dominical, Costa Rica
2023: July 8-15
It is a space for connection with yourself and with other courageous and resilient women. It is a space where you can bring your inner child out to play in the waves, have fun and challenge yourself. It is a space to lean in and lean on others for support. It is a space where you can relax and rejuvenate.
Tri2Surf partners with Dominical Surf School. Debbie and her team are certified instructors, some of whom are national champions. Most importantly, they tailor their instruction based on our individual needs and are compassionate, competent and a whole ton of fun.
Besides surfing, we offer a range of other activities during the week. It is totally your choice whether you join all of them, some of them or prefer to read your book in a hammock.
Our goal is to help you feel a Renewed sense of strength, a peaceful mind, and a soul full of joy.
What’s Included
Accommodations - Rio Mar Hotel
Options: Shared room equipped with two king beds and a patio. Wifi, coffee maker, mini frig, a/c. Single room equipped with same as shared room only has one king bed.
Meals
Daily Breakfast
5 Dinners
Designated Airport Transfers
Transportation to Dominical will be on Saturday around 10:00 am. A driver can pick you up at your San Jose lodging.*
Transportation to the San Jose airport will have a hotel departure at around 8:00 am and around Noon - Exact times dependent on people's flights.
* Lodging suggestions will be provided if you arrive in San Jose the Friday before and if you stay overnight Saturday for a Sunday departure. Lodging needs to be near the airport.
Not included: flights, lunch, two dinners, alcoholic beverages, travel insurance, PCR test (if required). Transportation to/from Juan Santamaria International Airport if not flying into or out of San Jose airport on the first and last day of the retreat.
Surfing
5 days of surfing with lessons and video analysis.
Surfboard rentals
Car transfers to the beach break
*Option to surf twice a day, with the 2nd time on your own, tide and swell dependent.
Restoration
One therapeutic massage
Two yoga classes
Women’s circle on the beach
Activities
1 Adventure excursion
Optional: Salsa Lesson (dependent upon instructor availability)
Optional: Ocean swimming
Optional: Watching Over the Waves offers photography sessions while in the water. Schedule and price determined between WOTW staff and participants. (Martina is an amazing photographer!)
The Details
Surfing
We partner with the locally owned and renowned Dominical Surf School.
First Dominical Surf School Women-Only Surf Camp Testimonial
Semi-private lessons will maximize the amount of waves, attention, and feedback you will receive in a fun, safe and friendly environment.
Accommodation
Relax in nature, in the comfort of your beautiful bungalow, where you will have the opportunity to spot monkeys, iguanas, toucans, hummingbirds, and scarlet macaws right outside your terrace!
The rooms at Villas RioMar Eco Hotel are large and comfortable. Equipped with everything that you may possibly need during your vacation - and only a 10min walk to the beach!
Meals
Breakfast is served daily from 7am to 9 am. You will enjoy a delicious combination of traditional Costa Rican-style breakfast options with many other goodies like pastries, pancakes, & fresh fruits.
5 dinners are included à la carte from the hotel group's menu (main course, dessert, & non alcoholic drink).
2 dinners outside the hotel will be guided but are not included.
Ocean swimming*
Have a blast swimming a few yards to a few hundred yards in the warm ocean water. Guided by Lisa, Tri2Surf founder.
Activities
Besides the surfing, an adventure excursion and women’s circle on the beach, your trip includes two yoga classes in an open air, covered space.
One full-body massage is also included. They are much needed after a few days of surfing!
Tri2Surf provides suggested workouts to get your body and mind ready for catching the waves. We also provide pre-retreat talks about what to expect, how to prepare and answer any questions you may have.
What Your day May Look like
7.00am: Wake up to the sound of the birds singing. Enjoy your coffee and breakfast.
9.00am*: We are going surfing! The van will be waiting outside the hotel and will bring you to your surfing destination.
9.30am: Surf some amazing waves at a beautiful break -under the supervision of Dominical Surf School instructors.
12.00pm: Take some time to explore the town, chill by the pool, grab some lunch or take a siesta.
4.45pm: We will meet again to watch the sunset together, maybe even have a margarita! (Or depending on the surf and your energy level, a 2nd round of surfing at Dominical beach.) A women’s circle while watching the sunset on two evenings will be offered.
7.00pm: Time for dinner.
8:30pm: Some live music and some salsa dancing or relax or walk to the beach for some quiet time. We’re on holiday and we will listen to our bodies and soul!
9:30pm-10:00: Get some rest, we have a glorious day ahead!
*Surf departure time and return to hotel for lunch is contingent on the tide
$1,800 Discount - $1,600 shared room
$2,190 Discount $1,990 private room
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Who Can Join
Women who are beginner-intermediate level surfers.
What to Bring
Tropical weather clothing
Walking sandals. Running shoes should you want to do partake in some mini Triathlon-esq fun
For surfing: bathing suit & rash guard. Surfing hat & leggings to keep your skin protected out on the water.
Sunscreen that is reef/coral safe
Insulated water bottle
Local currency - Costa Rican Colons. There is one ATM in town and it may not always be dispensing cash. Get colons at an ATM in the airport. Some US$ as well.
Where We Will Meet
Lisa will be in the hotel lobby to meet you all as you arrive.
Flight Information
Flights are not included. We recommend checking Google Flights for your flight options.
You will need to fly to San Jose Airport (SJO) to take advantage of the included airport transfers.
Alternative-You can opt to take a 25-minute flight on Sansa Airlines from San Jose (SJO) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) rather than taking the included van ride from San Jose to Dominical. Please note that you will need transportation from Quepos La Managua Airport to Dominical. Reach out to Lisa for more information.
Entry to CR and Re-Entry to the USA
Click here for Costa Rica entry requirements
We will keep an eye on any new re-entry rules into the USA as they relate to a negative covid test, vaccination status, and travel insurance.
Terms & Conditions Information
After a confirmation has been emailed to you, a $500 deposit is required within five working days to secure the reservation. Full payment due May 24th. We will send you more information to help you prepare for your trip along with the option to schedule time to chat about it all upon receiving your deposit. We will also send a Participant Agreement /Waiver. Terms & Conditions outlined here.
$1,800 shared room/ $2,190 private room | 10 person max |
