Soulfit Adventures - what's it all about?
My passion for travel was ignited, like a many of us, in my early 20's when I was fortunate to spend seven incredible years living, and working in the travel industry across Europe. Since then, I’ve explored destinations all over the globe. Upon returning to Australia I continued my journey in travel and hospitality, eventually transitioning into event management, where I co-ordinated everything from major film premieres to corporate conferences.
My love for cycling developed over time. In early 2009, feeling burnt out, I realized the corporate world was overhyped and decided it was time for significant change. I quickly recognized that cycling and yoga complement each other beautifully. This insight inspired me to merge my passions for travel, cycling, and yoga with my skills as an event manager, leading to the creation of Soulfit Adventures.
As an avid cyclist and Yoga Alliance certified teacher, I deeply understand the benefits yoga brings to cyclists, both on and off the bike. During my retreats, I offer a sports-focused practice with options for all levels, paying special attention to the unique demands placed on cyclists' bodies.
As the founder and driving force behind Soulfit Adventures, I take care of every detail of your retreat, ensuring you have a seamless experience and can focus on making the most of your time away.
Soulfit Adventures is designed for people of all ages and backgrounds, offering a unique experience that combines luxury escapes with my passions for cycling, culture, yoga, and travel. All you need to bring is a sense of adventure!
I look forward to welcoming you on one of my Soulfit Adventures soon!
Warm regards,
Virginia
Soulfit Adventures offers luxury cycling escapes for people who are passionate about travel and culture with a penchant for adventure. Participants enjoy a memorable experience that combines cycling with retreat style luxury, while at the same time travelling responsibly and supporting local communities.
Soulfit Adventures retreats are held in unique locations chosen for their stunning natural beauty, cultural diversity, access to the great outdoors and away from the tourist crowds. We offer a unique portfolio with each one of our escapes designed to cater to the needs of all our participants, in their quest for a once in a lifetime experience.
Designed for cycling enthusiasts of all ages, who want to take time out from their busy lives or to simply enjoy a cycling holiday with a difference. participants enjoy small groups, never exceeding twelve people. We not only welcome but we encourage non-cycling friends and spouses.
Soulfit Adventures, take the upmost care to ensure responsible travel with an aim to positively benefit the local community. Groups stay in locally owned accommodation and we use only local guides, drivers and assistants where possible to ensure that the local communities benefit not only in the short term but in the long term.
The retreats have been designed to give you the chance to be as active or as restful as you choose whilst experiencing the sights, scents, tastes and atmosphere of a country in a way that you might previously not considered.
We truly believe that we offer our participants a once in a lifetime experience in some of the worlds most beautiful locations.
Founder & creator - Virginia Slevin
Virginia Slevin
We'd like to be crystal clear here: Soulfit adventures is not a travel agent. We do not book, sell or ticket airfares for our groups. We work closely with our licensed travel agent partners, IATA travel professionals, who belong to the Travel Compensation Fund. We do what Soulfit Adventures does best, we design fantastic, creative, holistic and authentic cycling experiences available in conjunction with the best local suppliers in each retreat location.
So - you'll need a flight to join our group but we don't do that bit. If you decide you'd like to come along, we'll provide you with options to contact our preferred travel agent, you arrange your own flights, book with your agent or online - that's up to you.
Tour Manager v Travel Agent
It's impossible to leave nothing but footprints and Soulfit Adventures recognises the environmental and social responsibilities that come with being a tour operator. We continually strive to reduce any negative environmental and cultural impacts of our trips on the regions we visit. The very nature of travel means we have an impact on the cultures we visit, so we try to make it a positive one by encouraging travelers to consider the benefits of offsetting their travel with Carbon Credits.
There are many considerations to responsible travel and none of us have all the answers. The fact that you are thinking about them is a good start. Soulfit Adventures is a boutique company and we aim for an evnironmentially-friendly office in the following ways:
We try to be as paper free as possible
(e.g. using email whenever appropriate, down loadable itineraries and trip notes).
We recycle all paper, plastics, cardboard, tin, glass and food scrapes.
We minimise the energy used in the office by not leaving equipment on
standby and switch off all computers, lights and unnecessary power each night.
Thank you for caring and being a responsible traveller!
If you have any questions relating to any of the above, please contact us.