What is a typical day at Your Retreat ?

The daily schedule is always changing, as it is dictated by the surf conditions and tides.

What is included on a retreat ? 

• Transportation to/from the airport.
• Accommodation in a shared room (3 people per room maximum), private bathroom, and access to a beautiful beachfront resort.
• All daily meals, snacks, and drinks (alcohol drinks are not included).
• Daily surf coaching and guiding with experienced coaches.
• Surfboard rental – we have an excellent quiver of boards to choose from!
• Daily yoga classes with our in-house yoga teacher.
• Fun activities throughout the week! Transport to/from included.
• An incredible crew to host you throughout your stay!

Do you provide airport transfer ? 

All packages include round-trip transportation from the airport. If you are flying into Liberia, Costa Rica, Transfer is included from the border to the resort. We will provide contacts of our taxi driver in Costa Rica. He’ll take care of you and bring you to the border. You can also take a bus from the Liberia airport to the border.

If you arrive before the first day or depart after the last scheduled day of the retreat, we can help to arrange a transfer for you at an additional cost as this falls outside of our airport transfer window.

What should I bring ?  

In addition to your standard packing list items, please refer to our packing checklist to ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable stay with us!

Our locations are off-the-grid! Note the following things for Nicaragua:

WiFi: We do have a good quality WiFi on the resort. That being said, we recommend unplugging! If you need data outside the resort, we recommend getting a local SIM card at the airport.

ATM

There is an ATM close to the resort. 

Make sure to got out enough cash at the airport before you leave. USD or Córdoba is accepted in Nicaragua.

We do have general store close to the resort so if you forgot something at home, you’ll be able to go get it here. 

Showers: We do have warm showers 🙂You can also try to live the Nica vibe and take a cold shower !! 

In addition we recommend the following:

• Bring eco-friendly toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, etc. as much as possible.
• Bring a re-usable water bottle (we provide drinking water for refilling).
• Bring a re-usable shopping bag instead of getting plastic bags at markets.

Are you able to cater to most dietery requirements for vegetarians, vegans or anyone with food allergies ? 

• We are able to cater to most dietary requirements, as long as we have prior notice. Please specify any dietary requirements you may have when filling out the registration form.

Is there WiFi ?

• We have WiFi available in all of our locations, however at times it can be unreliable. That said, we recommend and prefer our guests disconnect from their devices as much as possible!

What breaks can we expect to surf while at Your Retreat ? 

• While at Your Retreat, you will be put into a small group that matches your surf level and brought to the best waves for your surf ability. Many of the breaks we surf are so empty we prefer not to name them to keep it that way!

Do you rent surfboards ?

We include boards in all our packages. However, if you have a particular preference then please reach out to find out what boards we have available

What time is check-in and check-out ? 

•                         Check-in is at 2pm.
•                         Check-out is at 11am.

Do you recommend travel insurance ? 

Your retreat requires all guests to have valid travel insurance to cover your costs in case you are unable to attend part or all of your retreat with us and are not eligible for a refund from us under our cancellation policy.

We advise that you check to ensure your travel insurance policy covers issues related to travel like airline cancellations, personal injury (looking especially to cover surfing as an activity), a death in the family, and any Covid-19 related costs. Your retreat is not liable for any refunds or travel costs.

We recommend Global Rescue, as they cover all the activities offered on our trips. If you have a preferred insurance provider, please be sure your policy includes travel cancellation, delays, and medical coverage in the case of an accident or injury

Your Retreat highly recommends purchasing a policy with a “Cancel For Any Reason” clause. This should protect your trip payment from any unpredictabl circumstances. Please make sure you read the fine print on what it covers so that you are sufficiently protected. If you plan to purchase “Cancel For Any Reason” insurance, please note that this must be purchased within ~2-3 weeks of your initial deposit date. Make sure you read the rules pertaining to your specific policy. We highly recommend buying your travel insurance at the same time or very soon after making your initial deposit with us.

What gratuity or tip do you recommend ?

So much goes on behind the scenes to make your stay as smooth and enjoyable as possible. In addition to our surf instructors, yoga teachers, and drivers, we also have a full back of house staff (kitchen, cleaning, groundskeeping, etc).

If you have a great experience with the Your Retreat team, we recommend a 10% tip on the trip total.

This will go directly to our wonderful staff members and makes a great difference as USD, CAD, the GPB and the Euro go much further than the local currencies.

What are the extra charges when on a retreat ? 

We recommend bringing enough cash to pay for alcoholic drinks, massages, souvenirs, extra activities and tips. Cash is also recommended, as many locations do not accept credit cards.

Are all taxes included in the package price ? 

All in-country taxes are included, but you may have a fee depending on the method of payment used

What are the terms and conditions of booking a trip with Your Retreat ? 

Please take the time to carefully read our terms and conditions prior to making a reservation.

Is Central America safe ? 

Our guests are our number one priority. If ever we had reason to believe our locations unsafe, we would not run the risk of running them. Our retreats run are held in off-the-beaten path locations, but we ensure they are perfectly safe for tourists. Our guests have always felt very safe and comfortable. We recommend having the same level of caution as you would in your own home country and following common sense to minimize petty theft.

What are the steps that Your Retreat take to ensure client safety ?

• We strive to be fully aware of guests who may have allergies, injuries or serious medical conditions
• Our local surf instructors have years of experience teaching. Our coaching methods and sound and thorough and truly focus on how to surf safely as one of the foundations when working with us.
• Our guests are always given the appropriate information and instructions about the surf and activities to ensure their health and safety
• Our drivers, boat captains and volcano guides are all First Aid Certified
• We keep a full medical kit on site at the camp and always travel with a medical kit when on any kind of trip.
• Our boat and vehicles are kept in good condition, with regular maintenance.
• We have an emergency plan that includes contacting reliable English speaking doctors at the emergency clinic nearby. We always have a cell phone or radio on us in the event of an emergency.

For more on our health and safety please read our terms and conditions. It is also compulsory to have international medical insurance to come on a trip with us and have this information available for us to find in the case of an emergency.

COVID 19 & Nicaragua

Everybody that enter Nicaragua need to show proof of vaccination. If not vaccinated, people must present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours.

Do we accommodate children?

Your retreat is adult only retreat and no kids under 15 years old are allowed.