Your Soulful Escape: A Budget-Friendly 9-Day Wellness Adventure Through Liberia, Costa Rica

Ready to awaken your senses, soothe your spirit, and immerse yourself in Costa Rica's lush paradise? This 9-day journey starting in Liberia and winding through volcanoes, beaches, cloud forests, and boho surf towns is the ultimate fusion of budget-conscious travel, nature immersion, and wellness indulgence.

No hostels, no fuss. Just you, the wild beauty of Guanacaste and Puntarenas, and a week-long rhythm of adventure, yoga, and inner peace.

DAY 1: Arrival in Liberia – Gateway to the Wild Fly into Liberia's Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR), grab your budget rental car (roughly $40–50/day), and settle into a guesthouse that feels like a local hug.

Evening: Wander Liberia’s charming central plaza, sip on a fresh fruit batido, and breathe in the beginning of your soulful journey.

Where to stay: Boutique guesthouse (~$50–60/night)

DAY 2: Rincón de la Vieja Volcano Magic Start your morning with a drive to Rincón de la Vieja National Park. Think steamy fumaroles, thundering waterfalls, and trails alive with howler monkeys.

Afternoon: Surrender to natural hot springs and volcanic mud baths at Rio Negro. Want more? Add a canyoning adventure for an adrenaline high.

Where to stay: Eco-lodge near the park (~$70)

Cost: $15 park entry + $40 hot springs + optional adventure activities

DAY 3: Wild Encounters & Sky-high Thrills Visit Africa Safari Adventure Park, a surreal blend of Costa Rican wilderness and African wildlife. Feed giraffes, watch zebras, and get wild. Then zip-line your way through the trees or relax in nature’s serenity.

Evening: Return to Liberia or stay at a nearby guesthouse to prepare for the beachside leg of your journey.

Where to stay: Hacienda-style inn or guesthouse (~$60–70)

Cost: $45 entry + optional zipline ($30–50)

DAY 4: Beach + Mangrove Bliss Drive to Playa Iguanita Wildlife Refuge – a local secret where mangroves kiss the sea. Spot birds, walk along tide-kissed shores, and slip into full zen.

Evening: Sunset beach yoga or solo meditation under pastel skies.

Where to stay: Beachside eco-casita (~$70)

Cost: $10 donation + $15 yoga drop-in

DAY 5: Into the Clouds – Monteverde Bound Hit the road toward the cloud forests of Monteverde (3.5–4 hours). Let your body slow down and your breath match the misty rhythm of this mountain retreat.

Evening: Gentle yoga or a quiet forest walk.

Where to stay: Cozy eco-lodge or cloud forest B&B (~$70)

DAY 6: Cloud Forest Canopy & Coffee Rituals Wake up to bird calls and mountain air. Explore Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve or Santa Elena. Opt for a canopy walk or thrilling zipline. In the afternoon, enjoy a coffee and chocolate tour, then sip your brew with intention.

Evening: Yoga, journaling, or a detoxifying herbal sauna.

Where to stay: Same lodge (~$70)

Cost: $25 park + $20 tour + $15 wellness session

DAY 7: Drive to Nosara – Surf, Sand & Soul Journey to the surfy sanctuary of Nosara (4–4.5 hours). Feel the boho energy as you arrive, inhale ocean air, and exhale tension.

Evening: Beachfront yoga or a golden hour swim.

Where to stay: Nosara wellness lodge or beachfront cabina (~$80)

DAY 8: Flow in Nosara Start with sunrise yoga at The Gilded Iguana or Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort (~$15 drop-in). Then ride the waves with a surf lesson or paddle through jungle-lined rivers. Eat fresh. Feel free.

Evening: Journal in your hammock or grab a kombucha under the stars.

Where to stay: Same lodge (~$80)

Cost: Yoga $15 + Surf $65 + Foodie heaven

DAY 9: Return to Liberia & Fly Home Rise early and drive back to Liberia (~2.5 hrs) for your return flight. You’ll be lighter, stronger, and more connected to your wild, intuitive self.

Final Budget Breakdown (Per Person):

Category	Cost (Approx.)
Lodging (8 nights)	~$560
Car rental	~$360
Activities (yoga, surf, entries)	~$300–400
Meals & snacks	~$200–250
Total	$1,470–$1,590

What You’ll Leave With:

• Mud between your toes from volcano trails

• Salt in your hair from Pacific breezes

• Cloud forest breath in your lungs

• A reawakened sense of calm, clarity, and courage

This isn’t just a trip. It’s a wellness adventure for your wild woman soul – budget-friendly, full of heart, and rich with the magic of Costa Rica.

Ready to begin?

Pura Vida, always.

If you ever need someone to go with, you can always ask me!