Chicama Surf Resort | Chicama, Peru

Join former WSL World Champion Sofia Mulanovich and Peruvian wellness personality Loly Rehder on this 7-day Surf & Yoga retreat in Chicama, Peru.

You will enjoy the longest surfable left point break on earth, while practicing yoga, meditation and apnea guided by Loly. Loly believes one can be strong and soft at the same time and she now practices and teaches Yin Yang Flow, a Yoga style that combines meditation with Vinyasa Flow and Yin Yoga.

This retreat is the perfect balance of excitement and relaxation in one of Peru´s most iconic destinations while being pampered at Chicama Boutique Hotel & Spa. Sofia comes from a family of surfing royalty in Peru and is a central figure in the local surfing culture. She competed in the World Surfing Tour for over a decade and was able to achieve her dream of being crowned the first South American World champion.

Q & A with Mike Tan, Travel Specialist at WaterWays Surf Adventures

How fit do you need to be to join your retreat? Any fitness levels are welcome on the retreat but being confident in the ocean is a plus.

Do you need to have done yoga before? No yoga experience is necessary and all levels can join us.

Can any level of surfer join you? The program is geared towards novice to intermediate surfers.

Do you do yoga all day? There is a 1.5 hour wellness lesson a day, which includes either yoga, apnea or meditation with Loly Rehder.

Are meals included? Yes, 3 meals a day are included.

Is it women only or mixed? This is a women’s only wellness retreat.

Can any age join? Yes.

When is the best time of year to visit? The Wellness retreat is a 1 week stay from October 16 – 22.  This is typically a great time of year for waves and for good weather.