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Join us for our 20th Inner Fire Yoga and Adventure Retreat
Exotic Turkey
Exploring the Turquoise Coast, Enchanting Cappadocia and Mystical Istanbul
June 3rd to 15th 2023
* 12 days and 12 nights of relaxation, exploration and rejuvenation !
* Luxury Stays in 4 and 5 Star Specially curated Hotels and with upgraded rooms/suites
*3 short flights within Turkey
*Healthy fresh and delicious foods
* European Hospitality
This journey is available for health conscious, kind, playful and curious friends ready to
expand your senses, open your heart and connect to your spirit with our small group of like minded souls who will become your friends for a lifetime !
Enjoy optional ( but encouraged ) daily gentle Inner Fire Yoga and sound healing meditations ~ sometimes in the sparkling pool, a Sensual Bellydance Party, a Partner Yoga Class, a private Dance Party, a Fire Ritual, photo shoots to capture you in joyful moments in memorable places, a visit to a authentic Turkish Hammam for a bubble massage / steam and scrub, and safe and easy adventures like a sunset cruise on the Bosporus, another a Gulet snorkeling cruise in the azure sea, a sunset ATV Safari, Paragliding over the Blue Lagoon, Sightseeing with guides, hikes and much more ! Enjoy the best tables, conversations and Turkish wines at scenic and magical restaurants in Turkey. Also it's up to you as to how you want to spend your time, if you'd like more one on one time with your partner or yourself to enjoy the resort and hang by the pool / ocean, read a book, go shopping, etc, just let us know.
All Inner Fire Journeys and Retreat are designed so you can stay in the FLOW of Bliss without stress or worry.
The first two weeks of June is considered the shoulder season and just before throngs of tourists come from all over Europe. Also the weather will be warm and pleasant in the day and cool at night - ranging from a max of 80 in the days and 55 at night in the mountains of Cappadocia.
Itinerary
Included meals listed: B - Breakfast L - Lunch D - Dinner
Saturday June 3rd Great Fortune Hotel and Spa
Sultan Ahmet, Bab-ı Ali Cad. Basmuhasip Sok. No : 13, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye Phone: +90 212 514 93 93
Istanbul for 2 nights
Rest and relax and we have a extra gift of enjoying the Fab Spa with pools, sauna , jacuzzi for free for our group.
For the first night we can eat at Deraliye Terrace with incredible food and views or eat there the next night depending on when everyone arrive to Istanbul.
Sunday June 4th Pick up at 9:30 am Explore the top attractions in Sultanahmet (the old city) on a full-day tour with a knowledgeable guide ending with a sunset cruise ! Dinner can be at hotel or close to the hotel ! Go to bed early ! B L
Monday June 5th After our first Yoga at 8:30 am then breakfast at 9:30 am we will give our suitcases to the front desk, check out but leave them there, at about 10:30 we will walk ( about 8 minutes ) to the Basilica Cistern ( cost is $10 per person additional ), then a visit around 11:30 with included body scrub and bubble massage at Cagalogluhamami Hammam ( you can add a 30 min massage if you'd like on your own dime ) then a gourmet 2 course meal ( included ) at Lokanta 1741 around 1:30 pm. Then we will take a short walk back to our hotel , get our bags and have a one hour transfer to the airport to fly to Izmir SAW-ADB 18:15 ( flight at 6:15 ). We will arrive at 7:30 pm and pick up our two vans and stay two nights at the Kusadasi Charisma Hotel on the Adriatic Sea. B L
Tuesday June 6th Yoga at 8:30 am then breakfast at 9:30 am. Relax at hotel, get a massage at the spa / swim in the pool, walk around town. We leave at 1:15 pm to drive 30 minutes to visit the nearby ancient metropolis and the Temple of Artemis (an ancient world wonder) and UNESCO World Heritage Site ancient city of Ephesus with a guide ! B Hotel Kalehan Ephesus Restaurant at 5:45 pm
Wednesday June 7th Yoga at 8:30 am then breakfast at 9:30 am. Relax at hotel, get a massage at the spa / swim in the pool. We will depart at 11pm and drive 2 1/2 hours, drop our bags,
check into Richmond Pamukkale Thermal Hotel. We will leave promptly to visit the outworldy mineral pools at Pamukkale then swim at Cleopatra's Ancient Pool there. At the hotel we can enjoy the complex of steam rooms and various pools of restorative water before and after dinner at the hotel. B D
Thursday June 8th Yoga at 8:30 am then breakfast at 9:30 am. Relax at hotel, get a massage at the spa / swim in the pool. We will depart at 11:30 pm and drive 2 1/2 hours, Now we will explore the Turkish Rivera ! Transfer to Suna Village in Fethiya for a two day stay. We have deluxe and private bungalows, some on the river, some in the forest and some with their own private pool. 6pm dinner at ZoiFish ! B
Friday June 9th Yoga at 8:30 am then breakfast at 9:30 am. Today we have a included paragliding adventure. Those not paragliding can stay behind at the Suna Village or come and will relax at the beach then have a late lunch at 2:30pm at the gorge at the Blue Lagoon of Ölüdeniz . Those flying must leave the village by 10:50am to arrive to Hanuman Office at 11:45. We will be done by 1:30. Followed by hiking at the gorge or if you prefer just chilling and enjoying at the river or at the famous riverside restaurant at Saklikent National Parks stunning gorge.
We can eat at hotel for dinner. B
Saturday June 10th Yoga at 8:30 am then breakfast at 9:30 am. Leave at 12 ( TBD ) Then Drive 90 minutes to Kas another picturesque chic little town on the sea, visit the famous turtle beach, great shopping and people watching in the cobblestone streets. Hi Jazz and Echo Bar are happening music places ! B We are staying 2 nights at the super gorgeous LUKKA Exclusive Hotel also on the swimmable sea.
Sunday June 11th Yoga at 8:00 am then breakfast at 9:00 leave by 9:30 am arrive at 10am to Demre Harbour, 35 mins from Kas. End of the boat trip you can visit the Lycian Civilization Museum, St. Nicholas Church, and Myra by your Van. EGEMEN SARICA +90532 591 2445 $576 euro balance. Kekova Boat tour ( don't worry the seas are very calm here so sea sickness is very rare ) to see a sunken ancient city, swim and snorkel at several spots, explore a castle on Simena Island with famous ice cream! https://kekovatravel.com/tour/kas-private-tour-to-demre-myra-kekova/ B L
Go to bed early as we have a very early ( sorry ! ) check out and drive to our airport !
Monday June 12th Leave at 4:30 am for a 3 hour drive to Antayla airport to return car and fly AYT-ASR 08:50 am
to Cappadocia arrive at 10 am to stay at Grand Elite Cave Hotel in Goreme for 3 nights ! We arrive at 10 am and can drop our bags to the hotel, go have lunch at Can Can, check in at 1 or 2, rest and relax and then a 5:30 pm pick up for a ATV ride during sunset Cappadocia Adventures +905309502393 and after enjoy a swim in the pool and jacuzzi !
Dinner in town B
Tuesday June 13th Yoga then breakfast then we embark on the the GREEN Tour including a 45 minute hike in the canyon seeing churches built into the mountain over 900 years ago. B L
7pm Dinner at Namaste Indian Food a 5 minute walk from the hotel !
Wednesday June 14th Yoga then breakfast then be awed on the RED Tour of South areas !
Dinner at Pumpkin Goreme a 5 minute walk at 7pm B L
Thursday June 15th Wake up early for Hot Air Balloon ride ( Time TBD ) then breakfast / Yoga then transfer to airport. We fly back ASR-SAW at 13:35 ( 1:35pm )
to Istanbul arriving at 3 . Fly home tonight or stay another night in Istanbul -
we are staying at Acacia Mansion Hotel Sultanahmet Küçük Ayasofya Mahallesi, Kaleci Sk. No:24, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Phone: +90 212 518 18 64
Some of us have a layover in Germany
Frankfurt Hardtwald Hotel
Philosophenweg 31
61350 Bad Homburg vor der Höhe
Germany
12 Superb Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and One Dinner Included ( Vegetarian available )
Most drives and transfers are included
with the exception of extra trips / sightseeing / shopping excursions and those can be safe and fairly priced
( and often shared with others in the group ) Ubers/ taxis or when a individual flies in and out by themselves.
Schedule subject to change due to weather or unknown conditions.
Not included in this package is : Round trip flights to and from Turkey, additional meals, alcohol, gifts, laundry, phone, extra baggage fees over 30 pounds for flights within Turkey, your visa on arrival into Turkey ( $20 ), tips for guides / hotel/ food. We require everyone pre-purchase Medical insurance - it is always bundled with some travel coverage as well. Typically $50 to $100 per person is sufficient coverage depending on your age. You must provide proof by emailing us your policy before the trip. Cancel for any reason insurance will give you the most protection but is a higher cost. We recommend www.Squaremouth.com for free Medical/ Travel insurance estimates.
We will be flying into one of the two main Istanbul airports arriving on June 3rd and depart Istanbul either on June 15th or 16th.
You must be reasonably fit, able to walk up and down steps, and not have any major health conditions before signing up for this retreat. Please consult your Doctor if you are unsure.
You deserve to experience TURKEY with Inner Fire !
We have limited space so call us anytime to discuss your participation at 808-255-9839
The Early Bird is $2950 per person with a easy payment plan with your $750 deposit paid by Feb 15th.
Regular price is $3050 ( although we often sell out within a month )
Bring a partner/ friend / family member and get $50 off each OR
Inner Fire Alumni get special upgrades and $100 a person off ( bring a new friend they get $50 off too ).
Also if you pay it all at once you get $50 off too !
Typically it is two person sharing a room. Couples get a King or Queen and Singles will be roomed with same sex and with two twin beds. We have room for just two singles to have their own rooms for $700 more.
Cancellation policy : Your total paid or the $750 deposit and subsequent payments are non-refundable but transferable to another ( approved ) friend / family of yours or perhaps by someone on our waiting list when we are given written notice by April 1st. We keep a $150 administration fee to transfer your spot, and whatever we spent on the 3 flights ( those we have to re book and pay again for a new person as those are non-transferable ) to another person and will refund the balance. Or if you give us written cancellation notice on or before April 1st and we are not able to find a suitable replacement for you then we will give you a $750 credit ( minus the 3 flights cost ) towards any future Inner Fire Retreat.
We can take paypal and venmo.
The remaining 2 payments are due April 1st and May 1
.
Call us or text 808 255-9839 anytime to discuss you joining us on the trip of a lifetime !!
Pictures below are accurate to the timeline and are actual pictures of our hotels, locations and adventures ! Click on any of them to see them enlarge.
Join us for our 20th Inner Fire Yoga and Adventure Retreat
Exotic Turkey
Exploring the Turquoise Coast, Enchanting Cappadocia and Mystical Istanbul
June 3rd to 15th 2023
* 12 days and 12 nights of relaxation, exploration and rejuvenation !
* Luxury Stays in 4 and 5 Star Specially curated Hotels and with upgraded rooms/suites
*3 short flights within Turkey
*Healthy fresh and delicious foods
* European Hospitality
This journey is available for health conscious, kind, playful and curious friends ready to
expand your senses, open your heart and connect to your spirit with our small group of like minded souls who will become your friends for a lifetime !
Enjoy optional ( but encouraged ) daily gentle Inner Fire Yoga and sound healing meditations ~ sometimes in the sparkling pool, a Sensual Bellydance Party, a Partner Yoga Class, a private Dance Party, a Fire Ritual, photo shoots to capture you in joyful moments in memorable places, a visit to a authentic Turkish Hammam for a bubble massage / steam and scrub, and safe and easy adventures like a sunset cruise on the Bosporus, another a Gulet snorkeling cruise in the azure sea, a sunset ATV Safari, Paragliding over the Blue Lagoon, Sightseeing with guides, hikes and much more ! Enjoy the best tables, conversations and Turkish wines at scenic and magical restaurants in Turkey. Also it's up to you as to how you want to spend your time, if you'd like more one on one time with your partner or yourself to enjoy the resort and hang by the pool / ocean, read a book, go shopping, etc, just let us know.
All Inner Fire Journeys and Retreat are designed so you can stay in the FLOW of Bliss without stress or worry.
The first two weeks of June is considered the shoulder season and just before throngs of tourists come from all over Europe. Also the weather will be warm and pleasant in the day and cool at night - ranging from a max of 80 in the days and 55 at night in the mountains of Cappadocia.
Itinerary
Included meals listed: B - Breakfast L - Lunch D - Dinner
Saturday June 3rd Great Fortune Hotel and Spa
Sultan Ahmet, Bab-ı Ali Cad. Basmuhasip Sok. No : 13, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye Phone: +90 212 514 93 93
Istanbul for 2 nights
Rest and relax and we have a extra gift of enjoying the Fab Spa with pools, sauna , jacuzzi for free for our group.
For the first night we can eat at Deraliye Terrace with incredible food and views or eat there the next night depending on when everyone arrive to Istanbul.
Sunday June 4th Pick up at 9:30 am Explore the top attractions in Sultanahmet (the old city) on a full-day tour with a knowledgeable guide ending with a sunset cruise ! Dinner can be at hotel or close to the hotel ! Go to bed early ! B L
Monday June 5th After our first Yoga at 8:30 am then breakfast at 9:30 am we will give our suitcases to the front desk, check out but leave them there, at about 10:30 we will walk ( about 8 minutes ) to the Basilica Cistern ( cost is $10 per person additional ), then a visit around 11:30 with included body scrub and bubble massage at Cagalogluhamami Hammam ( you can add a 30 min massage if you'd like on your own dime ) then a gourmet 2 course meal ( included ) at Lokanta 1741 around 1:30 pm. Then we will take a short walk back to our hotel , get our bags and have a one hour transfer to the airport to fly to Izmir SAW-ADB 18:15 ( flight at 6:15 ). We will arrive at 7:30 pm and pick up our two vans and stay two nights at the Kusadasi Charisma Hotel on the Adriatic Sea. B L
Tuesday June 6th Yoga at 8:30 am then breakfast at 9:30 am. Relax at hotel, get a massage at the spa / swim in the pool, walk around town. We leave at 1:15 pm to drive 30 minutes to visit the nearby ancient metropolis and the Temple of Artemis (an ancient world wonder) and UNESCO World Heritage Site ancient city of Ephesus with a guide ! B Hotel Kalehan Ephesus Restaurant at 5:45 pm
Wednesday June 7th Yoga at 8:30 am then breakfast at 9:30 am. Relax at hotel, get a massage at the spa / swim in the pool. We will depart at 11pm and drive 2 1/2 hours, drop our bags,
check into Richmond Pamukkale Thermal Hotel. We will leave promptly to visit the outworldy mineral pools at Pamukkale then swim at Cleopatra's Ancient Pool there. At the hotel we can enjoy the complex of steam rooms and various pools of restorative water before and after dinner at the hotel. B D
Thursday June 8th Yoga at 8:30 am then breakfast at 9:30 am. Relax at hotel, get a massage at the spa / swim in the pool. We will depart at 11:30 pm and drive 2 1/2 hours, Now we will explore the Turkish Rivera ! Transfer to Suna Village in Fethiya for a two day stay. We have deluxe and private bungalows, some on the river, some in the forest and some with their own private pool. 6pm dinner at ZoiFish ! B
Friday June 9th Yoga at 8:30 am then breakfast at 9:30 am. Today we have a included paragliding adventure. Those not paragliding can stay behind at the Suna Village or come and will relax at the beach then have a late lunch at 2:30pm at the gorge at the Blue Lagoon of Ölüdeniz . Those flying must leave the village by 10:50am to arrive to Hanuman Office at 11:45. We will be done by 1:30. Followed by hiking at the gorge or if you prefer just chilling and enjoying at the river or at the famous riverside restaurant at Saklikent National Parks stunning gorge.
We can eat at hotel for dinner. B
Saturday June 10th Yoga at 8:30 am then breakfast at 9:30 am. Leave at 12 ( TBD ) Then Drive 90 minutes to Kas another picturesque chic little town on the sea, visit the famous turtle beach, great shopping and people watching in the cobblestone streets. Hi Jazz and Echo Bar are happening music places ! B We are staying 2 nights at the super gorgeous LUKKA Exclusive Hotel also on the swimmable sea.
- +90 242 836 14 20 Cukurbag Yarimadasi, Oteller Bolgesi Bulent Kalkavan Sok. No:16 Kas, Antalya / TURKEY
Sunday June 11th Yoga at 8:00 am then breakfast at 9:00 leave by 9:30 am arrive at 10am to Demre Harbour, 35 mins from Kas. End of the boat trip you can visit the Lycian Civilization Museum, St. Nicholas Church, and Myra by your Van. EGEMEN SARICA +90532 591 2445 $576 euro balance. Kekova Boat tour ( don't worry the seas are very calm here so sea sickness is very rare ) to see a sunken ancient city, swim and snorkel at several spots, explore a castle on Simena Island with famous ice cream! https://kekovatravel.com/tour/kas-private-tour-to-demre-myra-kekova/ B L
Go to bed early as we have a very early ( sorry ! ) check out and drive to our airport !
Monday June 12th Leave at 4:30 am for a 3 hour drive to Antayla airport to return car and fly AYT-ASR 08:50 am
to Cappadocia arrive at 10 am to stay at Grand Elite Cave Hotel in Goreme for 3 nights ! We arrive at 10 am and can drop our bags to the hotel, go have lunch at Can Can, check in at 1 or 2, rest and relax and then a 5:30 pm pick up for a ATV ride during sunset Cappadocia Adventures +905309502393 and after enjoy a swim in the pool and jacuzzi !
Dinner in town B
Tuesday June 13th Yoga then breakfast then we embark on the the GREEN Tour including a 45 minute hike in the canyon seeing churches built into the mountain over 900 years ago. B L
7pm Dinner at Namaste Indian Food a 5 minute walk from the hotel !
Wednesday June 14th Yoga then breakfast then be awed on the RED Tour of South areas !
Dinner at Pumpkin Goreme a 5 minute walk at 7pm B L
Thursday June 15th Wake up early for Hot Air Balloon ride ( Time TBD ) then breakfast / Yoga then transfer to airport. We fly back ASR-SAW at 13:35 ( 1:35pm )
to Istanbul arriving at 3 . Fly home tonight or stay another night in Istanbul -
we are staying at Acacia Mansion Hotel Sultanahmet Küçük Ayasofya Mahallesi, Kaleci Sk. No:24, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Phone: +90 212 518 18 64
Some of us have a layover in Germany
Frankfurt Hardtwald Hotel
Philosophenweg 31
61350 Bad Homburg vor der Höhe
Germany
12 Superb Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and One Dinner Included ( Vegetarian available )
Most drives and transfers are included
with the exception of extra trips / sightseeing / shopping excursions and those can be safe and fairly priced
( and often shared with others in the group ) Ubers/ taxis or when a individual flies in and out by themselves.
Schedule subject to change due to weather or unknown conditions.
Not included in this package is : Round trip flights to and from Turkey, additional meals, alcohol, gifts, laundry, phone, extra baggage fees over 30 pounds for flights within Turkey, your visa on arrival into Turkey ( $20 ), tips for guides / hotel/ food. We require everyone pre-purchase Medical insurance - it is always bundled with some travel coverage as well. Typically $50 to $100 per person is sufficient coverage depending on your age. You must provide proof by emailing us your policy before the trip. Cancel for any reason insurance will give you the most protection but is a higher cost. We recommend www.Squaremouth.com for free Medical/ Travel insurance estimates.
We will be flying into one of the two main Istanbul airports arriving on June 3rd and depart Istanbul either on June 15th or 16th.
You must be reasonably fit, able to walk up and down steps, and not have any major health conditions before signing up for this retreat. Please consult your Doctor if you are unsure.
You deserve to experience TURKEY with Inner Fire !
We have limited space so call us anytime to discuss your participation at 808-255-9839
The Early Bird is $2950 per person with a easy payment plan with your $750 deposit paid by Feb 15th.
Regular price is $3050 ( although we often sell out within a month )
Bring a partner/ friend / family member and get $50 off each OR
Inner Fire Alumni get special upgrades and $100 a person off ( bring a new friend they get $50 off too ).
Also if you pay it all at once you get $50 off too !
Typically it is two person sharing a room. Couples get a King or Queen and Singles will be roomed with same sex and with two twin beds. We have room for just two singles to have their own rooms for $700 more.
Cancellation policy : Your total paid or the $750 deposit and subsequent payments are non-refundable but transferable to another ( approved ) friend / family of yours or perhaps by someone on our waiting list when we are given written notice by April 1st. We keep a $150 administration fee to transfer your spot, and whatever we spent on the 3 flights ( those we have to re book and pay again for a new person as those are non-transferable ) to another person and will refund the balance. Or if you give us written cancellation notice on or before April 1st and we are not able to find a suitable replacement for you then we will give you a $750 credit ( minus the 3 flights cost ) towards any future Inner Fire Retreat.
We can take paypal and venmo.
The remaining 2 payments are due April 1st and May 1
.
Call us or text 808 255-9839 anytime to discuss you joining us on the trip of a lifetime !!
Pictures below are accurate to the timeline and are actual pictures of our hotels, locations and adventures ! Click on any of them to see them enlarge.
Our first hotel in Istanbul with full spa free of charge for our group. The view from the restaurant.
Our 2nd Hotel now in Kusadasi called Charisma. We have upgraded ocean view rooms and will visit the ancient city of Ephesus
Ready to soak up some of Gaias Gifts ? Our third hotel has lots of thermal pools and is just down the road from the famous Cleopatra Baths and Pummakale Springs that we will enjoy.
For deep quiet we picked these 5 star cabins on a luscious river you can swim in ! This is a typical Turkish breakfast served every day !
Paragliding over the Blue Lagoon is going to thrill you, as is trekking in the Saklikent gorge ( or just gorge your eyes on the beauty from a riverside cafe ! )
The iver side cafe at the Gorge and the LUKKA Dreamy Hotel on the sea !
Lukka Resort and Kekova that we will sail in to for a day of heaven in and on the sea !
Our Goreme Cave Hotel, close to everything and the hot air balloon ride !!
