Itinerary Outline: 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!
● 7:30pm: Meet-and-Greet Dinner at the hotel’s restaurant
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