Fathomless Freediving Course

Dolphin Quest Costa Rica is the ultimate immersive adventure destination for individuals, families and groups alike who are looking to check out from the stress of every day life and connect with nature. Located in Golfito, on the southern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, Dolphin Quest offers a glimpse of all the region has to offer, from rainforest to ocean. We offer lodging, meals and activities to accommodate all interests. Founded in 1987, Dolphin Quest is family-run and aimed to celebrate the connection between humans and nature.

Dolphin Quest Costa Rica

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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN>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, this course teaches fundamental freediving techniques for underwater exploration and hunting. You will also practice static apnea to help develop your breath-holding abilities and in-water comfort. </SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN>Your PFI Freediver course will cover fundamental topics such as:</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN>• Essential Safety procedures for Static Apnea and Freediving</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN>• Proper Breath-Up and Recovery Breath techniques</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN>• Confined-Water skill development i.e. Static Apnea up to 4min </SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN>• Free Immersion in Open-Water i.e. line diving </SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN>• Equalization for Deep Diving</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN>• Equipment for Freediving</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN>• The fundamental Physics & Physiology of Freediving—what happens to your body at depths!</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN>**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.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN>Day 2: 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.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN>Day 3: Second session consisting of applying techniques for safety and performance. Also including breath holds(static apnea) up to 4 minutes and water entry practice.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN>Day 4: 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, yoga or relaxing.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN>**Day 5: Leave Dolphin Quest in the morning, take hopper plane from Golfito to San Jose, catch flight back home. </SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN>** For students traveling from out-of-town. Local students must be present at 8am on Day 2, 3 and 4</SPAN></DIV>
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