RetreaTours

06/18/2026

Our Summer newsletter is here! LOTS of new trips announced!!! https://mailchi.mp/retreatours/june2026

06/13/2026

*NEW TRIP ANNOUNCEMENT!* Experience 3 diverse ecosystems in the wild heart of Brazil* (link in first comment below).

This South American safari showcases the astonishing diversity of central Brazil, beginning in the southern Amazon Rainforest, continuing through the crystal-clear rivers and savannas of the Cerrado, and ending in the wildlife-rich Pantanal wetlands.

We’ll visit Indigenous communities, explore rainforest trails, snorkel in spring-fed rivers, search for endangered monkeys and rare birds, travel deep into the world’s largest tropical wetland, and spend multiple days looking for jaguars, giant otters, macaws, tapirs, capybara, anteaters, and countless other species.

For travelers who love wildlife, nature, and places that still feel genuinely wild, few journeys can match this experience 💚

06/11/2026

Join us in February 2027 as we bring the history of the Buddha to life through storytelling, historical context, and decades of experience leading pilgrims through India and Nepal.

At each major site, we’ll explore the events that took place there, the people who shaped the Buddha’s life, and the teachings that emerged from these landscapes more than 2,500 years ago.

Sitting under the Bodhi Tree, looking out from Vulture’s Peak, and visiting the sites of pivotal teachings, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the historical events and human stories that shaped Buddhism.

Link in first comment below!

06/11/2026

Join us in February 2027 as we bring the history of the Buddha to life through storytelling, historical context, and decades of experience leading pilgrims through India and Nepal.

At each major site, we’ll explore the events that took place there, the people who shaped the Buddha’s life, and the teachings that emerged from these landscapes more than 2,500 years ago.

Sitting under the Bodhi Tree, looking out from Vulture’s Peak, and visiting the sites of pivotal teachings, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the historical events and human stories that shaped Buddhism.

The Buddha’s HomelandStories, Sites & Sacred HeritageFebruary 6–22, 2027Follow in the footsteps of the Buddha as we explore the lands that shaped his enlightenment, from Lumbini to Kushinagar and each important pilgrimage site in between, on this carbon-negative pilgrimage.A pilgrimage to the pl...

06/04/2026

Our 2027 Maldives & Kerala journey is open for registration–spots are filling up quickly!!

Backwaters & Blue WatersKerala andthe MaldivesMarch 19–30, 2027 Backwaters & Blue WatersKerala and the MaldivesMarch 19–30, 2027Take a lesson in relaxation and restoration on this small-group journey through South India’s backwaters and the iconic islands of the Maldives.We’ll float beneath ...

06/01/2026

Our March 2027 Buddhist Pilgrimage to Sri Lanka with and Kim Allen is open for registration! Please head to our website (link in bio) to see details and save your spot!

05/31/2026

*NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!!*

One of the world’s oldest and deepest Buddhist traditions can be found on the island of Sri Lanka, a country of ancient archeological sites and breathtaking beauty.

Immerse yourself in the cultural and spiritual heritage of the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” on this Buddhist pilgrimage. Joined by Buddhist teacher and author Kim Allen, we’ll explore historic Buddhist temples and ruins, soak up the beauty of the region’s rich forests and highlands, and integrate Buddhist study.

Join us in early 2027 for a comprehensive, double-carbon offset, small group pilgrimage in Sri Lanka!

Pilgrimage to Sri Lankawith Kim Allen & TricycleFebruary 27–March 13, 2027 Pilgrimage to Sri Lankawith Kim Allen & TricycleFebruary 27–March 13, 2027One of the world’s oldest and deepest Buddhist traditions can be found on the island of Sri Lanka, a country of ancient archeological sites and b...

05/29/2026

Guess who is making the March 2027 Kerala & Maldives trip website right now?

THIS GUY! (Me, that is! 😂)

Head to our interest list at https://forms.gle/AMoMgG9UYnTqpi9P9 to be the first to be notified!

The Maldives portion of our Backwaters & Blue Waters journey was stunning stunning stunning! We had the good fortune to see not one, but TWO whale sharks (th...

05/15/2026

Our Pilgrimage to Ladakh 2026 with Tricycle: The Buddhist Review just wrapped up!

Our time in the Himalayas of Ladakh, India was full of wonder, connection, and beautiful surprises, such as the Piprahwa Buddha relics making an appearance!

From our home bases at Thiksey Monastery and Uleytokpo, we visit many monasteries (from all 4 school of Tibetan Buddhism), nunneries, Chamba Animal Care Center Ladakh street dog sanctuary, Siddhartha School & more.