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Welcome to your surf & jungle adventure in Costa Rica! From your jungle accommodation each night to your morning coffee, surf lessons, yoga classes, most of your meals, and all transportation within the country, we have planned it all for you so you just have to pack your bag and meet us there!  And, you know what the best part is….?

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You'll be enjoying it all with 13 of your newest soul sisters! Cheering each other on in the waves and other adventures and sharing stories and laughs each night!

 

What’s Included:​

• 6-nights accommodation in a beachfront property in Punta Banco near Pavones, Costa Rica

• 4 nights hotel accommodation at beginning, middle and end of trip.

• 3 nights accommodation in homestays in the jungle.

• 1 night camping along the river.

• Breakfast, lunch & dinner for majority of trip except travel days.

• Yoga‚ Breathwork & Meditation classes.

• 5 mornings of surf lessons.

• Transportion between locations within the country.

• Experienced local hiking, rafting & rappelling guides on jungle adventure.

• Bilingual guide for entire trip.​

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Not included:

• Flights

• Meals on travel days. 

• Travel Insurance that includes all activities - Mandatory

• Visa Fees

• Tips - Please note that Costa Rica is a tipping country. Don't forget to plan this into your personal trip budget. 

• Optional extra activities

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Optional Extras:

• Extra surf lessons

• Horseback riding tour​

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The Accomodation:

We will be staying in many types of accomodation on this trip. During the surfing part of the trip we stay at a super cute beachfront accomodation with 6 cabins all with their own bathrooms. Think tropical beach bungalows. There is even a waterfall on the property! During the jungle homestays we will be in an open room with bunkbeds and on the river we will be camping in tents. The other nights when we are travelling we will be staying in shared rooms in hotels. 

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The Room Options (for surfing part of trip):

• Shared king bed $4850 AUD p/p: This is a shared bed with one other person. Maybe it's a friend you are coming on the trip with or maybe it will be a new friend! Think of it as a slumber party! Plus you'll save a few hundred dollars! Quantity: 3 beds (6 people)

• Single bed in shared room $5050 AUD p/p: The shared rooms have 2-3 beds per room and each cabin has it's own bathroom and shower. Quantity: 5 beds

• Single bed in shared room, the more rustic version $4950 AUD p/p: This cabin is just a little older than the rest so a bit cheaper. Quantity: 2 beds

• Queen bed in private room $5350 AUD p/p: If you prefer your own space with your own bathroom, then this one if for you. Quantity: 1 room. 

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Getting there:

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We will all meet in San Jose, Costa Rica at 6pm November 11th. Please book your flights to arrive before then. We recommend coming a day early in case of flight delays. On the 12th our bus will be leaving early so it's better to give yourself a bit of leeway. 

 

The trip finishes after breakfast on November 25th so you can book your flight for anytime after 10am.

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Weather:

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November in Costa Rica is when the weather switches from rainy season to dry season so we may still get some rainy days. It's usually more dry than rainy at this time of the year but you never know so it's best to be prepared. And even when it does rain, it’s usually an afternoon shower and then it’s done. We chose this time of year because the waves are predicted to be the best for beginners and the rivers great for rafting! Woohooo! Although, this is the time of year we think will be the best you can never predict exactly when the best waves will be. But one thing we are really good at it is having fun no matter what the conditions!

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It is a tropical country so the temperatures will vary between 20-30 degrees celsius.

 

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What to Pack:​​​

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• Summer clothes

• Hat

• Sunglasses

• Sunscreen

• Mosquito repellent

• Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots 

• Bikinis

• Rashy

• Raincoat

• One pair of long pants and jumper in case of a chilly night

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We’ll send out a more detailed packing list before the trip but if you have any further questions on what to pack or where to buy the best price / value gear, send us a message and we will be more than happy to help you out!

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Itinerary:

 

The following itinerary is an accurate estimate of the activities that we will be doing during the trip. These activities, as well as the times, may vary due to weather conditions or by common consent of the group. At Wild Women Journeys, we don’t like to set things on stone, as we believe that traveling should be a mindful activity that adapts to our present feelings and requirements. We like to leave some room for unpredictability and spontaneity! That’s what life is all about at the end of the day. 😊

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DAY 1: Arrive in Costa Rica

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Yay, it’s adventure time! Today we will all arrive in San Jose, Costa Rica to start our journey together. We will arrange a hotel transfer for you to the hotel and after we are all settled in we will all meet up for dinner and get to know each other. Sleep well, tomorrow we head out!

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Meals:

There are no meals included on this day.

 

DAY 2: Travel day from San Jose to Pavones

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Today is a travel day. We’ll be hopping on a bus to make our way down to the town of Pavones, one of the most remote and BEST surf spots in the country! The best part….it's so far from the city that not many people go there! It’s about a 7 hour drive so we’ll stop for lunch along the way before arriving at our beachside accommodation.

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Meals:

Breakfast, Dinner

 

DAY 3 - 7: Surf Time!

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Today is the day we become surfers! Yewwwww. For the next 5 days we will be waking up to the sound of howler monkeys, tropical birds and waves crashing on the beach.  We’ll spend the mornings learning to surf and the afternoons practicing yoga, exploring the rain forest, chasing waterfalls, taking hammock siestas and living our best mermaid lives!

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Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

DAY 8: Travel day from Pavones to Dominical

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After one more morning surf it's time to head to our next adventure! We have a 4-5 hour drive today to the town of Dominical where we will relax for the evening and get ready for the next part of our journey. 

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Meals:

Breakfast

 

DAY 9: It's time to head into the jungle!

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Early bird gets the worm! We’ll be getting on the road early today to make our way to the town of Brujo where we start our 4 hour hike into the jungle. The hike will take us to Piedras Blancas where we’ll be staying with a local family, the Lopez’s, for two nights and living like locals, getting home cooked meals by Dona Flora and going on adventures of course! After lunch on the first day we’ll be putting on our harnesses and repelling down a 120 foot waterfall! PURA VIDA.

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Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

DAY 10: Soak up the jungle life

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Wake up to the sounds of the Rio Savegre and the rainforest and of course the delicious aroma of Costa Rican breakfast coming for the kitchen. Today will be a more relaxing day with time to soak in our surroundings, swim in the river, hang out with the family, practice your Spanish and have a go at making your own sugar from sugar cane using a hand driven trapiche from start to finish.

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Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

DAY 11: Wake up in front of a waterfall!

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After breakfast we’ll put our hiking boots back on to make our way to our next homestay, hiking 3 hours to the Fonsecas adventure retreat. This might be one of the best views you will ever have from your bed! Get ready to wake up right in front of a waterfall! While staying with the Fonsecas, we'll have the opportunity to try a traditional sauna, make homemade chocolate from cacao, climb a tree with a harness and enjoy the beautiful river.

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Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

DAY 12: Time to go rafting!

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Have you been rafting before?! We’ve been enjoying waking up to the sounds of the Rio Savegre and swimming but today is the day we begin our journey ON the river, travelling 20km by raft over 2 days and camping alongside of the river.

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Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

DAY 13: Rafting to Dominical

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This morning will be spent travelling down the river and swimming in a waterfall. After lunch we’ll say our hasta luegos and make our way to the town of Dominican where we'll spend one more night at the beach before heading back to the city.

 

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch               

 

DAY 14: Drive from Dominical back to San Jose. 

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Sadly our adventure is coming to an end and we’ll be making out way back to San Jose today for our last night. Before we head back, though, we'll have the morning to enjoy Dominical. It's a great spot to grab those last minute souvenirs, enjoy a coffee in a cute cafe, or lounge by the pool. We’ll enjoy our last dinner together in the city.

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Meals: 

Breakfast

 

DAY 15: Adios and hasta luego!

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Adios and see you on the next adventure!

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Meals:

Breakfast

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​Thank you SO much for choosing to travel with Wild Women Journeys and supporting our small (but growing!) business, which encourages wild women like you to step out of their comfort zone and live their absolute BEST LIVES. We really hope you enjoyed this winter adventure and wish to see you on the next Wild Women Journey!