ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Please note that there are two flights required to get to the Jungle Lodge; 1 international, one 25-min domestic. Participants are expected to book their own international flight to Costa Rica. The domestic flight is included in your retreat package, and will be booked by the retreat coordinator.
International flights to Costa Rica should be booked into either San Jose Juan Santamaría (SJO) or Liberia Daniel Oduber Quirós (LIR). Please double-check to ensure that you are not arriving into San Jose, USA or San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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Your international arrival flight must be scheduled to arrive before 1pm (14:00). This is important in order to catch the connecting domestic flight to Tambor airport the same day. If you are unable to find a flight that arrives before 1pm, please contact the coordinator at travel@origin-travels.com. Daily, the last domestic flight departs at 4:30, so if you miss this flight you will have to catch one the next day.
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Once arriving into the international airport, please proceed to the domestic terminal to catch your 25-min flight to Tambor Airport.
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Your international departure flight must be scheduled to depart after 8am.
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You will be scheduled an arrival transfer and domestic flight early enough to get you to the international airport on time for your departure flight.
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ONCE IN TAMBOR
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From Tambor airport, you will catch your scheduled arrival transfer to the jungle lodge. The ride is about 35 minutes, and you may share the ride with another participant who is also heading to the lodge for the same retreat.
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SPENDING MONEY
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All travellers are different! As most food and drink is included on this tour, we recommend bringing about $200 USD for extra activities/drinks.
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WHAT TO PACK
YOGA/PILATES GEAR (prepare for humid conditions, and 2-classes per day!)
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Tank top
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Shorts/yoga tights
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Yoga mat (optional - the property has mats for you to use, but optional if you prefer your own).
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Reusable water bottle
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Microfibre towel
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SURF GEAR
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A comfortable bathing suit
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1 long-sleeve shirt or rash-guard that will protect you from sunburn/chaffing from the surf board
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GENERAL
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t-shirts/tank tops
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shorts
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light sweater
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sleepwear
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hat
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breathable, moisture-wicking active wear for hikes (it can get very hot and humid!)
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comfortable, breathable shoes or sport sandals for hiking/walking
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dry bag (optional)
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day pack (to hold your camera, towel, snacks on day hikes)
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beach/pool wear (swimsuit, flip flops, travel towel)
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binoculars (optional)
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camera
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sunglasses
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snacks (energy bars, trail mix)
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outlet adaptor (sockets are 110 volts, AC.)
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first-aid kit
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waterproof rain cover + backpack cover (we recommend a light-weight rain shell, as it is often humid)
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personal entertainment (books, music etc.)
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VISAS AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO HAVE THE CORRECT TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION.
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You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure.
The Costa Rica government requires those entering Costa Rica from certain countries in South America and Sub-Sahara Africa, to have an International Certificate of Vaccination against Yellow Fever. Those affected countries are: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, French Guiana and Venezuela.
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TRAVEL + MEDICAL INSURANCE
Adequate traveller insurance and medical coverage (minimum USD $200,000 for repatriation and emergency medical coverage) is mandatory when travelling on an Origin Travels Inc. retreat. Origin Travels Inc. local staff have the authority to deny services to registered travellers without proof of insurance. You will be required to show proof of insurance upon arrival, so please make sure you have this covered!
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HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION
Consult your travel clinic doctors for updated information on health concerns in the area and recommended vaccines. Helpful links:
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/costa-rica
https://www.passporthealthglobal.com/ca/destination-advice/costa-rica/
As of July 25, 2018 the Public Health Agency of Canada has issued advice for travellers on the Zika virus, recommending that Canadians practice special health precautions while travelling in affected countries. Pregnant women and those considering becoming pregnant should avoid travel to Costa Rica. See Health for more information.
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EMERGENCY CONTACT
In case of emergency when in Costa Rica, please be prepared with information for your local embassy. Your local emergency contact information is as follows:
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Contact: Jeremy
Del Super Chicho
100m Sur, 700m Oeste
Cabuya, Puntarenas
Costa Rica 60111
Cell: +506 8884-8444
Office: +506 2642-1319