COSTA RICA: 
playing in the jungle, surf towns + pura vida (7 Days)

the plan

Day 1 | Fly from SJO to Tambor on a 30 minute scenic flight. Airport Pickup and drive to our quaint jungle lodge. Welcome Meeting and time to relax at the jungle lodge - lounge by the pool, read, go for a swim or a nature walk. Home cooked dinner from our jungle lodge chef.

Day 2 | Yoga on the outdoor covered yoga deck - downward dog to the sounds of howler monkeys and breathe in the fresh jungle air. Breakfast. Spend the morning swimming in a blue lagoon and meeting local legends. First, go for a swim in a stunning azure river and then visit Doña Nena - a local legend who will show you how she makes coconut oil and marmalade that the whole community loves. (Depending on time of year, this activity will be switched out for the incredible Isla Cabuya excursion - a unique cemetery island. Guaranteed you've never seen anything like it!)

Lunch at the lodge and then end our first full day with an epic sunset spot (it's our little secret but expect an unreal view from an infinity pool and sweet cocktails or refreshing beers)

DAY 3 | Yoga (optional). Breakfast. Surf's up for a class on the beach (the group will be divided by level and all levels are welcome). This is a great opportunity to try surfing for the first time or improve your skills! Lunch. Free afternoon before dinner.

(depending on tide levels we could have a free morning and surf class in the afternoon)

DAY 4| Yoga (optional). Breakfast. Breathtaking waterfall hike + swim (be daring and jump off the cliffs). We'll hang at the waterfall and then head to explore the laidback beach town of Montezuma where you can explore the local shops, buy unique souvenirs and find some treats (the mango margs are calling our name).

Free afternoon (ask your OT host for suggestions on what to do in the area or hang out by the pool - options for the afternoon include a hike in the nearby reserve, visiting a local chocolate maker for a class and tasting, walking to the cemetery island at low tide) or one of the add on excursions.

We suggest the bioluminescence experience: take a speedboat into a calm bay where the water glows and sparkles around you all year round.  The new moon is the best time to go and dry season gives you the best weather, but any time of year it’s an adventure.  You’ll feel like a super hero as you lift your arms out of the water and they glow!

Dinner at the lodge.
 

DAY 5 | Yoga (optional). Breakfast. Snorkelling tour at Isla Tortuga with lunch on the island. This uninhabited island off the coast of the Nicoya Peninsula provides exquisite beauty and endless fun.  You’ll work on your suntan and enjoy the views from the deck of a speedboat on the way through the islands.  Once you reach Tortuga, you’ll disembark, grab your snorkel gear and head for the volcanic reef to hang in the crystal clear waters with some tropical fish.  Afterwards, you can wade in the ocean or explore the island while your guides cook you up some fresh fish and local cuisine. This place is paradise - expect coral reefs and little bays and inlets that attract colourful marine life.

DAY 6 | Yoga (optional). Breakfast. Free morning and lunch. Head to a local favourite spot- Banana Beach for a relaxing afternoon. Lounge in the chairs or hammocks, explore the beach and watch a spectacular sunset (our travellers confirm it's the best sunset they've ever seen). Dinner at the lodge. 

DAY 7 | Breakfast, airport drop off and sad goodbyes!

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