Travel to the warm waters and breathtaking scenery of the Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica and learn to comfortably and safely freedive down to a depth of 20m/66 feet. Lead by PFI certified instructor Jarrad Thomason from Fathomless Freediving. This 3-day (4 nights) course teaches fundamental freediving techniques for underwater exploration and selective food sourcing. You will also practice static apnea to help develop your breath-holding abilities and in-water comfort.
Your PFI Freediver course will cover fundamental topics such as:
• Essential Safety procedures for Static Apnea and Freediving
• Proper Breath-Up and Recovery Breath techniques
• Confined-Water skill development i.e. Static Apnea up to 4min
• Free Immersion in Open-Water i.e. line diving
• Equalization for Deep Diving
• Equipment for Freediving
• The fundamental Physics & Physiology of Freediving—what happens to your body at depths!
Itinerary:
*Day 1: Fly into San Jose(SJO), Costa Rica before noon to catch hopper flight to Golfito. We will pick you up from Golfito and bring you out to Dolphin Quest.
Day 2: (8am-2pm) First session in the morning, consisting of dry training, curriculum and technique awareness. Afternoon open for activities such as kayaking, fishing, hiking, yoga and more.
Day 3: (8am-2pm) Second session consisting of applying techniques for safety and performance. Also including breath holds(static apnea) up to 4 minutes and water entry practice. Afternoon open for hiking, kayaking, fishing, massage yoga or relaxing.
Day 4: (8am-2pm) Third session of the course with the goal of reaching an open water constant ballast free dive of 20m/66ft. Afternoon open for spearfishing, fishing, hiking, massage, yoga or relaxing.
*Day 5: Leave Dolphin Quest in the morning, take hopper plane from Golfito to San Jose, catch flight back home.
PRICE: $400 (course fee) + $300 (room, board, & boat transportation) = $700 (all inclusive)
Reserve your spot via Eventbrite or by contacting us HERE!
PLEASE NOTE:
*Day 1 & 5: For students traveling from out-of-town only. (Local students must be present at 8am on Day 2, 3 and 4).
*Airfares not included in price.
*Includes 3 fresh buffet-style meals a day. Mealtimes are 7am, 1pm and 7pm.
*Includes 4 nights of Standard Lodging at $75 a night. Additional nights available on either end of the course.
*Upgrade Lodging for an additional $25 a night (3 spaces available). Only available upon booking.
*Additional services such as tours, massages or yoga are available for extra charge
*Fees apply if booked through eventbrite.com, contact us and pay through Paypal for $30-$60 less.
*Includes 4 nights of Standard Lodging. Additional nights available on either end of the course for a discounted rate. Contact us.
*Includes 3 fresh buffet-style meals a day.
*Includes 4 Tailored Yoga Classes with certified instructor
*Includes 2 Specialized workshops designed to improve skills and broaden one's understanding of mindful yoga practice
*Includes Boat Shuttle service to and from Golfito
*Upgrade to Private Lodging for an additional $100 (3 spaces available). Only available upon booking.
*Additional services such as tours, massages or beverages are available for an extra charge
*Airfares not included in price.
*Guests will need to fly into Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica, then take a local hopper plane or bus to Golfito (read below)
*Our boat will pickup from Golfito at 12pm on Day 1 and drop off at 12pm on Day 5
How to get to Golfito, Costa Rica – Guests are responsible for their transportation to and from Golfito.
By plane:
From the San Jose Airport (SJO), take a Sansa Air flight to Golfito Airport. This 45 min flight will cost approximately $110. A brief taxi ride from the airport into town will cost you approximately $5 USD. Ask driver to drop off at the “Muellecito” (little dock).
By Bus:
Go to the Tracopa Bus terminal in San Jose (we suggest Uber or local taxi $15-$35) and take either the 6:30am, 7am or 3:30pm bus to Golfito. This 7 hour bus ride will cost approximately $18 USD. The bus will drop you off in downtown Golfito. Continue walking until reaching the “Muellecito” and Tourist Information Center.
Accommodations:
The sleeping spaces and bathrooms are shared in our three-story “Casa Grande” guest house. Private sleeping spaces are available upon request when booking. Electrical outlets and WiFi are available at the Communal Kitchen area. **Voltage is 110. US guests will not need a converter or adapter.
All meals are farm to table using local ingredients. Free coffee and a teas located in the Kitchen area. Since our location is very rural, guests may want to buy their favorite snacks and beverages while they’re in Golfito. **Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.**