City Surf
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
6 Days/5 nights
Join us in Costa Rica to put your acquired City Surf strength and confidence to work with your favorite workout buddies! With its warm waters under a bright tropical sun, Costa Rica is the perfect location for a surf adventure! We'll have the opportunity to explore lesser known areas of the nearby hillsides via ATV and even have a chance to zipline in Mal Pais. All this with our favorite fitness trainers and friends.
SUMMARY
DAY 1: BIENVENIDOS! Arrive SAN JOSE
DAY 2: Transfer to Santa Teresa
DAY 3: Santa Teresa - Surf Lesson
DAY 4: Santa Teresa - ATV tour, visit Montezuma Waterfall, zipline Mal Pais
DAY 5: Adios! Depart Costa Rica
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1
Costa Rica is a renowned world leader in environmental sustainability; inspiring examples abound!
Arrive at the San Jose Airport
Arrival at the Juan Santamaria International Airport in San José. After passing through Immigration you will be met by a member of the National Chamber of Tourism (CANATUR) who will give you a sticker that will facilitate you clearing customs. Upon departure, find your driver holding a sign with your name on it. Transfer to your hotel for your overnight stay.
Day 2
Enchanting view of the Pacific from your beachside hotel.
Meals: B
San Jose to Santa Teresa
After enjoying breakfast in your hotel, meet your driver for your transfer from San Jose to Santa Teresa. The drive time is approximately 5 hours including ferry boat across the Gulf of Nicoya. Upon arrival at your hotel, enjoy a refreshing welcome drink and settle into your well-appointed room.
Enjoy this afternoon exploring the beach, take a dip in the pool or opt to get in a workout with your fellow travelers. And don't miss the picturesque beachside sunset!
Day 3
Spend these days surfing the waters of Playa Hermosa.
Meals: B
Surf the Pacific
After a leisurely breakfast, get ready for a half day surf lesson. We'll transfer to Playa Hermosa or stay at Playa Santa Teresa, to enjoy a half day surf lesson. We'll be met at the hotel by our local surf instructor. The guide will take you to the best surf breaks, depending on tides and weather. After on-sand instructions, we hit the water to tackle the waves. Whether you are an expert surfer or first-timer, our instructors offer the expertise needed to ensure you have a great time. After a couple hours in the water, we'll return to the hotel for lunch. Opt to join the group in a group yoga class or opt to spend some time on your own.
DAY 4
Soak up the abundant flora on our way to Montezuma Falls.
Meals: B
Santa Teresa: Zipline Mal Pais, ATV Tour, Visit Montezuma Waterfall
Your visit to Santa Teresa is not complete without a visit to Montezuma. This small town offers visitor many activities and diverse, beautiful natural surroundings to enjoy. On this half-day tour you can experience a good combination of experiences. First challenge of swinging from one tree to another on one of the most beautiful zip line’s in the country, enjoy the view of the landscape from a unique perspective being on top of the trees of the forest, then take a ride on your ATV through the dirt roads reaching the south side of the peninsula discovering lots of white sand empty beaches. From Montezuma we take a short hike to the impressive falls where you can take a swim in the natural pools and then enjoy a Costa Rican lunch in one of the best local restaurants in down town where you can also take the chance to shop from local artisans.
Return to the hotel in time for a shower and/or swim before dinner and sunset at the beach.
Day 5
Farewell beautiful Santa Teresa!
Meals: B
Adios
After breakfast, meet your driver for your transfer to the International Airport in San José or begin your extension to another area.
Suggested ACCOMMODATIONS
Within walking distance of the bustling downtown area, the Park Inn is an ideal choice for travelers who enjoy easy access to the best attractions. Relax in a comfortable guest room equipped with free wireless high-speed Internet and plasma TVs with HD channels. When it’s time to eat, head down to the on-site RBG Bar & Grill for a tasty selection of American and international favorites.
The on-site business center allows you to catch up with work, and the fitness center is well equipped to help you keep up with your workout routine.
Pranamar Villas is a gorgeous, intimate boutique hotel right on the water with luxury two-story villas built around a free-form saltwater pool and tropical gardens, and elaborate beachfront villas. Picture Balinese architecture with bamboo, hardwoods, stone, water and plenty of windows and doors to let in fresh sea breezes.
Santa Teresa Beach offers the perfect combination of relaxing beaches and a pristine tropical rainforest. White sand beaches, lush vegetation and spectacular sunsets set an amazing stage for your retreat.
Included:
- All transportation including roundtrip airport transfer
- Accommodations as detailed
- All adventures and related equipment as detailed
- Bilingual naturalist guides
- 1 Tour Leader included free of charge, In SGL occupancy for 10-15 guests booked
- 2 Tour Leaders included free of charge, In DBL occupancy for 16-20 guests booked
- Daily breakfast included
- Daily Yoga Lesson at Pranamar included
Not Include:
- International airfare
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Any item not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
- Alcoholic beverage unless otherwise detailed