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With its warm waters under a bright tropical sun, Costa Rica is the perfect location for a family adventure!

The biodiversity, majestic waters and uninhabited landscapes makes Costa Rica a playground for people of all ages. You will have the chance to explore some the country’s best spots and will always be greeted by friendly locals and curious animals. It is an adventure like no other!

SUMMARY

DAY 1: SAt, jan 4 ::: Arrive in liberia, drive to monteverde

DAY 2 - 3: Sun - mon, jan 5 - 6 ::: monteverde free days

Day 4: tue, jan 7 ::: Monteverde to nosara

DAY 5 - 8: wed - sat, jan 8 - 11 ::: nosara free days

DAY 9: sun, jan 12 ::: drive to las catalinas

DAYs 10 - 13: mon - thu, jan 13 - 16 ::: las catalinas free days

Day 14: fri, jan 17 ::: las catalinas to liberia

Day 15: sat, jan 18 ::: liberia departure

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1 - 3

Explore the vast cloud forest of Monteverde.

Flight details:
Airports: DEN LIR
Time: 11:59PM 06:15AM
Flight number: UA1233
Conf Number: G2HGCP

Overnight: Self -booked accommodations

Transfer: 2.5 hrs by private car

Arrival in Liberia, Costa Rica

Welcome to Costa Rica! As you exit the airport building (after passing through customs and gathering your bags), find a representative from Adobe Rent-a-Car. The rep will take you to their airport office to deliver the 4x4 car.

Important: Your departing flights are early on Jan 18th making it impossible to return the car that morning. Please inform the rental car rep that you will drop off the car the day before, the evening of Jan 17th.

Additionally, the Mandatory Liability Insurance is already included on this reservation – any other insurance is extra. The local operator recommends buying the extended protection, which will cover the car 100% with only a $100.00 deductible, but it is your decision.

Car Seats: Toddler car seat available for $3.50 per day, Infant car seat unavailable

Drive on your own to the Monteverde Cloud Forest (2 1/2 hrs). Enjoy exploring this incredible nature reserve at your leisure.

Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Located at nearly five thousand feet elevation in the Tilaran Range of northwest Costa Rica, Monteverde is both a community and forest reserve. The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, described as ‘the jewel in the crown of cloud forests’ by National Geographic and one of the world’s premiere destinations for naturalists, where large trees are nearly completely covered by thick, wet and heavy “carpets” of small plants including orchids, and wild relatives of familiar tropical “house plants”- philodendrons, ferns and ficus trees - reach enormous sizes. The beautiful Resplendent Quetzal spends about ½ the year here during its breeding season and the forest is home to hundreds of other bird and mammal species. Watch brightly-coloured birds at play in the Curi-Cancha Reserve; take a guided hike or horse ride through the dense jungle; watch electric blue frogs jump about at the famous Frog Pond, or take a dip in the pools around the San Luis Waterfall. Must-sees include the Butterfly Gardens, Orchid House, Selvatura treetop suspension bridges, and coffee, chocolate, and sugarcane tour.

Accommodations and activities booked directly by client.

Day 4 - 8

Enjoy the endless opportunities for wildlife viewing.

Overnight: The Gilded Iguana

Meals: B

Transfer: 4 hrs by private vehicle

Depart the Cloud Forest for Nosara

Drive on your own from Monteverde to Nosara Beach, Guanacaste (4 hrs)

Resting on the outer western edge of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula between the popular beach towns of Playa Samara and Playa Tamarindo, the surfer’s town of Nosara is known for its picture-perfect wildlife, array of watersports, and long-standing yoga culture. A long stretch of white-sand beaches fringed by palm trees and verdant jungle make Nosara a prime destination for holidaymakers, and it is one of the only coastal towns with little development on the beach.

Rated as one of the top twenty surfing destinations by National Geographic, the town draws surfers from all over the world to enjoy its clean, plentiful waves. Renowned for its various yoga centres, Nosara beckons to health-conscious crowds. Other highlights include: a lovely array of restaurants and a variety of wild animals at the Nosara Biological Reserve.

Accommodations at The Gilded Iguana.

DAY 9 - 13

Enjoy the pristine beaches of Las CatalinasOvernight: Las CatalinasTransfer: 2 hrs by private vehicle

Enjoy the pristine beaches of Las Catalinas

Overnight: Las Catalinas

Transfer: 2 hrs by private vehicle

Depart Nosara for Las Catalinas

Depart Nosara for the 2 hr drive to Danta Beach, at Las Catalinas, Guanacaste.

Las Catalinas is a beautiful car-free beach town in Costa Rica surrounded by tropical nature on land and at sea. Come here to connect to with a healthier, more satisfying, more sustainable way to live. At Las Catalinas you’ll find gathering places like Limonada, the new Beach Club, the beach, beautiful streets and plazas to explore, and the wonders of the surrounding 1000-acre nature preserve.

The Beach Club at Las Catalinas is an important part of the town. It is located on a small bluff above the beach in the Beach Town South neighborhood, an easy walk from anywhere in town. It has:

  • Beautiful restaurant and bar

  • 25 meter lap pool

  • Kids play pool

  • Adult lounging pool

  • Hot tub

  • Exercise room with weight lifting and cardio equipment

  • Plenty of seating and lounge chairs

Las Catalinas truly is a paradise for a wide range of outdoor activities, including:

  • Boogie Boarding and Body Surfing

  • Kayaking and Stand Up Paddleboarding

  • Hiking and trail running

  • Mountain Biking

  • Snorkeling

  • Swimming – The beaches of Las Catalinas, Playa Danta and Playa Dantita, are great for swimming. At low tide Danta (the larger of the two) is very broad with a flat pitch. Waves are generally of moderate or smaller size, and break gently. Currents are minimal. These conditions are good for safe swimming for people of all ages. There are rocks in some places, and areas that are rock free. At high tide the beach is narrow and steeper and the waves break closer to shore.

  • Yoga and Exercise Classes – Regularly scheduled yoga and exercise classes in our beachside pavilion

Other great outdoor activities are conveniently located nearby and make for great outings from Las Catalinas:

  • Surfing – there are many world class surfing spots located near Las Catalinas. The swell comes generally from the south, so Las Catalinas is partially sheltered from that swell by the point of Cabo Vela. Just around the corner, a 25 minute drive from Las Catalinas, is the famous surfing beach Playa Grande. Continue south and there are a string of many more great surfing spots. To the north, best reached by boat, are the famous Witch’s Rock and Ollie’s Point.

  • Sailing -The excellent Costa Rican Sailing Center is located in Potrero, just a few minutes’ drive or a bike ride away. With a whole fleet of new boats and expert instruction, Bahia Potrero is a wonderful place to sail, with good sailing to be had nearly every day. Abundant marine life, including dolphins, whales, manta rays, and abundant turtles, and some of the most beautiful coast you will ever see. There are also a variety of larger charter boats available in the area. Afternoon sailing, snorkeling and sunset viewing trips are excellent outings from Las Catalinas.

  • Fishing – The waters off Las Catalinas offer some of the finest deep sea fishing in the world. There are a large number of local boats available for hire. Marlin, sailfish, dorado, roosterfish, and tuna are among the local fish to be caught.

Set along the spectacular Pacific Coast in northwestern Costa Rica, Guanacaste is renowned for its pristine beaches, volcanic landscape, and exotic creatures. This Costa Rican province is considered the quintessential tropical paradise. Guanacaste's landscape features vast open grassland plains scattered with dry tropical forest edged by white-sand beaches. Visitors can spend a lazy day on the endless Playa Blanca Beach, enjoy first-class diving as well as a variety of watersports at the magnificent Playa Hermosa Beach, and visit Santa Rosa National Park, featuring unspoiled indigenous vegetation and inhabited by over 200 bird species.

Day 14

Overnight: Hilton Garden Inn Hotel

Transfer: 1 hr by private vehicle

Depart Las Catalinas for Liberia

Enjoy a relaxed morning on your own, before departing the beach for lodging near the airport for the following day’s early departure.

Important: As your flight the following morning is so early, you must return the car this evening. The rental car agent will then drive you to your hotel.

Day 15

Say adios to the land of Pura Vida

Meals: B

Flight details:
Airports: LIR IAH, IAH DEN
Time: 6:45AM 10:25AM,
12:20PM 01:55PM
Flight number: UA1759, UA463
Conf Number: G2HGCP

Depart Costa Rica

Check in 3 hours prior to the scheduled flight time, as we say adios to the land of Pura Vida.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Designed by acclaimed architect Benjamin Saxe and San Jose-based interior design firm Sofa Interiorismo, the Gilded Iguana features artisan craftsmanship, indoor and outdoor showers, and outdoor living space, giving you every opportunity to enjoy your vacation in Nosara. At The Gilded Iguana, the basics like free Wi-Fi are a given, and extras like surfboard storage complete a stay at their Nosara accommodations.

The bar and restaurant at The Gilded Iguana has been many things to many people: a surfer hangout, a night spot, a community meeting place, and everything in between.

Dotting the beautiful Costa Rican coast, Las Catalinas is a beach town set on the shores of the Pacific Ocean in the province of Guanacaste. Surrounded by majestic mountains and incredibly scenic tropical landscapes, Las Catalinas is a car-free and easily walkable holiday destination. The town is reminiscent of a hilly European village boasting narrow, cobblestoned alleyways lined with colonial architecture. Visitors can spend a lazy day on the pristine beach, discover a network of world-class trails and enjoy an array of water sports. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the wide range of excellent dining and shopping options as well as the many biking trails tracing the stunning Pacific shores.

Hilton Garden Inn Liberia Airport is located directly in front of the airport and features a complimentary shuttle service to and from the hotel. Accommodation is available in comfortable guest rooms and suites which feature modern amenities including complimentary Wi-Fi, high definition TV, fridge, and a microwave. Guests may dine at The Garden Restaurant & Bar which offers casual dining and light snacks. The hotel also features a fully equipped fitness centre and a large outdoor swimming pool.

Included: 

  • Hotel accommodations as detailed

  • Rental car as detailed

  • Meals as detailed

Not Include:

  • International Airfare

  • Costa Rica Airport Departure Tax ($29)

  • Meals not detailed in itinerary

  • Early check-in

  • Alcoholic drinks

  • Gratuities

  • Any other personnel expenses

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