Retreats in Thailand

Retreats in Thailand: islands, the north and the seasons

8 of the 27 retreats here are in Surat Thani province, home to Koh Phangan and Koh Samui, the Gulf islands with the densest cluster of yoga and wellness centres. In the north, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai offer cooler hills and Buddhist temples, and there are retreats near the old capital of Ayutthaya and at Muay Thai training camps.

Seasons differ by coast. The Gulf islands have their heaviest rain from about October to December, just as the Andaman coast around Phuket and Krabi dries out. The north is driest and coolest from November to February, and hottest from March to May.

24 of the 27 programmes here start between $257 and $1,830 per person, and the median starting price is $495. At temples, cover your shoulders and knees and take your shoes off before you enter a building.

Length

4–22 days

Median length

6 days

Starting prices, per person

$257–$1,830 (24 of 27)

Median starting price

$495

Prices are converted from each host's currency at the European Central Bank reference rate of November 3, 2026.

Before you book

• Check Thailand's current entry rules for your nationality, especially for a long stay.
• For the islands, ask whether the ferry is included and how long the whole journey takes.
• Confirm what the price covers: the room, meals, classes and any treatments.

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