Join our 'Heal Your Heart' activist retreat in the stunning Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica. 

🪸 Curated by Unruly Travel, led by Alexandra Krim, and hosted by Finca Ganadito.

WHAT: This unruly group trip will take participants into the lush biodiversity hotspot of the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. Arriving by boat or plane, getting to the eco farm is all part of the adventure. Join us to decompress, ground, and rejuvenate throughout the week through meaningful workshops and discussions tailored for activists; yoga classes and mindful movement for somatic release; sea turtle conservation & rewilding work; adventures to the surrounding nature preserves & Corcovado National Park; and more. All of our excursions will be fueled by deliciously crafted vegan meals made on site. 

WHO: This trip is for vegans, LGBTQ+ activists, animal rescuers, grassroots organizers or anyone who has ever felt over burdened, burnt out, or heavy-hearted navigating an often complicated world.

𓆉 September is sea turtle hatching season in Osa, offering a once-in-a-lifetime chance to participate in effective conservation work. Started by locals who were former poachers, this program allows visitors to witness and experience the entire lifecycle of turtles in real time as they support established efforts that give sea turtles a fighting chance as the climate changes. (Read our reviews below to learn about the impact of this experience!)

WHERE: Located in the lush Osa Peninsula, Finca Ganadito is an ideal safe place to land and recharge. The locally-owned eco-minded farm sits next to an old growth forest and stunning raw coastline. The property is also a botanical haven growing herbs, veggies and other plants that are cultivated into our fresh farm-to-table meals. Surrounded by wildlife and like minded community, it's the ideal container to let yourself be held and heard while enjoying the surrounding jungle.

⋆˙⟡ ABOUT ALEXANDRA | Trip Guide

Alexandra Krim is a yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner, and detox specialist with over 10 years of experience in wellness. She went vegan over a decade ago and her only wish was that she had done it sooner. With over 10 years of traveling as an ethical vegan, Alexandra combines her insight into the heaviness we can experience being vegan in a non-vegan world with her healing skills and passion to help people feel seen, supported, and empowered. A traveler since 15, Alexandra is fluent in both English and Spanish and lives in Puerto Rico.

⛰︎ ABOUT UNRULY TRAVEL

We craft experiences that take travelers off the beaten path, creating a container for deeper connection, timely social change, and joyous play. Through volunteer work and eco-minded tourism we dive deep into new ways of life, creating long-lasting relationships that transcend borders. Visiting over 30 some countries on a small budget, Calen, the founder, knows that making travel more accessible is important. Our trips are queer and vegan-friendly, inspired by their colorful adventures around the globe. Ethically organized with local communities and the beyond-human world in mind, these trips will inspire you to rewild yourself and our world.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

* Activist roundtables, workshops, and discussions

* Vegan farm-to-table immersive food workshop

* Natural dye workshop (tie dye clothes, henna tattoos, art)

* Farm and medicinal plant tour

* Biodiversity monitoring survey

* Spanish class

* Heart-centered yoga classes

* Sunset beach volleyball

* Sea turtle conservation work

* Eco-minded excursions

OPTIONAL ADVENTURES

There are extra activities offered during the week that are NOT included in trip price. Travelers are able to hand-pick these add-on adventures to their liking:

* Corcovado National Park tour

* Snorkeling or diving at Caño Island

* Floating river tour (Calen's favorite!)

* Kayak Tour

* Night bug tour

* Cultural farm tour

* Massage

TRIP OVERVIEW 

Trip Dates: September 12th - 19th, 2027

Start Location: Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

End Location: Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

 ✈️ We recommend travelers fly into San Jose. Directions to Finca Ganadito are provided. Possibility to travel together from San Jose to Finca Ganadito as a group.

TRIP DETAILS

👉 Vegan-friendly

👉 Queer-friendly

👉 Volunteer trip

👉 Supports local, vegan, queer and female-owned businesses

 🌎 View our other upcoming Unruly Adventures here!

ITINERARY NOTE

The itinerary below is an example. Schedule will change due to seasonal conditions and chosen group activities.

WHO IS THIS TRIP FOR?

This is a vegan and queer-friendly trip, but participants do not need to be queer or vegan to join.

PAYMENT & REFUND POLICY

This trip can be paid for upfront or in 3 installments. At least 25% of full trip price is due at booking. The last payment is due 2 months before the trip start date. Inquire about customized payment plans by hitting "ask a question" or emailing Calen at calenotto@gmail.com.

SPOT PENDING:

25% Down Payment - REFUNDABLE

Additional Payments - REFUNDABLE

SPOT CONFIRMED:

25% Down Payment - NON-REFUNDABLE

Additional Payments - REFUNDABLE

90 DAYS PRE-TRIP:

25% Down Payment - NON-REFUNDABLE

Additional Payments - NON-REFUNDABLE

PACKING LIST & LIABILITY

After confirmation a packing and trip recommendation list (that includes resources for travel insurance & how to find cheap flights) will be sent to you. You will be required to sign a liability waiver before attending this trip.

Arriving by boat or plane, getting to Finca Ganadito is all part of the adventure. Get settled and get to know your fellow travelers as they arrive, or take a short walk down to the stunning coastline.

Travelers will bond over their welcome dinner, a farm-to-table vegan meal prepared by Finca Ganadito.

*This is an example schedule that will change due to seasonal conditions and chosen group activities.

Wake up to the fascinating sounds of the surrounding jungle before joining a heart-centered yoga class, suitable for all levels. A hearty breakfast is offered before orientation and farm tour, learning about medicinal plants and sustainability efforts along the way.

Before digging in to a home-grown lunch, join our first Activist Round Table to learn about and connect over the hopes, dreams, fears, and projects for the near future of those around you.

Early evening provides an opportunity to join an all-levels Spanish class or take time to rest and relax. When the sun goes down support local conservation efforts by joining a sea turtle night patrol.

Join an early morning biodiversity walk where you'll survey the surrounding ecosystem for birds, monkeys, and other beyond-human neighbors. After lunch we'll learn what native plant food is all about. Learn how to cultivate the mighty coconut, get to know local herbs, and more. Participate in real farm-to-table food understanding how it benefits the wild world around you.

Throughout this day we notice: How can I feed the wild world around me? How does the wild world feed me? Share your thoughts with your fellow activists at dinner.

Enjoy a massage before dinner (optional add-on) or join the group for an uplifting game of beach volleyball. Drift to sleep with a nocturnal yoga Nidra class by Alexandra.

Enjoy a slow morning and breakfast before heading out on a national park excursion. Travelers may see tapirs, monkeys, sloths, macaws, and other colorful critters in their natural habitat. Lunch at the park. (Travelers who opt to stay at the Finca can choose their own adventure.)

Reconvene at night over Rob's famous turtle talk. Learn more about this epic discussion here.

Day 5 is all about admiring the underwater world. After breakfast head out to Caño Island for some of the best snorkeling in Costa Rica. Travelers may spot sea turtles, angelfish, parrotfish, or reef sharks and eagle rays.

Consider: What can we learn from marine life about change, adaptability, and resilience?

Back at the farm, share your observations at dinner as you discuss ways to incorporate the teachings into your own activism and lifestyle. (Travelers who opt to stay at the farm can enjoy leisurely free time, a hike to the secret waterfall, and more.)

Day 6 is all about moving stuck energy and creating new realities. Optional silent disco to start the day in the Moon House. Depart for an excursion or stay to learn natural dying processes and techniques from our host using plants native to the farm. Tye dye clothes, make art, and receive a one-of-a-kind henna tattoo.

Early evening brings our 'Staying Grounded In a Turbulent World' Workshop. Here you'll learn how to stay tapped and tuned in to your community, inner power, and compassion in a unsettling world using somatic techniques and mindful movements.

Home-made dinner followed by a jungle dance party or nighttime turtle patrol.

After a rejuvenating morning yoga class spend your final full day with your new yet cherished friends. Eat breakfast before learning about the mighty coconut and other foods grown on the property. In a hands-on workshop we'll learn how to make coconut milk, soap, and bowls. Be a kid and let your inner artists play.

After a short break we'll reconvene to begin our Flowered Future Collage Workshop. Bring your magazines to the table as everyone integrates what they've learned, selecting images, pictures, and messages that shape our collective future. Once everyone has made their collage we'll combine them, bringing our greater vision together and capturing our work in photos.

Savor a rich coconut curry for dinner, harvested by the group. After dinner travelers are free to visit the beach one last time, hangout with their new friends & comrades, and get ready to depart the next morning.

On day 8 it's time to say goodbye to Finca Ganadito. Enjoy one last breakfast around the table as you exchange contacts, favorite memories, and teary goodbyes.

Travel onward and continue your Costa Rican adventure or head back to San Jose to fly home.