PLITVICE LAKES YOGA RETREAT

YOGA & HIKING
RETREAT
PLITVICE LAKES

WITH JUSTYNA

Step away from the noise and return to nature.
Join us for a peaceful retreat nestled in the forests near Plitvice Lakes National Park.
Gentle somatic yoga, mindful hiking, forest bathing, sauna, and hot tubs will gently guide you back to balance —
a reminder that simplicity is the ultimate luxury.

DATES

10.07. — 14.07.2026

MAXIMAL CAPACITY
12 people
SUITABLE FOR
all yoga levels
groups, singles, couples

PRICES 

Single Room  • 1,490 € per person
Twin Room • 1,150 € per person
Dormitory (4 people) • 890 € per person
Private house perfect for couple/friends •  2,350 € per house

HIGHLIGHTS

Magical eco-estate immersed in the forest
Daily somatic yoga, breathwork & meditation
Hot tubs, sauna, and massages
Visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park
Hiking Petrova Gora

ACTIVITIES

Yoga & hiking retreat in Plitvice Lakes includes — daily deep and slow yoga classes, breathwork, meditation, forest bathing, a trip to Plitvice Lakes National Park, hiking to Petrova gora, and plenty of free time to enjoy hot tubs, sauna, and in-house massages.

OVERVIEW

This yoga & hiking retreat is a gentle invitation to slow down and reconnect — with your body, nature, and a calmer rhythm of living.
Set at the peaceful Ekodrom Estate, surrounded by forest, each day begins with grounding, land-based somatic yoga and ends with guided meditation and breathwork, supporting deep rest and nervous system regulation. The practices are slow, accessible, and designed to enhance a sense of wellbeing, grounding, and connection.
Nature experiences are woven throughout the retreat, including forest walks, a guided hike on Petrova Gora, and a full-day visit to the breathtaking Plitvice Lakes National Park.
In between, there’s plenty of time to rest — enjoy the hot tub and sauna, book a massage, or simply be held by the quiet of the forest. Seasonal vegetarian meals, prepared with fresh local ingredients, nourish and support you throughout the retreat.
A simple, balanced blend of land-based practices, nature, rest, and connection.

PROGRAM

Discover day by day program of Yoga & Hiking Retreat in Plitvice Lakes with JustynaTraczyk

Day 1 — ARRIVAL + OPENING CIRCLE

Welcome to Croatia!

We’ll pick you up in Zagreb at 4:00 PM and drive together to our home for the next few days — the peaceful Ekodrom Estate, surrounded by forest and fresh air.

Once you’ve settled in and refreshed, we’ll gather for an opening circle followed by a soothing evening yoga practice to help you arrive fully and gently transition into retreat mode.

The day ends with a nourishing, seasonal dinner prepared by our in-house chef using fresh, local ingredients.

Day 2 — SOMATIC YOGA + LEISURE + MEDITATION

We begin the day with a slow somatic yoga practice, designed to gently awaken the body, regulate the nervous system, and build embodied awareness. The practice is accessible and grounding, followed by a long, relaxed brunch.

Later, we’ll head out for a gentle one-hour hike through a nearby beech forest — an easy introduction to the landscape and the slower rhythm of the days ahead.

The rest of the afternoon is yours. Unwind in the hot tub, relax in the sauna, book an in-house massage, or take a quiet walk through the forest.

In the evening, we’ll gather for a guided meditation and breathwork session, supporting deep rest and integration before dinner and sleep.

Day 3 — SOMATIC YOGA + PLITVICE LAKES

The morning begins with a somatic-based yoga practice, followed by brunch — allowing the body to move with ease before our day in nature.

Afterwards, we’ll head out to explore Plitvice Lakes National Park, a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover a chain of 16 turquoise lakes and countless waterfalls, connected by wooden paths and surrounded by lush limestone canyons.

In the evening, we’ll return to Ekodrom for dinner and a short guided meditation to unwind and support deep rest.

Day 4 — SOMATIC YOGA + HIKING TO PETROVA GORA

We begin the day with a somatic yoga practice and meditation, encouraging ease, curiosity, and grounded energy for the day ahead. Brunch follows.

Later, we’ll set out on a guided hike through the beech forests of Petrova Gora, visiting the striking modernist monument from the 1980s and taking in expansive views of the surrounding landscape.

Back at Ekodrom, enjoy time to relax in the hot tub or sauna, or book a massage.

We’ll then come together for a restorative somatic yoga class to gently close the body-based part of the day. In the evening, we’ll gather around the fire circle, sharing dinner, stories, laughter, and gratitude.

Day 5 — YOGA + DEPARTURE

On our final morning, we’ll gather for a gentle somatic yoga practice, allowing space to integrate the experiences of the past days, followed by a leisurely brunch.

Afterwards, we’ll drive you back to Zagreb, from where you can head home — or continue your journey and stay in Croatia a little longer.

LODGING

Ekodrom Estate is the perfect place to get lost and find peace.
Set in an idyllic and supremely private location, you will enjoy the beauty of plums orchards and lush greenery. The property consists of 4 houses that used to belong to Grandmother Ljuba and today, it belongs to her grandson Marko. One house used to be a barn and the other two were cattle stables.
Marko and friends turned these traditional constructions into modern houses. Each house has an outdoor private hot tub. Sauna and in-house massage are at your disposal.

FOOD

Delight in two nourishing daily meals and snacks prepared by our in-house chef, guided by our motto: eat fresh, support local.
Brunches and dinners feature vegetarian and vegan options, with gluten-free choices available. Complimentary coffee, tea, fresh fruit, and snacks are available throughout the day.

LOCATION

You will find Ekodrom Estate, right between Zagreb and Adriatic coast. This is a perfect location to explore Croatia’s inland.
National Park Plitvice Lakes, surrounding hiking trails, river rafting, and mountain climbing makes this area favorite destination for an active vacation.

MEET OUR TEAM

…your teacher, your guide and in-house chef
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KPJAY Authorization Level 1 • Ashtanga Yoga

JUSTYNA TRACZYK

I’m from Poland but India feels like home to me as well. If you don’t find me in any of these two, it means that I’m travelling and most probably indulging in one of my passions: yoga, photography or rock climbing.
There’s one element that dictates my heart where to go – and it is nature – mountains and oceans. They teach so much about life.

Sharing yoga practice internationally with local communities has been an experience I feel very grateful for.
And as long as I do what I love, I feel I am at home.
I studied cross-cultural studies and maybe that’s what developed my will to travel and get to know other cultures. Or maybe it developed because of my grandfather, who has been travelling all his life. Or thanks to my mom, who always encouraged me to listen to my inner voice.
I am a yoga facilitator and an outdoor enthusiast.
I have begun practicing Ashtanga Yoga in 2005 and right after the first class it became my daily routine. In 2006 I have already been in India where I have been studying yoga ever since.
It is both, the movement and stillness, felt at once, that keep me showing up on my mat to observe who I am deep inside.
For some years I was deepening my practice at KPJAYI in Mysore. I was also honored to receive Sharath’s Jois Rangaswamy blessing in January 2014 and I was given the authorization to share the practice of Ashtanga Yoga. I was assisting at the Shala during my studies there in 2015 and 2016.
As a result I began to teach this method in its traditional way in yoga studios, in companies, and also as private lessons and in prison, where I was running a special yoga program for female inmates.
Since 2018 I have been returning to learn in Ashtanga Yoga Morjim. Sharmila Desai guides me into holistic practice of yoga and how to apply what we discover into daily life’s duties. She also encouraged me to start my own traditional Shala. It’s called MERU Shala.

I am a pelvic floor therapist. I teach about menstrual cycle awareness. I aim to support women in all stages of life, introduce yoga to teens and young women, assist during pregnancy and after giving birth, inspire to live in tune with laws of nature which our body reflects.
I also address problem of lack of self acceptance, negative body image and common eating disorders and hold the space for open conversations about these experiences. These are part of my own story and caused suffering for many years.
It is a healing journey and to share it with others is my effort to bring more softness and compassion to ourselves and to the world.
I implement trauma informed lens to the ways I share yoga practice with others.

My mother passed away 10 years ago and it developed my need to help patients suffering from cancer. Apart from introducing asana and meditation practice to them, I also started to study Carl Simonton and program and somatic yoga for a more holistic approach to healing process.
I teach what I learned and experienced myself over these years. Yoga quiets my mind but also it makes me face my fears and limitations, empowers and builds resilience. Teaches me daily to simply let go, too.

I have been working lately on new chapters of my teaching and personal development. One relates to trauma and other to our environmental responsibilities as humans – but they also meet in many ways.

Movement For Change emerged as connection of yogic values and environmental care to raise awareness and act together as a community of likeminded people.
In summer 2024, I organized the Movement for Change festival which was supported by Patagonia, New Roots and Lyofood, brands whose work reflects many of my own values. The event was also recognized for its women-empowering aspect and I have received a financial grant from Fundacja YES.

I am a professional photographer and I focus on portraits, lifestyle and landscape photography.
By the latter I strive to inspire to protect natural world.
And my personal goal is to live in a sustainable lifestyle day to day, as there is only one Earth.

Sasha Dakic Fige Yoga Founder
Certificated Yoga Teacher E-RYT200 • Tour Guide & Host

SASHA DAKIC

She is a passionate yoga practitioner, experienced yoga teacher and tour guide. She was working several years for one of the world's biggest travel companies, leading tours in Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia and her love for travel, tourism, yoga, and adventures made her found Fige Yoga Adventures®.
Sasha became a certified yoga teacher in 2018 by www.gaia-yoga.com school in Croatia. Her teaching style is Ashtanga Vinyasa, and she is skilled at demystifying complex concepts and making yoga feel accessible to beginners and teachers alike.
Dog lover, she enjoys spending time hiking, swimming and horseback riding.
YOGA RETREAT CROATIA
Mediterranean Vegan Fusion Chef

TEA DUKIC

Growing up in a family that loved to travel and explore new tastes, I was exposed to many different cousins during my childhood and that definitely sparked an interest in me which later developed into my passion and profession. My enchantment with exploring different cultures and cuisines continued growing during my studies in Switzerland. After graduating in International Business in Hotel and Tourism Management in Cesar Ritz University, I spent a few years working in a 5*star hotels around Europe and Asia where I continued to work, travel and educate myself on different foods and cuisines. My biggest passion was the connection between culture and food and how we can learn so much about the culture and history just from a plate of modest traditional food cooked at home.Upon returning to my home county I started the radio show "With Spoon around the world" and I spent the next 10 years running a kitchen in different vegan restaurants and hotels in Croatia.
My love and passion for food and cooking still grows each day and I am happy to be able to share it with the beautiful people that I cook for.

PRICES

Single Room  • 1,490 € per person
Twin Room • 1,150 € per person
Dormitory (4 people) • 890 € per person
Private house perfect for couple/friends •  2,350 € per house

INCLUDING

5 days/4 nights in Ekodrom Estate

2 meals per day (brunch & dinners)+snacks

Daily yoga classes, breathwork and meditations

Unlimited use of  outdoor hot tubs and sauna

Visit to Plitvice Lakes National Park

Entrance fee to Plitvice Lakes NP

Hiking to Petrova Gora

All excursion transfers

Group transfer from Zagreb and return

EXCLUDING

Travel Insurance

RESERVATION POLICY

Your reservation is confirmed upon the payment of 200 € to the Gipsy Travel Agency account.

The remaining balance must be settled at least 2 weeks before your arrival. For booking and payment details, please visit Book Now section on the website.

CANCELLATION POLICY

The reservation fee is 200€ and is non-refundable unless Gispy Travel Agency (GTA) cancels the program. In this case, the reservation amount will be fully refunded. GTA is committed to informing participants about any cancellations at least two weeks before the scheduled start of the retreat.

GTA is open to considering alternatives for individuals unable to attend the original retreat. Specifically, participants may have the option to apply the reservation amount towards a future retreat. This provides flexibility and a potential solution for those facing unforeseen circumstances.