*No COVID-19 test, No COVID-19 vaccine, No quarantine are required for tourists visiting Costa Rica. The Costa Rican government has been consistent with this since it opened its borders again in November 2020 and plans to maintain it as such.

For the complete up-to-date entry requirements for tourists to Costa Rica, see the Costa Rican government’s Institute of Tourism information here: https://www.visitcostarica.com/en/costa-rica/planning-your-trip/entry-requirements 

Included in Costa Rica Yoga Retreat:

• (4) nights accommodations
• Daily breakfast, two lunches, and (4) dinners
• Yoga classes 1 – 2x a day (all levels, beginner+)
• A boat tour along the coast with snorkeling
• Complimentary use of yoga mat & props, and beach towel
• Assistance with organizing domestic transfers from the airport, trip extensions and information source for travel within Costa Rica before or after the retreat
• Vajra Sol retreat coordination
• Resort fee and Costa Rican taxes

Not Included in Costa Rica Yoga Retreat:

• Airfare to/from Costa Rica
• Airport transfers to/from the retreat hotel
• Gratuities
• Drinks/snacks, 1 lunch, and alcoholic drinks
• Travel insurance

Book your plane ticket to Liberia international airport (code LIR) in the northwest of Costa Rica. Las Catalinas is a 45-minute drive from the airport.

Check for direct flights to Liberia from:

• Atlanta (Delta Airlines)
• Houston (United Airlines)
• Los Angeles (Alaska Airlines)
• Miami (American Airlines)
• New York (Jetblue from JFK, Saturday & Thursday only)
• Toronto (WestJet)
• Washington DC (Southwest, from BWI)

To find the best flight options, check for one-way tickets on different airlines or flying to Liberia airport one way and San Jose airport the other way. Google Flights or Kayak are good search sites to find the best airfare and routing.

You can also fly into San Jose’s Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), Costa Rica’s capital city. From there, take a domestic flight to Liberia with Sansa Airlines. Their 12-seater planes can fill up. Make your reservation early. Allow at least 2 – 3 hours between your international flight arrival time and the domestic flight departure time.

After you arrive in Liberia, we will arrange for a driver to meet you and bring you to the retreat hotel. The transfer cost is not included, however, we are happy to take care of the arrangements from Liberia or anywhere in the Guanacaste area. Please contact us to request the cost of a transfer.

The retreat ends after breakfast the last day. Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Complete the form below to ask us questions or to receive full retreat and travel details.

The retreat leader is Sandra Tedeschi. The morning classes will be a mix of conditioning movements and Slow Flow vinyasa to enliven one’s energy, enhance flexibility and mobility, and build strength. Classes are structured so that participants may learn and advance their practice. Each class is specifically sequenced around a theme based in the Hatha and Tantra traditions.

Afternoon classes will be restorative yoga and guided meditation.

All levels of yoga experience are welcome, from beginners to more seasoned practitioners, to those who are in the professed “I-am-so-out-of-practice” state. The precept is: Come as you are. Start where you are.

Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas, the retreat property, has taken an extensive initiative to implement COVID-19 related protocols and procedures to ensure a safe environment for guests.

See here for Casa Chameleon Hotel’s protocols & procedures

Typical November weather is sunny, blue skies most of the day and occasional afternoon rain which gives a fresh and cool feel in the air. The landscape is vibrant and gorgeously green. November is the start of the dry season or summer in the northern Guanacaste Province. This region has a dry sub-tropical climate and the temperatures average year-round from mid-high 80s F during the day and mid-70s in the evenings. We only offer our retreats at the most favorable times of the year.

Daily breakfasts, two lunches, and four dinners are included in the retreat. Chef Jose creates locally-sourced and authentically Costa Rican cuisine at the hotel’s highly acclaimed restaurant. One lunch and dinner will be out of the hotel.

Special dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten or dairy free, and allergies can be accommodated. Please let us know when you book your retreat. Be prepared to eat well!

A variety of exciting tours and activities are offered outside of the retreat package. The options are extensive – do as much or as little as you like! Reservations can be made upon arrival at the hotel.

• Massage and spa treatments
• Surfing lessons, Stand Up Paddle (SUP), kayaking, SCUBA diving
• Rainforest canopy tour (zip-lining)
• Guided bird watching tour
• Trails for hiking and mountain biking
• Horseback riding along the beach 
• ATV rental to explore on your own or on a guided tour
• Boat tours and sailing
• Deep sea fishing tour

The retreat is limited to 14 persons to ensure quality and personalized attention for each guest. There is a minimum of five persons required to run a retreat. Many guests are single/solo travelers. Please feel very welcome to come on your own. It will be an incredible experience!

You are welcome to arrive earlier or depart later than the retreat dates and stay at the retreat hotel. Please contact us to check on availability and we will send you the nightly rate. Or ask us for recommendations of other destinations to visit in the region.

A non-refundable US $500 deposit confirms your reservation. Full payment is due by September 15, 2021.

Should you need to cancel your reservation before the final payment due date you will receive a refund for payment made less the $500 deposit. Should you need to cancel after the final payment due date, for whatever reason, we will not be able to provide a refund or credit.

No refund or credit will be given for arriving late or departing a retreat early or for meals/activities in which one does not participate.

In the unlikely event Vajra Sol needs to cancel a retreat for a non-force majeure reason a full refund will be given.

If force majeure (e.g. pandemic, natural disaster, government travel restrictions, etc.) causes a retreat to be canceled we will offer alternative dates to reschedule the retreat within one year. In this case, there is no refund of payments when a retreat cannot be held due to causes beyond our control.

If the traveler is unable to join at the rescheduled date, full or partial credit of their payment may be applicable towards another Vajra Sol retreat. This will be determined at the time as it depends on how far out it is from the retreat start date.

We strongly advise on the purchase of travel insurance at the time of booking your retreat in the case of any unexpected events or changes to your plans before or during your trip. 

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