Costa Rica – Nature and Yoga Holiday
- Who is this holiday for? Suitable for all with a love of yoga and nature
- When to go? Best time of year is November to March
- Price? From £1,995 per person
- Type of Holiday? Guided nature tour including a stay at yoga retreat
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Volcanoes, cloud forests, beautiful beaches and an abundance of wildlife. Costa Rica really is as close to paradise as it is possible to get. It is also the only country in the world not to have an army. This just about sums up the philosophy of Costa Rica – peace, love and being at one with nature. This wonderful private tour ending with a stay at a yoga retreat in the Costa Rican mountains really is a yoga holiday you will never forget.
Day 1 – Arrive in Costa Rica
Arrival at Juan Santamaria International Airport. On arrival you will be met and we will provide you with a private guided transfer to the San Jose area outskirts. You will be staying your first night at the La Corteza Amarilla Art Lodge & Spa.
Arenal Volcano
Humming birds
Beautiful Waterfalls
Explore Cloud Forest
Day 2 – Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens
On the way to the Poas Volcano National Park, stunning scenery will unfold as you pass through coffee, sugar, fern and strawberry plantations. Poas Volcano is considered the largest active crater in the world, about 1 mile (1.6 km.) wide and 320 meters deep, with frequent geyser-like eruptions. You will find trails that lead through cloud forest stunted and twisted, not only by volcanic emissions but the rigors of the cold and windy high altitude habitat. Continuing with the tour, the next stop is at La Paz Waterfalls Gardens. The main attraction is the panoramic viewpoints of five magnificent waterfalls that feed the La Paz River, although the hummingbird’s garden, which is full of these wonderful birds feeding and flying in all directions, is mesmerising.
Overnight at the Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge.
Breakfast and lunch are included today.
Day 3 – Sarapiquis
This morning a two-hour river cruise will take you into the thick of the jungle. You might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the monkeys, crocodiles and hundreds of species of birds that inhabit the jungle along the Sarapiqui River. In the afternoon you will be provided with a walking tour to Tirimbina Biological Reserve. Six miles of trails cross the reserve and it is the ultimate rainforest experience.
Overnight at Sarapiquis Lodge.
Breakfast is included today.
Day 4 – Arenal Volcano
Today we will be making our way towards the Arenal Volcano (3 hour drive). The Arenal Volcano is considered one of the most active volcanoes in the world; it has been active since 1968 when it suddenly exploded, destroying all vegetation that covered the cone. Nowadays, trees and vegetation are starting to regenerate in some areas of the volcano’s base. Volcano hot springs are the result of rainwater heated by magma in the Earth’s interior. Once heated, the waters rise to the surface, taking with them minerals found in the earth’s rocky crust; the water helps to relax muscles, clean pores and rejuvenate the skin. We visit the Eco Termales Hot Springs and walk through lava paths while admiring the imposing perfect cone, then take a dip into the natural mineral hot springs that descend from the volcano.
Overnight at the Arenal Nayara
Breakfast and dinner are included today.
Day 5 – A free day around Arenal
You will have this day at leisure for you to explore and enjoy the area on your own. Just in case they are required, our transportation and guide are available, however entrance fees, extra cost activities and meals are not included.
Overnight at the Arenal Nayara
Breakfast is included today.
Day 6 – Cloud forest
A morning transfer from the Arenal Nayara Hotel to the area of San Ramon, specifically the Villa Blanca Hotel. Villa Blanca is located in the middle of the Costa Rica cloud forest, offering great country-side scenery and a private cloud forest reserve. In the afternoon you will take a tour to the El Silencio de Los Angeles. A walk through these cloud forest trails is a very special experience, with a mass of life everywhere.
Overnight at the Villa Blanca Hotel
Breakfast is included today.
Day 7 to Day 12 – Ama Tierra Retreat
Today you will be taken to the Ama Tierra Resort, where your guide will leave you in the caring hands of Bob and Jill. At Ama Tierra you can nurture yourself with delicious organic foods, professional massage and energy balancing therapies. Take a tasting tour of the organic greenhouse or find serenity on a hike to the stream or by relaxing in a hammock. In a rural locale, surrounded by authentic Costa Rican people, you can glimpse the local culture.
Ama Tierra, is a life-enhancing facility nestled on 8 acres in the Costa Rican mountains. This special eco-resort features 10 private casitas, tastefully designed with unique decor to allow you to enjoy the serenity of your surroundings. Each suite comes with its own Jacuzzi tub, private terrace and garden with outdoor seating. Hardwood furniture and a ceiling made of teak brings the ambience of the forest into your room.
During your stay you will enjoy a daily Yoga Class (one hour). You will also have plenty of time to relax, enjoy the scenery and explore the nearby attractions.
Breakfast and Dinner are included during your stay.
Day 12 – Return to San Jose
Today you will be met by our guide and transferred back to San Jose (about 2 ½ hours). On arrival you will check into the Corteza Amarilla Hotel for your final night in Costa Rica.
Overnight at the Corteza Amarilla Hotel
Breakfast is included today.
Day 13 – Depart Costa Rica
A private transfer takes you from the hotel to the Juan Santamaria International Airport in order for you to catch your international departure flight.
Yoga Retreat, Costa Rica
Lots of wildlife
Yoga Room, Costa Rica
Enjoy the scenery
Costs excluding flights per person
Two People travelling (twin/double room) from £2,345 per person
Two people travelling (Single rooms) from £2,995 per person
One person travelling from £3,575
05 Apr 2010 – 17 Apr 2010 – £1,995 per person (Available)
17 Feb 2011 – 01 Mar 2011 – £2,095 per person (Available)
Flights
The best way to get to Costa Rica is with American Airlines via either Miami or Orlando. We do not sell flights but can give information on times and prices.
The price includes the following features:
Accommodation as described
Tours and guiding as mentioned above
Meals as shown
The price does not include the following:
International flights
Departure tax (currently USD$25 payable at the airport)
Drinks
Meals not mentioned
Tips to Drivers, Guides, at restaurants etc.
Items of personal nature such as telephone calls, telegrams, table drinks and laundry.
Travel Insurance (Compulsory to have before departure)
When to go?
Costa Rica is a tropical country and experiences only two seasons: wet and dry. The dry season is generally between late December and April; the wet season lasts the rest of the year. The highlands are cold: San José and the Central Valley get an ‘eternal spring’ with lows averaging 15°C (60°F) and highs averaging 26°C (79°F). Both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts are pretty much sweltering year-round – get ready for some bad-hair days. Temperatures vary little between seasons; the main influence on temperature is altitude.
