10 Best Retreats for Solo Travelers 2026
Last updated: March 13, 2026
Going alone is the part that scares you most — and the part that changes you most. We hear it every day from women who almost didn't book: "I was terrified to go alone. It was the best decision I've ever made." A retreat isn't a solo trip where you're figuring everything out yourself. It's a container — meals, schedule, people, support — that holds you while you do the inner work. You arrive alone. You leave with a new relationship with yourself (and probably a group chat with 15 new friends).
| # | Retreat | Location | From | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 Day Solo Travelers Retreat: Yoga, Culture & Fun in Bali | Ubud, Indonesia | $323 | 4.7 ★ | View → |
| 2 | 8 Day Health Retreat: Massage, Yoga & Acupuncture in Bali | Bali, Indonesia | $849 | 4.6 ★ | View → |
| 3 | 4 Day Unwind and Rewild Women's Retreat in Sedona, AZ, US | Sedona, United States | $1799 | 4.7 ★ | View → |
| 4 | 8 Day Emotional Cleansing, Energy Purification Yoga Retreat, Bali | Bali, Indonesia | $0 | 4.6 ★ | View → |
| 5 | 6 Day Renew & Restore Retreat in Hawaii, US | Honolulu, United States | $2997 | 4.9 ★ | View → |
| 6 | 6 Day Authentic Yoga, Meditation & Culture Retreat in Morocco | Essaouira, Morocco | $784 | 4.9 ★ | View → |
| 7 | 4 Day Reset: Silence, Meditation, Breathwork & Culinary Exp. NY | Hudson Valley, United States | $888 | 4.8 ★ | View → |
| 8 | 5 Day Volcano Hot Springs Eco-Resort Retreat in Costa Rica | Liberia, Costa Rica | $900 | 4.5 ★ | View → |
| 9 | 9 Day Personalized Writers Retreat in Montbernard, France | Montbernard, France | $783 | 4.9 ★ | View → |
| 10 | 3 Day Deep Healing Journey & Relaxing Spiritual Retreat, Iceland | Selfoss, Iceland | $599 | 4.9 ★ | View → |
#17 Day Solo Travelers Retreat: Yoga, Culture & Fun in Bali
Ubud, Indonesia
- Yoga and Meditation Retreats
- Affordable Yoga Retreats
- Yoga Holidays
- Yoga Retreats for Beginners
#28 Day Health Retreat: Massage, Yoga & Acupuncture in Bali
Bali, Indonesia
- Yoga and Massage Retreats
- Healing Retreats
- Health Retreats
- Relaxation Retreats
#34 Day Unwind and Rewild Women's Retreat in Sedona, AZ, US
Sedona, United States
- Active Yoga Retreats
- Wellness Retreats
- Yoga and Meditation Retreats
- Yoga Holidays
#48 Day Emotional Cleansing, Energy Purification Yoga Retreat, Bali
Bali, Indonesia
- Beach Retreats
- Detox Retreats
- Healing Retreats
- Health Retreats
#56 Day Renew & Restore Retreat in Hawaii, US
Honolulu, United States
- Beach Retreats
- Vegan Retreats
- Wellness Retreats
- Yoga Holidays
#66 Day Authentic Yoga, Meditation & Culture Retreat in Morocco
Essaouira, Morocco
- Affordable Yoga Retreats
- Beach Retreats
- Wellness Retreats
- Yoga and Meditation Retreats
#74 Day Reset: Silence, Meditation, Breathwork & Culinary Exp. NY
Hudson Valley, United States
- Vegan Retreats
- Yoga and Meditation Retreats
- Mindfulness Retreats
- Short Breaks
#85 Day Volcano Hot Springs Eco-Resort Retreat in Costa Rica
Liberia, Costa Rica
- Healing Retreats
- Retreats For Anxiety
- Relaxation Retreats
- Holistic Retreats
#99 Day Personalized Writers Retreat in Montbernard, France
Montbernard, France
- Writing Retreats
- Personal Retreats
- Relaxation Retreats
- Countryside Retreats
#103 Day Deep Healing Journey & Relaxing Spiritual Retreat, Iceland
Selfoss, Iceland
- Wellness Retreats
- Alcohol Free Retreats
- Breathwork Retreats
- Emotional Healing Retreats
How to Choose the Right Retreat
Over 85% of retreat guests travel solo. You are the norm, not the exception. Every person at breakfast on day one is feeling the same butterflies you are. By dinner, you'll be sharing life stories.
Look for retreats that explicitly welcome solo travelers — shared room options, group meals, community activities, and ice-breakers. Smaller retreats (8-15 people) create deeper bonds. Mega-retreats (30+) can feel lonelier, ironically.
Bali, Portugal, Costa Rica, and Thailand are the most popular solo retreat destinations. They're safe, well-established, and have strong retreat communities. For a first solo trip, Bali is hard to beat — everything is set up for exactly this.
Book a retreat that handles logistics — airport transfer, meals, schedule. The less you have to figure out alone, the more you can relax into the experience. Many retreats offer a WhatsApp group before arrival so you can connect with other guests.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What if I'm an introvert?
- Retreats are actually perfect for introverts. The schedule gives you structure without requiring constant socializing. Mealtimes are communal but quiet conversations are the norm. Many retreats have solo time built in. You control how much interaction you want.
- Will I have to share a room?
- Most retreats offer both shared and private room options. Shared rooms are cheaper and a great way to make friends. Private rooms give you your own space to decompress. Book what feels right for your energy needs.
- What if I feel lonely or want to leave?
- It's normal to feel wobbly on day 1. By day 2-3, nearly everyone has settled in. Retreat facilitators are experienced with this — they'll check in with you. If you genuinely need to leave, you can. But give it at least 48 hours before deciding.
- Should I add travel days before/after?
- We recommend at least one day before (to adjust and decompress from travel) and one day after (to integrate the experience). Jumping straight from the airport to retreat, or from retreat to airport, can be jarring.
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