VEGAN TOURS & RETREATS TO MEXICO, INDIA, SRI LANKA, & SWITZERLAND

 UPCOMING TOURS FOR 2024

LIGHT ON LIFE: A VEGAN YOGA + COOKING RETREAT IN MEXICO

May 5th-12th 2024

Theme: Yoga + Meditation + Healthy Cooking + Community

Are you looking for a soul nourishing retreat in sunny Mexico that allows you to live in harmony with your body, mind, other beings and the Earth? Join yoga teacher Prachi Jain + vegan chef Fernanda Alvarez on a week long exploration of connection, introspection and vegan food cooked from the heart. Through daily yoga, vegan cooking classes and meditation gatherings, tap into the well of inner peace and happiness that resides within each of us. Our vegan retreat sheds light on the inter-connectedness of all beings and how recognition of our Oneness can help peace prevail within ourselves and the world.

A VEGAN ADVENTURE IN SOUTH INDIA

June 28th-July 7th 2024

Theme: Slow Travel + Sustainability + UNESCO Heritage Architecture

Location: Bangalore + Hampi

Join Escape To on a 10 day vegan tour across South India exploring unique vegan recipes from tribal to forgotten foods, learning about wildlife rehabilitation and release, sustainability, breaking bread with local families in their homes, and stepping back in time to ancient India in the lost city of Hampi filled with ruins, palm trees and an idyllic way of life. An escape by all means, this tour will have you trying food you have never heard of before, making new friends from around the world who share a love for compassionate travel, and falling in love with the people and ancient history of India.

A VEGAN ADVENTURE IN SWITZERLAND

July 12th-18th 2024

Theme: Indulgence + Trains + Nature + Mountains

Join us on a vegan group tour for an exploration of veganism, history, culture, picturesque mountain villages and nature in Switzerland. Connect with vegans from around the world while trying veganized versions of traditional Swiss recipes, stepping back in time in some of the most historic neighborhoods, treating ourselves to vegan chocolate tastings, and learning about the unique cultures that make up historic and modern Switzerland. We’ll take you to our favorite crystalline lakes, rural countryside and stunning mountains, connect you with local environmental organizations to understand how Switzerland manages ecosystem balance and create life long friendships with locals and international travelers.

A VEGAN ADVENTURE IN OAXACA

June 15th-23rd 2024

Theme: Indigenous Culture + Mesoamerican History + Cooking Traditions

Location: Oaxaca

Experience the rich culture of Oaxaca on a week-long vegan tour that showcases the region's rich culture, history, architecture, and hidden gems. Indulge in a diverse array of vegan Oaxacan cuisine, from traditional mole negro to modern plant-based creations. Immerse yourself in the indigenous culture of the Zapotec and Mixtec peoples, visiting ancient ruins, vibrant markets, and charming villages. Marvel at the colonial architecture of Oaxaca City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore hidden gems like the Monte Albán archaeological zone. Sign up for the waitlist to be the first to grab a spot once the itinerary launches.

A VEGAN ADVENTURE IN MEXICO

July 20th-28th 2024

Theme: Food + Art + Indigenous Culture

Join Escape To on a vegan exploration of Mexico City through vegan food, art, pre-hispanic traditions and human rights. On this 8 day small group tour, we will walk through the fascinating layers of Mexico City from past to present while supporting small vegan food businesses, visit Frida Kahlo’s house and museum, explore Aztec healing rituals, attend a folk dance performance, and learn about human rights and migration. This conscious travel experience explores the growing vegan movement in Mexico, local regional vegan food recipes and how to move toward zero-waste travel. This particular tour is for those interested in food, art and history. Explore the itinerary here.

UNCOVERING NORTH INDIA’S SPIRITUAL HEART

October 5th-15th 2024

Theme: History + Architecture + Vegan Food

Are you seeking a colorful adventure through North India uncovering the country’s vegan food unique to each city and village, meander through old bazaars in the Pink City and rooftop cafes overlooking the Ganges river, learn about vegan innovation from locals, and soak in the stunning Taj Mahal at sunrise. On this fast-paced journey, we will seemingly travel through India’s past, present and future from its’ ancient spirituality, royal kingdoms and modern day vegan innovation. Through this small group tour, you’ll take away a love for life in all its beauty and chaos, while making life-long friendships with vegan travelers from all over the world and deeply immersing yourself in North Indian culture.

A VEGAN ADVENTURE IN SRI LANKA

December 1st-10th 2024

Theme: Animals + Rainforest + Wildlife Jeep Safari

Join us on a nature-filled getaway to the beautiful island of Sri Lanka where history, culture and culinary abundance merge with beaches, jungles and animals. One of our team’s favorite destinations, Sri Lanka and it’s people hold a special place in our heart for their hospitality and warmth. This 11 day vegan tour takes you up and down the coast of Sri Lanka and into it’s hinterland, home to it’s precious rainforests and ethical animal safaris. Explore the itinerary here.