Puraran Wahines Surf Retreat

Volunteers choose us because they have the chance to experience the beauty of Catanduanes. Our surf retreat is small and relaxed, allowing you to teach yoga for just 45 minutes to 1 hour each day when guests opt for the surf package that includes yoga. During your downtime, you're free to enjoy yourself.

We welcome volunteers with any level of yoga knowledge, as long as they're confident teaching our student guests. In exchange for your service, we provide free accommodation, kitchen utensils for cooking, and a longboard for surfing. Additionally, volunteers receive discounted rates for island tours and surf trips when they join us.

If you're seeking simplicity, tranquility, and island vibes, Catanduanes is the perfect destination for you.

Puraran Wahines Surf Retreat is a tight-knit community nestled in the heart of Puraran. Our retreat consists of two resorts partnered with Titaay Surfers Inn and Majestic Puraran Beach Resort, both run by one family. Whether you're a guest, friend, or volunteer, you're considered part of our family. The locals here are known for their warmth and hospitality, ensuring that you never feel alone.

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Reviews

5.0
(7 reviews)7

Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

United Kingdom

5

Kissy is a very fair host, you are only expected to teach yoga up to once a day if the guests want to, and in return you receive a room, food, free surfboard rental and discounted surf lessons. You're included in all activities, dinners and parties with the guests, staff and locals. You will have the best time getting to know people here, hanging out and enjoying the local life. We were also very looked after during the typhoon, Kissy made sure we had somewhere safe to stay with everything we needed. I would highly recommend and will be back :)

26 days ago

Brazil

5

Kissy is one of the best hosts I’ve ever met!
Everything was absolutely perfect. I loved the way she managed our group’s food restrictions (we had two vegans and one celiac person) and still delivered some of the best dishes ever! Having one instructor per person made the learning process so much smoother, and we could improve a lot in such a short time. The yoga sessions were also incredible.And to top it all off, the other activities like waterfall hikes and island hopping were so unforgettable that words can’t describe them — you just have to experience it yourself!

2 months ago

United Kingdom

5

I was the yoga teacher for the surf camp - I joined in the low season so there were very few guests around, but there are other surf retreats to join in activities with and the locals are so so lovely. You won’t run out of people to chat with or play card games or scrabble with.
Proper island life, island time - just go with the flow and you’ll have the best time!! Days are decided by when the waves are good!!
It’s a proper family business and they all invite and include you in everything!! A truly beautiful month!!

6 months ago

United Kingdom

5

I really loved my time at Puraran Wahines. Everybody on the team and beyond was so friendly and accommodating, and Kissy was great at making sure I felt involved especially at the beginning. It is such an amazingly tight knit community of people there and it was so so wonderful to be a belt to be a small part of it for a while. The island itself is absolutely beautiful and I loved every second I got to spend on its stunning beach. I would highly recommend a visit or a stay as a volunteer to anyone!

7 months ago

Kissy replied

Thank you Grace

Germany

5

You feel like home. I fall in love with the place and the people. You can learn a lot of the local life and the culture. I could slow down a lot and enjoy the time! I will come back

over 1 year ago

Perfect for you if you're looking for

Vegetarian / Vegan

Rural

Beach

Family

Waterfall

Adventure Sports