Highlights of Guanacaste Sea Kayaking
- Sea kayak exploring secret coves
- Practice yoga on beautiful white sand beaches
- Snorkel reefs full of marine life
- Witness mating sea turtles and breeching whales
- Eat good food and drink good drinks
- Travel to and from Guanacaste in a private bus
- Group will be accompanied by a 29 foot sport fishing boat, which will carry personal and group gear, during entire paddle
- Camp under the stars
- 6 – 8 staff to make your trip that much more comfortable
Details
- 4 days ( if flying in from abroad add 2 days)
- Accommodations: The first night we will be staying at Hotel Bahia Esmeralda in Playa Potrero www.hotelbahiaesmeralda.com  The second and third nights we will be camping out on private beach front property.  The places are complete with a sheltered comunal areas as well as bathroom and enclosed shower area.
- Package Cost
	$625 (for people in country) Includes: Transportation on a private bus to and from Adventures Under the Sun office in Escazu to Guanacaste; 1 night at the Hotel Bahia Esmeralda in Playa Potrero; all meals with beer and wine included during the sea kayaking adventure;  a catered beach barbeque on Dec. 5th; a 29 foot  Custom Sport fisher powered by Twin 115 Hp Brand New outboards with a bathroom and cabin; double/single kayaks with backrests, paddles and life jackets included; 6 – 8 staff; camping gear (Includes all kitchen equipment, dining equipment, restroom equipment, tents, tarps, etc.  Please see packing list for personal items to bring.); and any camping fees.  Does not include: lunch en route on December 3, dinner  December 3 in Potrero, or lunch on December 6 Ocotal.
	Receive a discount if you bring your own kayak!Includes: all of the above except kayaks.  Anyone who has a kayak and would like to use it can bring the kayak to the Adventures Under the Sun office and we will provide the transportation of it to and from the trip at this discounted rate.
	$995 (If flying from abroad) Change in price is due to extra room and board on arrival and predeparture dates* Pease contact us for details.
	These prices are based on a minimum sign up of 9 people in order to hold the trip.
Itinerary
Thursday, April 30— Depart from Adventures Under the Sun office on private bus at 10 AM.  Eat lunch en route.  Upon arrival at hotel Bahia Esmeralda in Playa Potrero, settle in, cocktail hour and trip debriefing, followed by dinner on the beach.
Friday, May 1— Early Yoga by the pool, followed by breakfast.  9 AM paddle begins.  Picnic lunch on a white sand beach, followed by more paddling to our beachside campsite at Guacamayitas. Distance: 11 km
Saturday, May 2— Early Yoga on the beach, followed by breakfast.  10 AM paddle begins with a picnic lunch stop en route to final campsite and beach barbeque at Playa Blanca. Distance: 5 km
Sunday, May 3— Leisurely morning for more yoga, spectacular snorkeling or beach exploration.  10:30 paddle begins to Playa Ocotal, where lunch and the bus home await.  Distance: 5 km
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Highlights of Yoga and Surf Retreat
- Practice Vinyasa Flow Yoga Daily in open-air space surrounded by tropical gardens
- Learn to Surf or Fine-tune your surfing skills with reputable and experienced surf instructors, includes Techinical Video Analysis of your every move!
- Canopy Tour- Zipline through tropical rainforest
- 1 hour Relaxation Massage!
- Takes place at Nosara, Guanacaste a peaceful beach town for a nature lover´s vacation on a long beach break with consistent waves year round
- Experienced Guide
- 2 different Lodging Options at Harmony Hotel or Hotel Café de Paris
- Non-Surfing Option for same price: Rainforest Canopy Tour, Guided Nature Hike in Nosara Biological Reserve, Horseback Ride, Spa Treatment
Details
- 8 days
- Accommodation Options: We offer two options for accommodations for the Yoga & Surfing Retreat. Both are centrally located to stores, restaurants and the beach. Please visit their websites to learn more about their property and amenities.
For more upscale accommodations we offer you to stay at Harmony Hotel (www.harmonynosara.com) in a Cocos Room or a Bungalow. The hotel has been written up in numerous publications including being on the cover of Travel & Leisure magazine (November 2007) and in the New York Times travel section. It is one of the “greenest” operated hotels in the country. The property borders a beachfront nature reserve and has a classy, beach-elegant ambiance. It has a restaurant serving delectable, organic food, a juice bar, a swimming pool surrounded by tropical gardens and a holistic healing center and spa. The yoga sessions are held at Harmony. All rooms have a private terrace with an outdoor shower, a private bathroom, mini-refrigerator, coffee maker, ceiling fans and air conditioning, laptop-size safe box and WiFi access.
The Hotel Café de Paris (www.cafedeparis.net) is set in a tranquil and nature-oriented ambiance, has a restaurant serving healthy cuisine, a swimming pool surrounded by lush gardens and is about an 8-minute walk to the beach and five minutes to the yoga studio at Harmony Hotel. Our package rate includes a stay in the Luxury Suite which includes air conditioning, a private bathroom, safe deposit box and WiFi access.
- Package Cost
For accommodations at Harmony Hotel the cost is:
o US$2,395 for single occupancy in a Cocos Room.
o US$2,895 for single occupancy in a Bungalow.
o US$1,795 per person for double occupancy in a Cocos Room.
o US$2,095 per person for double occupancy in a Bungalow.
For accommodations at Hotel Café de Paris in a Luxury Suite the cost is:
o US$1,925 for single occupancy.
o US$1,625 per person for double occupancy.
- Rates are subject to change until a reservation is confirmed.
- While we accept reservations up until the retreat date it is based on room availability at the hotels. These hotels
book up months in advance due to their popularity and that of the lovely beach location. We highly recommend
booking at least three months in advance for these retreats.
Itinerary
First Day: Travel day to Liberia international airport, Costa Rica.  You will be met at the airport and driven approximately 2.5 hours to Nosara located on the stunning Nicoya Peninsula along the Pacific Coast.  Meet in the evening for a welcome dinner.
Nosara is a peaceful beach town, perfect for a nature lover's vacation and one of the best beaches in the country to learn to surf offering consistent waves year-round with long beach breaks. It has a 6 km (3.75 mi) stretch of immaculate white sand beach great for hanging out, taking long walks or exploring the tide pools. Nosara is an ideal place to disconnect from a busy lifestyle, reconnect to slow and conscious living and to have some fun in the sun.

Week Overview: Yoga is practiced daily either in the morning or late afternoon for two hours (dependent on the tide for the surf lessons) in an open-air yoga space surrounded by tropical gardens at Harmony Hotel. While the yoga sessions are generally held at an intermediate level, modifications will be offered for those with less experience and for those more advanced.  The style of yoga practiced is Vinyasa Flow which synchronizes the asanas, or poses, with the breath creating a rhythmic flow. It is about the integration of mind, body and breath with a focus on improved flexibility, balance and strength to build and maintain a healthy body. Practicing yoga immersed in the magical energy of Costa Rica’s Nature will leave you feeling relaxed, inspired and fully revived!  

You will be teamed up with very reputable and experienced surf instructors who are locals to the area and know the surf well to provide you with excellent quality lessons. There is a maximum ratio of four students to one instructor. You will receive a daily 2-hour lesson during the week with the exception of Wednesday. On this day an optional rainforest canopy tour – also famously known as “ziplining”!- is organized for those interested. For those who are more experienced in surfing this is a great opportunity to fine-tune your skills and really see how much more there is to learn. The surf instructors teach sponsored and competitive surfers and no matter what your level of surfing they can progress anyone’s ability. A real treat is that they use Technical Video Analysis so that you can see yourself out in the surf and review with the instructor about areas to improve. Start the lessons and let the fun begin! You will quickly see the synergy between yoga and surfing and be able to fully feel the flow in each of the practices. Water temperatures are in the low 80sF so no wetsuit is needed. 
A 1-hour relaxation massage is included in your package and can be scheduled whenever you like during the week.

Last Day: Departure from Liberia international airport to your home destination. No activities are scheduled today.

Sample day on the retreat:
8:00-10:00 A.M. – Yoga session or Surfing lesson
10:00-11:00 A.M. – Breakfast
Free time
3:00-5:00 P.M. – Yoga session or Surfing lesson
6:00 P.M. – Meet on the beach to enjoy a magnificent sunset.
7:00 P.M. – Dinner
The schedule may vary depending on the tide and best surfing conditions
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