Costa Rica

*This schedule is an outline of what your trip may look like. The exact times and events may vary.

Arrival Day

• Shuttle pickup: We will collect your flight information prior to the trip and arrange ground transportation for you. If your arrival is delayed for some reason, your shuttle will wait for you. You will find your shuttle driver waiting in the passenger pickup area, holding a sign that says “Pickleball Getaways”. To find the meeting point, all you need to do is collect your bags and head towards the exit!
• 8pm: Meet – and – Greet Dinner at one of the resort’s restaurants

Day 2

• 6:30 – 9:30am: Breakfast Buffet
• 8 – 9:30am: Instructional Clinic
• 11:30am – 1:30pm: Lunch
• 2 – 3:30pm: Meetup Play (2.5, 3.0, 3.5)
• 3:30 – 5pm: Meetup Play (4.0+)
• 6 – 8pm: Dinner
• 8pm: Trivia Night

Day 3

• 6:30 – 9:30am: Breakfast Buffet
• 9:45 – 11:15am: Instructional Clinic
• 12:15 – 8:15pm (meet in the lobby): Don Juan Farm (lunch provided), Volcano Hike, and Hot Springs
• 8 – 9:30pm: Dinner

Day 4

• 6:30 – 9:30am: Breakfast Buffet
• 8 – 10am: Meetup Play (4.0+)
• 10am – 12pm: Meetup Play (2.5, 3.0, 3.5)
• 11:30am – 1:30pm: Lunch
• 2 – 3:30: Instructional Clinic
• 6 – 8pm: Dinner
• 8pm: Q&A – come to get to know the pros!

Day 5

• 6:30 – 9:30am: Breakfast Buffet
• 8am – 12pm (meet in the lobby): Safari Float Tour
• 11:30am – 1:30pm: Lunch
• 3:45 – 5:15pm: Instructional Clinic
• 6 – 8pm: Dinner

Day 6

• 6:30 – 9:30am: Breakfast Buffet
• 9:45 – 11:15am: Instructional Clinic
• 11:30am – 1pm: Lunch
• 1 – 5pm (meet in the lobby): Hanging Bridges Tour
• 6 – 8pm: Dinner

Day 7

• Wear your Pickleball Getaways T – shirt today for photos!
• 6:30 – 9:30am: Breakfast Buffet
• 8 – 9:30am: Play with the Pros!
• 9:45 – 11am: Pro Exhibition
• 11:30am – 1:30pm: Lunch
• 2 – 4pm: Meetup Play (2.5, 3.0 3.5)
• 4 – 6pm: Meetup Play (4.0+)
• 7:30pm: Farewell Dinner

Departure Day

• 6:30 – 9:30am: Breakfast Buffet
• We will arrange your ground transportation to the airport based on your flight’s departure time

Suggested Packing List

• Sun protection: sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, aloe vera, and/or sun – protective clothing
• Insect repellent
• Bathing suit
• Athletic shoes, sandals, shoes you don’t mind getting wet, and comfortable closed – toe shoes
• Athletic wear (lots of it!)
• Long – sleeved attire for walking through the woods
• Raincoat or poncho (Costa Rica is a tropical climate prone to drizzles)
• Pickleball paddle
• Electrolytes
• Casual or smart casual clothes for dinner
• Phone charger (USA adapters will work)
• Cash (USD will work) if you would like to tip your driver or the resort staff

Pros & Coaches

The pros attending this trip have not been announced yet, but keep an eye out for updates! You can check out our Founders and our Guest Pros to see which pros often make appearances on our getaways! Some of our pros may offer private lessons, depending on their personal preference.

Pricing

$3,330 for single occupancy

$5,660 for double occupancy ($2,830 per person)

You can pay $1000 to reserve a single room or $1200 to reserve a double. These reservation fees will be deducted from your grand total (listed above). Please note that only one $1,200 deposit is necessary to reserve a double room for two guests.

Guests who will not participate in the pickleball events are eligible for a $550 discount. Use the discount code NONPB550 on your initial deposit to redeem this. Please note that using this discount code will remove a guest from the pickleball clinics, and they might not be able to reregister for the clinics if spaces sell out.

After placing your initial deposit, your full payment is due by November 24th. To place your second, final deposit, return to this webpage.

Transportation

You should fly into the San Jose airport (SJO), which is approximately two hours away from the resort. We will have ground transportation arranged for your arrival and departure flights. If your flights are not on the designated arrival and departure dates (see below), ground transportation will cost an additional fee.

You should arrive on March 25th and depart on April 1st. We recommend arriving a little earlier in the day (morning/afternoon) on March 25th so that you are able to attend our welcome dinner that evening.

What’s Included

• Luxuriously decorated, fully equipped Junior Suite rooms
• 3 meals a day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• 3 tours/excursions (more information below!)
• Daily open pickleball play on covered and lighted courts, including workshops and skill clinics from our team of top pros
• Ground transportation to and from San Jose Airport (SJO), so long as you arrive on the designated arrival and departure dates
• WiFi and taxes

Not Included

• Airfare to and from the San Jose Airport
• Alcoholic drinks
• Your pickleball paddle!

Recommended Items

Insect repellent, a long-sleeved shirt/pair of pants, sunscreen, cash for tipping your drivers, and a raincoat/poncho (Costa Rica is a tropical climate prone to drizzles).

Additional Information

• Your credit/debit cards and USD cash will be accepted in Costa Rica
• Your American adapters for chargers/etc will work just fine at the resort
• The courts we set up will be available for open play at any time!
• The resort offers laundry services for a fee
• You will need to sign a health declaration form before the getaway

Cancellation Policy

If canceling 121 days or more from date of trip: 50% refund of the Initial Deposit

If canceling 91-120 days from date of trip: Loss of the Initial Deposit

If canceling 61-90 days from date of trip: 50% refund of total amount paid

If canceling 60 or fewer days from date of trip: No refund

Tour Information

Eco Farm/Arenal Volcano Hike/Hot Springs Tour: This tour begins with a lunch of local Costa Rican food and coffee service, followed by a tour of a self-sustaining farm led by a guide. Guests will get the chance to prepare and drink sugarcane juice, as well as sample the farm’s homemade liquor.

The Eco Farm visit is followed by a picturesque hike led by a guide, with gorgeous views of the local volcano. There are 3 hiking options: a short, ten-minute walk straight to the view, a 1.5-mile hike on a consistent incline, or a 2-mile hike on rough terrain with ups and downs. Neither hike is recommended for guests with imperfect mobility or lung/breathing issues. The picturesque view features a cafe with snack and drink options.

The Volcano hike is followed by an evening trip to a Hot Springs World with full food and drink service, multiple pools/temperatures, free lockers/towels, and bathroom facilities. The Hot Springs concludes the tour and guests have a 1-1.5hr ride back to the resort from there.

RECOMMENDED TO BRING: swimsuit, sunscreen, bug spray, water, closed-toe shoes, and sandals

Safari Float Tour: The Safari Float Tour takes place on a calm river on inflatable rafts that hold 4-5 people as well as a guide. Guests will travel down the river, spotting wildlife and receiving nature information from the guide. A small amount of water may get into the bottom of the raft, so we don’t recommend bringing valuables or nice shoes. There will be an opportunity to swim during the journey, so be sure to bring a swimsuit if you want to participate! The raft trip will end at a local farm where you can enjoy homemade coffee, plantains, cow cheese, and flan made of coconuts. Shuttles will transport you back to the resort.

RECOMMENDED TO BRING: swimsuit, sunscreen, bug spray, water, hat, sunglasses, sandals, and a towel if desired (although you’ll dry fast in the sun after swimming)

Hanging Bridges: The Hanging Bridges Tour is a 2-mile, mainly flat hike with the option to take a route with 1 bridge or a route with 5-6 bridges, depending on your personal preference. The hanging bridges are fairly high and move slightly as guests walk over them, but they are perfectly safe and offer spectacular views. Beautiful nature can be found here, along with wildlife such as birds, monkeys, snakes, insects, peccaries, amphibians, and more! The route is shrouded by tree cover, so it stays cool throughout.

RECOMMENDED TO BRING: water, bug spray, comfortable clothes, and closed-toe shoes