Muay Thai & Surf Camp in Nosara, Costa Rica — 7 Days of Jungle Training, Daily Yoga & Beach Life

The structure of the week is straightforward. Muay Thai sessions run twice a day with Sean and the pro fighters he brings in, and they're open to everyone from complete beginners to experienced fighters — Sean adjusts the drills and pad work to whoever is in front of him. Yoga is most mornings with Liz, who has over 500 hours of teacher training and has taught in Thailand, Costa Rica, Greece and New York. Her classes lean toward hip opening, breath work and mindfulness, which is exactly what you want when you're also kicking pads twice a day.

Between sessions you have real choices. Playa Guiones is a few minutes on foot and is one of National Geographic's top 20 surf breaks in the world — your package includes one surf lesson with a pro instructor, and you can add more a la carte. There's also an open BJJ mat if you want to roll, waterfall hikes, pink sand beach hikes, SUP tours and snorkel trips that can be arranged. The saltwater infinity pool at the resort overlooks the property and is genuinely one of the nicer places you'll ever stretch out after training.

Food is three meals a day cooked on site, mostly local Costa Rican dishes, plus a daily tropical smoothie or juice. There's one breakfast-only day built in so you can go explore the local spots in Nosara. WiFi, kitchen, bathroom and showers are all part of the setup, and transport during the retreat — to the beach, excursions and group outings — is included.

The accommodation ranges from a bohemian glamping hut up to a VIP suite, so you can pick your comfort level. Everything is on the Jungle's Edge property, which sits literally where the jungle meets the water's edge. Airport shuttles aren't included but the team will help you coordinate a shared ride with other guests arriving the same day so it splits multiple ways.

The two 2027 dates currently listed are January 10–17 and January 22–29, both with limited spots. Sean has run this trip enough times that the schedule works, the add-ons are easy to arrange ahead of time, and the group tends to gel quickly — most people come solo, and a fair number are repeat guests.

What's included

- 7 nights in your accommodation of choice at Jungle's Edge - 3 fresh meals daily (one breakfast-only day for exploring local spots) - Daily tropical smoothie or juice - 2 Muay Thai sessions daily with pro fighters - Daily yoga with a pro instructor - 1 surf lesson with a pro, or 1 full body massage - Access to the 70,000-gallon saltwater infinity pool - Group talks and mindfulness exercises - Beach access, minutes on foot - WiFi, kitchen, bathroom and showers - Transport during the retreat (beaches, excursions and group outings)

What's not included

- Flights - Airport shuttle - Laundry service - Alcohol