Once upon a dream, there was a quiet civilization high above the valleys in Costa Rica. Quakers came to settle one day and they helped the world peer inside its seclusion, mystery, biology & untamed natural beauty, ah... Monteverde. Imagine you have the opportunity to come to the Monteverde region to immerse in its jungles; the habitats of so many species of birds, orchids, butterflies and wildlife. Take a deep breath, smell the earth, it's flowers and plant-life.  Relax in the natural mode of slower-paced living. Feel the pulse of another world still undisturbed and held so reverently by it's inhabitants. Hear the roar of a hidden waterfall while the howl of monkeys and toucans distract your ear.  Sip on the flavor of some of the world's best coffees. Make a meal with a local abuela who shows you her old-fashioned techniques to make tortillas, casados and arroz con pollo.  Take in nature like nowhere you have ever been.

ITINERARY:

DAY 1 :

• Arrive in Liberia, Costa Rica: Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport by mid-morning board your private transport to Monteverde.

•  Settle into your bungalow and prepare for your welcome meal at sunset.

•  A qigong meditation will ensue.

DAY 2: 

• Enjoy a free day after breakfast and qigong movement instruction

• Explore the nearby town of Santa Elena for souvenirs and Monteverde's center of commerce at the CASEM. Feel the jungle around you!

• Join together at nightfall for a simple meal and time together sharing our experiences

DAY 3: 

• Enjoy breakfast hot or cold & qigong movement

• Take in a morning tour accompanied by a naturalist guide within the world-famous Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve: the natural habitat of over 10,500 hectares featuring 2500 plant species, 100 species of mammals, 400 bird species, 120 reptilian  & amphibian species

• Relish a stroll through the trails of Monteverde

• Experience an amazing sunset view at dinner at a prized restaurant in the area

• Go for a Night hike with a guide to experience the wildlife that hides in the daylight.

• Settle into a solemn night of rest at your bungalow.

DAY 4: 

• Enjoy breakfast hot or cold & qigong movement

• Grab your hiking boots or closed-toed shoes and a light cover to go and explore a hidden waterfall hike.

• Return to your bungalow for refreshments and settle into the calm of nature around you

• Savor dinner a bit later as you relax in your cloud forest residence

DAY 5: 

• Enjoy breakfast hot or cold & qigong movement

• Get ready for a day like no other: prepare for a visit to a coffee farm, learn about chocolate making, & sugar cane harvesting. settle in for a traditional local lunch followed by some free time to explore

• Return to the bungalows and  venture to a local venue to join in a typical-styled dinner

 DAY 6: 

• Enjoy breakfast hot or cold & qigong movement

• Relax in your last full day with a visit to the butterfly house & orchid gardens

• Make a choice for the afternoon to either have a relaxing massage or have a zip-line canopy experience.

• Finish the day with a cooking lesson and dining experience with a local cook.

• Join a group circle to relish in our journey before turning in for a well-deserved sleep

Day 7: 

• Enjoy a morning breakfast & a qigong meditation before gathering your belongings 

• Say your farewells & enjoy a private shuttle transport to the airport for your departures