Enjoy an authentic Costa Rican vacation filled with rich cultural experiences, local food, yoga, wellness and nature adventures. Explore and enjoy the natural beauty of Volcano Arenal, from the Canopy hanging bridges to the waterfall wonders in the Costa Rican jungle. Enjoy the freshest Chocolate you’ll ever find on our Chocolate Tour. Ginger, orchids, star-fruits, and mangos are lush and can be enjoyed from nearly every angle. Monkeys, toucans, sloths, lizards and other unique animals are all part of your vacation in paradise.
RETREAT RELAX RENEW
Includes Traditional and Air Yoga, Sound Meditation, Tropical Jungle Resort, Hanging Bridges, Surprise Adventure Day, Chocolate Farm Tour
Enjoy & Relish Local Food & Drink
Most traditional dishes in Costa Rica consist of rice, beans, and an array of local vegetables with other ingredients like chicken or fish. All food preferences can be accomodated.
The most common breakfast served is Gallo Pinto which consists of rice mixed with beans, served with natilla (sour cream), eggs, and fried plantain. Costa Ricans enjoy a cup of local coffee or fresh fruit juice.
SUMMER DESTINATION OF WELLNESS
TO COSTA RICA
We provide naturally wonder filled wellness vacations
Example Travel Package:
- Transportation to and from San Jose International Airport (SJO) and all outbound trips
- Orientation book of retreat program, Costa Rican culture, a personal journal and yoga mat
- Accommodations of single, double or triple, price varies
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners (except 2 dinners on your own)
- Hatha Yoga classes
- Aerial Yoga class
- Yoga Nidra Sound Meditation
- Mistica Hanging Bridges Jungle Canopy Tour
- Workshop with Essential Oils
- Journaling, contemplation, and personal time
- Don Juan Educational Organic Farm Tour
- Princessa de la Luna forest walk and waterfall
- Special Needs: Contact Jem at 715-621-0122; jem@test.destinationsofwellness.com
- Airplane Travel: Airfare not included in the Retreat price. Visit cheapOair.com or Justfly.com for low-cost flights
Pack light, if you have any questions, we are happy to help you.
What to Bring: cash, credit card, passport, copy of return ticket, alternative ID, rain gear, sun gear, bathing suit, water bottle, wet shoes, walking/hiking shoes, prescriptions, hygiene items, flashlight, sunglasses, binoculars, phone charger, DEET free insect repellant, sunscreen, hat.
Costa Rica is known for its “Pura Vida” laid back lifestyle. We ask that everyone comes with an open mind and heart.
Although we have an itinerary, it is more of a guideline. Sometimes things happen and we learn to go with the flow. Tranquilo.
Duo Lingo is a free app that allows you to start freshening up on your Spanish and WhatsApp is a way to make international calling easy.
Day 1
Itinerary Example:
Plan to arrive in San Jose International Airport (SJO) by 3 pm, pass through immigration by 4 pm. A comfortable sight filled three-hour drive to Fortuna. Make sure your camera battery is charged! We will stop for a refreshment/meal and review itinerary on the way to Kokoro. Arrive to Private Poolside Air B&B and settle into rooms for the night.
Day 2
- 7:30 am Yoga with Jem
- 8:30 am Breakfast
- 9:15 am Meditation
- 9:30-10:30 am Journaling and Personal Time
- 10:45 am Depart for Mistico Hanging Bridges
- 11 am – 1 pm Mistico Hanging Bridge Tour, Explore the Jungle and Canopy
- 1 pm Lunch
- 3 – 4 pm Personal Time
- 5 pm Dinner
- 7 pm Yoga and Meditation
- 8:30 pm Tea Time Talks
Day 3
- 7:30 am Yoga with Jem
- 8:30 am Breakfast
- 9:00 am Meditation and Journaling
- 9:30 am Depart for Don Juan Educational Organic Farm Tour and Cultural Talk
- 11:30 am Lunch at Organic Farm with Don Juan
- 1 pm Personal Time at Resort
- 3 pm Refreshments
- 5 – 8 pm Night out in Fortuna with shopping and dinner on your own
- 8:30 pm Tea Time Talks
Day 4
- Adventure Day (Surprise To Be Announced)
Day 5
- 7:30 am Yoga with Jem
- 8 am Breakfast
- 9 am Depart to Princesa de la Luna
- 9:30 am – 12 pm Princesa de la Luna waterfall, mud masks and lunch
- 1 pm Essential Oil Workshop
- 2 – 5 pm Air Yoga and Yoga Nidra Sound Meditation
- 5 pm Dinner
- Goodbye Tea 8 pm
Day 6
- 6 am Breakfast
- 7 am Depart Resort to San Jose International (SJO)
- A comfortable sight filled three-hour drive to San Jose. Make sure your camera battery is charged!
Sponsored by
Dancing Earth Yoga
&
Gifts of Nature
