Our retreats
At Vikara, we facilitate personalized journeys of transformation and healing retreats in a supportive community setting. Vikara is the only plant medicine retreat center right on the beach in Ecuador.
We specialize in Ayahuasca, Surf and Yoga retreats. You can also host your own retreat at our center or create a customized private package.
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Luxury hotel
We offer 9 luxury accommodations on a beachfront location. From the moment you arrive you will be surrounded by natural beauty, tranquility, and everything you need to slow down and relax. Here in Olon you will find an authentic and quaint seaside village off the beaten path, with the perfect balance of nature, people and culture.
James D
9/29/2022 - TripAdvisor
Absolutely Stunning and Peaceful Absolutely stunning and family friendly. My wife and I stayed at Vikara for 15 days and loved every minute of it. Rory and his family live on the property and welcomed us and treated... Read moreAbsolutely stunning and family friendly. My wife and I stayed at Vikara for 15 days and loved every minute of it. Rory and his family live on the property and welcomed us and treated us like part of the family. All the people who help make this hotel possible were wonderful and a joy to share our time with. The breakfast in the morning were absolutely perfect, and after our delicious breakfast we walked right out the back and onto the beach for a peaceful walk. We will definitely be coming back to work with the plant medicines in the near future. We would absolutely recommend staying at Vikara if you are in the Olon area. Read less
michael j
9/12/2022 - TripAdvisor
Right on the Beach and extremely tranquil Let me start by saying this is not the type of hotel I would book but WOW, I am so happy we stayed here. We originally booked a different hotel and left it to... Read moreLet me start by saying this is not the type of hotel I would book but WOW, I am so happy we stayed here. We originally booked a different hotel and left it to come here while in Olon due to problems. The owner Roy was an amazing person and so inviting. The staff here were so nice and tried their best to help us with any needs.The Hotel is extremely clean, the food was fantastic but no bars or TV's as its more a sanctuary to unwind and remove the issues of the world. Short walk to all restaurants and bars, the bed was comfortable and outside of a rooster in the morning, very quite. Even the rooster was not enough to keep us up. Thank you Roy for taking us in as we needed a room. Your hotel is amazing and though the unplug lifestyle is not our normal approach, I loved my stay.1 star removed due to preference of bar and TVs but if you wish to unwind, this is the best of Olon in my opinion. Read less
r0bert0argentina
11/21/2021 - TripAdvisor
muy buena experiencia . estadía muy confortable, instalaciones nuevas y la atención del personal y dueños muy amables . El predio con amplios jardines y una puerta trasera da directamente a la playa. Desayuno completo y muy bueno.Lejos del... Read moreestadía muy confortable, instalaciones nuevas y la atención del personal y dueños muy amables . El predio con amplios jardines y una puerta trasera da directamente a la playa. Desayuno completo y muy bueno.Lejos del ruido del pueblo pero lo suficiente cerca para ir caminando. Read less
Jeannyteran
8/27/2021 - TripAdvisor
Increíble y Mágico Podemos calificar como increíble y mágico la atención y las instalaciones.Nos encantó el trato personalizado de sus dueños, todos los empleados siempre con buena energía, el desayuno delicioso, las habitaciones impecables y las actividades que ofrecen... Read morePodemos calificar como increíble y mágico la atención y las instalaciones.Nos encantó el trato personalizado de sus dueños, todos los empleados siempre con buena energía, el desayuno delicioso, las habitaciones impecables y las actividades que ofrecen son ideales para el descanso. Recomendamos este hermoso lugar a quien desea pasar unos días de tranquilidad frente al mar. Gracias por su atención, volveremos !! Read less
285kate_inaz
7/12/2021 - TripAdvisor
Warm friendliness and tranquility I spent a week in Vikara at the end of April 2021. It was an amazing experience and I hope to be able to come back soon.Accommodation is in comfortable, stylish rooms from which you... Read moreI spent a week in Vikara at the end of April 2021. It was an amazing experience and I hope to be able to come back soon.Accommodation is in comfortable, stylish rooms from which you step directly to the lush tropical garden. From this garden you get directly to the Olon beach. Ocean view from the yoga shala in the main building brings the experience of a yoga class to a higher level.All the ceremonies that I experienced in Vikara were totaly new to me. 2 times Ayahuska, 2 times Temazcal and 1 San Pedro.I felt very safe and comfortable supported by professional guides. The shamans were giving 100% support and explained everything I needed.And How was the experience ? Strong, surprising, transformational, mind opening and absolutely worth it.Since my return from Vikara I often remember what the shaman told us: " Once you drink Ayahuska it becomes part of you and you can ask her for help a support." The opening that happens in the ceremony can continue if you give it time and attention. Read less
estefaniaj401
5/31/2021 - TripAdvisor
Excelente Experiencia encantadora, pasamos unos dias bellisimos alli, un lugar super tranquilo, las instalaciones son bien modernas, la piscina es inmensa y lo mejor que esta frente a la playaNos quedamos un fin de semana asique pudimos... Read moreExperiencia encantadora, pasamos unos dias bellisimos alli, un lugar super tranquilo, las instalaciones son bien modernas, la piscina es inmensa y lo mejor que esta frente a la playaNos quedamos un fin de semana asique pudimos aprovechar los platos que ofrecen en el hotel que por cierto, son deliciosos! Recomiendo el lugar 100% Read less
Nelson
2/26/2021 - Booking
Excelente lugar para descansar en familia Las instalaciones, desayuno rico, habitaciones cómodas y limpias, único hotel con salida a la playa en Olon. La playa es amplia para caminar y se encuentra cerca de locales para comer.
... Read more Las instalaciones, desayuno rico, habitaciones cómodas y limpias, único hotel con salida a la playa en Olon. La playa es amplia para caminar y se encuentra cerca de locales para comer.
Todo estuvo muy bien Read less
... Read more Las instalaciones, desayuno rico, habitaciones cómodas y limpias, único hotel con salida a la playa en Olon. La playa es amplia para caminar y se encuentra cerca de locales para comer.
Todo estuvo muy bien Read less
Gianna
12/06/2020 - Booking
Mas que perfecto! Sin palabras, el lugar es MÁGICO, si deseas desconectarte y buscar tranquilidad, y a un paso de la playa (literal) es el lugar perfecto!
Monique
11/12/2020 - Booking
J’y retournerais Super hôtel le proprio très gentil superbe endroit
Tout était parfait
Tout était parfait
Fernando
9/27/2020 - Booking
Muy recomendable La comida del chef es muy buena
K3599VArachelp
9/08/2020 - TripAdvisor
Lovely modern oasis right on the beach Beautiful property, and easily the nicest place to stay in Olon. I've been back 3 times. It's a quiet, modern oasis right on the beach. The rooms have high bamboo ceilings and nice... Read moreBeautiful property, and easily the nicest place to stay in Olon. I've been back 3 times. It's a quiet, modern oasis right on the beach. The rooms have high bamboo ceilings and nice bathrooms with a great walk in shower, and the property itself is spacious, well kept and secluded on a quiet street with the beach literally in your backyard. The chef is also excellent. Read less
almainhansinatraa
2/26/2020 - TripAdvisor
😋😋😋😋🏄🏇🚵🌴🌊☀️☀️☀️ #vikaralifestyle, #elbayogalove, #roundriverdesing,#sunshineoflove28, #colibrianahuac, #motogipsy....
Anonymous
2/24/2020 - Booking
Muy buena comida y buenos anfitriones Los dueños muy amables y la comida deliciosa
lbeauv2
2/21/2020 - TripAdvisor
Incredible, Healing Retreat of the Heart! Our yoga and surf retreat at Vikara was an indescribable experience! The community, the stunning location just steps from the ocean, the luxury hotel space, the yoga, the ocean, the delicious home-cooked meals, the owner's sweet... Read moreOur yoga and surf retreat at Vikara was an indescribable experience! The community, the stunning location just steps from the ocean, the luxury hotel space, the yoga, the ocean, the delicious home-cooked meals, the owner's sweet dogs...we could go on!We happened to be there in between scheduled retreats, and the staff allowed us to cater our four days there to meet our needs, including choosing the style of yoga we felt like practicing on a day to day basis. The surf instructor also made my first surfing experience much smoother than I expected! This beach is NOT to be missed.My partner and I had also just lost a loved one back home, and with our permission, the staff led us in a ceremony on the beach at sunset to honour this soul's life and passing. As we couldn't be home for the memorial, this ceremony gave us the much needed opportunity to mourn in community. Our experience was held with care, and it was incredibly healing for us.We would recommend Vikara to anyone in a heartbeat! Read less
FRANCESCAa492
1/25/2020 - TripAdvisor
Excellent stay at Vikara I did a plant medicine retreat and it was Awesome. The location and the rooms are beautiful, right in front of the beach. The whole experience was amazing, the shaman was really knowledgeable and the all... Read moreI did a plant medicine retreat and it was Awesome. The location and the rooms are beautiful, right in front of the beach. The whole experience was amazing, the shaman was really knowledgeable and the all staff really supportive.I recommend the experience to anybody who is willing to start a inner transformation and trying to solve some issue in their life.Roey and Lindsy are great and I hope to come back soon for more surfing and plant medicine.Life changing experience! Read less
- James D9/29/2022 - TripAdvisorAbsolutely Stunning and Peaceful Absolutely stunning and family friendly. My wife and I stayed at Vikara for 15 days and loved every minute of it. Rory and his... Read moreAbsolutely stunning and family friendly. My wife and I stayed at Vikara for 15 days and loved every minute of it. Rory and his family live on the property and welcomed us and treated us like part of the family. All the people who help make this hotel possible were wonderful and a joy to share our time with. The breakfast in the morning were absolutely perfect, and after our delicious breakfast we walked right out the back and onto the beach for a peaceful walk. We will definitely be coming back to work with the plant medicines in the near future. We would absolutely recommend staying at Vikara if you are in the Olon area. Read less
- michael j9/12/2022 - TripAdvisorRight on the Beach and extremely tranquil Let me start by saying this is not the type of hotel I would book but WOW, I am so happy we stayed here. ... Read moreLet me start by saying this is not the type of hotel I would book but WOW, I am so happy we stayed here. We originally booked a different hotel and left it to come here while in Olon due to problems. The owner Roy was an amazing person and so inviting. The staff here were so nice and tried their best to help us with any needs.The Hotel is extremely clean, the food was fantastic but no bars or TV's as its more a sanctuary to unwind and remove the issues of the world. Short walk to all restaurants and bars, the bed was comfortable and outside of a rooster in the morning, very quite. Even the rooster was not enough to keep us up. Thank you Roy for taking us in as we needed a room. Your hotel is amazing and though the unplug lifestyle is not our normal approach, I loved my stay.1 star removed due to preference of bar and TVs but if you wish to unwind, this is the best of Olon in my opinion. Read less
- r0bert0argentina11/21/2021 - TripAdvisormuy buena experiencia . estadía muy confortable, instalaciones nuevas y la atención del personal y dueños muy amables . El predio con amplios jardines y una puerta trasera da... Read moreestadía muy confortable, instalaciones nuevas y la atención del personal y dueños muy amables . El predio con amplios jardines y una puerta trasera da directamente a la playa. Desayuno completo y muy bueno.Lejos del ruido del pueblo pero lo suficiente cerca para ir caminando. Read less
- Jeannyteran8/27/2021 - TripAdvisorIncreíble y Mágico Podemos calificar como increíble y mágico la atención y las instalaciones.Nos encantó el trato personalizado de sus dueños, todos los empleados siempre con buena energía, el... Read morePodemos calificar como increíble y mágico la atención y las instalaciones.Nos encantó el trato personalizado de sus dueños, todos los empleados siempre con buena energía, el desayuno delicioso, las habitaciones impecables y las actividades que ofrecen son ideales para el descanso. Recomendamos este hermoso lugar a quien desea pasar unos días de tranquilidad frente al mar. Gracias por su atención, volveremos !! Read less
- 285kate_inaz7/12/2021 - TripAdvisorWarm friendliness and tranquility I spent a week in Vikara at the end of April 2021. It was an amazing experience and I hope to be able to come... Read moreI spent a week in Vikara at the end of April 2021. It was an amazing experience and I hope to be able to come back soon.Accommodation is in comfortable, stylish rooms from which you step directly to the lush tropical garden. From this garden you get directly to the Olon beach. Ocean view from the yoga shala in the main building brings the experience of a yoga class to a higher level.All the ceremonies that I experienced in Vikara were totaly new to me. 2 times Ayahuska, 2 times Temazcal and 1 San Pedro.I felt very safe and comfortable supported by professional guides. The shamans were giving 100% support and explained everything I needed.And How was the experience ? Strong, surprising, transformational, mind opening and absolutely worth it.Since my return from Vikara I often remember what the shaman told us: " Once you drink Ayahuska it becomes part of you and you can ask her for help a support." The opening that happens in the ceremony can continue if you give it time and attention. Read less