What is included in a wellness retreat?

A wellness retreat includes lodging, meals, and a structured program of body-and-mind sessions — though the exact bundle varies wildly by operator. The standard inclusions: daily yoga or meditation classes, three plant-forward or anti-inflammatory meals, two or three spa or bodywork treatments, an intake consult with a wellness practitioner, and at least one outdoor activity (hiking, paddleboarding, breathwork in nature). Higher-tier retreats add naturopath visits, IV drips, sleep tracking, lab work, and personalized supplement protocols. Alcohol, caffeine, and phones are sometimes restricted by program design. On a wellness yacht charter, the inclusions shift slightly: the boat replaces the room, the chef builds the menus to brief, and the daily program runs from morning yoga on the foredeck to sunset breathwork at anchor. A yacht-based wellness week swaps the resort grid for the ocean.