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TRIP DETAILS
Your journey will take you into the heart of the Talamanca Mountains, home to the famous Chirripo Mountain, the second highest peak in all of Central America. This area of the country is renowned for having the best climate in the world, with sunny, warm days and cool, refreshing nights. You will stay at the Rio Chirripo Lodge, a stunning property surrounded by flowing rivers and green mountain peaks. Take in views of rolling hills and lush, colourful tropical gardens as you explore the beauty of your new surroundings. Push your limits on our daily hikes and activities to explore the area and relax with restorative and rejuvenating yoga classes with Elaine in a beautiful and fully equipped yoga room. Want some beach time? Join us for a full day in Ballena National Park, home of the famous Whale's Tail! Let us introduce you to the beauty of this incredibly pristine and truly relaxing tropical mountain getaway.
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DAY 1 - Welcome to Costa Rica! Upon arrival at Juan Santamaria International Airport in San José, Costa Rica's capital city, you'll be met by our driver who will take you to your hotel. You will be staying in a quiet town on the outskirts of San José itself. You'll have the rest of the day free to relax by the pool or to explore either the capital or the nearby town of Alajuela, just a short taxi ride from your hotel. If you arrive early enough, you can take a fun coffee tour or simply wander around with your camera to photograph the many museums, markets and scenic areas around the city. Stop off at the National Theatre, the Gold Museum or visit the many local markets. Back at the hotel, you can join the others for your first group dinner tonight, a great way to get to know each other before heading to Rio Chirripó Lodge tomorrow!
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Included meals: None
Recommended optional activities: Cafe Britt tour. Contact www.coffetour.com for details. Want to visit San José? Grab a taxi or Uber to get there. Want to explore closer to the hotel? Visit Alajuela which also has wonderful churches and markets. The staff at reception will be happy to help you coordinate your extra time in town
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DAY 2 - Early morning private transfer to Rio Chirripó Lodge, a scenic drive through beautiful mountains and landscapes. Delicious lunch served on arrival. Unpack and explore the grounds. You'll be surrounded by mountains and lush gardens in and around the property. Enjoy a rejuvenating sunset yoga session with Elaine in our beautiful and fully equipped yoga room. We'll then enjoy a delicious family style dinner together in the main dining room overlooking the mountains. Rio Chirripó offers organic ingredients, mostly from their own garden or local farms. Try their locally made cheeses and breads, as well as greens of all kinds. Eating at Rio Chirripó is part of the adventure.
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Included meals: Breakfast in San José, lunch and dinner at Rio Chirripó Lodge
Included activity: Opening Circle + Sunset Yoga
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DAY 3 - After morning yoga and a delicious breakfast, join us at the Secret Gardens, where you can experience a wide variety of plants and flowers. We'll take a short guided tour of this incredible botanical collection and then head back for lunch and some free time to enjoy the pool, one of two hot tubs and of course the cool flowing Chirripó River.
At sunset we invite you to our beautiful yoga room for a Flow & Restore yoga session followed by a delicious dinner. Just before bedtime, we invite you to experience an optional Sound Bathing meditation in the yoga room, which is sure to send you to bed feeling completely relaxed and ready for a good night's sleep.
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Approx. walk time to activity: 20 minutes to and from the Gardens (hike up and down hill required) + 1 hour touring the grounds on uneven terrain.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Included activities: Morning Yoga + Visit the Secret Gardens + Sunset Yoga
Optional activities ($): Sound Bathing meditation (based on the availability of the musicians), massages and spa treatments.
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DAY 4 - Feel like hiking today? Join us on a guided hike in Cloudbridge Reserve or enjoy some free time at the lodge by the pool or exploring the grounds. Cloudbridge Reserve is home to many species of birds including the magnificent Quetzal. The afternoon is yours to relax, swim or explore further. You can also book a massage with our in-house massage therapist. In the late afternoon, join us again in the yoga room for a relaxing practice. In the evening, we'll enjoy a delicious dinner together, followed by some relaxing time around the fire in the lounge, or perhaps a warm soak in the hot tub under the moon and stars.
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Approx. hike time: 1 to 4 hours depending on trail chosen. (Up and down hill hiking required) or you can enjoy the waterfall and meditation garden.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Included activities: Morning Yoga + Cloudbridge Hike + Sunset yoga
Optional spa treatment: Many options available including massages and facials.
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DAY 5 - Today you have the choice of staying at the lodge for a full day of relaxation or joining us on an adventure to the Ballena National Park. This park is known for its famous Whale's Tail beach, which is exposed at low tide. Walk along the endless beach lined with coconut trees and if you're lucky you might spot colourful scarlet macaws and monkeys such as howler monkeys or white-faced capuchins! You can also join a dolphin boat trip along the coast in search of dolphins and whales!
In the evening we meet for a creative activity followed by a delicious meal. After dinner, we invite you to our riverside campfire to relax under the night sky.
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Approx. time to beach: 90 minutes each way.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner for those staying back. Breakfast and dinner for those joining us at the beach.
Included activities: Morning Yoga + Creative activity + Sunset yoga
Optional activities ($): Beach day with dolphin boat tour on the Pacific Ocean optional. Many options available including massages and facials for those staying back.
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DAY 6 - Today is a full day for you to simply relax and just be. Elaine will be offering a stronger yoga practice in the AM and a more rejuvinating practice at sunset. Today you choose exactly what you want to do. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be available as well as massages and treatments for you to choose from. Call it a full day of glorious pampering!
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Included meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Included activities: AM and PM Yoga with Elaine
Optional spa treatment: Many options available including massages and facials.
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DAY 7 - After yoga and breakfast it is time to relax. The day is yours to rest, swim, take photos or explore further. Join us at 3pm for a fun interactive spa treatment by the river! We'll introduce you to locally grown products that will leave your skin feeling lush and radiant
Join us at sunset for a relaxing yin class with Elaine in our yoga room.
We end the day with our favourite make-your-own pizza dinner, all prepared in our beautiful lounge with a clay oven and seating perfect for mingling and dancing!
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Included meals: Breakfast, lunch and pizza dinner (gluten free option available)
Included activities: Morning Yoga + River Spa treatment + Sunset Yin
Optional spa treatment: Many options available including massages and facials.
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DAY 8 - Later today we prepare to return to San José. Start your day with an early morning Yoga & Closing Circle with Elaine followed by a hearty brunch before heading back to the capital. You may choose to spend some extra time by the pool before departing, or perhaps the group would prefer to arrive in San José early to have more time to explore the city?
Return to La Riviera Hotel for another fun-filled night. Join the others for one last group dinner and maybe more excitement if you choose to go dancing! Tomorrow most of you will either be heading home or will continue exploring more of Costa RIca!
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Included meals: Brunch at Rio Chirripó
Included activities: Morning Yoga + Closing Circle.
Optional activity: We can arrange a visit at Cafe Britt for the group if there is enough interest. This in on route to San José.
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DAY 9 - Enjoy a delicious complimentary breakfast at the hotel and say farewell! Actually, with us it's never goodbye, it's just "see you later"! Transfer to the international airport for your flight, or enjoy more of San José and Costa Rica if you have time to explore!
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Included meals: Breakfast
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QUESTIONS?
Do not hesitate to contact us at info@rrescape.com with any of your questions. Join our small group of intrepid yogis to THE most impressive and serene spot in all of Costa Rica.
If you have a Q, we have an A.
NOTE that the schedule and all of the activities listed above are subject to change and some optional tours are only available with a minimum number of participants.
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