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5 Day Wellness, Yoga, and Surf Holiday in Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Holis Spa and Wellness Center, kilometer 3 on main road to Manuel Antonio National Park, Puntarenas, Quepos, Costa Rica
Yoga and Surf Retreat in Costa Rica
Surfing is a connection to another world: the sand at your feet, salt water in your hair and skin soothed by the sea. You begin to watch and read the currents and waves with awareness. This retreat enables you to create an intuitive bond with this world of water by including several hours of surf lessons in combination with yoga, healthy food, and good vibes.
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Highlights
- 4 Nights Private Accommodation at ECOTICA boutique Hotel with Daily Breakfast included
- 1 Surf lessons (3 hours each) to Manuel Antonio's beach
- 1 Surf lesson to Dominicalito's Beach, which includes: a tour to Dominicalito's Waterfall
- UNLIMITED Classes from your Regular Class Schedule
- 1 Welcome Mini- facial ( as a treat) and 1 60-Min Spa Treatment of Choice: (therapeutic massage, organic facial, body treatment, holistic therapy)
- 1 Healthy Meal Each Day at Our Favorite: Emilio’s Cafe or Lambretta Pizzeria
- Highly trained bi-lingual surf instructors
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
4 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Spanish
Airport transfer available:
Juan Santamaría International Airport (US$ 185 per person)
Juan Santamaría International Airport (US$ 185 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
03:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Luggage room / storage
- Poolside bar
- Restaurant
- Yoga deck
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
The retreat participants can choose between two accommodations: Pacifica Garden Apartment or Ecotica Boutique Hotel.
Pacifica Garden Apartment
Pacifica Garden Apartment is a privately owned cozy little apartment with two rooms, a kitchen, a living room area, and a bathroom. It is located in a safe neighborhood close to Holis Wellness Center and surrounded by nature. The access to the apartment, the garden area, and the parking area are shared with the owners who live upstairs. For those looking for a quiet, private space to stay, this apartment is the perfect choice.
Ecotica Boutique Hotel
Ecotica Boutique Hotel is a recently renovated Boutique Hotel near Holis Wellness Center. For those, looking to be pampered and having access to hotel services, this is our best place to stay. Ecotica stands as a testament to sustainable luxury. Embracing the essence of this vibrant locale, the hotel harmoniously blends opulence with eco-consciousness. Surrounded by the allure of Manuel Antonio’s landscapes, this sanctuary invites guests to immerse themselves in the breathtaking beauty of the region. Every corner of Ecotica pays homage to this captivating destination, offering an indulgent yet environmentally responsible retreat amidst the captivating allure of Manuel Antonio.
Program
About the program
Holis Spa and Wellness Center's surf and yoga retreat in the magical paradise of Manuel Antonio is perfect for absolute beginner surfers and solo travelers! The retreat provides an enchanting space where you can learn how to surf in a totally positive and supportive environment packed with fun and laughter. You’ll also have plenty of time to unwind from the pressures of life and take time to pamper yourself at the holistic spa and wellness center.
Come and join in this unforgettable experience on the beautiful shores of the Pacific Ocean while practicing daily yoga and surf. With this retreat you can expect not only to improve your surf level and yoga practice, but you will be immersed in the "Pura Vida" culture, meeting new friends, surrounded by lush nature, in a beach town with an array of adventure sports, restaurants, monkeys, and beautiful people!
The feeling of excitement enters your core as you approach the waves, crashing sounds as the water forms and disappears in front of you. Timing the movement of the wave. Once you are standing, riding, and flowing with the wave, the feeling of ecstasy rushes through your veins, you smile like never before. Surf is one of the strongest bonds you will ever find in your life, a feeling of passion, love, and freedom.
In the midst of a tropical paradise, imagine the perfect waves, and yourself practicing different styles of yoga daily, enjoying amazing food, experimenting fellowship with the flora and fauna, standing on your surf board everyday.
An experience that will make you feel in a constant state of bliss!
Let Holis Spa and Wellness Center send you to a paradise full of transformative yoga sessions, decadent spa treatments and a health and wellbeing program that will spark your spirit and leave you feeling refreshed and renewed.
Enjoy awesome classes in our ocean-view studio or choose to meditate by the incredible Pacific ocean at your leisure; nourish your body with delicious meals each day made with love from fresh local produce and enjoy the exotic sights and sounds of Manuel Antonio life that exists just outside your door.
Daily schedule
- Breakfast at the accommodation (either Pacifica Garden Apartment or Ecotica Boutique Hotel, subject to availability and guest preferences
- 8/9 a.m. class from Holis Studio schedule (there is no obligation to take part, it is offered and included)
- Followed by a surfing lesson (2 included) or followed by a spa treatment of choice
- Lunch is not included and is up to the guest's preferences
- 5 p.m. class from Holis studio schedule (again optional)
- Dinner at Emilio's Cafe next to Spa Holis (can be traded for lunch as well if the guest wishes)
Included excursions
- Two surfing lessons at Manuel Antonio Beach
- One day trip to Dominicalito Beach incl. surf and a waterfall visit
Instructors
Ashley
Yoga changed Ashley’s life in 2008 after undergoing chemotherapy treatments for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. It truly united her mind, body, and soul helping her to heal and overcome hardships. She began teaching mostly Hatha and Vinyasa for both, relaxation and power and received her 200-hour certification in 2014. After moving to Costa Rica she began teaching aerial and restorative aerial yoga, Barre, Pilates, and other fitness-based classes.
Melanie
Melanie calls Costa Rica her home after moving from New York City over 13 years ago. She is excited to share her love for all aspects of yoga, including physical asana practice, breath work, and meditation, with her students both in the studio and in nature. She teaches vinyasa flow, hatha and aerial yoga with a focus on alignment and strengthening. Melanie Moss is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance, which acknowledges the completion of a yoga teacher training with a Registered Yoga School (RYS).
Tiina
Tiina had her first yoga experience in a hot yoga studio in 2009, over the years she explored a variety of different styles until she came across Purna Yoga in 2015 where she discovered the value of practicing alignment in the postures. Within months issues that she had experienced in her hips for decades dissolved, and in 2017 she completed her 200 hr YTT with the same studio. For Tiina, alignment is an important foundation of the practice, and the practice itself is an exploration of appreciating, connecting, and opening the body from the inside out.
Evelina
CranioSacral Therapist | Family Constellations Facilitator | Gyrokinesis® & Gyrotonic Instructor Evelina is a second-generation bodyworker and has been curious about the body as a whole since childhood. Following in the footsteps of her father, Evelina has studied a wide range of therapies in her native country, Italy, as well as in the US, Mexico, and Costa Rica. With over 30 years of personal experience, passionate study, research, and professional dedication, Evelina’s therapeutic approach relies on a few different tools such as CranioSacral Therapy (non-invasive osteopathy), Gyrokinesi
Retreat location
Manuel Antonio is nestled along the central pacific coastline of Costa Rica and is flourishing with luxurious flora, is a town rich with local culture and abundant with wildlife. The joy of living is evident in every local and every visitor to this beautiful area of Costa Rica.
Famous for Manuel Antonio National Park, home to a thriving biological oasis and one of Costa Ricas most popular destinations, the area is also well-known for its amazing combination of rainforest, beautiful beaches, great hiking trails, and diverse wildlife. According to Forbes magazine, Manuel Antonio is among the worlds 12 most beautiful national parks.
Food
The retreat offers daily breakfast at the accommodation. Holis Spa and Wellness Center can adapt to your food preferences - a typical Costa Rican breakfast consists of Gallo Pinto (rice and black beans) with eggs, sour cream, and plantains. Still, our accommodation partners are happy to serve any vegetarian/vegan options or a more continental-style breakfast i.e. toast and marmalade or oats and fruits.
Also, the retreat includes one meal per day at the famous Emilio’s Café. It is a restaurant and Italian wood oven pizzeria, located immediately to the left of Holis Wellness Center with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. Emilio's Cafe offers a great menu, with many healthy and delicious options, from a real New York rib-eye steak to the freshest fish, to original wood oven pizza to vegetarian indu salads!
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Between the accommodations and Holis Wellness Center, retreat guests find multiple places to shop and eat during free time between the activities.
- Canopy and ziplining
- ATV-tours
- Skydiving
- Sportfishing
- White-Water-Rafting
- Horseback-Riding
- Catamaran tours
- Wildlife watching
Spa treatments
One 60-min spa treatment of your choice is included in the price.
Additional spa and wellness treatments can be scheduled for extra cost.
Body treatments
Come and experience the invigorating feeling of the centers unique body treatments with delicious ingredients selected from the bounty of the Costa Rican rainforest, delivering natural, effective and noticeable results. Included in every treatment is a selected facial mask and relaxing scalp massage.
- Aloe mint smoothie: Quench dry skin with a hydrating sun repair wrap. Freshly harvested aloe, cucumber, chamomile, and mint are combined with the healing properties of seaweed followed by an application of aloe mint serum.
- Chocomokacoco: This delicious fragrant body wrap will firm and tone your skin with the slimming properties of caffeine. Sooth your body and senses in chocolate mocha heaven and organic honey facial mask.
- Muddy buddy: Remineralize, cleanse and tone with the indigenous thermal mud sourced from the base of Costa Ricas Arenal volcano. This wrap offers you the synergistic effect of thermal mud infused with eucalyptus to draw out toxins, enhance immunity, and gives your spirit a boost.
- Slimming kelp cocoon: The slimming kelp seaweed wrap combined with grapefruit and lemon provides restoring qualities, visibly reduces puffiness, slims and tones the skin, and increases metabolism.
- Spicy ginger rub: This detoxifying wrap uses the natural anti-inflammatory properties of fresh ginger root with soothing organic raw honey to stimulate your immune system, ease tension in sore muscles, and nourish dry skin.
- Tropical enzyme polish: Fresh, delicate and very effective, this body wrap gently polishes using tropical fruit enzymes infused with vitamin C to reveal healthier looking skin.
Facials
Facial is more than just simple skin care routine. After evaluating the needs of your skin, a unique holistic treatment is created for you from custom blended active, raw and fresh botanicals.
This relaxing experience uses specific massage techniques on the face and neck to improve the condition of your skin. To enhance your experience hand foot and scalp massages are included with each session.
- Essenthya deluxe: A customized blend of organic, nourishing products will balance, heal and beautify your skin using a synergistic 6 steps treatment. Included is the signature neck and face massage that will increase blood flow and oxygen while enhancing active ingredient absorption.
- Essenthya hydration: Rehydrate your skin with vital nutrients, reducing damage from sunburn, windburn, and other free radicals. This treatment is very effective in reducing redness, hydrating, and balancing your skin while cleansing your pores of sunscreen residue. Included is a cooling peppermint foot massage.
- Essenthya mini: Refresh and invigorate your skin after a day of activity in the tropics with the mini version of the spas signature facial.
Hand and feet
At the center, they know how exposed your hands and feet are to the elements, especially here in the tropics. This is why they pay special attention to these delicate parts with their specialized soothing and relaxing treatments. They provide the highest hygienic and professional standards combined with high quality products such as OPI and Sally Jansen Nail Polish. They are committed to delivering the best results in pampering you!
- Holis Spa manicure: Your basic manicure combined with a heavenly hand treatment which includes exfoliation and massage. Your hands will never be softer or smoother.
- Holis Spa pedicure: Your basic pedicure with an aromatic sea salt foot soak, exfoliation of feet and lower legs, and a deeply relaxing massage with cooling peppermint gel.
- Men's manicure: Your hands will look good and feel better. It includes cleansing, shaping, cuticle work, nail buffing, and a delicious hand massage.
- Men's pedicure: Enjoy the Holis Spa pedicure designed for men with an extra-long foot massage to unwind and relax.
- Mint blast legs and feet: After an invigorating massage with the cooling essence of peppermint gel and a gentle dry brush, your legs and feet will be wrapped with the exclusive aloe cooling mousse. Its perfect after a day of activities in this tropical paradise. Also included is an ultra-relaxing scalp massage.
Massage therapy
Receiving a massage is luxurious and relaxing, however the benefits extend beyond the surface. Bodywork strengthens the immune system, calms the nervous system, flushes toxins from the muscles reducing pain and tension, and improves the range of motion in the joints. It also oxygenates tissues and internal organs, produces a toning effect on your skin, and releases natural endorphins from your brain that increases joy, peace and relaxation.
- Holisynergie: The highly trained therapists at this center create a specialized session to meet your individual needs. They combine techniques including Swedish massage, deep tissue, reflexology, and more. Holisynergie is an unforgettable experience for your whole being.
- Pure bliss: This incredibly relaxing Swedish massage uses light to medium pressure incorporating long, soothing and fluid strokes to stimulate blood flow, oxygenation, and circulation to the tissues.
- Reflexology: The healing art of reflexology is a highly effective method used to restore and maintain natural equilibrium in the body. It can be used to alleviate many conditions including back pain, migraine, sleep disorder, hormone imbalance, sport injury, and more. Working primarily with the pressure points on the feet, hands, and ears, this treatment has a powerful detoxifying effect. It also encourages the chi (life energy) to flow, promoting overall health and healing. An amazing grounding experience for travelers.
- Total body awareness: This is an advanced form of massage therapy that combines deep tissue massage, craniosacral therapy, reflexology, Thai massage, and acupressure.
- Traditional Thai - Asokananda tradition: This ancient massage practice from Thailand uses acupressure points and passive stretching to give your body profound relaxation, increased flexibility, and energy. Please wear comfortable clothing.
- Unplugged: The ultimate anti-stress therapy. Two therapists will work in unison to stimulate and reset the nervous system to harmonize the rhythm of your body allowing a deeper state of relaxation.
Spa combinations
These powerful combinations of treatments are designed to enhance and complement each other, restoring you into a refreshed sense of being.
- Detox system: A very effective way to detoxify while improving your body functions, decompressing, and improving the skin texture. Enjoy the blend of Holisynergie massage, Muddy Buddy body treatment, and Essenthya Deluxe facial.
- Head to toe bliss: Pure decadence. Two therapists will pamper you with a delightful combination of Chocomokacoco body treatment, Unplugged massage, Essenthya facial, and Holis Spa pedicure.
- Lets party: Share an unforgettable experience with friends and family in the privacy and comfort of your own space. Indulge in Essenthya Hidratation facial, Holisynergie massage, your choice of body treatment, and Holis Spa manicure and pedicure.
- Pura vida: Warm breeze, lush surroundings, and a great spa treatment. That is pure pampering Costa Rica style! Enjoy a combination of Essenthya Mini facial, Pure Bliss massage, and the choice between Holis Spa manicure and pedicure.
- Refresh: Sun exposure and outdoor activity can drain your body of minerals and energy. The center has created a specific combination of therapies aimed to restore and refresh your body and skin, while relaxing you with Aloe Mint Smoothie body treatment, Essenthya Hydration facial, Holis Spa manicure, and Holis Spa pedicure.
- Share the magic: This duo package caters to the couple seeking quality time together in an intimate setting. Get the pleasure of Pure Bliss couple massage, Chocomokacoco body treatment, and Holis Spa pedicure.
- Thai heaven: Thai massage encompasses the whole being by working on the muscles, skeleton, and the internal energy within the body. This exotic package is the total workout and reconnection that the body, mind, and soul are so often seeking. It consists of Essenthya Mini facial, Thai massage, and Holis Spa pedicure.
What's included
- 1 meal each day at Holis' favorite - Emilio's cafe
- 4 nights of private accommodation in an apartment or hotel
- Daily breakfast at your accommodation
- 1 60-minute spa treatment of your choice
- Daily morning and evening yoga practice
- 2 surf lessons of 3hrs each at Manuel Antonio Beach
- 1 surf tour to Dominicalito Beach including a surf lesson and a tour to Dominicalito Waterfall
- Highly trained bilingual instructors
- Unlimited yoga classes from the regular class schedule
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers (185 USD for 2 persons)
- Insurance
- Additional spa treatments
- Lunch
- Optional tours
- Mandatory 13% IVA
How to get there
Recommended Airports
LIR
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
201 km
Transfer not provided
SJO
Juan Santamaría International Airport
65 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 185 per person
Arrival by airplane
The nearest international airport is located in CR's capital San Jose, Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). This is a 3-hour drive from Manuel Antonio or a 15-minute domestic flight to Quepos Airport (XQP). The transfer is not included in the package and a private car to pick up from SJO is 185 USD for 2 people while a domestic flight can range from 50 to 150 USD depending on the season. Holis Wellness Center is always happy to help our retreat guests to organize the transfer according to your preferences.
A second option to fly in internationally is Liberia Airport (LIR), this however is a 5-6 hours drive away from Manuel Antonio and there are no direct domestic flights to Quepos available.
Arrival by bus
Direct public buses run 6 times a day from San Jose City to Manuel Antonio, and the fare is only 11 USD. Direct buses take 3 hours to get from San Jose to Manuel Antonio, the regular ones take 4 hours. The bus terminal is called Tracopa, you will need to take a taxi from the airport to the bus station. There are many bus stations in San Jose so be sure to inform the taxi driver that you want to go to TRANSPORTES TRACOPA near Plaza Viquez.
Arrival by shuttle
There are shuttle companies like Gray Line and Interbus. Consult their websites for up-to-date schedules. The fare is around 50 USD. Both companies will pick you up at most San José–area hotels.
Airport: Juan Santamaría International Airport
Airport transfer available:
Juan Santamaría International Airport (US$ 185 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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