Yoga & Surf: Costa Rica Paz
Find peace on a quiet, calm beach, learn to surf in the Pacific, and volunteer with a sea turtle conservation group.
Itinerary
Costa Rica Paz mixes beach yoga and surf with meaningful environmental-focused experiences and volunteer options.
Although your days will be designed according to your yoga group's interests there's meaningful volunteer opportunities available to give back to the community and environment. Here's a sample itinerary of what you could expect. Keep in mind one surf lesson and yoga are included in the trip price. Also, great incentives for yoga teachers that help promote their trips!
Day 1: Our Journey Begins (Pick-up from Juan Santamaría International Airport)
After the group arrives at the airport private transportation will drive 3-4 hours to Matapalo, a quiet beach community located south of Quepos and north of Dominical. After settling into the lodge, walk less than a minute to watch the sunset.
Day 2-3: Canopy Tour, Waterfall Trek, Volunteer, and Night Hike
Day 4: Surfing and Uvita Waterfall
We will have early morning surf lessons with trained, local surf instructors. . We will explore the beach community of Uvita, try a traditional casado, then head to the Uvita Waterfall to cool off in the afternoon.
Day 5: Waterfall Rappelling
With local, internationally-accredited professional guides we will rappel beautiful jungle waterfalls.
Day 6-7: Whitewater Rafting & Volunteering
We’ll paddle some amazing jungle rapids with professional, accredited local guides. Depending on the rapid levels range from class II to class IV. Be ready for an amazing jungle river adventure. The seventh day of our expedition will be spent finishing up our community outreach commitments.
Day 8: Snorkeling Caño Island
Today our expedition takes us to the reefs of Caño Island. We’ll spend the majority of the day snorkeling and dolphin watching.
Day 9: Return to San José
Day 10: Airport Drop-off (Juan Santamaría International Airport)
Here's Playa Linda, the beach that's less than a minute walk from your accommodation, perfect for yoga and beginner surf.
Duration
5 days
Trip Price
TBD
Costa Rica Paz is designed for private yoga groups.
Dates 2022-23
Dates available dependent upon other group dates. Trips usually range between seven to ten days but can be lengthened or shortened.
Start & End Location
Juan Santamaría International Airport, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Volunter Options
Environmental
Community
Trip Fee
Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Accommodation
Yoga
Included
Transportation
Volunteer Opportunities
Personal gear
Airfare
Travel Protection/ Insurace
Not Included
Trip Fee
Activities outside of yoga
Accommodation
5 nights on Playa Matapalo
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Shared room
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Shared bathrooms