Retreat Testimonials
Explore the testimonials of remarkable men who participated in our previous retreats:
“Having the opportunity to hang with powerful and interesting men, I can see everybody struggles, and everyone has their personal journey. I can be who I am, and have my own journey among these men. I will bring this experience back to my family and loved ones.”
Ricardo Caetano (2022)
“To anyone who is in any doubt if this trip is worth it, the answer is a 100% yes. It is the opportunity to explore yourself, meet fantastic people, ride through breathtaking areas. All in all, a game changer for your live, if you accept and let be.”
Tobias Pieck (2023)
“First what you need is the trust in you. And when you get this, you have won. Something's opened, and I look forward to look for it again. Don't be shy, open yourself up.”
Robert Gockner (2023)
“This year I am here because I was here last year. If you consider going on this journey, remember it's not only bike riding. It's a Yoga, meditation, and men's work retreat. Your bucket list is incomplete without a journey like this one. Overall, it's fantastic.”
Klaus Seidenfaden (2023)
“It fulfilled both inner and outer elements in profound ways. Being in one of the most beautiful places on earth on a motorcycle is truly inspiring, while focusing on internal work, which was enlightening. The journey of ups and downs, suffering and surmounting physical and mental challenges, and being with a like group of riders as we explored this mystical place, was one of the most significant ventures of my recent travel life. ”
Stephen Morse (2022)
“All my expectations about adventure and brotherhood have been met and surpassed. Gonçalo is a great leader and yoga teacher. He knows his way around Ladakh. I would like to recommend it to anyone up for an adventure that includes deepening of the connection with yourself and fellow brothers, riding a motorcycle through beautiful, wondrous landscapes and integrating this all with yoga and lots of fun!”
René Bos (2019)
“Truly an amazing adventure. On this trip i did not only discover the beautiful region of Ladakh, but also new things about myself. The journey was sometimes quite demanding, but also extremely rewarding.”
Richard Ohneis (2023)
“When I turned 50, I was looking for a gift for myself, a space in my life where I could have time for myself, and think about the future. I decided to offer myself a motorcycle trip in Ladakh. After a few searches, I found the Journey to Ladakh experience, offering a good balance between riding, adventure, spirituality and friendship. This offered me the possibility to discover a spectacular region, while being a part of an amazing band of brothers, coming from different horizons, but with the same expectations and deep sense of respect. This journey fulfilled all my expectations and energized me.. ”
Emmanuel Waeytens (2022)
“I attended this retreat for the second time and I'm not sure it will be the last. It is a life changing experience.”
Tiago Lacerda (2023)
“I had a life changing experience. I had never tried anything similar to yoga and realized the journey would be incomplete without both the yoga and the men circling. The stretching of both body and mind complement the ride in the most amazing roads I ever rode. Gonçalo knows all the region and has friends all over the way, sharing his knowledge and special places I’d never dreamed of. I’m sure I’ll join one of the next trips. Thanks brother for this amazing experience. Namaste”
Tiago Lacerda (2019)
“This journey belongs high in your bucket list. The pictures don't lie. You will bring back lasting memories, new friendships, and possibly new insights that will impact your life trajectory. Go, while you have the chance!”
Klaus Seidenfaden (2023)
“My dream of riding motorcycles to Ladakh was born 10 years earlier, but never came to fruition because a typical motorcycle tour was not compelling enough for me to leave my family for 3 weeks. When I was introduced to this journey, the YES was immediate and final. The idea of sharing the experience with other men who were also signing up for a conscious journey on motorcycles seemed like the perfect trip. And, in a way, it was perfectly imperfect. The scenery was spectacular, the riding days varied nicely, and the cultural and spiritual elements were significant. There were many lessons learned through the minor hardships, frustrations and imperfections encountered along the way, but the whole team approached them in a mature and conscious manner and we all grew from them, as one would expect from a group of men who undertook this journey for both the inner and outer experiences.”
Paul Sylvester (2022)
“It’s a three week adventure in India, riding a motorcycle almost every day, and doing a bit of soul searching. This is a once in a lifetime event for a very reasonable price. Anyone looking for a new adventure and enlightenment should do this Journey. ”
Philip Lasarre (2023)
