Smiley Fitness Retreats is a boutique travel company offering purpose-driven fitness retreat and hiking trips for slower pace women. Whether you’re seeking a mindful escape, a connection with nature, or a journey of personal growth, our trip selection aims to deliver a great service that meets the needs of the modern traveler.
The spark of inspiration to run fitness retreats started in 2008 after Cat embarked on a progressive eight week surf camp in Costa Rica. Her dream job had always been to combine her passion for fitness and the outdoors while working with inspiring women from around the world, like those she met at the surf camp.
Together with her trusted partners, she turned that vision into Smiley Fitness Retreats, a company dedicated to curating top-notch adventure experiences. Today, we’ve flourished into a close-knit global community with a common love for travel, fitness and adventure.
At Smiley Fitness Retreats, we understand the needs of today’s adventure seekers. We believe in direct connections, eliminating the middleman of third party booking sites and travel agents – to offer the best pricing directly to our customers. From your initial contact online to the moment we wave you off after an incredible journey, we’re with you every step providing a personalized and seamless experience.
Smiley Fitness Retreats is incorporated in British Columbia, Canada with business licenses in Vancouver Island and Whistler. All locations partner with local entrepreneurs to lead our trips successfully with Cat.
We’ve been a remote-working company since the 2000’s… the original digital nomad setup supporting our in-person operations. This wealth of perspective, experience and availability ensures our local leaders, partners and customers are well supported every step of the way.
When you join us on an adventure, you’ll experience firsthand the passion and dedication our team brings to every trip.
Handcrafted fitness adventures
Outrageously beautiful locations
20 years in business; reliable, knowledgeable, ethical.
If you’re going to do it, do it with the best possibility of success
Our inspiration for a luxury travel experience is to empower your fitness adventures with like-minded women who also want slower pace. Your leaders work behind-the-scenes magic to ensure smooth, stress-free travel. Passionate about serving others, all SFR trip leaders have a professional background in fitness, hospitality, tour guiding and outdoor leadership.
Trip Leaders manage the group: organize logistics, drive group vehicle, lead meal prep, guide activities and prepare you for the trip both physically and logistically.
They’re first aid certified, equipped with satellite phones, wildlife protection and medical kit on trail. They adjust safety parameters to each guests fitness level, accessibility requirement and technical ability.
Positive, outgoing people who work hard to make sure your trip is fun and safe. They’re natural leaders, cultural ambassadors, personal photographers… and your travel besties all in one!
No, not all – Whistler Fitness Vacations and our one-day packages combine guided and self-guided tours. Self-guided tour service of Trip Leader includes trail support (where possible) for the group, including directions, trail and wildlife advisories. They’re responsible for your safe return (to the shuttle or lodge) at the end of each activity.
Trip leaders know the best local dining places and attractions, introducing you to our favourite local business owner friends.
We contract a local trekking company for Everest Base Camp – Nepali guides and porters, with Cat the trip host.
