Wild · Transformative · Alive

An unforgettable 12D/11N adventure through the wild heart of Kyrgyzstan. Journey on horseback, by 4x4, and on foot through the remote Tian Shan Mountains, exploring alpine lakes, sweeping valleys, and nomadic culture. Expect epic landscapes, meaningful connection, cultural immersion, and the kind of adventure that stays with you long after you return home.

Who This Retreat Is For

This retreat is for women who crave meaningful experiences, connection, and a sense of discovery. Designed for physically fit travelers who enjoy hiking, horseback riding, and exploring the outdoors, this experience balances challenge with connection to the land and active recovery through mountain treks, horseback journeys across high pastures, yoga in breathtaking natural settings, cultural immersion with local families, and rejuvenating hot springs. You don't need to be an expert rider or athlete; just willing to spend long days on horseback and on the trail, and embrace adventure with an open mind and adventurous spirit. Along the way, you'll discover not only the beauty of Kyrgyzstan's wild landscapes, but also a deeper sense of confidence, resilience, and connection that stays with you long after the journey ends. This adventure is application only and limited to 10 women.

The Rhythm of the Retreat

Each day is intentionally designed to challenge you, inspire you and and spark gratitude.

• 4 day guided horseback riding adventure through the Tian Shan mountains

• Ride along with traditional Kyrgyz Eagle Hunters on a hunt!

• 3 day Guided trek to the turquoise Ala Kul Lake

• Cultural experiences near Issyk Kul Lake

• Soak in the magical natural hot springs of Altyn Arashan

• Yoga, breathwork and meditation sessions along the way

• Accommodations are a mix of yurts, tents, guesthouses and hotels

What’s Included

• Roundtrip transfers to/from Bishkek International Airport

• 11 nights shared accommodation (tents, yurts, guesthouses and hotels)

• All daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

• All transportation within Kyrgyzstan

• 4 days of horseback riding

• 3 days guided trekking

• Entry to hot springs

• Local English-speaking guides throughout the trip

• Trip to the famous Osh Bazaar

• Yoga, breathwork and meditation sessions in nature throughout the retreat

• One immersive Breathwork journey

• Trip planning, logistics coordination, and safety oversight throughout the retreat

Not Included

• Alcoholic beverages

• Guide gratuities

• Snacks

• Flights to/from Bishkek

• Travel insurance (strongly recommended)

*Because flights into Bishkek depart and arrive in the early hours of the morning, accommodations the night before the retreat are also included at no additional cost to you.

Travel insurance that covers trekking activities, trip interruption/cancellation, medical treatment, and emergency evacuation is required for this expedition.

Investment

$4,500 — Cash, Check or Zelle
Includes a 3% direct-payment discount

$4,635 — Credit or Debit Card

A $1000 deposit reserves your spot on this once-in-a-lifetime Patagonia adventure.

Only 4/10 total guest spaces are available.

Payment Options

Pay using Zelle for zero fees! (afterglowadventureco@gmail.com)

• Cash or Check for zero fees.

• Pay in full on the website using a credit or debit card for a 3% fee (prices in cart reflect)

Ask us about our Payment Plans!

Because of the physical demands and remote nature of this expedition, participation is application only. This allows us to make sure the experience is a good fit for you and that every member of the group arrives prepared for the journey.

Kyrgyzstan Application

Resilient • Fearless • Strong

Explore the Avenue of the Volcanoes in the Ecuadorian Andes on this 10-day high-altitude retreat blending 3 volcanic summits, glacier travel, horseback riding, Andean culture, and yoga and breathwork practices designed to keep your body and mind grounded and resilient as you climb into the stratosphere.

Based from a beautiful working hacienda beneath Cotopaxi, we’ll progressively move higher into the Andes — hiking the volcanic ridges of Rumiñahui, climbing Iliniza Norte, learning the fundamentals of glacier travel, and ultimately putting everything together for a summit attempt of Cotopaxi at 19,347 feet.

Between the big mountain days, we return to the warmth of the hacienda. Hot showers, nourishing Ecuadorian meals, horseback rides across the páramo, spa recovery and Temescal, yoga, an Ecuadorian cooking class, meaningful conversations, and time to truly rest and recover before heading back into the mountains.

Who This Retreat Is For

This experience is designed for adventurous, active travelers who want to challenge themselves at high altitude while experiencing the Ecuadorian Andes in a deeply immersive way.

You do not need previous mountaineering experience to join us, but you do need experience backpacking and you will need to train for this trip. You should arrive with strong cardiovascular fitness, comfortable hiking for up to 12 hours at a time, and prepared for steep mountain terrain, significant elevation gain, cold temperatures, early alpine starts, and elevations approaching 20,000 feet. Professional mountain guides will teach the technical skills required for Cotopaxi, including crampon use, ice axe technique, rope-team travel, and glacier safety.

Our itinerary is intentionally progressive. Each mountain becomes part of our acclimatization as we move higher through the Andes, while recovery days give our bodies time to adapt.

It’s about being willing to try, to grow, and to trust yourself in unfamiliar terrain. Go beyond your limiting thoughts, beyond your conditioning, and step outside your comfort zone to discover what you are truly capable of.

The Rhythm of the Journey

Each day is intentionally designed around acclimatization, challenge, exploration, and recovery:

• A beautiful Andean hacienda beneath Cotopaxi serving as our expedition base camp

• Guided acclimatization hikes through Ecuador’s high-altitude páramo

• A guided ascent of Rumiñahui

• An overnight mountain-refuge experience and guided ascent of Iliniza Norte — 16,818 ft

• Professional glacier and mountaineering school

• An optional guided summit attempt of Cotopaxi — 19,347 ft

• A full recovery day intentionally placed between our major mountain objectives

• Horseback riding through the Ecuadorian Andes

• A traditional Ecuadorian cooking experience

• Spa and recovery time at the hacienda

• Yoga, breathwork, mobility, and reflection intentionally woven throughout the expedition

• A final recovery and integration day following Cotopaxi

• The Afterglow closing ceremony to bring the journey full circle

Our days in the mountains will be challenging — early starts, cold mornings, tired legs, thin air, and moments that ask you to dig deeper than you expected.

Then we return home to the hacienda.

Warm meals. Hot showers. Spa recovery. Horses outside. Yoga together. A fire, a hot tea, and the kind of conversations that only seem to happen after you've done something insanely satisfying and truly difficult together.

What’s Included

• Professionally guided Cotopaxi summit attempt

• Professionally guided Iliniza Norte ascent

• Guided Rumiñahui acclimitization hike

• Glacier and mountaineering skills training

• Technical mountaineering equipment required for Iliniza Norte and Cotopaxi

• 8 Nights boutique shared accommodations at Hacienda El Porvenir

• Mountain refuge accommodations for Iliniza Norte and Cotopaxi

• Breakfasts, lunches/boxed lunches, and dinners throughout the retreat

• Private airport transfers to and from Quito International Airport

• Private ground transportation throughout the expedition

• National park entrance fees and climbing permits

• Horseback riding through the Andean páramo

• Traditional Ecuadorian cooking experience

• APU Mountain Spa access and dedicated recovery experience

• Private space for yoga, breathwork, mobility, and retreat practices

• Secure luggage storage during mountain-refuge nights

• Yoga, breathwork, mobility, meditation, and reflection throughout the retreat

• Retreat planning, logistics coordination, and safety oversight throughout the journey

• An intimate small-group experience limited to 6 guests

Not Included

• Flights to/from Ecuador

• Personal hiking clothing and non-technical equipment

• Personal trail snacks

• Extra spa treatments

• Alcoholic beverages

• Personal expenses

• Guide/operator gratuities

• Travel and emergency evacuation insurance

• Any additional accommodation or transportation required before or after the retreat

*Travel insurance that covers trekking activities, trip interruption/cancellation, medical treatment, and emergency evacuation is required for this expedition.

Investment

Pricing is still being finalized for this retreat.

A $1000 deposit reserves your spot on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure to summit one of the world’s most iconic volcanoes.

Only 5/6 total guest spaces are still available.

Because of the physical demands and remote nature of this expedition, participation is application only. This allows us to make sure the experience is a good fit for you and that every member of the group arrives prepared for the journey.

Ecuador Volcanoes Application

Surf • Soul • Adventure

Join us for 8 days of surf, Rocket Yoga, community and adventure in the laid-back village of Ayampe, Ecuador. We'll spend our days flowing through oceanfront yoga, learning to surf, exploring hidden waterfalls, sharing nourishing farm-to-table meals, and soaking in the magic of Ecuador's Pacific coast. Staying at the beautiful Vistamar Retreat, this week is an invitation to unplug, breathe deeply, embrace adventure, and reconnect with yourself alongside an incredible community of like-minded adventurers. Whether you're catching your first wave, excited to brush up on your Spanish or simply craving sunshine and simplicity, this is your chance to slow down, play and chase the afterglow.

Who this Retreat is for

This retreat is for the person who's craving a reset. The one who feels most alive outside in nature, loves trying new things, and believes growth happens just beyond our comfort zone. Whether you're brand new to surfing or are a pro, have never rolled out a yoga mat or have been practicing yoga for years, all experience levels are welcome. If you're longing for sunshine, ocean air, meaningful connection, and a week that blends an immersive travel experience with a healthy blend of adventure and rest, you'll feel right at home. Come solo, with the love of your life, or bring a friend to share your room for a discounted rate; either way, you'll leave with salty hair, a full heart, and a community that's cheering you on.

The Rhythm of the Week

This is a choose your own adventure retreat. There will be two opportunities to gather for yoga each day and signature Afterglow experiences throughout the week, but there is plenty of time to follow your own rhythm. Join every activity or spend the afternoon reading in a hammock, wandering the beach, or exploring town. This week is about finding your own balance between adventure, effort, and rest with the freedom to make the experience your own.

Signature Experiences Include:

• 🏄 Surf lessons & guided surf trip

• 🧘 Daily Rocket and Restorative Vinyasa yoga classes

• 💦 Guided waterfall adventure

• 🐎 Horseback riding

• 🛶 Ocean kayaking

• 🤿 Snorkeling

• 🚤 1 Boat excursion

• 🏺 Agua Blanca archaeological site & clay baths

• 🍫 Cacao farm visit & cacao ceremony

• 👩‍🍳 Ecuadorian cooking classes

• 🚵 Mountain biking

• 🪨 Coastal lava rock explorations

• 🧊 Wim Hof-style ice bath experience

• 🎶 Sound healing & wellness session

• 🧖 Optional Spa treatments*

  *costs an additional fee

What’s Included

• 7 nights of private accommodations

• All meals & snacks

• Daily surf lessons

• Daily yoga, breathwork and meditation sessions

• All adventure activities

• Transfers to and from Guayaquil International Airport

• Professional Photos

What’s Not Included

• International Flights

• Alcohol

• Gratuities

• Travel Insurance

• Hotels before or after the retreat

• Extra spa treatments

Travel insurance that covers trekking activities, trip interruption/cancellation, medical treatment, and emergency evacuation is required for this expedition.

Investment

$3,250 — Cash, Check or Zelle (afterglowadventureco@gmail.com)
Includes a 3% direct-payment discount

$3,350 — Credit or Debit Card

A $500 deposit reserves your spot on this laid back surfing adventure.

Only 8/10 total guest spaces are available.

Payment Options

• Pay using Zelle for zero fees! (afterglowadventureco@gmail.com)

• Cash or Check for zero fees.

• Pay in full on the website using a credit or debit card for a 3% fee (prices in cart reflect)

Ask us about our Payment Plans!

This retreat is application only—not because you need to be an expert surfer or yogi, but because we want to make sure the vibes are impeccable. We’re creating a fun, supportive crew that’s excited to surf, move, explore, try new things, and enjoy a week together. The application is simply our way of getting to know you a little and making sure this adventure feels like the right fit for everyone.

Ecuador Surf Retreat Application

Raw • Expansive • Untamed

Explore the the edge of the world in Chilean Patagonia on this 10-day retreat that blends the iconic W Trek, glacier kayaking, horseback riding, and yoga/breathwork practices designed to keep your body resilient and your mind grounded. You’ll spend your days hiking beneath granite peaks, paddling alongside ancient ice, crossing windswept valleys, and stepping just beyond your comfort zone — then slow down over warm meals in cozy mountain refugios, deep belly laughs, heartfelt conversations about the universe and meaningful connection beneath the vast Patagonian sky.

Who This Retreat Is For

This experience is designed for adventurous, active travelers who are comfortable hiking long days in mountain terrain and excited to experience Patagonia on foot.

You don’t need to be an ultra-runner or seasoned mountaineer, but you should arrive prepared for consecutive days of hiking, changing weather, uneven trails, and carrying a daypack. Some days on the W Trek will be long and challenging — and that’s part of the experience.

Remember, it’s not about being the fastest or strongest person on the trail. It’s about being willing to try, to grow, and to trust yourself in new terrain. Go beyond your limiting thoughts, beyond your conditioning and Step outside of your comfort zone to discover what you are truly capable of.

The Rhythm of the Journey

Each day is intentionally designed to balance challenge, exploration, and recovery:

• 6 days self guided trekking the iconic W Trek through Torres del Paine National Park

• 2 nights at Grey Glacier, giving us time to slow down and explore

• A guided kayaking adventure on Lago Grey, paddling among glacial ice

• A hike across the spectacular Grey suspension bridges

• A full journey into the dramatic French Valley

• A sunrise journey toward the iconic Base Torres

• A recovery and integration day in Puerto Natales

• A horseback riding and cultural experience with Estancias Patagonia

• Yoga, breathwork, mobility, and reflection woven intentionally throughout the journey

Evenings on the trail are simple and grounding — warm meals, the communal nature of refugio life, tired legs, interesting conversation and a hot shower before another day outside.

Once we return to Puerto Natales, the pace shifts. We’ll have time to shower, recover, eat well, get a massage practice yoga together, explore town, and let everything we’ve experienced begin to settle in.

What’s Included

• 4 nights shared accommodation in Puerto Natales

• 5 nights of accommodation along the W Trek, including two nights at Grey Glacier

• Half board on the W Trek (breakfast and dinner)

• 3 Boxed lunches on W Trek

• Torres del Paine National Park entrance fees

• Catamaran transportation across Lago Pehoé

• Ground transportation between Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine

• Professionally Guided Grey Glacier kayaking experience, including necessary technical equipment

• Exploration of the Grey Glacier suspension bridges led by the Afterglow Team

• Estancias Patagonia horseback riding and cultural day with Patagonian BBQ lunch

• Welcome & Farewell dinners in Puerto Natales

• All Breakfasts in Puerto Natales

• Yoga, breathwork, mobility, and reflection practices throughout the retreat

• Retreat planning, logistics coordination, and safety oversight throughout the journey

• A small-group experience limited to 8 guests

Not Included

• Flights to/from Chile and Puerto Natales

• 3 Refugio lunches & snacks on W Trek

• Lunches in Puerto Natales

• 2 Dinners in Puerto Natales

• Alcoholic beverages

• Personal hiking gear and clothing

• Personal expenses and optional activities

• Guide/operator gratuities

• Travel and emergency evacuation insurance

• Any additional accommodation or transportation required before or after the retreat

Travel insurance that covers trekking activities, trip interruption/cancellation, medical treatment, and emergency evacuation will be required for this expedition.

Investment:

$5200 Cash, Check, Zelle

Credit cards add 3%.

Only $1000 deposit to save your spot on this once-in-a-lifetime Patagonia adventure.

4/8 total guest spaces available.

This retreat is application only.

Patagonia Adventure Retreat Application