JUNGLE ADVENTURE RETREATS FOR GAY & QUEER MEN IN COSTA RICA
Out & Wild: Nature Adventure Retreats
A seven-day jungle retreat where movement, waterfalls, exploration, embodiment, and queer community come together.
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What Is Out & Wild?
Out & Wild is Qasa’s jungle adventure retreat series for gay and queer men. It combines nature, movement, playful challenge, embodiment, and real community in Costa Rica’s Diamante Valley. Every activity is invitational, and you are always in charge of your pace.
Nature First
Jungle, rivers, waterfalls, and wildlife are part of the experience, not just the backdrop.
Adventure With Care
Active and energizing experiences held with preparation, clear guidance, and support.
Queer Community
A retreat created for gay and queer men who want movement, laughter, and chosen-family connection.
Embodiment and Recovery
Movement, breath, rest, and grounding help the week feel energizing rather than exhausting.
John L
This experience introduced me to a community of men who were more than their trauma. I felt liberated, loved, and heard.
Why Men Come to Out & Wild
Men arrive for different reasons. Many come to:
Feel
More alive in their bodies and senses.
Reconnect
With nature in an active and meaningful way.
Share
Adventure with gay and queer men in a beautiful setting.
Play
Move, laugh, and step outside familiar routines.
Challenge
Meet physical edges in a supported and joyful way.
Return
Home feeling more open, grounded, and energized.
See Qasa in Motion
Get a closer look at the land, the adventures, the spaces, and the feeling of sharing the week with queer men from around the world.
Next Out & Wild Retreat
Next Awaken Retreat
- November 29 - December 05, 2026
- Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
- Group size: Range from 10 to 28
- Privacy: Fully private retreat
- Investment: $2,550–$3,750 per person, depending on accommodation
Additional dates are available throughout the upcoming season.
Two Paths. One Wild Invitation.
Both Out & Wild paths blend nature, movement, embodiment, and queer community. The difference is where the energy goes: deeper into the land or deeper into the water.
Into the Jungle
Massage, Self-Touch & Body Awareness
A land-led, phone-free jungle retreat centered on trails, wildlife, hidden waterfalls, practical wilderness skills, movement, and unhurried time away from screens.
Energy: Active, immersive, off-grid
Best for: Men who want hiking, exploration, challenge, and a deeper relationship with the land
Splash
Sexuality, Kink & Partnered Exploration
A water-led adventure retreat centered on waterfall hikes, rappelling, canyoning, river and natural-pool swims, aerial movement, recovery, and playful flow.
Energy: Active, fluid, playful
Best for: Men who feel most alive around water and want challenge balanced with restoration
Two Paths. One Wild Invitation.
Both Out & Wild paths blend nature, movement, embodiment, and queer community. The difference is where the energy goes: deeper into the land or deeper into the water.
Into the Jungle
A land-led, phone-free jungle retreat centered on trails, wildlife, hidden waterfalls, practical wilderness skills, movement, and unhurried time away from screens.
Energy: Active, immersive, off-grid
Best for: Men who want hiking, exploration, challenge, and a deeper relationship with the land
Splash
A water-led adventure retreat centered on waterfall hikes, rappelling, canyoning, river and natural-pool swims, aerial movement, recovery, and playful flow.
Energy: Active, fluid, playful
Best for: Men who feel most alive around water and want challenge balanced with restoration
Which Out & Wild Path Fits You?
Into the Jungle
- Primary focus: Forest, trails, wildlife, waterfalls, and deeper land immersion
- Signature experiences: Hiking, jungle exploration, waterfall days, practical wilderness skills, movement, and phone-free presence
- Rhythm: Grounded, active, immersive
- Best for: Guests who want to unplug, hike, explore, and be challenged by the land
Splash
- Primary focus: Rivers, waterfalls, natural pools, and water-shaped landscapes
- Signature experiences: Waterfall hiking, rappelling, canyoning, swimming, aerial movement, rest, and recovery
- Rhythm: Playful, fluid, active
- Best for: Guests who want more water, movement, and a lighter adventure rhythm
Activities may shift according to weather, safety conditions, and the final itinerary. State this once below the comparison rather than repeating it on every card.
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What a Week Can Feel Like
Both paths balance adventure with recovery, connection, and time to breathe. The exact itinerary changes with the land and weather.
Into the Jungle
Mornings begin with movement, grounding, and breakfast before the group enters the day's land-based adventure. Afternoons may bring trails, wildlife, waterfalls, practical skills, or rest. Evenings return to shared meals, reflection, stories, and time together away from screens.
Splash
Mornings begin with movement and preparation before waterfall hikes, swimming, rappelling, canyoning, or other water-led activities. Recovery may include yoga, aerial movement, sound, rest, or time by the pool. Evenings are for food, laughter, bonfires, and connection.
Every adventure is invitational. You can go at your own pace, opt out, or choose a gentler alternative when available.
More Than an Adventure Trip
Out & Wild is not a tour package or an endurance test.
It is a queer retreat where adventure, embodiment, belonging, and integration live in the same week.
Immersive Nature
The jungle, water, wildlife, and weather shape the experience.
Adventure With Support
Guidance, safety practices, and opt-in participation come before performance.
Embodiment and Recovery
Movement, rest, breath, and grounding are woven between active days.
Queer Summer Camp Energy
Playful, connected, and full of chosen-family warmth.
Reflection and Integration
Time to absorb what happened rather than rushing into the next activity.
The Arc of the Journey
Before, During, and After
Prepare
Before arrival, you receive practical guidance, packing information, activity expectations, and support so you can come informed and ready.
Explore
At Qasa, the retreat unfolds through nature, movement, guided adventure, community, rest, and play.
Integrate
Reflection and post-retreat resources help you notice what the experience changes in how you feel, connect, and move through daily life.
The point is not only what you do here. It is what you carry home.
Consent Is the Culture
Unleash is built for exploration with care. No pressure. Plenty of choice. You are in charge of your pace.
Everything Is Opt-In
Your yes matters. Your no matters. Changing your mind is always welcome.
You Can Go Slowly
Observe, breathe, pause, or participate from the edges.
Boundaries Are Attractive
Clear communication and mutual respect are part of the practice.
Consent Is Ongoing
Permission for one moment or activity does not imply permission for another.
Supported, Not Pushed
Facilitators offer structure and guidance—not pressure or sexual access.
Your Out & Wild Facilitators
Dan Link
Lead Adventure Facilitator
Dan is a biologist, survivalist, and six-time Naked and Afraid champion who brings deep knowledge of the natural world, practical wilderness skills, humor, and steady guidance to Out & Wild.
Choose Your Out & Wild Retreat
Compare the path, date, facilitator team, and available cabin options. A free discovery call can help you choose the experience that fits your interests and activity level.
- November 29 - December 05, 2026
- Jan 04-10, 2027
- Jan 31 - Feb 06, 2027
- April 04-10, 2027
- May 02 - 08, 2027
- July 11 - 17, 2027
Jeffrey Oliver
This retreat, the accommodations, and the amenities all exceeded my expectations. It is lovely to see such a beautiful queer space in the middle of the jungles in Costa Rica. Will definitely return.
Choose Your Accommodation
Your retreat price depends on the room type you select. All options include the complete Awaken experience, six nights of accommodation, meals, scheduled transportation, preparation, and integration support.
*additional services provided at additional cost
| Accommodation | Investment per person |
|---|---|
| Shared Four-Bed Jungle Cabin | $2,800 |
| Shared Twin Jungle Cabin | $3,550 |
| Private King Cabin | $3,700 |
| Private Deluxe Cabin | $4,000 |
Room availability is confirmed separately for each retreat date.
What’s Included
Everything You Need for the Week
🧘🏽♂️ RETREAT EXPERIENCE
- Guided nature and adventure experiences
- Required activity and safety equipment
- Embodiment practices such as movement, yoga, breath, and grounding
- Facilitated group connection
- Preparation and integration support
- Time to rest, explore, and enjoy the land
⛺ STAY + NOURISHMENT
- Six nights of accommodation
- Chef-prepared meals and tropical beverages
- Dietary accommodations with advance notice
- Scheduled airport transportation
- Access to Qasa's retreat spaces and jungle property
- Access to the wider Qasa community
✈️ TRAVEL + SUPPORT
- Scheduled airport transportation
- Pre-arrival guidance
- On-site team support
- Post-retreat integration resources
- Access to the Qasa community
❌ NOT INCLUDED
- International or domestic flights
- Optional massage or private services
- Personal purchases
- Transportation outside scheduled retreat transfers
Stay at Qasa
Out & Wild is based at Qasa in Costa Rica’s Diamante Valley, where handcrafted jungle cabins, shared meals, waterfall access, and communal spaces become the home base for the adventure.
Shared Four-Bed Jungle Cabin
$2,550 per person
Shared Twin Jungle Cabin
$3,150 per person
Share an airy cabin with one other participant while keeping your own bed and space.
Private King Cabin
$3,450 per person
Private Deluxe Cabin
$3,750 per person
A quiet private cabin that can be configured with one king bed or two twin beds.
The Jungle Is Part of the Retreat
Out & Wild unfolds on Qasa’s 400-acre property in the Diamante Valley, with protected forest, private trails, waterfalls, bamboo spaces, and room to move between adventure and rest.
Diamante Waterfalls
Six major waterfalls and natural pools within walking distance on the property.
Open-Air Shala
A bamboo space for movement, grounding, reflection, and recovery.
Pool and Jungle Trails
Space to swim, wander, rest, and reconnect between activities.
Chef-Prepared Food
Fresh, nourishing meals made with locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.
Movement and Strength
A jungle-view gym for strength and functional movement.
Optional Bodywork
Massage and bodywork are available at an additional cost.
Private and Communal Showers
Hot-water bamboo shower facilities with both shared and private options.
Alexis Pedroza
I feel Qasa is an absolute “must-go” experience for anyone wanting to explore in a safe queer environment.
Is This Your Kind of Retreat?
Out & Wild may be a fit if you:
- want to feel more alive in your body and senses
- are drawn to nature, movement, water, and exploration
- enjoy play, laughter, and spontaneous joy
- want challenge inside a supportive environment
- value queer community that feels active, warm, and real
- want adventure without an extreme survival-test atmosphere
Out & Wild may NOT be a fit if you:
- want a purely sedentary or luxury-only retreat
- are unwilling to spend time outdoors or adapt to weather
- do not want any movement or physical element in the experience
- expect every day to follow a rigid itinerary regardless of conditions
- are unwilling to respect safety guidance, boundaries, or group agreements
Every adventure is invitational. You are in charge of your pace, and you can change your mind.
Is This Your Kind of Retreat?
Out & Wild may be a fit if you:
- want to feel more alive in your body and senses
- are drawn to nature, movement, water, and exploration
- enjoy play, laughter, and spontaneous joy
- want challenge inside a supportive environment
- value queer community that feels active, warm, and real
- want adventure without an extreme survival-test atmosphere
Out & Wild may NOT be a fit if you:
- want a purely sedentary or luxury-only retreat
- are unwilling to spend time outdoors or adapt to weather
- do not want any movement or physical element in the experience
- expect every day to follow a rigid itinerary regardless of conditions
- are unwilling to respect safety guidance, boundaries, or group agreements
Every adventure is invitational. You are in charge of your pace, and you can change your mind.
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Getting to Qasa
Qasa is located near Dominical, Costa Rica, approximately 3.5-4.5 hours from San José International Airport. Scheduled ground transportation is included for retreat participants at specified arrival and departure times.
From San José
Join the scheduled retreat transfer or arrange private ground transportation.
From Quepos
Take a short domestic flight from San José, followed by ground transportation to Qasa.
Driving
A 4WD vehicle is recommended and may be required during the rainy season.
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frequently asked questions
FAQs
Got questions about our retreats in Costa Rica? Read the FAQs or get in touch via the contact form below.
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A jungle retreat is an immersive stay where nature is central to the experience. Out & Wild combines guided outdoor adventure, movement, rest, shared meals, embodiment, and queer community at Qasa in Costa Rica’s Diamante Valley.
The week includes guided adventure, movement and grounding practices, shared meals, community time, rest, and reflection. Into the Jungle emphasizes land-based immersion, while Splash emphasizes waterfalls, rivers, natural pools, and water-led play.
Into the Jungle is a phone-free, land-led experience with trails, wildlife, waterfalls, wilderness skills, and deeper off-grid immersion. Splash is a water-led path centered on waterfall hikes, swimming, rappelling, canyoning, playful movement, and recovery.
Out & Wild is not a surf-only retreat. It is a broader jungle adventure experience. Current Into the Jungle dates focus on land immersion, while Splash focuses on waterfalls, rivers, natural pools, and water-led activities. Specific itineraries vary by date and conditions.
Out & Wild is active but not designed as an extreme survival test. Moderate hiking and basic comfort in outdoor environments help you enjoy more of the itinerary. Activities are guided, and the team shares the expected activity level before you book.
You do not need to be an expert. Into the Jungle is best suited to guests comfortable with moderate walking and uneven terrain. Splash is best suited to guests with basic swimming confidence. Ask the team about access needs and activity alternatives before booking.
No. Every activity is invitational. You can move at your own pace, opt out, change your mind, or choose a gentler option when one is available. Safety guidance and facilitator instructions must still be respected.
Yes. Into the Jungle is designed as a phone-free experience so participants can enter more fully into the land, the group, and the rhythm of the week. Exact device and emergency-contact guidelines are shared before arrival.
Out & Wild is created for gay, bisexual, trans, and other queer men who feel aligned with a men-centered retreat. There is no required look, body type, fitness identity, or way of expressing masculinity.
No. Out & Wild is centered on nature, adventure, embodiment, play, and community. Qasa is an adults-only, consent-forward environment, and participants are expected to respect boundaries, privacy, and group agreements.
Current investment ranges from $2,550 to $3,750 per person, depending on accommodation. The retreat includes programming, lodging, meals, scheduled airport transportation, equipment for included activities, preparation, and integration support.
Yes. Many participants arrive alone. The retreat creates structured opportunities to connect while leaving room for rest, privacy, and personal space.
Qasa is in Valle Diamante, approximately 3.5-4.5 hours from San Jose International Airport. Scheduled transfers are included at specified times for retreat participants. Full arrival instructions are provided before the retreat.
Not Sure Out & Wild Is Your Path?
Qasa also offers retreats for gay and queer men centered on Sacred Plant Journeys, embodiment, touch, pleasure, and deeper inner work.
Awaken
Sacred Plant Journeys for reflection, reconnection, embodiment, and integration.
Unleash
Embodiment, touch, conscious pleasure, and consent-centered connection.
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Compare all Qasa experiences and discover which path may fit you best.
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Ready to Get Out & Wild?
Book a free discovery call to compare the two paths, understand the activity level, review dates and cabin options, and ask anything you want before deciding.
Booking a call does not reserve the retreat.