Small group vacations in Portugal
Tours & vacations in 2018 & 2019

The most memorable moment was being in the square in Marrakech in the evening. (more)Leslie Lessenger

From Salamanca in Spain to Coimbra in Portugal to the end of the experience in Marrakesh, all was just beautiful and nutritius. I keep great memories of the trip, thank you! (more)Patricia Deza

Great experience, great food and great like minded people. (more)Jan Tydde

It was all excellent - this is a holistic experience, the excellent food every day, the beautiful, peaceful location set in a V shaped valley with spectacular views, river to swim in, walks to be had, the retreat venue itself, the staff working there, the tipis, and last but not least, the excellent yoga and pilates tuition and massage treatments. (more)Liz Hughes

I had no expectations other than to go with the flow and listen. Andrew and Vonettq have fulfilled and are fulfilling their dream in such a manner as to share wholeheartedly with those who drop in. I arrived full of flu, wrapped up to the nines. Some called me the eskimo, with two little eyes appearing through all the head layers. (more)Caroline Yuill

Enjoyed the place, the hosts were great and the food amazing (more)Cezara Negoita

Don't hesitate! I had never done any yoga before but if you are a beginner, don't be put off as everyone is so welcoming and encouraging. (more)Rosy Scott

It was a very magical place where you could relax and have complete rest with a wonderful team of people looking after you. I would highly recommend and would make a return visit again. (more)Kwok Chan

Excellent! This is a vacation for people who want or need to offer time to themselves, stepping out of their daily life for a week and literally cleansing their body on every level, whether physically, mentally or spiritually. (more)georgina porro

The most amazing week away...It has opened my eyes to Yoga and the benefits of massage and Acupuncture. (more)sarah dunnill

A great break from a mad city life. A great combination of people and therapies to recharge...great space for yoga, great teaching. Wonderful massage and acupuncture - totally restorative. (more)Joanna Benn

Excellent...perfect in so many ways. . There is an energy that runs through the place and you feel connected every waking moment; as you find a quiet moment by one of the water pools, or take a walk with one of the dogs, attending a yoga class, enjoying a good night’s sleep. It’s a healing place like no other. (more)sophia Hannay

Memorable parts? Monasteries of Meteora and Acropolis of Athens Tips? Keep your baggage as small as possible. Local benefits? Yes, I do. Overall rating? Very good (more)Rehab Bitane

Fantastic would recommend to everyone...The most memorable part of the vacation was the family that run the retreat. They are so warm, loving and welcoming that it felt like spending a week with family. (more)Rebecca Hones

super great, a big bravo to the Moses team, teachers, benevoles and family, they are the one making it magic ! (more)Sophie Durlot

Memorable parts? Its hard to choose between the wonderful, insightful, top notch Iyengar yoga sessions and the beach-fun surf lessons! Tips? I think most people know exactly what they need when looking for a retreat-style vacation but for this one in particular, just be aware you'll be sharing living spaces and sticking to a veggie (delicious) diet. I was lucky to meet great people and had an amazingly sweet roommate. Local benefits? This vacation was all about sustainability! Overall... (more)Leila De Felipe

Swimming in the river was the highlight. (more)Jeanette Eesmann-foster

Absolutely amazing. Completely rejuvenating, relaxing and full of opportunities to learn... (more)Holly Parker

Memorable parts? Going down to the river and behaving like a hippopotamus.....by this I mean wallowing in the mud. It was not only fun but made the skin feel good too. Tips? Don't worry about what stage you are at in your yoga practice. The teachers are highly skilled and can guide you regardless of your level. I was a beginner and therefore enjoyed the afternoon sessions that focused more on pair yoga. Also buy some of their honey if you can......it is simply divine. Local benefits? Yes,... (more)Janice Thomas

Memorable parts? Picnic at La Guardia and day free to explore Bilbao. Lots of nice pintxo. Tips? Use packed bag, because lots of walking with luggages. Its manageable anyway, just that packed bag is easier. Local benefits? No idea. Overall rating? It just great and too short for me. (more)Swiss Nge

Memorable parts? The spectacular location of the property, the view and the sound of the waves, Tips? Pack light, you'll be in yoga pants all day Local benefits? Absolutely Overall rating? Just amazing (more)Christina Beza

Portugal's historical sites are pretty amazing and having a small group and an excellent driver/ guide facilitated access. The experience that I enjoyed the most was our stay in a tiny village where we learnt how to milk goats and make bread. (more)Kerry McCouat

We stayed in a quaint guesthouse in Penela- a village in the Schist Mountains. We milked goats, made bread, and learned how to make cheese. Later we ate the fruits of our labor at dinner. What a wonderful day!! (more)Catherine Norman

Im not normally inclined to book group vacations because I’m not really the sociable kind although in fulfilling my wife’s long held dream to go Whale Watching I had little choice given how everything is structured. After some research I decided the Azores was the place to go therefore I booked one weeks vacation through Amanda finally settling on Pico Island as the destination. Whale researcher Rui is the man on the ground working full time gathering data about the Azorean whales in order to collaborate... (more)Richard Christie

Memorable parts? The tours around the island were all brilliant but the whalewatching was unbelievably wonderful; really emotional and very special. But all the activities and tours were excellent; the three partners you chose were each really good; they knew their stuff and were very empathetic and engaging. Tips? Go!! The Azores were wonderful. Your choice of partners made it extra special - we appreciated being in our own family group and being looked after by biologists and environmentalists... (more)Fiona Godwin-Brown

Memorable parts? I chose this vacation as I wanted to stay in the countryside in a quiet area of Portugal and to have a mixture of activities- walks, swimming and canoeing combined with the historical and cultural interest of Tomar and the surrounding area. I booked as a solo traveler rather than in a group with others. The vacation provided everything I wanted- I had an interesting and varied programme which also included meals in local restaurants (included in the price) where I could... (more)Jenny Lunn

The highlight was seeing whales, dolphins, turtles at sea together with the beautiful scenery. (more)Mark Davey

The highlight was seeing a blue whale from our catamaran! (more)Kathryn Dodd

I enjoyed it very much. It was all very interesting and I learned a lot. The food was exceptionally good. The people we met were all charming. The amount of whale watching and other activities was just right. (more)Jo Fallon

Memorable parts? The volcanic geology flora and fauna. Stunning scenery. Tips? We walked in April. We experienced strong winds and wet conditions in the north. But enjoyed every minute. Recommend the dolphin and whale watching on the free day. Local benefits? The trip minimised transport requirements and used buses and local taxi / transportation and facilities such as restaurans and bars where available in lieu of the hotels. Overall rating? Very enjoyable. Some strenuous... (more)Andy Hill

The anticipation and then the excitement of actually seeing the sperm and pilot whales that honoured us with their presence! (more)Vivian Munn

It fully lived up to our expectations.....Seeing a group of four sperm whales resting together on the surface just in front of the boat (more)Siobhan Chapman

We were on the cat and a huge gasp went up from everyone on board; a fin whale had swum in front of the boat and opened its mouth out of the water to feed. It was only a split second but that sight is engraved on my memory. My partner didn't see it, he was looking the other way at the time. (more)Margaret Merris

Memorable parts? Swimming off the Atlantic coast of Portugal after being towed on a rubber ring by the yacht Tips? Check the cabin accommodation and what it entails. Local benefits? Yes, we visited many small villages both in Spain and Portugal and helped with their economy. We recycled most of our rubbish and deposited some in the appropriate bins on shore. Overall rating? I had a great time. It would have been easier if I spoke more Spanish, but my vocabulary... (more)Jill Brasch