# Caribbean Coast to Cartagena

> Join a premium yoga retreat in Colombia with James Rafael. Stay at a private beach club, explore Cartagena, and enjoy island adventures.

- URL: https://reclaimyourself.co.uk/our-holidays/colombia-yoga-retreat/
- Published: 2025-04-03
- Updated: 2026-09-05
- Author: Jools Sampson

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We’ll begin with five nights on [Isla Tierra Bomba](https://reclaimyourself.co.uk/blog/meet-caribbean-colombia/), just off the coast of Cartagena. Staying at a private beach club reserved exclusively for our group, this part of the retreat offers a balance of space, comfort, and access to the Caribbean coastline. With just 12 guests, it remains intimate while offering the freedom to shape each day as you choose. The beach club operates with a strong focus on sustainability and responsible tourism, something we are proud to support.

Each morning starts with dynamic yoga led by James Rafael, designed to build strength, mobility, and focus. Sessions are energising and accessible, offering a consistent rhythm to the week while leaving plenty of time to explore everything the island has to offer.

**Ocean adventures**

Beyond the yoga, this is where the experience opens up. Spend your days in or on the water, snorkelling the nearby reef, scuba diving, or heading out by boat along the coast. Join a game of beach volleyball, take a swim in the warm Caribbean sea, or simply enjoy the setting at your own pace.

The beach club is a certified dive centre, with access to a thriving house reef just offshore. There are also a number of dive sites in the Rosario Islands, including coral reefs, shipwrecks and even an underwater sculpture gallery. The coral here begins at depth, making scuba diving a far richer experience than snorkelling, with options available for both beginners and certified divers.

**Island hopping**

There is also the opportunity to explore further afield. Cross the island by motorbike taxi to the village of Bocachica, where you’ll get a glimpse of local life beyond the beach. Midweek, we head out by speedboat to the Rosario Islands, a collection of white-sand islets surrounded by clear, calm water, for a full day of island hopping.

You can also embark on a journey across the island’s best viewpoints and empty beaches on horseback with guided rides. There is even the option to swim with the horses after the ride.

**Vibrant city life**

After five nights on the coast, we shift to Cartagena for the final part of the retreat. Our stay is based in the old city at a boutique art hotel with a rooftop with city views. We’ll include a guided walking tour through the city’s neighbourhoods, along with a yoga session at a local studio. Evenings are social and relaxed, with group dinners in some of Cartagena’s best restaurants and time to enjoy the atmosphere after dark.

This retreat is designed for those who want more than just time away. It’s an experience that brings together movement, exploration, and high-quality travel, with the flexibility to do as much or as little as you like.

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