Adventure THE SOUTH
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Dominical. Your guide will greet you at the airport, introduce you to Costa Rica and drive you to the beach. Today we will travel via the Coastal Road. Along the way we will stop for some sight seeing, enjoy the beautiful ocean views and eat. After lunch, you will continue on to your hotel in Dominical, a small town on the South Pacific coast, where you will have a chance to drop off your belongings, freshen up and enjoy the ocean breeze. Evening on your own. (Transportation, lodging and lunch are included)
Day 2: Surfing. Today you will meet your surf instructor and get ready for your first surfing encounter. After surfing we will explore the coast and waterfalls of Costa Ballena. Evening on your own. (Transportation, lodging, breakfast and lunch are included)
Day 3: Waves and Caves Kayaking. Today is a very active day. After breakfast, you will head out to Piñuelas Beach for a sea kayaking tour that will take you to Ventanas Beach. Along the coast you will have the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery and unique natural formations that make its beaches out of the ordinary. Along the way you will have the chance to enjoy form the lush green that surrounds the coast as well as it rock formations in shape of arches. Once we arrive at the beach you will have the chance to cool down and enjoy a tropical picnic. We will do some kayak surfing and paddle back to Piñuelas Beach. Evening on your own. (Transportation, lodging, breakfast and lunch are included).
Day 4: Today you will have a chance to explore and enjoy the area on your own. You can stay at the beach, practice surfing, do some shopping, get a massage or simply relax. If interested, you can do different activities in the area (Below you can find a list of activities available the area). Breakfast and lodging included.
Day 5: White water rafting. With an early start in the morning, and a stop for breakfast, you will head off to one of two rivers (depends on the season and water levels), either the Coto Brus River (class III and IV) to the south or the Savegre River (class II and III) to the north. You will eat lunch on the river. After a solid day of paddling, you will return to your hotel in the early evening ready to rest, relax and recharge your batteries. Evening on your own. (Transportation, lodging, breakfast and lunch are included).
Day 6: Hike to the Nauyaca Waterfall. You will hike to the amazing Nauyaca Waterfalls, also known as Cataratas de Baru, Santo Cristo, formed by two waterfalls of 60 and 120 feet. You will have a chance to enjoy its pristine waters, swim, jump from the rocks and have a picnic by the river. You will hike along the tropical rainforest and enjoy its lush beauty. Evening on your own. (Transportation, lodging, breakfast and lunch are included).
Day 7: Today you will have a chance to explore and enjoy the area on your own. You can stay at the beach, practice surfing, do some shopping, get a massage or simply relax. If interested, you can do different activities in the area (Below you can find a list of activities available the area). Breakfast and lodging included.
Day 8: Transfer to San Jose. Today you will be taken back to the San Jose area along the mountain range road. On the way you will stop for a small hike and lunch at the cloud forest in the Cerro de la Muerte, part of the highest mountain range, Cordillera de Talamanca, in Costa Rica. After lunch in the cloud forest, we will continue on to your hotel in San Jose. In the city, you can visit museums, the National Theater or the Plaza de Cultura. You will also have a chance to shop in the downtown area for Costa Rican artesania, souvenirs, or products, such as coffee, Ron Centenario, or guaro (a local liquor made from sugar cane). Transportation, breakfast and lodging included. Evening on your own.
Day 9: Departure. Transfer to airport.
* Price: $1270 per person for nine days.
**These prices are subject to change depending on the season of your trip, the lodging you choose, and any changes you may want to make to the itinerary.
*** Prices do not include airfare.
**** Includes transportation, lodging and meals as stated above.
*****If you would like to stay for a longer trip, Dominical Surf Adventures can arrange hotel as well as other activities such as zip lining, national park tours, rappelling, whales and dolphin watching, snorkeling, fishing, etc
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Dominical. Your guide will greet you at the airport, introduce you to Costa Rica and drive you to the beach. Today we will travel via the Coastal Road. Along the way we will stop for some sight seeing, enjoy the beautiful ocean views and eat. After lunch, you will continue on to your hotel in Dominical, a small town on the South Pacific coast, where you will have a chance to drop off your belongings, freshen up and enjoy the ocean breeze. Evening on your own. (Transportation and lunch are included)
Day 2 to Day 6: The Surfs Begins! For the next five days you will enjoy the surfing and the adventures that the South Pacific has to offer. Depending on the time of the year that you visit Costa Rica and the daily tides, we will start the day with surfing and then continue on to an adventure activity or vice-versa. Depending on the swell, the waves and the activity we will pick which beach to visit to each day. We will go on short hikes to different waterfalls like Nauyaca, Poza Azul and Uvita Waterfall. We will visit Ventana’s Beach and check out the rock formations in shape of arches. We will do some sea kayaking and snorkeling at the Marine Whale Reserve. We will chase the rapids and do a fun descent rafting the rivers. Lodging and breakfast included. Evenings on your own.
An example of each day…
Day 2: Surf lesson and bike tour to the Poza Azul waterfall. Introduction to surfing. We will do some surfing and explore the coast and waterfalls of Costa Ballena. Transportation and snacks included.
Day 3: Surf Lesson and White Water Rafting. Today we will start with rafting. We will visit the Savegre river class III. After chasing the rapids we will have an afternoon surfing session. Transportation and Lunch included.
Day 4: Surfing and hike to the amazing waterfall Nauyaca. We will start with surfing and then do our waterfall hike. This is the most beautiful waterfall of Costa Rica, an icon of the South Pacific. The waterfall has a 120 feet wall, amazing scenery and a fun pool. We will have a picnic at the waterfall and enjoy some time swimming and jumping from the rocks. Transportation and Lunch included.
Day 5: Surf Lesson at Ventana’s Beach. The beach is surrounded by tunnels in the cliffs that look like impressive windows in the surrounding landscape- hence the beach’s name. You will have the chance to enjoy form the lush green that surrounds the coast. It is a really nice place to surf and enjoy the beach. After the lesson we will visit a fun waterfall. Transportation and Lunch included.
Day 6: Surf Lesson and Sea Kayak and Snorkeling to the Marine Whale Reserve. Named after the migration of whales that come to mate, the Marine Whale National Reserve also has a sand bar in the shape of a whale’s tail. Depending on the season you can get to see the Humpback whale cruising by. You will paddle in the marine reserve. Along the way you will enjoy the scenery of the islands Three Sisters and Whale’s Island. From there we will do some snorkeling around the whales tale.
Day 7: Departure. Transfer to airport.
* Price: $1100 per person for seven days.
**These prices are subject to change depending on the season of your trip, the lodging you choose, and any changes you may want to make to the itinerary.
*** Prices do not include airfare.
**** Includes transportation, lodging and meals as stated above.
*****If you would like to stay for a longer trip, Dominical Surf Adventures can arrange hotel as well as other activities such as zip lining, national park tours, rappelling, whales and dolphin watching, snorkeling, fishing, etc.
YOGA SURF CAMP:
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Dominical. Your guide will greet you at the airport, introduce you to Costa Rica and drive you to the beach. Today we will travel via the Coastal Road. Along the way we will stop for some sight seeing, enjoy the beautiful ocean views and eat. After lunch, you will continue on to your hotel in Dominical, a small town on the South Pacific coast, where you will have a chance to drop off your belongings, freshen up and enjoy the ocean breeze. Evening on your own. (Transportation and lunch are included)
Day 2 to Day 6: The Surfing and Yoga Begins! The following days you will enjoy the surfing and the adventures that the South Pacific has to offer. Depending on the time of the year you choose to visit Costa Rica and the tides each day, we will schedule surfing first and then a yoga session or vice-versa. Depending on the swell, the waves and the activity we will pick which beach to visit. We will go on short hikes to different waterfalls like Nauyaca, Poza Azul and Uvita Waterfall. We will visit Ventana’s Beach and check out the rock formations in shape of arches. We will do some sea kayak and snorkeling at the Marine Whale Reserve. We will chase the rapids and do a fun descent rafting the rivers. Breakfast and Lodging included. Evenings on your own.
An example of each day…
Day 2: Surf lesson, Yoga class, and bike tour to the Poza Azul waterfall. Introduction to surfing and yoga. We will do some surfing and explore the coast and waterfalls of Costa Ballena. The yoga classes are designed to increase the balance, flexibility and endurance needed for catching waves. Classes are appropriate for all levels – from the very beginner to the advanced yogi. The classes will also help increase recovery time between surfing sessions. Transportation and snacks included.
Day 3: Surf Lesson, Yoga Class and White Water Rafting. Today we will start with rafting. We will visit the Savegre river class III. After chasing the rapids we will have an afternoon surfing session. After such a big athletic day, we’ll offer a more relaxing style of yoga to release and stretch the body. This class will include breathing and meditation techniques. Transportation and Lunch included.
Day 4: Surfing, Yoga and hike to the amazing waterfall Nauyaca. We will start with surfing and then do our waterfall hike. This is the most beautiful waterfall of Costa Rica, an icon of the South Pacific. Along the hike, we will stop and practice yoga to keep the body flexible and strong and the mind balanced and alert. The waterfall has a 120 feet wall, amazing scenery and a fun pool. We will have a picnic at the waterfall and enjoy some time swimming and jumping from the rocks. Transportation and Lunch included.
Day 5: Surf and Yoga Lesson at Ventana’s Beach. The beach is surrounded by tunnels in the cliffs that look like impressive windows in the surrounding landscape- hence the beach’s name. You will have the chance to enjoy form the lush green that surrounds the coast. It is a spectacular place to practice yoga, surf, and just enjoy the beach. After the lesson we will visit a fun waterfall. Transportation and Lunch included.
Day 6: Surf and Yoga Lesson and Sea Kayak and Snorkeling to the Marine Whale Reserve. Start the day with yoga and surfing and then visit the Marine Whale Reserve. Named after the migration of whales that come to mate, the Marine Whale National Reserve also has a sand bar in the shape of a whale’s tail. Depending on the season you can get to see the Humpback whale cruising by. You will paddle in the marine reserve. Along the way you will enjoy the scenery of the islands Three Sisters and Whale’s Island. From there we will do some snorkeling around the whales tale. Transportation and Lunch included.
Day 7: Departure. Transfer to airport.
* Price: $1275 per person for seven days.
**These prices are subject to change depending on the season of your trip, the lodging you choose, and any changes you may want to make to the itinerary.
*** Prices do not include airfare.
**** Includes transportation, lodging and meals as stated above.
*****If you would like to stay for a longer trip, Dominical Surf Adventures can arrange hotel as well as other activities such as zip lining, national park tours, rappelling, whales and dolphin watching, snorkeling, fishing, etc.
