RUSTIC TRAILS HOLIDAYS - Trip Notes - Yoga & Walking

Based in the village of Saillans, the highlights of this holiday include:

- Five days with two yoga sessions, one before breakfast in the morning, and one in the early evening (each lasting about 60 minutes).
- Guided walking on four days, between six and 9 km.
- Optional activities such as kayaking or cycling, or self guided walking can also be arranged.
- We leave one morning and evening without yoga activities for you to explore further or relax.
- Luxurious accommodation with private swimming pool.
- Delicious home cooked cuisine.

Example Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at your accommodation in the evening in time for drinks and dinner, usually on the terrace.

Day 2 : After meeting your yoga instructor, enjoy your first 60 minute yoga session followed by a relaxing healthy breakfast. Today is market day in the village and we encourage you to take the opportunity to make a visit as well as exploring the interesting narrow streets. You are free until 5pm to pursue your own activities either back at your base or further afield. We can provide detailed information about walks to do in the area, or you could hire a bike or take part in other activities such as kayaking, or relax by the pool. Early evening yoga session at 5pm, and from 7pm aperitifs and evening meal.

Days 3, 4, 6 and 7: Two yoga sessions per day are scheduled ( 8am - 9am and 5pm - 6pm ). Each day, our guide will take you, usually via a short minibus transfer, to a beautiful location in the southern Vercors or upper Drome valley for a guided walk of up to 9km. We provide a picnic lunch each day to take with you after the morning yoga session. Evening meal at the end of each day, usually on the terrace.

(Day 5: Rest day, breakfast only. A day off to relax or visit one of the nearby market towns of Die or Crest. Alternatively, we have some prepared routes that you can do on your own if you would rather walk. Evening meal in local restaurant.)

Day 8: Saturday: We say our goodbyes; transfers to Valence TGV and Lyon airport.

Practical information

Minimum group size is 4, maximum 8. Minimum age: 18 years. We provide one group leader who is a qualified yogi and mountain guide who will lead all the scheduled yoga sessions and guided walks.

What to bring

In addition to your usual clothes, you will need the following for yoga and walking activities:-

- Comfortable clothing for your yoga sessions
- Yoga mat (if you prefer to bring your own)
- Lightweight walking footwear with good ankle support
- Waterproof / windproof jacket
- Sun hat and sun cream
- Water bottle
- Day rucksack (for your belongings and picnic lunch)
- Walking poles if you like to use them.

Joining the trip - transfers

There is the possibility an airport transfer to and from Lyon St Exupery or to and from Valence TGV if you coordinate your flight or train travel to coincide with it. If you are taking this option you will be given further details with your joining instructions. Alternatively you may prefer to make your own arrangements, in this case please arrive at your accommodation from 4pm onwards on your arrival day.

Passports

All nationalities require a full passport that must be valid for 6 months beyond the intended length of stay. It is your responsibility to have the correct personal documents.

Insurance

It is a requirement of our terms and conditions that you have taken out appropriate travel insurance in respect of your holiday.

Extra expenses and spending money

Allow about 30 euros for the evening meal on the rest day, plus money for drinks etc in bars and cafés. There is a cashpoint in the village.

Transport

A mini-bus is normally used as your support vehicle throughout the week, and all transport costs for the normal programme of guided walks are included. Transport is not usually provided on the days when there is no guided walking.

Accommodation

Your accommodation has three double and two twin bedded rooms with en-suite facilities. You will have full use of the large sitting room, dining room, terraces, swimming pool and garden. The house is a short walk from the centre of the village and two minutes from the river Drome.

Meals

Breakfast will be provided each morning on the terrace. It is self-service and comprises cereals, yoghurt, seasonal fruit, eggs, croissants, baguettes and wholemeal bread, jam, marmalade and honey, selection of teas and coffees.
Lunch: five picnic lunches are provided consisting of filled baguettes of your choice, salad, fruit, cakes, snack bars and soft drinks.
Dinner; six home cooked dinners of four courses, including unlimited wine, tea or coffee.
We do not offer a choice of meals but if you have a food allergy or are vegetarian please discuss your requirements with us.

Facilities

A washing machine is available (nominal charge), and a fridge/freezer for any food items. Free wi-fi is available.
The library contains a broad selection of books; there are also maps and guidebooks to borrow.
The swimming pool is open from 8am each day.
Most UK terrestrial channels can be viewed on the satellite television in the lounge.
Drinks with meals are free and unlimited; a minibar and wine list is available for drinks at other times, for which a nominal charge is made.

Rustic Trails Holidays, 124 City Road, London.

enquiries@rustictrails.co.uk

+44 (0)845 680 0475

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