COSTA RICA
February 10-17, 2022
Arenal (volcano, hot springs, waterfalls) (hotel- Nayara)
Papagayo Peninsula (beach and stunning sunsets) (hotel - Secrets)
see itinerary below
$2,875 per person (based on double occupancy)
HOLD YOUR SPOT WITH $250 deposit (100% refundable through December 1, 2021)
Reserve by November 15, 2021 and get the catamaran snorkel trip FREE!
Trip includes all transfers in Costa Rica, two day-trips and several meals.
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination is required to join this group.
HOLD YOUR SPOT WITH $250 deposit (100% refundable through December 1, 2021)
Reserve by November 15, 2021 and get the catamaran snorkel trip FREE!
Trip includes all transfers in Costa Rica, two day-trips and several meals.
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination is required to join this group.
DAILY ITINERARY
Day 1 - Upon arrival in Costa Rica, your ground transportation will meet you and take you through the countryside and jungle to Nayara Gardens, located in the outskirts of the Arenal Volcano. This oasis of tranquility provides a uniquely natural experience. Surrounded by lush tropical rainforest, your casita has large screened windows that open up to bring nature inside. It also includes a private balcony with Jacuzzi overlooking the volcano - king or two full size beds - plasma 27" cable TV - DVD / CD player - IPod Stand - wireless Internet - safe box (laptop capacity) - air conditioning – spacious and modern bathroom and shower with all amenities- mini bar - coffee maker. Perched on a cliff overlooking the forest, the Spa – for those who want a bit more relaxed luxury – is a spiritual enclave in an emerald jungle, a place of rejuvenation, harmony, and beauty. Enjoy the rest of this day getting the lay of the land, exploring Nayara and all the wonderful amenities right at your doorstep.
Day 2 - Breakfast included. Wake up at your leisure and enjoy the hiking rails, the pool, and discover the hidden spots and wildlife in this natural paradise. A number of optional day trips are available, including waterfall reppelling, hiking the volcano or just enjoying a day taking photos of monkeys, birds and other creatures along the way. Join the group for lunch and dinner or meander on your own.
Day 3 - Breakfast and Lunch included. Today's day trip includes a walk among Costa Rica's well-known hanging canopy bridges and a series of ziplines - all with a private guide to assure a great time. Ziplining is not required. Do as much as you want. (or substitute a different day-trip.) Return to Nayara in plenty of time for a dip in the pool and dinner either on your own or with the group.
Day 4 - Breakfast included. Another day in paradise. Nayara offers so many options for day trips that you are free to choose your own; we may create a group experience depending on individual preferences. Those who want to lay low can easily enjoy on-premises activities while those who want a little more action will surely find it.
Day 5 - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included. Today we pack it up and head toward the beach. The four-hour ride is included, and so is the stop for your choice of either 2-hours of white water rafting with a guide and leader, or gentle floating in a protected area on the river. A quick change into dry clothes and lunch (included) will get us ready for the second half of the ride to Papagayo, where the sunsets are spectacular and the view stretches for miles in many directions. From this point on, your stay at Secrets Papagayo includes all meals and beverages, so settle in, head down to the beach and get your toes in the sand before dinner. Nightly entertainment onsite.
Day 6 - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included. ONSITE COVID TESTING WILL BE FACILITATED ON THIS DAY FOR RETURN TO USA IF THIS IS STILL A REQUIREMENT TO ENTER THE US. Then we'll head out for half-day at sea on a catamaran sail with snacks and snorkeling. (This trip is included for everyone who signed up by November 15, and is available for a fee for those who signed up after November 15.) Nightly entertainment onsite.
Day 7 - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included. Enjoy the day the way you want. Stick with the group or do your own thing on premises or on a day trip of your choice.
A celebration dinner is in order and all are welcome!
Day 8 - Breakfast included before heading back to the airport. Transfer to the airport is included.
Day 1 - Upon arrival in Costa Rica, your ground transportation will meet you and take you through the countryside and jungle to Nayara Gardens, located in the outskirts of the Arenal Volcano. This oasis of tranquility provides a uniquely natural experience. Surrounded by lush tropical rainforest, your casita has large screened windows that open up to bring nature inside. It also includes a private balcony with Jacuzzi overlooking the volcano - king or two full size beds - plasma 27" cable TV - DVD / CD player - IPod Stand - wireless Internet - safe box (laptop capacity) - air conditioning – spacious and modern bathroom and shower with all amenities- mini bar - coffee maker. Perched on a cliff overlooking the forest, the Spa – for those who want a bit more relaxed luxury – is a spiritual enclave in an emerald jungle, a place of rejuvenation, harmony, and beauty. Enjoy the rest of this day getting the lay of the land, exploring Nayara and all the wonderful amenities right at your doorstep.
Day 2 - Breakfast included. Wake up at your leisure and enjoy the hiking rails, the pool, and discover the hidden spots and wildlife in this natural paradise. A number of optional day trips are available, including waterfall reppelling, hiking the volcano or just enjoying a day taking photos of monkeys, birds and other creatures along the way. Join the group for lunch and dinner or meander on your own.
Day 3 - Breakfast and Lunch included. Today's day trip includes a walk among Costa Rica's well-known hanging canopy bridges and a series of ziplines - all with a private guide to assure a great time. Ziplining is not required. Do as much as you want. (or substitute a different day-trip.) Return to Nayara in plenty of time for a dip in the pool and dinner either on your own or with the group.
Day 4 - Breakfast included. Another day in paradise. Nayara offers so many options for day trips that you are free to choose your own; we may create a group experience depending on individual preferences. Those who want to lay low can easily enjoy on-premises activities while those who want a little more action will surely find it.
Day 5 - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included. Today we pack it up and head toward the beach. The four-hour ride is included, and so is the stop for your choice of either 2-hours of white water rafting with a guide and leader, or gentle floating in a protected area on the river. A quick change into dry clothes and lunch (included) will get us ready for the second half of the ride to Papagayo, where the sunsets are spectacular and the view stretches for miles in many directions. From this point on, your stay at Secrets Papagayo includes all meals and beverages, so settle in, head down to the beach and get your toes in the sand before dinner. Nightly entertainment onsite.
Day 6 - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included. ONSITE COVID TESTING WILL BE FACILITATED ON THIS DAY FOR RETURN TO USA IF THIS IS STILL A REQUIREMENT TO ENTER THE US. Then we'll head out for half-day at sea on a catamaran sail with snacks and snorkeling. (This trip is included for everyone who signed up by November 15, and is available for a fee for those who signed up after November 15.) Nightly entertainment onsite.
Day 7 - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included. Enjoy the day the way you want. Stick with the group or do your own thing on premises or on a day trip of your choice.
A celebration dinner is in order and all are welcome!
Day 8 - Breakfast included before heading back to the airport. Transfer to the airport is included.
With sweeping views of the volcano or the jungle canopy, Nayara's Casita Deluxe offers privacy and value, wooden floors, and a quiet garden with an outdoor shower. Rooms have either king or double beds. Restaurants include international and local cuisine, a pool bar, and a wine and tapas bar. Surrounded by nature, you'll have opportunities for ziplining, repelling down a waterfall, and jungle hikes – or relax at your own pace and explore the pool, spa and daily yoga.
After four active days in Arenal, it's time to relax and do your own thing at Secrets Papagayo. These all-inclusive three nights include unlimited meals and beverages, non-motorized water sports, morning yoga and plenty of exploration. Be as active or as chill as you choose. A half-day catamaran-snack-snorkel trip is included at no cost if you book this trip before November 15, 2021.
