On this PURA VIDA COSTA RICA RETREAT we will enjoy the lush & vibrant tropics from 2 chosen destinations that I feel encompass the best Costa Rica has to offer. With luxury accommodation, delicious meals, daily yoga, ai chi, yogalates, Pilates and plenty of time to stroll the beach, we'll soak in the rays & the pura vida (pure life) vibe that is Costa Rica's national expression. There will be an opportunity to spot scarlet macaws & white-faced monkeys when we visit the Montezuma Waterfall or when we hike Cabo Blanco Natural Reserva - Costa Rica's first national park. Our first 5 nights will be perched overlooking the wild Pacific on the renowned surf beach Playa Santa Teresa, a hipster town of funky eateries & quirky shops. Here we'll stay in a cozy boutique hotel, our yoga shala perched on the hillside, enjoying sunsets from our pool and evening meals at various modern restaurants around town. We'll then transfer to Montezuma, a 45 minute drive away, for our second destination: a luxurious resort built into the jungle, where the jungle meets the sea. Immersed in the sights & sounds of the lush magic of the jungle, we are steps away from the rolling surf. Much of the fauna that distinctly defines Costa Rica will be here at our doorstep: lizards, iguanas, monkeys & butterflies. All of our meals here we will enjoy on-site in the outdoor organic food restaurant.
This a a unique offering with 2 locations and a variety of room options, there are many details. Please contact Kara directly for any clarification.
* Please note that this retreat is run by Kara.
PURA VIDA Retreat DETAILS:
January 17-24, 2020
INCLUDED:
5 nights accommodation in Santa Teresa (Jan 17-21)
3 nights accommodation in Montezuma at Ylang Ylang Resort (Jan 22-24)
2 meals per day for first 5 days (breakfast & dinner)
3 meals per day for last 3 days
daily yoga
meditation
an introduction to tantric teachings
ai chi
Pilates
yogalates
self-care
guest classes from local teachers
waterfall trek
national park day hike
transportation from local airport to & from retreat
transportation between retreat centres
OPTIONAL:
* booking of Liberia Hilton for Jan 25, for those departing from Liberia on Westjets's 8:00 am January 26th flight
NOT INCLUDED:
flights, both international & domestic
tips
SUGGESTIONS:
Departure from Victoria:
I have aligned the retreat dates around the best possible flight options. Costa Rica is not the easiest for Canadians to get to ( but well worth the effort). The best option is Westjet's red-eye flight from Victoria via Calgary to Liberia, Costa Rica. It departs in the evening of January 16, arriving in Liberia at 7:05 a.m on January 17.
Once in Liberia, you take a domestic flight with Sansa airline ($94 one way) from Liberia to Tambor (a 30 minute flight). I suggest the 9:50 am flight arriving in Tambor at 10:25. We will then shuttle everyone to Santa Teresa (cost included) - a 45 minute drive. Approximate arrival time 11:30 am on January 17.
Return from Liberia, Costa Rica:
I suggest taking the return domestic flight of Sansa's from Tambor to Liberia, on January 25, in order to catch the next morning's departure on Westjet January 26 at 8:05 am. It's the same route (via Calgary), as above (there is no flight on January 25th), arriving in Sunday evening in Victoria.
If you reserve this flight, I suggest reserving the Liberia Hilton for the evening of January 25th so you can depart early the next morning. I am happy to make this reservation for you, but you would be responsible for the fee (approx $115 U.S)
RETREAT PRICING:
Pricing for this retreat is unique in that it allows you to chose your room options at the 2 different locations & put together your choices. The total price for you will be the cost for the first 5 nights in Santa Teresa PLUS the 3 nights in Montezuma. Costa Rica uses U.S. currency as well as the local currency of Colones. Because of the U.S. Currency & the high standard of living, the costs are greater than in budget destinations. I've made all conversions, so offer the following pricing in Canadian dollars.
ROOM OPTIONS & RETREAT PRICING FOR 5 NIGHTS IN SANTA TERESA:
Standard room: Single $1424 Shared (double occupancy) $1109
Deluxe room w/kitchen: Single $1470 Shared (double occupancy) $1130
2 bedroom Suite: $1317 per person (based on double occupancy)
3 bedroom Condominium: Master bedroom of the condo: single $1539, shared bed $800
Deluxe bedroom in condo: $1394
**The 3 bedroom Condominiums are a nice option for a group. There are 2 of them. Each one has 3 bedrooms in it with the master suite on the top floor. There is a communal open-concept living & dining area & a full kitchen with vaulted ceilings. The space is spacious & serene & simply luxurious with a gorgeous view.
* please inquire for triple or quadruple occupancy rates/options
ROOM OPTIONS & RETREAT PRICES FOR 3 NIGHTS IN MONTEZUMA AT YLANG-YLANG RESORT:
There is a variety of 8 different options of room types at Ylang-ylang, from the top-of-the-line exquisite Tree Top Canopy room to the humble chic air-conditioned Tent Cabinas. To view the room options, please visit the site and chose your room. https://ylangylangbeachresort.com/. Once you have made your room choice, I will confirm your cost.
The approximate cost for 3 nights in the mid-range room options is: single $1640; shared $1040
Cost for tenth cabina: single $1190; shared $815
Having room choices gives you price options & the opportunity to perhaps share for a room for a portion of the time, and then go solo; or to enjoy a more luxurious room at one site and a more humble option at the other.
A $500 deposit will reserve your spot that can be paid by e-transfer to iskara@shaw.ca. The remainder is due by October 1, 2019.
If there is any question or query regarding rooms & options, I'm happy to help. Please email iskara@shaw.ca or call 250.477.4622
This a a unique offering with 2 locations and a variety of room options, there are many details. Please contact Kara directly for any clarification.
* Please note that this retreat is run by Kara.
PURA VIDA Retreat DETAILS:
January 17-24, 2020
INCLUDED:
5 nights accommodation in Santa Teresa (Jan 17-21)
3 nights accommodation in Montezuma at Ylang Ylang Resort (Jan 22-24)
2 meals per day for first 5 days (breakfast & dinner)
3 meals per day for last 3 days
daily yoga
meditation
an introduction to tantric teachings
ai chi
Pilates
yogalates
self-care
guest classes from local teachers
waterfall trek
national park day hike
transportation from local airport to & from retreat
transportation between retreat centres
OPTIONAL:
* booking of Liberia Hilton for Jan 25, for those departing from Liberia on Westjets's 8:00 am January 26th flight
NOT INCLUDED:
flights, both international & domestic
tips
SUGGESTIONS:
Departure from Victoria:
I have aligned the retreat dates around the best possible flight options. Costa Rica is not the easiest for Canadians to get to ( but well worth the effort). The best option is Westjet's red-eye flight from Victoria via Calgary to Liberia, Costa Rica. It departs in the evening of January 16, arriving in Liberia at 7:05 a.m on January 17.
Once in Liberia, you take a domestic flight with Sansa airline ($94 one way) from Liberia to Tambor (a 30 minute flight). I suggest the 9:50 am flight arriving in Tambor at 10:25. We will then shuttle everyone to Santa Teresa (cost included) - a 45 minute drive. Approximate arrival time 11:30 am on January 17.
Return from Liberia, Costa Rica:
I suggest taking the return domestic flight of Sansa's from Tambor to Liberia, on January 25, in order to catch the next morning's departure on Westjet January 26 at 8:05 am. It's the same route (via Calgary), as above (there is no flight on January 25th), arriving in Sunday evening in Victoria.
If you reserve this flight, I suggest reserving the Liberia Hilton for the evening of January 25th so you can depart early the next morning. I am happy to make this reservation for you, but you would be responsible for the fee (approx $115 U.S)
RETREAT PRICING:
Pricing for this retreat is unique in that it allows you to chose your room options at the 2 different locations & put together your choices. The total price for you will be the cost for the first 5 nights in Santa Teresa PLUS the 3 nights in Montezuma. Costa Rica uses U.S. currency as well as the local currency of Colones. Because of the U.S. Currency & the high standard of living, the costs are greater than in budget destinations. I've made all conversions, so offer the following pricing in Canadian dollars.
ROOM OPTIONS & RETREAT PRICING FOR 5 NIGHTS IN SANTA TERESA:
Standard room: Single $1424 Shared (double occupancy) $1109
Deluxe room w/kitchen: Single $1470 Shared (double occupancy) $1130
2 bedroom Suite: $1317 per person (based on double occupancy)
3 bedroom Condominium: Master bedroom of the condo: single $1539, shared bed $800
Deluxe bedroom in condo: $1394
**The 3 bedroom Condominiums are a nice option for a group. There are 2 of them. Each one has 3 bedrooms in it with the master suite on the top floor. There is a communal open-concept living & dining area & a full kitchen with vaulted ceilings. The space is spacious & serene & simply luxurious with a gorgeous view.
* please inquire for triple or quadruple occupancy rates/options
ROOM OPTIONS & RETREAT PRICES FOR 3 NIGHTS IN MONTEZUMA AT YLANG-YLANG RESORT:
There is a variety of 8 different options of room types at Ylang-ylang, from the top-of-the-line exquisite Tree Top Canopy room to the humble chic air-conditioned Tent Cabinas. To view the room options, please visit the site and chose your room. https://ylangylangbeachresort.com/. Once you have made your room choice, I will confirm your cost.
The approximate cost for 3 nights in the mid-range room options is: single $1640; shared $1040
Cost for tenth cabina: single $1190; shared $815
Having room choices gives you price options & the opportunity to perhaps share for a room for a portion of the time, and then go solo; or to enjoy a more luxurious room at one site and a more humble option at the other.
A $500 deposit will reserve your spot that can be paid by e-transfer to iskara@shaw.ca. The remainder is due by October 1, 2019.
If there is any question or query regarding rooms & options, I'm happy to help. Please email iskara@shaw.ca or call 250.477.4622
