Feb 21 2027 - Feb 27 2027
Starting at $1165 USD
Costa Rica Adventure & Creator Retreat 🌴🐒
Spend a week soaking up the best of Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica! 🏝️🦥
Think surfing warm Pacific waves, exploring lush national parks, unwinding in natural hot springs, and chasing golden sunsets on the water 🥹🏄♀️
This retreat is designed to feel like the kind of trip you’d plan with your dream group of travel friends! You can expect fun, adventure, relaxation and lifelong memories getting to explore this beautiful region (and create some stellar content along the way 😜)!
Our trip at a glance
📍 Location: Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
📅 Dates: February 21 2027 - February 27 2028
⏳ Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
👯♀️ Group size: 10-20
🌊 Key highlights: surfing, hot springs, sunset cruise
📸 Vibe: Travel + Travel Creator energy!!
More details below! 👇🏻
Who is this trip for?
This trip is for the gals who crave adventure, connection, and experiences they’ll be talking about for years to come, and want to meet like-minded women who share your love for travel!! ✈️
Whether you’re booking with a friend or showing up solo, you’ll be stepping into a space that’s warm, welcoming, and designed to make it easy to connect! ☀️
This trip is especially aligned for women who love travel and have a creative side, whether you’re already sharing your journeys online or simply want to start capturing your experiences in a more intentional way. You don’t need to be an “established” creator to belong here, just someone who’s excited by the idea of documenting moments, telling stories, and being around others who get it! 📸
Bonus points if you’re a “warm weather” gal and love the idea of frolicking with new friends on the beach, adventuring in the rainforest and connecting deeply with new places! 🤭🌅
So why visit Costa Rica? 🇨🇷😎
I may be biased since Costa Rica is one of my favourite places in the world, but I genuinely feel like everyone needs to experience its magic in their life!
The country is teeming with wildlife, varying and unique landscapes and climates, incredible adventure, delicious food, and genuinely kind people with a contagious “Pura Vida” outlook on life!
I’ve travelled to Costa Rica 3 times (I can’t believe this will be my 4th!), and have had the pleasure to stay and experience Manuel Antonio on two of those trips.
It has a special place in my heart, and I’m working with a local tour company Everything Costa Rica to put together the perfect week in Manuel Antonio for us!!
Itinerary, inclusions, and booking process outlines below! 👇🏻
What's included?
🏩 6 nights accommodations at host hotel in Manuel Antonio (property TBD - owned by Everything Costa Rica)
🍲 All meals cooked for us (Breakfast, lunch & dinner)
🚐 Transfer to/from Manuel Antonio from SJO
🏄♀️ Surf Lessons Facilitated by local Surf Camp
🐵 Manuel Antonio National Park Tour
⛵️ Ocean Sunset Cruise + dinner on board
📸 Content Creation Session(s) - let’s create some dreamy Costa Rica content together!
👩🏼🍳 Cooking Class - Facilitated by our hosts!
💃🏼 Salsa Dancing - Facilitated by our hosts!
🛍️ Creator Swag Bag - some fun necessities for the trip AND your Travel Creator life!
🧘♀️ Hot Spring + Waterfall visit ($40 USD)
🌳 Zip-lining Tour ($90 USD)
🐴 Horseback Riding ($75 USD)
🌊 Nauyaca Waterfalls Tour ($35 USD)
🍫 Chocolate + Coffee Tour ($59 USD)
*These can be purchased in advance once your spot is fully paid - Everything Costa Rica will facilitate this so no need to book on your own!
Optional add-on activities ($)
Not Included
✈️ International Flights to/from SJO
🏥 Travel Insurance (this is required!)
🛍️ Personal Expenses
🍉 Additional snacks & drinks (apart from our 3 daily meals)
Our 7 Day Itinerary 🗺️
*Subject to change
DAY 1: Journey to Manuel Antonio!
The journey starts here! Guests will be picked up at SJO airport in the early afternoon and transferred to Manuel Antonio. We’ll get settled in and kick our trip off with a group welcome dinner (and maybe some fun at the beach 🤭)
DAY 2:
Our first full day in Costa Rica! 🤩 We’ll start the day with breakfast at our hotel, and then head to Manuel Antonio National Park for a guided tour! Our guides will take us through the park, teach us about the wildlife and native flora, and will help us spot some animals! Get ready to see some sloths, lizards, tropical birds, snakes, monkeys and so much more!! There’s also a beach within the park, so make sure to wear your bathing suit! 🏖️
We’ll have a group lunch in the afternoon, and will then head out onto the water on a sunset cruise with dinner on board! Nothing wraps up the perfect first day in Costa Rica like watching the sunset over the horizon with your new travel friends! 🌅
The evening will be our own! We can stay in and relax, or go out! There are some really cool bars nearby if that’s your vibe 💃🏼!
DAY 3
This morning we’ll start the day with breakfast at our hotel, and will then head down to the beach for a surfing lesson!! We’ll be taught the basics and will have the whole morning to soak up the sun and enjoy the pacific waves 🏄♀️.
We’ll head back to the hotel in the afternoon for lunch, and then we’ll have our first content creation session! This is a flexible time for you to focus on getting some fun content, and I will be facilitating the session to get the creative juices flowing! If that’s not your vibe, no worries! The afternoon is all yours to spend as you wish!
In the evening we’ll gather for dinner, and then will have the option to visit a local hot spring to soak and relax (we may also do this in the afternoon so we have more sunlight to see the waterfall and nearby trails)!
DAY 4
We’ll start the day with breakfast at our hotel, and another surf lesson & time at the beach before it gets too hot! We’ll have a group lunch in the afternoon, and then it’ll be an optional activity in the afternoon! We can choose between zip-lining and horseback riding (both an additional cost), or you can have a free afternoon if you wish! This trip is all about a balance between adventure and relaxation, so it’s up to you!
In the evening we’ll have time for dinner and salsa dancing! We can also go out to nearby bars afterwards if we wish!
DAY 5
We’ll start our day off with breakfast made at our hotel, and then we’ll have an optional visit to the Nuayaca Waterfall Nature Park! It’s a short 2.7km walk downhill to the falls (or a quick 10 minute walk if you pay extra for their transportation both ways) where you can swim in the falls and enjoy the scenery!
We’ll head back to our hotel in the afternoon for lunch and another open content creation session! We can stay at the property for this or head down to the beach for a more “natural” backdrop for our content! For those interested I’m also happy to take some headshots of you!
For dinner this evening we’re actually going to be participating in an authentic Costa Rican cooking class!! 🤤
DAY 6
Our last full day together in Costa Rica! 😢 we’ll have time in the morning for breakfast before heading back down to the beach for more surfing and time soaking up the Costa Rican sun! There are other activities available on the beach for hire for those interested as well, namely banana boat tours & parasailing!
In the afternoon we have the option to do a Chocolate & Coffee Tour nearby where you’ll be guided through a local chocolate and coffee plantation, learn about the process of harvesting and making chocolate and the delicious coffee that Costa Rica is known for!
In the evening we’ll have our farewell dinner and beach party to wrap up an incredible week in Costa Rica!
DAY 7
It’s time to say goodbye for now! We’ll check out of the hotel in the morning after breakfast, and will be driven back to SJO airport to head on home! 💖
Pricing
Shared Accommodation: $1165 USD
You’ll share a room in the host hotel during the trip. You can choose this option even if you’re coming solo! We’ll either match you with another solo traveller, or you can choose amongst yourselves! This option includes everything noted in the “What’s Included” section above.
Private Accommodation: $1869 USD
You’ll have your own room in the host hotel during the trip. This option includes everything noted in the “What’s Included” section above.
Deposit & Refund Policy
Only 50% of the total price is required to secure your spot! We will have a WhatsApp group chat with Everything Costa Rica who will be facilitating payments to make sure your spot is secured. The remaining 50% can be paid up to 2 months before the trip commences.
We will confirm 2 months before the trip date if we have met the required minimum travellers (10), and should the trip not be confirmed, all travellers who had signed up will receive a refund.
Join the waitlist!
Add your info in the below form and I’ll send you an email once the trip is officially open to register! 🥳
Have any questions before submitting your interest? Send me an email at amanda@thehappyplacetravel.com and I’ll be happy to help!!
About our hosts, Everything Costa Rica!
Living in the moment with Pura Vida in Manuel Antonio
When you join a group trip with Eva Verkroost, you aren’t just booking a getaway. Originally from The Netherlands, Eva has spent over seven years as a Superhost in Costa Rica, blending European quality with an authentic Pura Vida spirit.
Her team has created a seamless experience designed for total peace of mind. With five boutique hotels, two private villas, and a dedicated concierge company working in tandem, every detail of your weeklong adventure is handled.
Why travel with us?
True Local Roots: We move away from commercial tourism to focus on local impact, hiring neighborhood staff and treating the community like family.
Seamless Logistics: The synergy between our properties and concierge service means you can stay present in paradise while we handle the heavy lifting.
Travel with Purpose: Sustainability is our lifestyle. Your stay supports local ecosystems and turtle conservation, leaving a positive footprint.
Genuine Connection: We prioritize honest connection and respect for nature, creating the perfect space for groups to bond.
See it for yourself!
Check out our Instagram for written reviews and video testimonials, property content, and a look at our previous group trips. We don't just host visitors, we welcome you into the community.
How It Works
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We’ve worked hard to make this an unforgettable week in Manuel Antonio, and having travelled there twice, I’ve put some of my favourite experiences in our itinerary that I think you’ll love too!
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This will ensure that you’re the first to know when the trip is ready for registration!
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Those who submit their info to the waitlist will be invited to join a WhatsApp group with Everything Costa Rica (our hosts), where they will share details on booking your spot.
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You can pay the remainder of your trip cost up to two months before departure, so you have lots of time to save up! Of course if you want, you can also pay in full or pay the remainder earlier!
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Since the trip is in February 2027, you’ll want to book your flights as soon as you know you’ll be coming and that the trip has been confirmed. We will let you know once the trip is confirmed so you can book your flights!
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We’ll be sharing more specific itinerary and airport pickup details closer to the trip date, so you’ll want to make sure your notifications are on so you don’t miss anything!
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