TRIP DETAILS
Your journey takes 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 county is known for having the best climate on Earth with sunny warm days and cool refreshing nights. You will be staying at Rio Chirripo lodge, a stunning property surrounded by flowing rivers and green mountain tops. Enjoy 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 as well as decompress through 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 at the 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. 
DAY 1 - Bienvenido! Once you arrive at the Juan Santamaria International Airport in San José, Costa Rica’s capital city, you’ll be greeted by our driver who will take you to your hotel. You will be situated in a quiet town located on the outskirts of San José proper. You’ll have the rest of your day free to relax by the pool or to venture out either into the capital city or nearby in the small town of Alajuela located just a few minutes away from your hotel by taxi. If you arrive early enough, try a fun coffee tour or perhaps simply wandering around with your camera in hand to photograph the many museums, markets and scenic areas around town. Stop by the National Theatre, Gold Museum or visit the many local markets. Once at the hotel, you can meet up with the others for your first group dinner tonight, a great way to get to know each other before heading out to the 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
DAY 2 - Early morning private transport to Rio Chirripó lodge, a scenic 4-hour drive through beautiful mountains and scenery. Delicious lunch served upon arrival. Unpack and explore the grounds. You'll be surrounded by mountains and lush gardens in and around the property. Enjoy a rejuvenating yoga class with Elaine at sunset in our beautiful and fully equipped yoga room. We'll then enjoy a delicious family style dinner together in the main dinning room overlooking the mountains. Rio Chirripó offers organic ingredients mostly from their own garden or from local farms. Try their locally made cheeses and breads, as well as greens of all kinds. Food at Rio Chirripó is very much 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 
DAY 3 - After morning yoga and a delicious breakfast, join us to the Secret Gardens where you can experience a wide variety of plants and flowers. We'll follow 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 lovely dinner. Just before bedtime, we invite you to experience an  optional Sound Bathing meditation in the yoga room which will surely send you off to bed feeling fully relaxed and ready for a good night 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. 
DAY 4 - Want to hike today? Join us on a guided hike of the Cloudbridge Reserve or enjoy some free time at the lodge by the pool or exploring the grounds. The Cloudbridge Reserve is home to many species of birds including the resplendent Quetzal.  Free afternoon to rest, swim, or continue exploring. You can also book a massage with our in-house massage therapist.  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 chill time by the fire in the lounge or maybe a warm dip 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.
DAY 5 - Today we offer you the choice of staying back at the lodge for a full day of relaxation or to join us on an aventure that will take you to the Ballena National Park. This park is known for its famous Whale's Tail beach that becomes 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 like howlers or white face capuchins! Also, we offer you the option of joining a dolphin boat tour to cruise the shoreline in search of dolphins and whales!
In the evening, we will meet up for a creative activity followed by a delicious meal. After dinner, we invite you to our fire pit by the river for some chill time under 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. 
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.
DAY 7 - After yoga and breakfast, choose between some chill time by the pool or join us for a surprise creative activity! The afternoon is open to rest, swim, take photos or continue exploring. Meet us at 3pm for our 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.
At sunset, meet us for a relaxing yin class with Elaine in our yoga room.  
We then finish the day with our favourite make-your-own pizza dinner all prepared in our beautiful lounge that features a clay oven and seating perfect for mingling and dancing! 
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Approx. walk time to activity: 20 minutes (hike up and downhill required) 
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch and pizza dinner (gluten free option available)
Included activities: Morning Yoga  + Creative Activity +  River Spa treatment + Sunset Yin
Optional spa treatment:  Many options available including massages and facials.
DAY 8 - Later today we prepare to return to San José. Start your day with an early morning yoga & closing circle followed by a hearty brunch before heading back to the Capital City. Choose some extra time by the pool before leaving or maybe the group will prefer to arrive early in San José allowing for more time to explore the City?
Make sure to check with us about your accommodation that night as it is not included in your package. We would be happy to book your night at Hotel La Riviera or suggest a fancier option if you'd like to pamper yourself. 
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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. The drop off point will be determined at a later date. 
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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