Your Ocean Playground
The town may be small, but the adventure is huge! Join us for an unforgettable tour of the picturesque surfing and fishing village of Punta de Mita, Mexico! We organize five full days of activity that includes stand up paddling, surfing, whale watching, yoga, private boat charters, snorkeling, taco tour, relaxing beachside, and more. Enjoy luxury, ocean-view accommodations, and delicious local cuisine by private chefs. Immerse yourself in culture with the friendliest, most fun-loving locals. Most importantly, take advantage of our supportive group environment, fostering a transformational vacation experience!!! Our retreat is suitable for all fitness/experience levels, with a focus on fun and empowerment. Just pack your bags and let us handle the rest.
Tour Details
Date: Jan 26 - Feb 1, 2025
Location: Punta de Mita, Mexico
Tour Size: Up to 10 people
Pricing: From $2500
Private trips also available, details below.
Have some questions before you jump in head first? Or are you ready to dive right in? E-mail us or fill out a reservation request form by clicking one of the buttons below. For reservations, once we receive your request, we will contact you to confirm and go over all the details. We can't wait to hear from you!
Why Punta de Mita?
Picturesque, safe, local, and welcoming. Located on the Pacific Coast in Riviera Nayarit, one of Forbes Travel Guide’s Top 12 Destinations, Punta de Mita is a colorful, quaint, surfing and fishing village. With beautiful, mountain-lined beaches, fresh seafood, friendly locals, mellow surf, warm water, and an abundance of activities from snorkeling, fishing, hiking and world class golfing, this town draws ocean lovers from all over the world for vacation, including A-list celebrities and the Mexican President. Everything is in walking distance which makes it easy to be impulsive and do what your heart desires, when it desires.
Activities Included
Whale Watching
They’ll take your breath away! Every year, between December and April, humpback whales can be seen in the waters around Punta de Mita. They leave their summer feeding grounds, migrating from Northern California to mate and give birth in the warm, calm waters of Banderas Bay. Watch as giant males gain the attention of females by putting on a magical show of breaching, slapping their tails and fins, and singing. Witness mothers nurturing and teaching their curious calves. Whales are so abundant here you can see them while eating breakfast from the penthouse balcony, surfing the lineup, touring on your paddleboard and from our private boat charter. On the boat trip we'll get a much closer view, learn all about the whales, and even hear their melodic songs through a hydrophone!
World Famous "Hidden Beach" Exploration
A day on the boat has never been so fun and diverse! This is a special, private boat tour around the unique landscape of the uninhabited Marietas Islands - well, uninhabited by humans, but home to the rare Blue Footed Boobies - otherwise only found in the Galapagos Islands. Swim into the world-famous "Hidden Beach,” a gaping hole in the surface of the lush green island that opens onto a secret beach, with ample shade, sun, caves, and crystal-clear water. This beach is consistently listed in the Top 10 Beaches in the World. Snorkel amongst beautiful reefs teeming with marine life like tropical fish and spotted eagle rays. Boat into towering crevices filled with turquoise water, This protected National Park and biosphere reserve will keep you entertained and buzzing all day!
In-home, Private Chef Dining
Get spoiled by our private chefs, cooking gourmet meals right in our penthouse. When he’s not prepping the finest flavors for you, Chef Octavio cooks at 5-star restaurant in Puerto Vallarta visited by celebrities and royalty alike. Return from SUP yoga to find a delicious breakfast warm and waiting for you, walk in from whale watching to the smell of fresh enchiladas filling the air. And his guacamole is unparalleled. All ingredients are local, and meals are made with love including a main/protein, veggie, fresh squeezed juice, side, and dessert. Dietary preferences and restrictions will also be catered to.
Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP)
Elevate your well-being from the therapeutic benefits of paddling - emotionally, physically and mentally. Enjoy daily convenient, full access to SUP and surfboard rentals. Learn to Stand Up Paddleboard (or brush up on technique) with pro instructor, Jessica Cichra. Enjoy a guided tour of Mexico's mountainous coastline in the Bay of Banderas watching for breaching whales, puffer fish, spotted eagle rays and more. Then use the boards whenever your heart desires, located just two minutes walking distance from your room. And you won’t believe your eyes, it’s like paddling through a painting.
Surf Lesson
Feel the glide! Learn to surf by our favorite local, pro surf school. The waves here are great for learning and we’ll even have a private boat escort to the breaks with the day’s most ideal conditions. Then use your skills to practice out front the rest of the week as there are 3 surf breaks in walking distance from your room! Not up for surfing? We can progress your paddling technique instead, safely on the outside of the breaking waves, or simply kick back and enjoy the gorgeous beach with endless entertainment by local surfers. There’s something for every one!
Taco Tour and Tequila Tasting
Savor Mexico’s finest flavors. Start by sampling the 4 different types of tequila, with a variety of ways to taste and toast, while learning the history and differences between them. Fiesta, dancing and singing ensues! We also explore the village with our infamous Taco Tour, by tasting it’s best, fresh taco stands and small, local restaurants. Your taste buds will delight!
Beach Yoga & Meditation
Just to bliss you out a little more, we’ll have 2 yoga practices on the beach with a picturesque view of the bay at golden hour. Restore and rejuvenate your body, cultivate peace, presence and relaxation to the sound of waves crashing on the shore. We include mindful meditations and short journaling exercises to set the tone with present-moment awareness and connection. No experience required, class is designed for all levels.
Your Ultimate Vacation
Our planned activities listed above are just the beginning of many offerings in Punta de Mita and you may do as many or as little as you like. This colorful, quaint, fishing and surfing village has a ton of character to experience. Shop for handmade goods at beachfront boutiques, and from friendly street and walking vendors. Listen to the sounds of talented mariachi while drinking margaritas under the setting sun. Enjoy a fresh coconut or ice cream with your toes in the sand. Get a massage under a bayfront palapa or from the comfort of your oceanfront balcony. Play a round of golf on world class courses. Relax poolside or soak in the hot tub. Salsa to live music and dine at local hotspots or five-star restaurants along the shoreline. This is your vacation and you are free to make it exactly as you choose - discover the magic in Mita!
Luxury Accommodations
Enjoy ocean-view and comfortable accommodations in the Ventana Del Mar Penthouse, located within the El Anclote Condominiums. Gorgeously decorated, open floor plan with dining areas inside and out, ocean views across all of the common spaces, full length balcony with 2 lounge areas, and two living rooms with entertainment center. This gated community includes well maintained and tropical grounds, a pristine pool, hot tub (that’s actually hot and has jets), clay tennis court, wifi, AC, and private skybridge for quick access to beach, shops and restaurants - all steps away.
Your Guide
"I've been traveling to Punta de Mita for years now, leading retreats, teaching at beach festivals for The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, and for my own personal vacations. The village is a special place and captured my heart from day one. It looks like a painting, the locals are so warm and have become my good friends, and the bay provides endless activities. The food is incredible, it’s easy to get everywhere, and as a single woman I feel incredibly safe. I could easily live here and I never want to leave at the end of my tour. Punta de Mita has everything I look for in an ultimate vacation - which is why I visit several times a year and share it's wealth with my friends, family and clients." - Jessica Cichra, your experienced guide and certified instructor. She’s led many retreats in Punta de Mita each year since 2012.
Pricing
We include everything you need in the price with the exception of airfare and 3 meals. We even include gratuity for vendors so there are no surprises and you don’t have to fuss with breaking out your wallet! Because of our long-standing relationships with local vendors we are able to offer everything below at a much lower rate than if you pieced it together yourself. Plus, you have an instant travel tribe and you don’t have to do any of the planning or organizing! Just pack your bags and let us handle the rest!
What’s Included:
🐋 Whale Watching on Private Boat Charter
🏝World Famous "Hidden Beach" and Marietas Islands Tour with Snorkeling on Private Boat Charter (a $200 value)
🏄🏻♀️ Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Lesson and Tour by Pro Instructor, Jessica Cichra
🏄🏻♀️ Surf Lesson by Pro Surf School including Boat Escort to Most Ideal Surf Break
🌊 Daily Board Rentals grab a board whenever you want and switch them out as much as you like
🕉Beach Yoga and Meditation by E-RYT Yoga Instructor, Jessica Cichra
🌮 Tequila Tasting
🥘 Most Meals Prepared by Private 5 Star Chef
🛏 Luxury, Ocean-View Accommodations with Pool/Hot Tub/WiFi/AC/Security
💵 Service Tips for Vendors so you never have to break out your wallet
🚖 Airport Transfers our driving service takes you to and from the airport
📸 Trip Photos to document your lifelong memories
Save $100 when you book before October:
Ocean View King Bed - Double Occupancy:
En suite full bathroom (with his and hers sinks) and balcony access, individual temperature control, TV, fan.
$2850 per person, booking before October
$2900 per person, booking before November
$2950 per person, booking after November
Ocean View King Bed - Single Occupancy:
En suite full bathroom and balcony access, individual temperature control, TV, fan.
$3700 booking before October
$3750 booking before November
$3800 booking after November
2 Twin Beds - Double Occupancy:
En suite full bathroom, individual temperature control, TV, fan.
$2600 per person, booking before October
$2650 per person, booking before November
$2700 per person, booking after November
2 Twin Beds: Double Occupancy:
Common full bathroom, individual temperature control, TV, fan.
$2500 per person, booking before October
$2550 per person, booking before November
$2600 per person, booking after November
Familia Private Condo
Please inquire. Price dependent on number of family members - availability is first come, first serve.
Amigos Private Penthouse - Private and on your schedule
$20,665 Up to 8 people in your private party. Inquire about available dates and rates for additional guests (up to 11).
Discounts
Looking to save a few bucks? We would love to help you out so you can keep more cash in your pocket to use for those amazing margaritas and tacos! Discount will be applied to final amount due and is not applicable on the deposit.
Pay in Full upon Booking (prior to 60 days of departure) - $100 off
Refer a Friend - $50 off
Repeat Offender (if you’ve already joined this trip once or more) - $50 off
Deposit
A $750 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your reservation. Payments are accepted at your leisure with full balance due 60 days prior to arrival date.
Not Included
Airfare to Puerto Vallarta Participants responsible for scheduling and purchasing airfare with trip insurance to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (PVR), with arrival on 1/26/2025 and departure on 2/1/2025.
2 dinners and 1 lunch As much as we love our in-house Chef, the local restaurants are also amazing and we’ve selected 2 of our favorites, on the water, at mid-level price range. The lunch is our infamous Taco Tour of very affordable, very tasty, and very local venues.
Client Testimonials
“This was the best vacation I’ve ever had! The days were so packed full of fun activities that each day felt like 2. The experiences shared and the friendships deepened are irreplaceable. The location is basically a fishing/surf village with beautiful locals, accommodations and perfect water sports conditions. I’ll be back in March and have recruited others to come with. Viva Punta de Mita!!!!”
“I had an awesome adventure with Wave of Wellness in Punta de Mita, Mexico! It was great having the days planned out in advance with the boats and boards waiting for us. We started each day with a quick yoga session to ground and set the intention for the day. I was able to do things with the group I would have never had the courage to do alone! They are very thoughtful and supportive tour guides, instructors and friends. Can’t wait to get back for round 2!”
“From the very beginning the trip was well thought out, the information we received was excellent on what to prepare for, and what to bring, and the proposed agenda for each day’s activities... From the time I arrived, being personally pick up at the airport, I felt like I was being treated to vacation like no other! It was my 50th birthday week and I was looking forward to the trip for that reason, but I found that regardless, I had the most amazing week with the most amazing people! ”
FAQ’s
Why travel with Wave of Wellness?
We cater to guests who don’t have the time/desire to organize a fully planned vacation, who want the most bang for their buck and best value for their time, an experience that enhances all areas of well being, and a supportive group of (vetted) like-minded travelers to learn from, be inspired by, and make lifelong memories with. We carefully craft the schedule to ensure you’re getting the most out your time, the least crowds, and ideal conditions. We hand select each activity, guide, and chefs/restaurants so you can be confident you’re getting the crème de la crème of the area and the experiences it offers. We’ve developed strong relationships with our vendors and may therefore offer you VIP treatment at a better price than if you pieced it together yourself. We design every life-affirming adventure to empower our guests; facilitate growth and connection to nature, community, and self; and to leave feeling soul-full.
We are travelers, not tourists - and our trips are designed with this intention in mind. Travel evokes open mindedness and cultivates growth. We give back to, respect, and learn from the beings and places we visit, adapting to their culture instead of trying to force our own. And our small group environment fosters non-judgement, support, and builds deep bonds of connection. Our journeys elevate well-being and consciousness and that’s why we do it again and again, in the spirit of L-I-V-I-N!.
Is it safe?
Yes! We would never organize a vacation in a location that was not safe for our guests. We understand there are areas of Mexico that are not safe for travel, however Mexico is a massive country and Punta de Mita is in a very safe area. Since the surfing, boho days of the 60’s this area prides itself in hospitality, so much so the Four Seasons/St. Regis compound decided to build next door. It’s a vacation destination for local families as well as A-list celebrities, yet still overflows with local charm vs a cookie-cutter resort. In fact there are quite a few expats that call it home. We think it’s the perfect balance of local vibe and tourist comfort.
I’m a solo traveler - may I still join?
Of course, we host lots of solo travelers. If you don’t want a private room we will pair you with another awesome adventurer of the same gender. Often these roommate pairings are the beginning of a lasting friendship. Or, if you find a friend to come with, we’ll give you $50 off. Traveling in a mindful, small group environment builds deep bonds, faster than any situation we’ve ever encountered. Our participants quickly become a tribe - so you may show up solo, but you’ll leave with a family.
I’m older - is this trip for me?
Absolutely! We celebrate diversity - it’s how we really connect and learn from each other - which is a big piece of our adventures! Often our older guests inspire our younger guests, showing them adventure lasts a lifetime, and are empowered themselves by continuing to try new things. Activities may be modified to suit you when possible (just ask) and remember, all of the activities are included, but it’s your vacation - you may opt out whenever you want.
May we bring our kids?
We love kiddos and all of our trips are offered as private bookings for families with kids under 18. Private bookings are on your schedule and up to 10 people - perfect for a large family or 2 small families (please inquire about availability and rates). Our public trips are for adults 18 years and older.
I don’t know how to stand up paddleboard - is this trip for beginners?
Yes! We have experienced, certified, and quality instructors to teach you. We’ve successfully taught many beginners to paddleboard, practice yoga, snorkel, surf, and much more! Our supportive group environment makes for a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable learning experience. Our trips encourage stepping outside of your comfort zone to feel alive and empowered. Plus, how cool will it be to say you learned to stand up paddle in Mexico?!
My friend wants to come, but isn’t into some of the activities, is that ok?
Although we have a fine balance of action and downtime, we have plenty of guests who prefer to kick back and relax the entire time. We honor what you want to do on your vacation and respect you for doing just that. We also make sure our accommodations offer the perfect space for relaxation. And, we have lots of alternatives to activities, like boating or walking instead of paddling, etc. Just ask and we’ll fill you in on the ways we may customize your ultimate vacation.
