dedicated to relaxation and recovery, easing stiffness after riding. Small group settings allow personal attention and space to slow down, creating an immersive environment of connection, rest and natural exploration.

from
$1,775
per tourist for 8 days
Departing from
Distrito de Viana do Castelo, Melgaço, Castro Laboreiro
This tour is booked individually on request
Any dates between 1 Apr and 30 Nov are available. Сlick to book or contact tour provider.
Number of individuals
1-8 tourists, over 18 y.o.
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Anabela M. is the provider of this trip
The provider speaks: English, Portuguese

I am a retreat host, yoga teacher and nature guide based in the mountains of Peneda-Gerês National Park, in northern Portugal. My work is rooted in a deep love for nature, movement, simple living and meaningful human connection.

Before creating this project, I worked as an environmental journalist in Lisbon. Everything changed when I came to Peneda-Gerês to make a documentary about the Iberian wolf. After years of movement and noise, I felt the need to slow down and reconnect with simpler rhythms — walking, breathing, listening and spending more time outdoors.

This project grew from this personal transformation. Today, I create and host small-group retreats that combine yoga, hiking, mindful walking, horse connection, running-focused movement, restorative practices and nourishing vegetarian food. I also create retreats focused on women’s well-being, offering supportive spaces for rest, balance and reconnection during different stages of life, including menopause.

My approach is calm, personal and grounded.

Tour highlights

Daily Yoga for Riding & Recovery
Morning yoga improves riding strength and balance while evening practice relaxes the body and releases tension after riding
Ride Through Wild Mountain Landscapes
Explore Peneda-Gerês National Park on horseback, crossing valleys, forest paths, and scenic mountain terrain
Mindful Work with Horses
Develop trust, awareness, and connection through guided equine exercises and shared movement practice

Route details

Day 1
Arrival in Castro Laboreiro (Saturday)

Arrival transfer from the airport to the mountain village of Castro Laboreiro. After check-in at the guesthouse, enjoy a welcome dinner and settle into the peaceful atmosphere of the region.

Your stay is based in a small mountain village surrounded by oak forests in the Laboreiro River valley. The traditional stone houses offer panoramic mountain views and a quiet setting immersed in nature.

Nature Resort
Shared Meals
Day 2
Yoga with horses and Nature of Peneda-Gerês National Park (Sunday)
Day 3
Connection with Horses and Mountain Trails (Monday)
Day 4
Riding and Mindful Movement (Tuesday)
Day 5
Nature Walks and Riverside Relaxation (Wednesday)
Day 6
Wild Horse Tracking and Mountain Practice (Thursday)
Day 7
Valley of the Wolves Ride and Final Mountain Day (Friday)
Day 8
Departure (Saturday)
Difficulty
Moderate
Does not require physical training but involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Comfort
Midscale
Guest House
7 nights
7 nights
Stone hamlet in Peneda-Gerês

Room options

  • Private double room (single occupancy, bathroom opposite)
  • Private twin room (single occupancy, en suite — single supplement applies)
  • Shared twin room (en suite, for two guests travelling together)
  • Shared double room (en suite, for two guests travelling together)

Tickets to group meeting place

Group meeting place
Distrito de Viana do Castelo, Melgaço, Castro Laboreiro
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Weather during the tour

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Conditions

Included
  • 7 nights accommodation (or 4 nights short week)
  • All meals (Sat dinner to departure)
  • All scheduled activities
  • Local transport required for activities
  • Small-group, host-led week
  • Tea, coffee and fruit always available
Extras
  • Single supplement: €200
  • Group Airport Transfer: €125 return (paid locally)
  • Private transfers via a local taxi service: €170 per journey (paid locally, available on request)
  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Snacks or drinks outside meals

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • Comfortable clothes for yoga, riding and hiking 
  • Riding and hiking shoes 
  • Water bottle 
  • Bathing suit for the river and hot bath 
  • Sun lotion 
  • Sunglasses and sun hat 
  • Warm and waterproof jacket for cool or wet weather

Body wash, soap, shampoo and hair dryers are provided in the rooms.

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Dates and Prices

  • Any dates on request during the season
    1 Apr – 30 Nov
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