Surf & Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica
Daily surf coaching, open-air yoga, and a private rainforest estate — all-inclusive, all taken care of.
A Retreat Built Around the Ocean
Movement in the water, stillness on the deck — and nothing to organize in between.
A week at Kalon is a surf and yoga retreat in the most literal sense: you surf every surf day with a dedicated coach, you stretch and breathe on an open-air deck above the jungle, and everything else — gourmet meals, transfers, a massage, your schedule — is already handled. About 60% of our guests have never surfed before, and many have never stepped on a yoga mat. Both are exactly the point.
The rhythm follows the ocean. Surf sessions move with the tides, so no two days look the same — mornings might start with coffee and yoga, or with a drive to an uncrowded beach while the light is still golden. What stays constant is the feeling: you're moving your body, eating well, sleeping deeply, and coming home with a skill instead of just a tan.
The Rhythm of the Retreat
Surf, yoga, and recovery reinforce each other — that's why the week works.
Surf With a Coach
Daily surf lessons in groups of three or fewer, timed to the tides. Beach drills, pool technique, video analysis, and hours in warm water — whether it's your first wave or your five-hundredth.
Open-Air Yoga
Yoga on the jungle-surrounded deck, three times a week, taught at a beginner-friendly level so everyone can join. The focus is stretching, breathing, and recovery — exactly what your shoulders, hips, and back ask for after a morning of paddling.
Restore & Refuel
A one-hour massage is included with every stay, with more spa treatments available on-site. Meals come from our own kitchen — gourmet, generous, and cooked around what a body in the ocean actually needs.
A Retreat Inside the Rainforest
Kalon sits on a 6.4-acre private estate above Costa Rica's South Pacific coast, near Dominical — and most of the property is rainforest. A trail leads from the resort grounds directly into primary rainforest: toucans in the morning, monkeys at the pool, sloths in the trees, no tour bus required.
Between surf and yoga sessions there's plenty of space to wander — walk the private trails to the gardens where food for the kitchen is grown, or simply sit with a coffee and let the jungle do the entertaining. If you want more, we'll arrange waterfall hikes, zip-lining, or horseback riding — the team handles all the logistics.
What Our Guests Say
"Best surf experience! The staff are amazing - especially Jacqui, Nathalie and Gainor and Andres! (just to name a few) Exceptional food -Juan the chef has impeccable skills! High end cuisine each lunch and dinner...."
"Everything was well put together. Extremely grateful for the friendly staff and the amount of time each surf coach gave to all. I level of care and love for surfing showed. Please recognize Dunnice in..."
"The stay was incredible and the views are amazing from the hotel. We even got to see a lot of wild life on property which was so amazing. My husband learned a ton about surf..."
Common Questions
Is this a surf retreat or a yoga retreat?
It's a surf retreat with yoga woven through the week. Surfing leads: daily coached sessions timed to the tides, in groups of three or fewer. Yoga supports: open-air classes three times a week focused on stretching, breathing, and recovery — exactly what your body asks for after mornings in the water. If you want a retreat where you come home with a real skill and a rested body, that's the balance we built.
How much yoga is included?
Yoga is offered three times per week on the open-air deck, surrounded by jungle. Classes are taught at a beginner-friendly level so everyone can join — most of our guests are surfers first and yogis second, and the sessions reflect that. A one-hour massage is also included with every stay, with more spa treatments available on-site.
Do I need surf or yoga experience?
No. About 60% of guests arrive never having surfed, and plenty have never stepped on a yoga mat. The surf coaching is built around beginners while still challenging experienced surfers, and the yoga meets you exactly where you are — no flexibility prerequisites, no performance pressure.
What's included in the surf and yoga retreat?
Everything: airport transfers from San José, seven nights of ocean-view accommodation, five days of surf coaching, all meals and snacks from our kitchen, beer and wine, yoga sessions, a one-hour massage, pool technique sessions, video analysis, surfboards and equipment, and all on-property amenities. The only extras are optional tours, additional massages, and liquor. See the full experience for details.
Is there really a rainforest trail on the property?
Yes. Kalon sits on a 6.4-acre private estate that is mostly rainforest, and a trail leads from the resort grounds directly into primary rainforest. Toucans, monkeys, and sloths are regular sightings — no tour bus required. Guided options like waterfall hikes and zip-lining can be arranged nearby.
When is the best time of year for a surf and yoga retreat in Costa Rica?
Any month works — the South Pacific coast has surfable waves year-round, and your coach picks the beach and tide window that fits the group each day. The dry season (December–April) brings sunnier skies; the green season brings bigger southwest swells and lush jungle. Our guide to the best time to surf in Costa Rica breaks it down month by month.
How much does a surf and yoga retreat in Costa Rica cost?
Kalon's all-inclusive weeks are priced as one rate covering surf coaching, yoga, meals, massage, transfers, and accommodation — see current rates. For honest context on what a Costa Rica surf trip costs at every budget level, read our cost breakdown.