Soaking Up the Healing Vibes of Costa Rica's Coast with Nora Benian
Your TourHero
Nora loves to share the wisdom found in many healing modalities including Theta Healing, Life Coaching, Yoga Therapy, and Sound Therapy. She is a seasoned yoga instructor, an approved yoga school educator, and a continuing education provider with Accreditation through Yoga Alliance.
She teaches students of all levels including specific Yoga teacher training. Her classes accommodate students with a wide range of challenges whether physical, emotional, psychological, or spiritual.
Nora guides students safely and knowledgeably through yogic postures and practices helping students to release stress and tension, strengthen the body and mind, and learn to relax deeply.
Duration
7 days · 6 nights
Travel Date
Dec 1 – 7, 2023
Activity Level
Light
Group Size
12 – 15
Transportation
Airport & activity transfers
Tour Price
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Age range
21+
Travel interest
Yoga, wellness, beaches & islands, nature
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Escape to secluded Playa Carrillo, a dreamy Costa Rican beach town, for a week of yoga, meditation, and luxuriation beside sparkling shores and sunny skies. Each day of this retreat aims to help you progress in your yoga practice and experience a sensation of deep, fulfilling healing that you can bring back home with you. Through daily yoga classes, meditations, reiki, theta and sound healings, and more, you'll push past inner challenges and realize a fuller, more content version of yourself. This trip also sets aside plenty of time to allow you to soak in the splendor of the Costa Rican landscape via a kayaking excursion to Chora Island, a stand up paddle board lesson, and plenty of free time. Book now to reserve your spot in paradise!
Cancellation policy
TourHero, the retreat host, and the tour operator reserve the right to cancel or reschedule this trip up until September 4, 2023. If the departure is canceled out of your control, you will be alerted by August 28, 2023 and will receive a full refund.
In this case, TourHero is not responsible for your preparation expenses, such as airline tickets, extra accommodations, loss of work, or any other cost associated with preparing for your trip. We recommend booking travel insurance, along with refundable flights/accommodations in case of cancellation.
Refunds for deposits
We will hold your spot as soon as you put down your deposit. However, if you decide to cancel your trip, we will be unable to refund your deposit.
Refunds for fully-paid trips
You may change or cancel your trip up until August 28, 2023 for a refund. After this time, no refunds will be given.
Trip cancellation due to COVID-19
A full credit will be issued if the tour is canceled when there is full border closure due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. This credit can go towards booking a future TourHero tour (see our COVID-19 guarantee on the tour itinerary page). We suggest buying your own travel insurance for coverage of cancellations within 30 days of the tour commencing for reasons other than a full tour cancellation.
Your TourHero
Nora loves to share the wisdom found in many healing modalities including Theta Healing, Life Coaching, Yoga Therapy, and Sound Therapy. She is a seasoned yoga instructor, an approved yoga school educator, and a continuing education provider with Accreditation through Yoga Alliance.
She teaches students of all levels including specific Yoga teacher training. Her classes accommodate students with a wide range of challenges whether physical, emotional, psychological, or spiritual.
Nora guides students safely and knowledgeably through yogic postures and practices helping students to release stress and tension, strengthen the body and mind, and learn to relax deeply.
Duration
7 days · 6 nights
Travel Date
Dec 1 – 7, 2023
Activity Level
Light
Group Size
12 – 15
Transportation
Airport & activity transfers
Escape to secluded Playa Carrillo, a dreamy Costa Rican beach town, for a week of yoga, meditation, and luxuriation beside sparkling shores and sunny skies. Each day of this retreat aims to help you progress in your yoga practice and experience a sensation of deep, fulfilling healing that you can bring back home with you. Through daily yoga classes, meditations, reiki, theta and sound healings, and more, you'll push past inner challenges and realize a fuller, more content version of yourself. This trip also sets aside plenty of time to allow you to soak in the splendor of the Costa Rican landscape via a kayaking excursion to Chora Island, a stand up paddle board lesson, and plenty of free time. Book now to reserve your spot in paradise!
Timeline
- Day 1 · Playa Carrillo
- Arrive in Costa Rica
- Group transfer from airport to accommodation
- Check-in at Nammbu Bungalows (or similar according to availability)
- Free time
- Dinner
- Day 2 · Playa Carrillo
- Morning yoga session
- Breakfast
- Theta healing session
- Lunch
- Afternoon yoga session
- Meditation
- Dinner
- Day 3 · Playa Carrillo
- Morning yoga session
- Breakfast
- Kayaking and snorkeling tour to Chora Island
- Lunch
- Afternoon yoga session
- Meditation
- Dinner
- Day 4 · Playa Carrillo
- Morning yoga session
- Breakfast
- Reiki session
- Lunch
- Afternoon yoga session
- Meditation
- Dinner
- Day 5 · Playa Carrillo
- Morning yoga session
- Breakfast
- Stand up paddleboarding lesson
- Lunch
- Afternoon yoga session
- Meditation
- Dinner
- Day 6 · Playa Carrillo
- Morning yoga session
- Breakfast
- Sound healing session
- Lunch
- Afternoon yoga session
- Meditation
- Dinner
- Day 7 · Departure
- Morning yoga session
- Breakfast and check out of accommodation
- Group transfer from accommodation to airport
- Journey ends
Details
Day 1
Check into your seaside retreat and let the good times roll
Welcome to Costa Rica! For the next seven days, you'll experience yoga sessions, healing workshops, and a variety of activities that will introduce you to the sheer beauty that this unique country is known for. For our first day, we'll transfer from the airport and check into our retreat, a marvelous hotel with countless luxurious amenities. Take a dip in the pool, spread out on the terrace, or just relax in your room before grabbing dinner and calling it a day.
Day 2
Adjust to a lifestyle of relaxation and wellness with yoga, meditation, and theta healing
Good morning! It's the first full day of our retreat, and today's schedule will more or less continue until the end of the trip. We'll begin each day with morning yoga and breakfast, filling your body with energy and allowing you time to awaken your senses to your surroundings. From here, we'll head to a theta healing session, connecting you to your instincts and leading you towards a more natural, intuitive lifestyle. We'll continue our focus on wellness in the afternoon with another yoga session and some meditation to get your body and mind balanced before sleep.
Day 3
Kayak in the crystalline ocean en route to Chora Island on a quick but exciting excursion
It's time to get away from our retreat for a bit of adventure! After our typical morning routine, we'll transfer to the shore where we will pick up kayaks and head out towards Chora Island with an experienced guide. Not far off of the shore, Chora is home to crystal clear water that is absolutely perfect for snorkeling. Naturally, we've brought all the equipment along so that you can hop off your kayak and take a peek at the world beneath the waves! Spy colorful marine life as you dip in and out of the water, forging unforgettable memories. We'll eventually kayak back to the beach before it gets too late, returning to the resort for yoga, meditation, and well-earned food.
Day 4
Allow yourself to be healed by powerful energy in a reiki session
Costa Rica has a remarkable and undeniable atmosphere of healing. Simply existing near these sparkling beaches feels like it could cure all that is weighing you down. To help you progress even further along your healing journey, though, we'll attend a reiki healing session today. In reiki, the healer will help guide energy through your body to target any areas that may need attention. By the end of the session, you'll feel totally refreshed and free of stress. The rest of the day will continue as normal, giving you a chance to practice movement and mindfulness in this astonishingly beautiful location.
Day 5
Try something new during a stand up paddleboarding lesson
We're headed back to the ocean today! Energize yourself with morning yoga and breakfast before heading down to the beach where you will meet an instructor who will guide you through a stand up paddleboarding lesson. A super fun way of experiencing the ocean and exploring the environment, stand up paddleboarding will undoubtedly be a major highlight of the trip. Back at the resort, enjoy more wellness sessions as a gorgeous sunset erupts over the sea.
Day 6
Feel the vibrations of a sound healing session on your last full day in Costa Rica
As the sun rises on our final full day in Costa Rica, rise and greet the day with intention. You've got one more day that you can fully dedicate to relaxation, healing, and self-care, so make sure to be fully present! We'll begin as always with a session of invigorating yoga movement before breakfast. Then we will head to a sound healing session, lulling you into a meditative state as different vibrations surround you. The remainder of the day will continue as normal before we wrap up at a final group dinner, trading stories, thoughts and feelings and bonding over the memories we've shared.
Day 7
Indulge in one final yoga session before departing from Costa Rica
Our time in Costa Rica comes to its conclusion today! After one more yoga session and a final breakfast, we're off to the airport to fly back home. We hope your body is feeling relaxed, your mind is feeling rejuvenated, and your spirit is feeling renewed. Safe travels!
Accommodation
Nammbu Bungalows (or similar according to availability)
The newest hotel in the Carrillo and Samara area, the Nammbu Bungalows neighbor the gorgeous Carrillo Beach, providing picture-postcard views of what many consider to be the most stunning beach on Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast. Hotel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace, a cozy restaurant serving up local and international fare, as well as a laid back bar, a relaxing spa, tropical gardens, and Wi-Fi access throughout. Rooms feature AC, cable TV, a minifridge and safety deposit box, as well as a balcony or terrace with tranquil views. The ideal spot for some downtime in Costa Rica! Room type: Twin rooms; 2 king beds
Included
- 6 nights in Nammbu Bungalows (or similar)
- Shared double occupancy in accommodations
- All activities described in the itinerary
- Transportation between activities and accommodation
- All meals
- One group airport arrival transfer
- One group airport departure transfer
- Bilingual guides and applicable gear for Chora Island excursion and stand up paddle board lesson
Not included
- Flights
- All food not mentioned in inclusions
- Optional add-ons
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
Available add-on
Private room upgrade
Upgrade to a private room at Nammbu and enjoy plenty of privacy throughout the trip
Price: USD 500
2 spots left
Cancellation policy
TourHero, the retreat host, and the tour operator reserve the right to cancel or reschedule this trip up until September 4, 2023. If the departure is canceled out of your control, you will be alerted by August 28, 2023 and will receive a full refund.
In this case, TourHero is not responsible for your preparation expenses, such as airline tickets, extra accommodations, loss of work, or any other cost associated with preparing for your trip. We recommend booking travel insurance, along with refundable flights/accommodations in case of cancellation.
Refunds for deposits
We will hold your spot as soon as you put down your deposit. However, if you decide to cancel your trip, we will be unable to refund your deposit.
Refunds for fully-paid trips
You may change or cancel your trip up until August 28, 2023 for a refund. After this time, no refunds will be given.
Trip cancellation due to COVID-19
A full credit will be issued if the tour is canceled when there is full border closure due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. This credit can go towards booking a future TourHero tour (see our COVID-19 guarantee on the tour itinerary page). We suggest buying your own travel insurance for coverage of cancellations within 30 days of the tour commencing for reasons other than a full tour cancellation.
- Add-on: Private room upgrade - Nammbu
- Learn how to paddle board like a pro! - Unsplash: Nick Fewings
- Gather for a group theta healing session, a transformative and healing energy practice that will elevate your spiritual awareness. - Milada Vigerova
- We'll finish up our first evening with an amazing dinner prepared by the resort. - Nammbu
- Today we'll be hopping in kayaks and paddling over to Chora Island, an incredible bit of land just a short journey from the coast. - Pexels: sergio souza
- Snorkel beneath crystal clear water and enjoy a day out in the sun near Chora Island. - Pexels: Daniel Torobekov
- Welcome to the start of your rejuvenating retreat in stunning Costa Rica, where you'll find solace amidst golden sands and a tranquil ambiance. - Facebook: Nammbú - Playa Carrillo, Costa Rica
- Nammbu Bungalows - Facebook: Nammbu Bungalows
- Nammbu Bungalows - Facebook: Nammbu Bungalows
- Nammbu Bungalows - Facebook: Nammbu Bungalows
- Nammbu Bungalows - Facebook: Nammbu Bungalows
- Nammbu Bungalows - Facebook: Nammbu Bungalows
- After lunch, more yoga and meditation await. - Unsplash: Ksenia Makagonova
- After morning yoga, we'll experience the powerful energy transfer of reiki healing. - Unsplash: Katherine Hanlon
- After yoga and meditation in the afternoon, watch as the sunset creates a dazzling pattern of color upon the water. - Facebook: Nammbú - Playa Carrillo, Costa Rica
- We'll get out on the water today for a stand up paddleboarding lesson! - Unsplash: George Bakos
- In addition to our regular yoga and meditation program, we'll have a sound healing session today. - Pexels: cottonbro studio
- Enjoy some quiet, tranquil moments as the retreat draws to a close. - Facebook: Nammbú - Playa Carrillo, Costa Rica