5-Day Beachfront Yoga and Adventure Retreat in Costa Rica

Walker Wellness Retreats runs this all-inclusive beachside yoga retreat from a private villa at Hacienda Pinilla, a gated resort community on the Guanacaste coast. The retreat is designed so you don't have to think about logistics — transfers, meals, daily yoga, and group excursions are all arranged, and all activities are optional, so you can join every adventure or stay by the pool and do very little.

Shantel leads a daily yoga practice that's open to all levels — this retreat is tagged beginner to advanced, and the morning sessions are built to stretch out bodies after travel and prepare them for whatever the day holds. She's the founder of Core 7 Fitness and brings a grounded, no-nonsense style that emphasizes building a solid foundation rather than pushing hard into advanced poses. Guests from previous retreats mention that the yoga kept them feeling ready for challenging hikes.

The villa itself is the anchor of the experience — Casa Oceana, a two-story modern home with an infinity pool, Balinese furniture, a shaded palapa, and a 400-square-foot media room with a flat-screen and Apple TV for downtime. The location is about 90 minutes from Liberia's Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport, tucked into the hillside above the beach.

Excursions include a catamaran sail along the coastline, a hike to La Leona Waterfall, a jungle river cruise through the mangroves, and a full day at Hacienda Guachipelin with zip lining, horseback riding, river tubing, mud baths, and hot springs. Between planned activities, there's time for wildlife watching, swimming, surfing, or just soaking up the tropical setting.

The retreat runs for five days and four nights, with meals prepared by a private chef using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. With only 6 to 10 participants, the group stays intimate and it's a genuinely social experience — guests repeatedly mention the friendships formed over the week.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation in a private queen room - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus snacks - Daily yoga classes with Shantel - Catamaran sailing excursion - La Leona Waterfall hike - Jungle river cruise - Hacienda Guachipelin adventure day (zip lining, horseback riding, river tubing, mud baths, hot springs) - Airport pickup and drop-off at Liberia (LIR) airport - Ground transportation during the retreat - Welcome gift - Wi-Fi at the villa

What's not included

- International flights to and from Liberia (LIR) - Travel insurance - Alcohol - Spa services - Optional excursions not listed in the itinerary - Gratuities for local guides, drivers, and hotel staff - Personal expenses and souvenirs