7-Day Costa Rica with Luxury Boutique Lodges
This customizable luxury boutique lodge adventure is particularly unique among our Costa Rica portfolio in that it starts and ends in Liberia International Airport (LIR), situated in the northwestern corner of the country. All trips are private, so while you can request a trip to start and end in San Jose, that would require longer drives and internal flights. Arriving and departing via Liberia will save you time and money on an itinerary like this.
You can start the trip any day of the year. While the dry season in Guanacaste province is typically from November through early May, travel in the rainy season is still a largely very pleasant experience since rains are typically limited to an afternoon thunderstorm or two then lighter rain at night while you sleep. Mornings are often sunny with fresh air following the gentler night rains.
The trip can be customized in several ways. We can help with quotes for whatever option you would like. One way is to add nights at one or both properties. Another option is to add a third destination such as the Osa Peninsula, Arenal Volcano or Montverde cloud forest. A third way is you could consider alternative boutique properties and build your own luxury Costa Rica tour. Among the finest luxury boutique properties in Costa Rica are these:
Papagayo (Guanacaste):
- Andaz Papagayo
- Mangroove
- Secrets Papagayo
Tamarindo:
- Hotel Capitan Suizo
Manuel Antonio:
- Arenas del Mar
- Parador Hotel
- Gaia Hotel
Manzanillo (Caribbean):
- Almendros y Corales
Puerto Viejo (Caribbean):
- Le Cameleon
Osa Peninsula:
- Lapa Rios Eco-Lodge
- Bosque del Cabo Nature Lodge
Full Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Liberia Airport, transfer to Rio Perdido Boutique Hotel (D)
Welcome to Costa Rica! Arrive in Liberia's Daniel Oduber International Airport and transfer by private van approximately 1.5 hours to the Hotel Rio Perdido situated near Bagaces. Overnight at Rio Perdido for the next 3 nights.
The Rio Perdido is one of Costa Rica most innovative boutique hotels. The lodge's 20 luxury bungalows are divided into 3 areas along the property's gradient lines. From top to bottom, the segments have 7, 5, and 8 units. Each private bungalow offers a unique experience. Access to the bungalows is via elevated pathways that connect to general circulation pathways and hiking trails. The hotel has a fine restaurant, bar, spa, three thermo mineral pools, suspension bridge, a forest trail network, river pools and hot springs, lookout points, 10-mile bike Park and many activities in the hotel.
Meals included: Dinner
Mid-Range Accommodations: Rio Perdido Hotel, Center Bunagalow
Day 2: Activities at Rio Perdido (BD)
Enjoy your day as you wish, at leisure relaxing or enjoying some of the optional activities at the lodge (extra cost). Activities include
- Hot springs
- Zip line tour canyon adventure
- Hiking to waterfalls, medicinal springs, panorama lookouts (over 20 miles of hiking trails)
- Mountain biking
- Whitewater tubing
- Yoga
- Spa treatments
- Wildlife viewing (monkeys, birds, and more)
- Activities beyond Rio Perdido include Llanos del Cortés Waterfalls, Miravalles Volcano, and Palo Verde National Park.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Mid-Range Accommodations: Rio Perdido Hotel, Center Bunagalow
Day 3: Activities at Rio Perdido (BD)
Day at leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Mid-Range Accommodations: Rio Perdido Hotel, Center Bunagalow
Day 4: Transfer to Nosara Beach on the Pacific coast, overnight Laguna Lagarta (BD)
Today, private transfer (about 3 hours or so) to the Guanacaste's Nosara area and specifically to the Lagarta Lodge Boutique Hotel.
Lagarta Lodge offers comfortable and tastefully furnished Junior Suites with private verandas. There are an array of breathtaking coastal views, a sun deck, a panorama deck, restaurant, the Sunset Bar, and a lounge exclusively for hotel guests. Other amenities include two infinity pools, a Jacuzzi, spa, shop, an art gallery, a seminar and event room, and the hotel-owned nature reserve. It has twenty-six Junior Suites. You'll have the opportunity to explore the hotel's own nature reserve Reserva biológica - or you can choose to relax in the spa or savor the magnificent views from our pools. Other options include practicing yoga or treating yourself to a massage or other special treatment in a naturally restorative setting.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Mid-Range Accommodations: Lagarta Lodge, Jungle Suite
Day 5: Free day on the Pacific Coast (BD)
Today is at leisure to enjoy the hotel and its surroundings, or reserve an optional tour (extra cost).
Optional activities include
- Boat tour
- Sea kayaking
- Surf lessons
- Zipline tour
- Hiking
- Yoga
- Horseback riding
- Spa treatments
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Mid-Range Accommodations: Lagarta Lodge, Jungle Suite
Day 6: Free day on the Pacific Coast (BD)
Enjoy another day in Nosara!
Sea Turtles at Ostional
Nearby Ostional beach (just north of Nosara) is one of Costa Rica's premier spots to witness sea turtle nesting. While subject to nature's whims, so by no means guaranteed even in the best months, to see this spectacle really is one of nature's biggest thrills. Tours happen at night. Here we see the Pacific Olive Ridley turtles, who have been known to arrive on beaches en-masse, adding to the drama. The season here is generally between August and November. For the best luck, we'd recommend that you time your trip around the new moon, either a few days before or after. The key is darkness. Sea turtles seem to appreciate the cover (and protection) of dark when arriving on the beach.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Mid-Range Accommodations: Lagarta Lodge, Jungle Suite
Day 7: Transfer to Liberia Airport, depart Costa Rica (or extend your trip) (B)
Today, at the right time, private transfer to the Liberia International Airport (approximately 2.5 hours away). Here, connect with your international flight and return home. Alternatively, add days in Costa Rica - we can help with suggestions and a custom quote on request.
Meals included: Breakfast
Pricing
7-Day Costa Rica with Luxury Boutique Lodgesfrom $1895 USD
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NOTE: Prices are per person in U.S. dollars based on double/triple occupancy. All quotations are based on the current rates of park fees, VAT, other government taxes, and current exchange rates. Should any of these be increased or a new tax introduced, these increases will be added on even if your trip has already been paid for.
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