The closest international airport is in Liberia - airport code LIR. It serves major airlines with direct connections to many major airports including Houston, Atlanta, New York, Toronto, London, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, Chicago, Minneapolis, Miami, Montreal among others. Because of so many direct connections, it's easy to find either a non-stop flight or one with just one layover. More details here if needed.

Most people will aim to arrive at some point on Saturday, November 16th because the resort offers shuttles for $60 each way from Liberia Airport directly to the resort on Saturdays only between 12 pm - 4 pm and then again between 7 pm - 8.30 pm. It's about a 2.5 hour drive and you can pay for your shuttle upon checkout from the hotel.

SHUTTLE/VAN OPTION 

Blue Spirit Resort offers shuttles for $60 each way from Liberia Airport directly to the resort on Saturdays only between 12 pm - 4 pm and then again between 7 pm - 8.30 pm. It's about a 2.5 hour drive and you can pay for your shuttle upon checkout from the hotel. We recommend the shuttle for ease, but some people will opt to drive themselves and there is on-site parking at Blue Spirit. You can book your shuttle reservation here.

SMALL CHARTER PLANE OPTION

Blue Spirit now offers exclusive CHARTER FLIGHTS from the International Airport in Liberia (LIR) to the local Nosara Airport (NOB). 

• Flights run on Saturdays ONLY and will be accommodated to meet the majority of our guests on connecting flights. 
• Flight time is approximately 25 minutes.
• The minimum number of passengers per flight is 9 people.

Rate: $149 + 13% tax including the ground transportation from NOB airport to Blue Spirit. 

Baggage: 

• 30 pounds of checked baggage and 10 pounds of carry-on baggage. 

• Extra baggage is $1.50 per extra pound. 

Penalties:

• Changes: 15 days before the flights without penalty. 

• Changes or cancellations made after this period will not be refunded. 

Important 

You’ll need to reserve your charter flight 15 days prior to your arrival at the latest. Booking requests and/or changes after this deadline must be made directly via e-mail to [email protected]

Click HERE to make your reservation. 

Yes. Blue Spirit is very experienced in working with guests to accommodate their allergies or dietary needs. We will reach out to everyone in advance to ask about your needs and we will communicate them to the chef in advance. The chef will make herself available at meal times to walk you through the buffet line to answer questions about ingredients, allergens, what's safe to eat, etc.

Blue Spirit has done a great job of compiling their most commonly asked questions right here. So, if you have more questions, check out that page. If you still need more help, email [email protected].

If the retreat needs to be canceled due to Covid-19 or other public health concerns, you will receive a full refund or will be given the option to transfer to next year's retreat.

For those who pay in full: if you cancel your registration more than 6 months from the date of the retreat, you can receive a 75% refund. If you cancel your registration between 3 months and 6 months from the retreat date, you can receive a 50% refund. If you cancel your spot with less than 3 months until retreat date, no refund is possible.

For those who are on a payment plan, monthly installment payments are non-refundable, however if you notify us in writing that you need to cancel your spot, you will not be billed any further going forward.