9 Days / 8 Nights
*If you are interested in a shorter or longer trip, we can create an itinerary based on your interests that combines various destinations throughout Costa Rica. Please contact us HERE.
Various Options*
Choose between 3.5 Star, 5 Star or 5+ Star Accommodation Options
Easy*
Activities: hiking, kayaking & snorkeling
*Please refer to our Trip Activity Level Guide for more information
Bienvenidos a Costa Rica! After arriving at Liberia Airport, transfer to Hacienda Guachipelín, your home base for the next four nights. Spend the rest of the day settling in, exploring the grounds, and experiencing the pura vida of this beautiful country.
The day begins with a scenic guided walk to Las Pailas trail in Rincón de la Vieja National Park. Once in the park, you’ll be led through the jungle – past bubbling mud pits and fumaroles that steam from the ground – until you reach the best views of the volcano. Then, it’s a 3 mile/5 kilometer hike to reach Cangreja Waterfall. Be sure to keep your eyes open for monkeys, coatis, armadillos, and birds. In the afternoon, relax with a picnic lunch beside the clear blue falls.
Today’s optional activities include inner-tubing on Rio Negro, swinging through the jungle canopy on ziplines, riding horseback on scenic forest trails, and relaxing in the Rio Negro Hot Springs. The choice is yours!
It’s your second day at Hacienda Guachipelín, and the options are endless. Consider taking a different hike in Rincon de la Vieja National Park, or setting out on a mountain bike. Or maybe you’ll opt for one (more) long soak in the hot springs.
Say goodbye to the verdant jungles of Guanacaste, and hello to the beach! To break up today’s long drive, stretch your legs at Santa Rosa National Park as you wander multiple ecosystems, including dry tropical forests, mangrove estuaries, and beaches. The afternoon and evening are yours free to enjoy the beautiful beachtown of Playa Hermosa.
Day 6: Kayaking and Snorkeling
The morning’s guided coastal kayak tour offers a unique view of Playa Hermosa from sea level, followed by snorkeling for an incredible view below the water’s surface. After snacks on the beach and lunch at a local restaurant, spend the rest of the day exploring on your own.
Day 7: Spelunking in Barra Honda Caverns National Park
Today you will visit the limestone caves of Barra Honda Caverns National Park. Outfitted in rock climbing gear, you will have the chance to go deep into this labyrinth of limestone caves for a closer look at these incredible rock formations, as well as the unique plants and animals that call these caves home.
Day 8: Beach Morning and Afternoon Catamaran
Enjoy your last full day in Costa Rica at your own pace. Spend the morning lounging on the beach or exploring the town, then set sail on an afternoon catamaran boat ride before watching the sun set over the Pacific Ocean.
Day 9: Depart Costa Rica
Take advantage of your last few hours in Costa Rica by soaking up the sun on Playa Hermosa. In the afternoon, transfer to Liberia International Airport for your flight home.
Please contact us for a complete detailed itinerary.
Located next door to Rincon de la Vieja National Park, Hacienda Guachipelín combines relaxation and adventure for a uniquely Costa Rican experience. Fill your days with onsite excursions and nature tours, and spend your evenings enjoying authentic farm-to-table meals at La Hacienda Restaurant, or a soak in the Rio Negro Hot Springs that are heated by the nearby volcano. Pamper yourself with a mud bath at Simbiosis Spa, or wake up with guided sunrise yoga and meditation (also available at sunset). All 79 rooms (including standard, superior, and suites) at Hacienda Guachipelín offer air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and private bathrooms, allowing you to live in modern comfort in the heart of the tropical dry forest.
Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort is an all-inclusive resort on a sunny hillside overlooking Playa Hermosa and the Papagayo Gulf. With 54 comfortable guest suites, a tranquil bay for water sports, and magnificent tropical gardens, this resort offers an intimate, family-friendly experience with modern amenities like air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and marble bathrooms. The resort features two restaurants, a bar, a spa, an infinity pool, and a fitness center, as well as a shuttle to the pristine Blue Flag beach.
Casa Conde Beach Front Papagayo is an all-inclusive boutique hotel immersed in the jungle. Located on nine hectares of dry tropical forest on the edge of Playa Panama, with views of the Bay of Papagayo, the hotel boasts a front row seat to all kinds of wildlife. In addition to its natural wonders, the property offers two restaurants and four bars, plus recreational facilities, including ping pong tables, a volleyball court, and two pools. The fifty air conditioned rooms offer an assortment of amenities, and may include a jacuzzi, ocean view and/or a balcony.
Bosque del Mar is located steps from Hermosa beach, in the Gulf of Papagayo, Guanacaste. As you unwind to the sound of waves in this eco-friendly treehouse-like setting, you will experience first-class hospitality, service, and gastronomy. Each suite (consisting of Junior, Garden view, Oceanfront, and Penthouse) is characterized by comfort and privacy, and each includes WiFi, air conditioning, and a terrace.
There is no other operator in the travel industry that will provide the same level of personal attention to you before your adventure to Costa Rica. We get very involved with our clients before each trip by offering a series of pre-planning calls in the months and weeks before departure. This provides you with an opportunity to hear directly from us on preparation, and trip experience. It also gives you the platform to ask questions about any aspect of the trip.
Our knowledgeable support staff take care of the details of your in-country transportation, lodging, meals, tours, park fees, and activities. We’ve even scheduled in a bit of free time for you to explore, relax, shop, or eat on your own.
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