RETREAT ITINERARY


The following are itinerary suggestions. Your Retreat may be customized to meet your needs. Feel free to schedule more/less seminars, free time, excursions, training, etc. Together, we can build the perfect schedule for your team.  


DAY ONE

• Arrive, check in, orientation resort tour, Pesos exchange, groceries, etc.

• Welcome dinner on the beach


DAY TWO

• 9:00 Jogging/Walking in the River Nature Park, Observation tower view of Pitillal City

• 10:00 Taekwondo/Hapkido Training at Doejahng

• 11:15 Brunch in local Restaurant

• Noon Return to Grand Venetian

• Pool/Beach/Palapa Relax time/Free Time

• 4:00-5:30 BIZ SEMINAR: (choose subject)

• 6:30 Teaching/Training on the Beach

• 8:00 Shotokan Karate Training at Dojo

• 9:00 Street Tacos


DAY THREE

• Excursion: suggestions:

• Boat trip to Yelapa, Snorkling, Watersports, Horseride or ATV ride to Waterfall, lunch and beach time*

• Boat trip to Los Arcos, Snorkling, Watersports,  lunch and beach time*

• Whale Watching (depending upon season - usually December - May)*

• Boat trip to Mariettas Island, Snorkling, watersports, option to swim to the hidden beach*

• Las Caletas Private Beach Paradise. Boat tour to beach, waterspouts, hammocks* 

 BIZ SEMINAR: (choose subject) during Boat Rides.

• Day trip to Salyulita (one hour away) Rent golf cart to explore quaint surfing town, lunch. 

BIZ SEMINAR: (choose subject) during transport


DAY FOUR

• 9:00 Jogging/Walking in the River Nature Park

• 10:00 Taekwondo/Hapkido/Nunchuck Training at Doejahng (we will supply weapons if you need)

• 11:15 Brunch in local Restaurant

• Noon Return to Grand Venetian

• Free time options: Pool time, Beach, Horseback riding* on the beach, Massage* on the Beach - see more ideas below

• 6:00-7:30 Biz Seminar: (choose subject)

• 8:00 Shotokan Karate Training at Dojo


DAY FIVE

• Trip to Edenva, Tequilla Tasting, day on nature trails in the mountain, fresh water swimming holes, sliding rocks, hammocks over water, lunch. Option for ziplining in the mountains* 

BIZ SEMINAR: (choose subject) in afternoon

• Pirate Ship Daytime Tour, includes Boatride, entertainment, lunch on the boat, snorkling, watersports, beach time*  

 BIZ SEMINAR: (choose subject) in afternoon

• Day trip to the Zoo in the Mountains Feed the animals as hike the mountain trail*

BIZ SEMINAR: (choose subject) in afternoon

• 6:30 Teaching/Training on the Beach

• 8:00 Trip to Malecon, dinner, pubs, shops, entertainment on the Boardwalk (late night)


DAY SIX

• 9:00 Jogging/Walking in the River Nature Park

• 10:00 Muay Thai Training at Doejahng (if you have gloves & wraps, bring them)

• 11:15 Brunch in local Restaurant

• Noon Return to Grand Venetian

BIZ SEMINAR: (choose subject) in afternoon or evening

Afternoon, Evening excursion:

• Pirate Ship Sunset Tour, includes Boatride, entertainment, dinner on the boat, fireworks show* 

• Rythm of the Night, includes boat ride, buffet dinner, Cirque de Soleil" quality show* 

• Turtle Release (depending upon season)

• Sunset Party Cruise*

• Botanical Gardens, hiking and Restaurant*

• Hike to the top of the El Mirador Observation Platform downtown for the vest view of Puerta Vallarta and the Bay. 


DAY SEVEN

• Hiking day. Hike along the coast through the mountain & jungle. Inlcudes Boat taxi, lunch along the way. Wear shoes for hiking & flip flops for beach, towel, water bottles, hat, sunglasses. Optional snorkle

Choose your Hiking intensity:

• “Black Belt”. Most Challenging due to steps: Boca de Tomatlan to Colometos Beach, then continue to Madagascar Beach then to Los Animas Beach, lunch at the beach, boat taxi back to car

• “Blue Belt” Less Challenging: Boca de Tomatlan to Colomitos Beach, then take a boat taxi to Los Animas, lunch at the beach, boat taxi back to car

• “ Yellow Belt”. Least Challenging: Boat taxi to Quimixto, hike to Las Animas, Lunch at the beach, boat taxi back to car

BIZ SEMINAR: (choose subject) during transport


DAY EIGHT

• Check out


MORE OPTIONS: other things to do at the resort

• Tennis (2 rackets in the pantry)

• Venetian Spa, massage & facials*

• Gym

• Game room/pool table

• Conference room (also option for Biz Seminars)

• Room service*

• Resort restaurant/Bar*

• Palapas on the Beach

• 5 Swimming Pools

• 4 Hot tubs


WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE

• Oasis beach restaurant next door on beach*

• Marina area, entertainment, restaurants, shops

• Several Casinos

• Seasonal open markets, festival special events

• La isla shopping mall next door

• Nightclubs across street*

• Food court with bar across street to the right*

• Hot wings, 2 places. One to the right of the front gate, one to the left* 

• Steak, Italian, seafood restaurants across the street*

• Turtle conservatory next door on the beach

• Outdoor massage on the beach*

• Parasailing from shore with parachute, out back, next door on left*

• Skydiving from airplane, out back, next door on right*

• Banana boat rides out back on left*

• Cinebistro dine in theater at La Isla Shopping Center*


PLACES AROUND TOWN

• Private fishing /sailing tours*

• Evening Party Boat Tour*

• Swim with Dolphins, Rays, Manatees*

• ATV rides in mountains*

• Canopy/Zipline Tours*

• Mismaloya Beach set of “night of the iguana” movie

• Conchas chinas beach

• Hop on hop off tours*

• Cooking tours*

• Tequila tasting tours*

• Bar hopping tours*

• Theater Shows*

• Crocodile Reserve

• Local Restaurants with Mariachi*


Accommodations are booked through Airbnb, enter your dates for quote. The fully furnished condo has a king bed and a sleeper sofa in the living room. Maximum capacity is 4 people. The Vistamobile comfortably fits 3 people with your 2 guides. A fourth person can fit, but will be cramped “Mexican style”. Additional accomodations and additional vehicals and drivers may be added at additonal fees. The Retreat fee for the 8 day schedule posted above is $1495 US dollars for your team. The * indicates additional fees covered by the attendees, like tickets, some meals and alcohol.  Once booked, you will be sent a list of suggested items to bring. Please indicate the T-shirt size of each attendee. Contact me for more info: MasterRondy@gmail.com

© Rondy McKee 2024