Wilderness Medicine CME, Surf & Yoga Retreat
Length of trip: 8 days | Group Size: 10-16
Activity Level: 1-3 | Dates: April 4th-11th, 2026
This Trip is For: Couples/Friends/Solos | Price: from $3895
Accommodations: Deluxe
Continuing Medical Education: 10 Cat. 1 CME/CE
Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort
Surf & Water Sports
Yoga & Wellness Workshops
Wilderness Medicine CME
Itinerary at a Glance
Experience the Magic of Nosara
Arrive in Liberia, Costa Rica, for our CME Surf and Yoga Retreat Costa Rica trip, where our team will handle all the logistics so you can start your vacation worry-free. After settling into the luxurious Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort, just a short walk from the beach, you’ll enjoy a welcome gathering and the chance to meet fellow participants. Over the first few days, begin your wellness journey with a variety of yoga classes in open-air shalas, optional surf lessons on Playa Guiones’ friendly waves, and your first Wilderness Medicine CME sessions. Evenings offer time to relax, connect, and recharge over delicious, gourmet meals.
The next few days are filled with daily yoga sessions, surfing workshops, and a blend of CME courses, offering hands-on skills training in Wilderness Medicine. Experience Costa Rica’s natural beauty through optional excursions like kayaking the mangroves, zip-lining through lush forests, or hiking to a local waterfall. Each day provides ample time for rest and rejuvenation at Bodhi Tree’s pools, wellness spa, and juice bar. This retreat is all about YOU. Giving yourself what you need most. Curious to know what makes our retreats special? Click here to read more!
As the retreat winds down, enjoy final yoga sessions and surf opportunities before reflecting on the week’s experiences. With newfound skills, connections, and memories, you’ll depart Nosara feeling refreshed and recharged, ready to bring a sense of balance back to your everyday life. We’ll ensure a smooth transition back to the Liberia airport, capping off an unforgettable journey of learning, adventure, and relaxation.
MedTreks Costa Rica Surf & Yoga Retreat
Known as “The Stairway to Heaven at Sea Level” Bodhi Tree resort is the perfect oasis for surfers, yogis, wellness and adventure enthusiasts. Come here to rest in the tranquility of the jungle, soak in the salt of the ocean…your journey to peace, balance and rejuvenation begins.
Did you know Nosara is considered one of the world’s Blue Zones, regions where people live longer, healthier lives? Click here to read our blog post on what makes Nosara so special for health and adventure travelers.
The Balinese-inspired grounds and accommodations are perched on eight acres of tropical jungle, with waterfalls and gentle streams to inspire rest, meditation & reflection. The resort has 4 incredibly unique and beautiful yoga shalas, two salt-water pools with a poolside juice bar. The restaurant provides fresh, organic, and nutritious meals each day, included in your stay.
The Surfing
Warm waters, Friendly Waves
Daily Surfboard Access
Surf Transportation
Surf Tips & Techniques
Bodhi Tree offers a world-class yoga facility with Balinese-style hardwood floor yoga shalas with 360 degree views. MedTreks will host a daily yoga class but you are also free to explore many of the other community classes that are offered at Bodhi Tree for additional purchase. Yoga classes at Bodhi Tree include Hatha Yoga, Power Yoga, Vinyasa, Yin Yoga, Aerial Yoga, Breathwork, Sound Bath. The resort has incredible yoga instructors and we highly recommend taking a few different classes during the CME Surf and Yoga Retreat Costa Rica.
When you travel with MedTreks, you’re not just signing up for a trip, you’re joining a community of like-minded healthcare professionals who share your passion for adventure, learning, and personal growth. Every detail of your journey is thoughtfully crafted by our founder and owner, who is not only a medical professional herself, but brings decades of experience in the travel and adventure industry. Our passionate team of expert guides, faculty and travel designers are deeply involved in the execution of every trip, ensuring a high-quality, personalized experience where every detail is carefully arranged for you. At MedTreks, we believe in balancing work and play, so you can earn your CME credits while fully immersing yourself in the adventure of a lifetime.
Click here to watch our Costa Rica Surf & Yoga Retreat video and get a glimpse of the magic waiting for you… waves, wellness, community, and CME in paradise.
Let us take care of the details while you recharge, learn, have fun and create unforgettable memories!
To learn more about why our trips are different, please click the Why MedTreks below!
Course Info
This “CME Surf and Yoga Retreat Costa Rica” trip offers Category 1 CME in Wilderness Medicine for MDs/DOs, NPs, PAs. CEs for RNs as well!
Optional Medical Spanish Bootcamp
We are also offering a Medical Spanish Bootcamp as part of this adventure trip. This is an optional 20 hr course. Lecture are held Monday – Friday, 1pm-5pm.
Faculty & Instructors
- Seven Nights at the Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort
- Three healthy, delicious meals daily at Bodhi Tree
- Morning Yoga Class
- Soundbath Experience & Breathwork Class
- Up to 10 Hours of Category 1 CME in Wilderness Medicine
- MedTreks Welcome Gift Bag
- Flexible interest free payment plans
- No booking fees
- Travel itinerary app to view your itinerary offline anywhere, anytime
- 24 hr in-country concierge support
- MedTreks course materials
- Certificate of completion
- Access to MedTreks Alumni Group
Extras: Tips, souvenirs, alcoholic beverages, spa treatments, additional surf lessons, adventure activities, travel insurance, airfare and airport transportation.
How To Book
A $1000 non-refundable deposit reserves your spot. You will receive a welcome packet with arrival/departure information, packing list and helpful resources as you plan for this adventure. The remainder of the payment is due 90 days before the trip begins.
Payment plans available. Participants are also able to accept contributions from loved ones/friends/colleagues to help cover their trip cost.
How to get to Nosara:
Transportation:
Flights: Fly into Liberia International Airport (LIR). From Liberia, we have 2 options for transportation to the resort: booking a puddle jumper flight or a shuttle.
*Landing in Liberia prior to 2:00 PM on the first day of retreat and departing after 1:00 PM on the last day of retreat is highly recommended.
Shuttle:
Once we receive your flight information, we’ll help coordinate transportation from the airport to the resort. When possible, we’ll pair you with other guests arriving/ departing at similar times to keep your cost down…and make the 2 ½ hour trip over more fun. The anticipated cost will be $160 for one to four people plus $45 for each additional person. Tax will be added to these charges as well. We will do our best to group people together so they can split the cost, therefore it is helpful if you book your flights within the windows suggested above.
Traveling solo?
Perfect! We will match you with a compatible solo traveler with whom you are comfortable. Private accommodations may be available at additional cost.
Loved ones and non-medical professionals are also welcome to join you!
Yes! As long as the trip is booked before the final payment is due (90 days before trip start). A non-refundable deposit secures your spot on the trip.
Our CME trips are all accredited for physicians, NPs, PAs and also provide CEUs for Nurses. We provide course information for all the courses that you can submit to your employer. After the trip/course is complete, we provide you with a CME certificate within 2-4 weeks
We provide you with a comprehensive Welcome Package that includes a packing list, resources, course materials, and helpful travel tips for your upcoming adventure.
Yes! We welcome loved ones and non-medical guests. They are welcome to attend all of our workshops and lectures while on the trip at no further cost. Some of our trips are even kid-friendly, depending on the trip and age of your children. Please send us an email to inquire about this possibility.
Our trips provide comfortable and boutique lodging experiences, with mostly 4-star hotels that provide good food and quality service. Over the years, we have hand-crafted our itineraries to include some of the most charming accommodations.
Send us an email! We are happy to set up a call and answer any questions that you might have!