Thai Meditation Intensive

  • 2-3 days of guided tours at Bangkok's cultural and ancient sites, plus night life and entertainment.*
  • Fly to Koh Samui, take ferry to Koh Pha-Ngan in the Gulf of Thailand.
  • First 10-day Vipassana meditation retreat—"Insight into Reality"—at a hill top Monastery on Koh Pha-Ngan. Here you will gain awareness of your unique personal challenges and acquire tools to become the conscious witness to your own mind.
  • 3-4 days to relax on Koh Pha-Ngan's pristine beaches, with snorkeling, scuba diving, motor bike rental, and night life.*
  • Daily meditation and Chakra yoga practice with Alicia on non-retreat days.
  • Second 10-day Vipassana retreat at a traditional Thai Monastery in Surathani, using the insights gained from your initial retreat to reach your highest human potential in a natural, beautiful setting.
  • Train to Bangkok.

The Experience includes:

  • In-country transportation, not including to and from Bangkok airport.
  • Deluxe accommodations and breakfasts in Bangkok, and standard/deluxe accommodations between retreats on Koh Pha-Ngan, Koh Samui or Surathani as needed.
  • Cultural and site tours and events.
  • Monastery meditation retreats including basic monastic accommodations, meditation instruction, exercise and vegetarian meals.
  • Daily group meditation and Chakra yoga instruction in Bangkok, and on days between retreats, with Alicia.

We invite a maximum 10 guests on each Purple Lotus Experience.

Visa information

Thai Visa acquisition is the responsibility of each guest (advice and information upon request). Citizens of most countries are allowed free entry into Thailand for 30 days. Any stay over 30 days will incur fines daily (approximately $20.00 per day overstay). 60-day visas are available from a Thai consulate in your home country and are recommended. Airlines and Thai Consulates can provide specific information.