Yes. El Salvador has changed dramatically in the last few years and is today one of the safest countries in Latin America.

The retreat house is located in Cerromar, a gated residential community just minutes from El Tunco and El Sunzal. The area is popular with both locals and international visitors, and you can freely walk to nearby cafés, restaurants and the beach.

I've been spending several months a year in El Salvador for the past five years, and I've always felt very safe here

If you are coming from the US or Canada, you can find direct flights to El Salvador from cities including Miami, New York and Toronto. Avianca and American Airlines are good options, and Volaris, a low-cost airline, also operates from certain airports.

If you're coming from Europe, you can combine your trip with a few days in Miami or New York and then continue with a direct flight to El Salvador. I've done this several times myself, and Avianca, American Airlines and Volaris are some options to look into.

If you'd like to travel all the way to El Salvador on one ticket, flying through the US is often the most economical option. American Airlines and Finnair offer some good routes and prices.

There are also direct flights from Madrid to El Salvador with Iberia and Iberojet on selected days.

My recommendation is to book directly with the airline rather than through online travel agencies. This usually makes things much smoother if you need to deal with unexpected changes or cancellations.

Absolutely. The retreat itself is for adults only, but you're very welcome to come with your partner.

If you'd like to join the retreat while having the rest of your family join you on the trip, we have relationships with several Airbnbs in the neighborhood. We can help your family find accommodation nearby, so you can spend time together during your free time between retreat activities.

Absolutely. You are very welcome to join the retreat on your own. The small group size makes it easy to connect with others, and many people find that travelling solo creates an even more meaningful retreat experience.

You’ll have your own space and time for yourself, while also being part of a small, supportive group throughout the retreat.

The international airport is around 45–60 minutes away from the retreat house, depending on traffic.

Airport transfers are included both ways if your arrival and departure are within the agreed timeframe around the retreat dates.

From the house, you can walk to the nearest village, El Tunco, in around 10 minutes. You can also get an Uber in around 3 minutes or rent a scooter.

Café Sunzal is the nearest café and restaurant, about a 6-minute walk or 2-minute drive away. You can access the beach from both El Tunco and El Sunzal.

The retreat language is English. My team of instructors and teachers all speak fluent English, and you don't need to know any Spanish to join the retreat.

If you're coming from Finland, you can of course communicate with me in Finnish, but English will be the shared language of the retreat.

The retreat is designed to be a beautiful, intimate experience. The minimum group size is 5 people and the maximum is 10 participants. This gives us enough space to create meaningful connections while keeping the retreat personal and intimate.

Not at all. All levels are welcome, as long as you hear the calling and are ready to meet yourself on a deeper level. The surf lessons are organized according to your experience and level, so you don't need any previous surfing experience.

That's completely fine (although you miss a lot of fun!). You can take time for yourself, rest in a hammock, enjoy the pool, or come along to the beach and hang out while others are surfing.

The retreat is about listening to yourself, so you don't need to participate in every activity.

February is in the dry season in El Salvador, so you can expect warm and generally sunny weather.

The evenings can cool down a little, but a T-shirt is usually enough. The waves tend to be smaller and more accessible at this time of year, and the beaches in the area are sandy.

You need to have comprehensive travel insurance to join the retreat and send us a copy of your insurance beforehand.

There is a clinic in El Tunco for smaller accidents and medical needs. For more serious situations, there is a high-quality international hospital approximately 45–60 minutes away by car in San Salvador.

The retreat team will assist you in case of an emergency and make sure you get to the appropriate place for care.

Medical and other emergency-related costs are your responsibility and should be covered through your travel insurance.

A non-refundable deposit of 25% of the retreat price is required to reserve your place. For Early Bird bookings, the remaining balance is due by October 31. After the Early Bird period, bookings are accepted at the regular price and paid in full.

Payments are processed securely through my retreat partner, ElSal Vibes.

Registration is binding. All payments are non-refundable, and cancellations by participants cannot be accommodated.

We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation coverage in case of illness or other unforeseen circumstances.

You can read the full terms and conditions in the booking form here.