4 Day Vikasa Yoga Retreat in Koh Samui, Thailand

Vikasa’s four-day format runs on the same Koh Samui property as its longer 7-day EVOLVE program, but at a fraction of the price — $534 for three nights against the week-long program’s $2,440 for six. Where EVOLVE runs on a twice-daily branded class structure, this shorter version offers unlimited access to Vikasa’s daily schedule, spanning Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, and Zen styles, so guests pick which sessions to attend rather than following a fixed twice-a-day rhythm.

Watch out: The $534 headline price covers the unlimited group schedule plus brunch and dinner only — spa treatments, island adventures, and private yoga classes are listed as optional extras at additional cost, and the Life Cafe’s à la carte menu sits outside the included brunch and dinner service.

Classes run from roughly 9:30 to 11am, with brunch offering a self-serve spread and dinner served between 6:30 and 8pm, per the operator’s own schedule notes. Beyond class access, the property includes an infinity pool, multiple yoga salas, and direct private beach access, all bundled into the room rate rather than gated behind a resort fee. Vegetarian, vegan, and organic options are available at both included meals. Yoga equipment is provided on site, though the FAQ notes guests are welcome to bring their own mat and to pack light, breathable clothing and reef-safe sunscreen.

Accommodation is private and beachfront on Koh Samui. The listing is pitched at all levels, and the 4.76/5 rating from 20 reviews matches the EVOLVE program’s exactly, which points to a consistent guest experience across Vikasa’s different retreat lengths rather than one program significantly outperforming the other. For anyone weighing the two: this version trades EVOLVE’s structured twice-daily format, sound healing, and journaling sessions for a shorter stay, a lower price, and an open class schedule — a reasonable pick for a quick reset rather than a full week-long arc. Flights and travel insurance are excluded from both, and neither listing specifies an exact cancellation notice window beyond “free cancellation offered,” which is worth confirming directly before booking.