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About this trip
Travel with friends or make new ones here - solo travelers welcome! Monthly payment plan available!
Imagine this… You start your New Year in beautiful and incredibly biodiverse Costa Rica - the perfect combination of adventure and serenity. Wake up to the sun peeking through the lush green jungle trees and the sound of chirping birds and playful howler monkeys. Take a short walk to the beach for an early morning swim in the warm Caribbean Sea or relax in a hammock before enjoying a rejuvenating morning yoga session and a fresh, delicious breakfast prepared specially for you by our own professional chef.
Join Brooke and Jodye for 7 days and 6 nights in paradise to kick off the year with the tropical adventure you’ve been craving and the rest and relaxation you deserve. You’ll spend the week with like-minded people creating a vision for 2025. You’ll leave feeling connected to both yourself and your new-found community.
Your week in paradise includes …
🧘🏼♂️ Group yoga practices and meditations to move your body and calm your mind.
🍉 Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day (we are happy to accommodate allergies and special diets!)
🐠 Group snorkeling excursion through warm, crystal clear water to explore coral reefs and colorful marine life.
🍫 Visit the local indigenous Bri Bri village where we learn how to make chocolate followed by a traditional lunch.
🦥 Group walk through the lush rainforest in nearby Cahuita National Park with a naturalist to spot sloths and other wildlife.
🌺 Hike to the BriBri Waterfall, swim beneath the cascading falls and in the calm pool beneath.
🦎 Workshops by Jodye and Brooke to help you step powerfully into 2025.
Spend your down-time connecting with the group or enjoy quality time with yourself. Add on a luxurious on-site massage, relax by the pool, or wander around the beautiful retreat-center grounds landscaped with jungle trees and native Caribbean flowers.
Enjoy the freedom to pick and choose the activities you’d like to make this retreat exactly what you’re craving. Additional options include…
🏄🏾 Take a surf lesson.
🐎 Go horseback riding on the beach with a guide.
🐸 Experience a night wildlife walk with a guide.
🐚 Visit the black sand beach Playa Negra.
💃 Enjoy Friday night dancing to a calypso band at a local restaurant.
🌞 Take a short walk to the nearby town of Cahuita for shopping or dining.
Your home for the week is the beautiful, eco-boutique retreat center - Casa Firefly. Every room has a ceiling fan, AC, storage closet, ensuite bathroom, patio complete with chairs and a hammock, and comfortable beds. Choose between a room with a king bed or two single beds as availability lasts.
Casa Firefly is nestled where the jungle meets the sea in perfect proximity to nearby activities. From the retreat center, you can take a five minute walk to the beach. It is a 30 minute walk (or five minute drive by taxi) to the nearby Cahuita National Park and the town of Cahuita, where you can experience local shopping and dining.
Together we will start 2025 feeling connected and content. Let go of inherited beliefs. Nourish your mind and body while having fun!
Shared or private rooms available. Single travelers are welcome. We can match you with a roommate!
Monthly payments plans are available. A non-refundable $350 deposit reserves your spot today!
Important Note: We have arranged shuttles to transport guests from San Jose to our retreat property in Cahuita. The last shuttle leaves San Jose at 2:00 pm on December 29th. Please arrange your flights to arrive either before 1:00 PM on December 29th, or arrive on December 28th.
If you choose to arrive on December 28th, we will help you arrange a hotel room near the airport and transportation to the shuttle.
You might also choose to take the short local Sansa flight from San Jose to Limon for an additional cost, instead of the shuttle.
Questions about booking your flights? We are happy to help! We know booking flights can be daunting, and are happy to help in any way we can!
Email me all your questions at hello@kulaadventures.com. Check out all my retreats on my website www.KulaAdventures.com. Follow me on Instagram at @Jtrouble123 (personal) and @KulaAdventures.com (business).
What’s included
- Six Nights LodgingCasa Firefly is an eco-boutique retreat center located near Cahuita National Park on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica.
- Nourishing MealsThree daily vegetarian meals prepared on-site with fresh, local ingredients by our chef. Chicken, fish and beef are available for an additional fee. We accommodate special diets!
- Two Excursion DaysTour of BriBri village and chocolate making, hike and swim at Bri Bri Falls, walk in Cahuita National Park with a naturalist to spot sloths and other wildlife, and snorkel in the Caribbean Sea.
- YogaTwice daily yoga (most days), in a variety of styles, suitable for all levels. Yoga is always optional. You may choose to sleep in or get a massage instead!
- MeditationGuided meditations interspersed throughout the retreat.
- Airport TransferRoundtrip transfer by group shuttle to/from San Jose International Airport and Casa Firefly.
- Pre-retreat SupportSupport from Brooke and Jodye to assist with travel questions/planning, questions about travel insurance, etc.
What’s not included
- Airfare
- Spa Services
- Travel InsurancePlease purchase travel insurance within 24-48 hours of making your deposit, with the additional "Cancel for any reason" policy. This is separate from regular travel insurance.
- Tips/GratuitiesBring small bills to tip our guides, Casa Firefly housekeeping, and drivers.
- AdditionalAdditional excursions and services , taxis/ubers, optional meals/drinks not at Casa Firefly
- Additional ActivitiesThese include surf lessons, horseback riding, a night wildlife tour, massage services, and meals outside if Casa Firefly.
Available Packages
Twin rooms have two twin beds (which can be converted to one king bed upon request) a ceiling fan, AC, closet, private ensuite bathroom, patio with chairs and a hammock, and comfortable beds. Monthly payment plan available.
King rooms have one king bed a ceiling fan, AC, closet, private ensuite bathroom, patio with chairs and a hammock, and a comfortable bed. Monthly payment plan available.
Enjoy a room to yourself. Monthly payment plan available.
Available options
If you live in West Virginia, sales tax must be added. Please select this option. Live outside West Virginia? You do not owe sales tax.
If you live in West Virginia, sales tax must be added. Please select this option. Live outside West Virginia? You do not owe sales tax.
Chicken, beef or fish will be added to your lunches.
Chicken, beef or fish will be added to your dinners.
Chicken, beef or fish will be added to all your lunches and dinners.
Arriving a day early? Spend the night at Adventure Inn, near the San Jose airport. Features a pool, great food, and a free airport shuttle.
Arriving a day early? Spend the night at the Adventure Inn near the airport. Price is per person, double occupancy.
Add some excitement to the journey back to San Jose with this fun, fully-guided white water rafting adventure! This journey down 18 miles of the Pacuare River will start with 4 miles of class II-III rapids to practice skills and build confidence before progressing to class III-IV rapids. The Pacuare River offers beautiful scenery, fun adventure, and lots of opportunities to spot wildlife as we're immersed in the jungle. There may be opportunities to exit the raft and swim during the calm sections of the river! Please note that this is not a private excursion, and there will be other rafters in addition to our retreat group.
What's included?
-Transportation (pick up in Cahuita and drop off at the hotel in San Jose on January 11th)
-Breakfast
-Lunch
-Approximately 4 hours of river time
-Raft guide and all safety equipment
This add-on is perfect for anyone up for an adventure who is flying home from San Jose on January 12th. We will arrive in San Jose the evening of January 11th, and a post-retreat hotel add-on will be needed as well.
Flying out on January 12th and need one extra night in San Jose? Spend the night at Adventure Inn, near the San Jose airport. Features a pool, great food, and a free airport shuttle.
Flying out on January 12th and need one extra night in San Jose? Spend the night at Adventure Inn, near the San Jose airport. Features a pool, great food, and a free airport shuttle.
Itinerary
Your day begins with morning yoga followed by a delicious, nourishing breakfast with local coffee and fresh fruit. Each day you'll enjoy a group excursion or free time (or both!) with lunch served mid-day. Days will wrap up with afternoon/evening yoga, dinner, and group gatherings and workshops. All meals and activities are optional to make this retreat exactly what you're needing. Feel free to wander to the nearby town, nap, or explore at your leisure in place of scheduled group activities.