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		Please Note: The Caribbean Yoga Adventure has been renamed Caribbean Wonders. Dates: April 26-May 3 and September 11-18 Cost: $1600 (plus flight) Location: The most beautiful places to stretch out you've ever seen Caribbean Wonders is a balance of health, environmental, natural and cultural wonders of Costa Rica. Featuring yoga every day, two indigenous reserve visits, several natural adventures by foot and by water, and a stay at our own Punta Mona Center for Sustainability and Education, this innovative tour provides an excellent balance between action and immersion, with just enough rest to send you home invigorated. You will: Practice yoga daily on the beach, in the rainforest, in the mountains Hike in primary rainforest and raft in an amazing river Relax in volcanic hot springs and on sandy beaches Harvest organic vegetables and fruit at Punta Mona, our Caribbean beach-front farm and retreat center. Itinerary: Day 1 An early flight gets you into Costa Rica by mid-day with time to head directly to the beautiful Caribbean coast. The drive takes us immediately into Braulio Carillo National Park, Costa Rica's largest. Enjoy our first exposure to the rainforest between the giant elephant ear plants and the waterfalls that occur regularly alongside the road. Then pass through a veritable ocean of banana plantations before we reach the port city of Limon. Once you meet the Caribbean Sea, head directly to the Samasati Nature Retreat Center- our base for the next several days. Overnight: Samasati Nature Retreat, Home Creek, Talamanca
		Day 2 Start the day with an early morning yoga session at our lodge. Then, travel to the nearby KekoLdi Indigenous Reserve with our native guide, learning about the culture and customs of the Bribri people. We begin with a visit to the Iguana Farm that has reintroduced over 10,000 green iguanas back into the surrounding forest over the past ten years. Then, on a two-hour hike through secondary rainforest, we are introduced to the forest from the Bribri perspective, learning about the plants that have provided food, medicine, clothing, and shelter for thousands of years. A native lunch is served with many ingredients harvested from their understory gardens. Our afternoon practice takes place at Punta Uva, one of Costa Rica's most breathtaking beaches where the rainforest practically pours into the sea. Overnight: Samasati Nature Retreat, Home Creek, Talamanca		Yoga on the Beach
		Day 3 Early morning yoga takes place at the lodge. Then we prepare for our two-day adventure at Punta Mona Center for Sustainable Living and Education. The hike through the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge takes us on the only path into our remote retreat center. Along the way, we travel from the beach path into the jungle, where the diversity of flora and fauna is both beautiful and extensive. A local guide from the neighboring village of Manzanillo will take us through the trail and show off the wonders of his “backyard” while explaining the medicinal, food and other uses of many of the trees, fruits and plants along the way. These days at Punta Mona are an exercise in sustainable living, as most food we eat will be harvested from our extensive organic gardens with more than 150 varieties of fruit trees. Our energy comes from solar panels and the buildings are built with wood from nearby fallen trees. Before dark, we will gather in the yoga house, located in the heart center of the property, for our evening yoga session. After dinner, meet with members of the community to learn more about the history and current and future projects of Punta Mona. After nightfall, walk the beach in total darkness in search of nesting leatherback turtles some of which weigh over one thousand pounds! (March-June) Overnight: Punta Mona Center for Sustainable Living and Education (Monkey Point)		Manzanillo at Sunset Back to Top
		Day 4 Spend the day enjoying the incredible beauty of the farm and swim, relax, and gather local fruits and vegetables for our night's feast. Tour the gardens to learn about permaculture, the philosophy and methodology that inspired the design of the farm. Yoga sessions held in the morning and afternoon. Massage therapists are available for private beachside sessions. Option to return to Samasati in the late afternoon. Overnight: Punta Mona Center for Sustainable Living and Education (Monkey Point)*
		Day 5 Enjoy another leisurely day of yoga, hammocks, surf and fun at Punta Mona or at Samasati. On the boat back to town, look for some of the three species of dolphins that live right off shore. Visit an organic chocolate 'factory' hidden away on a jungle trail and learn (and taste!) more about the production of this rainforest treat. Enjoy the evening back in Puerto Viejo. Overnight: Samasati Nature Retreat, Home Creek, Talamanca Day 6 In the morning, head to the banks of the Pacuare River for an unforgettable day of white water rafting. Stop along the way to the river for a short morning yoga session followed by breakfast. This most scenic river slices through virgin rainforest and plunges through mountain gorges which drop the most beautiful waterfalls alongside your raft. Stop on the riverside for an excellent picnic lunch. After you take out and dry off, we make our way to the mighty slopes of the Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica's most active volcano. Overnight: Lomas del Volcan, La Fortuna		Back to Top
		Day 7 Our morning yoga session will soothe sore muscles. After breakfast we head to the gorgeous Fortuna waterfall by horseback. Our trail leads us through pasture land and farms. The falls pour out of the rainforest and into beautiful pools perfect for a swim. Practice your sun salutations on the edge of the water, warming up before you dip. In the afternoon we have a choice of activities. Mountain bike around parts of Lake Arenal~the country’s largest lake and source of most hydroelectric power. Or walk through the river and waterfalls of the Venado Caves where we will see marine fossils, bats, spiders and crickets as well as beautiful limestone rocks, stalactites, stalagmites and corals. In the evening relax in magical hot springs and witness lava exploding out of the volcano against the backdrop of night. A rare sight to behold! Overnight: Lomas del Volcan, La Fortuna Day 8 Savor the rainforest for one final time before heading back to the capital city in time to catch late morning or afternoon flights back home. We hope that this week together has brought awareness, expanded boundaries, and inspired conscious action; and that as each person boards the plane, no one goes home unchanged. Namaste.		Cloud Forest Contemplation
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