At a Glance
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Day 1: San José - Arrival
Check into the charming, historic Grano de Oro Hotel in San José to freshen up before setting out to discover the city on foot, from its tree-lined boulevards to its historic architecture and delightfully chaotic street-life.
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Day 2: San José to the Pacuare Gorge - Whitewater rafting in the rainforest
Start your day with an adrenaline-inducing whitewater rafting ride along the rapids of the Pacuare River. Check into your luxurious suite at Pacuare Lodge and spend the afternoon relaxing beside your private plunge pool
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Day 3: Pacuare Gorge - Birdwatching, indigenous hike & romantic lunch in the treetops
Take advantage of the early morning hours with a guided nature walk filled with hummingbirds and butterflies - it's one of the most active times in the jungle! Lunch with a bird's eye view in "The Nest", then, hike meet the son of a local shaman to learn about the culture and customs of the Cabecar Indians.
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Day 4: Pacuare Gorge to Manuel Antonio - The beach is calling
Trade rainforest for coastline today with a ride to blissful Manuel Antonio for sun, sand & solitude at one of Costa Rica's most beautiful beaches. Check into your luxurious pool villa at Makanda by the Sea and catch the first of many beautiful Pacific sunsets.
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Days 5 & 6: Manuel Antonio - Blissful white sand beaches
Your days in Manuel Antonio are yours to spend as you wish, whether laid out beside your private plunge poo, or on the beach. If you’re up for a day of adventuring, Manuel Antonio National Park can’t be missed. Within its boundaries, you’ll find some of the best beaches in the country – turquoise water and white sand fringed by jungle. Enjoy your last dinner in Manuel Antonio at a private candlelit dinner on the terrace—seafood, starlight, and the sound of waves threading through the air.
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Day 7: Manuel Antonio to Uvita - Scenic cliffsides with a whale's tail view
This morning after breakfast, your private driver sweeps you south to the cliffs of Uvita, where the Pacific opens wide in shades of sapphire. Check into Kura, an ultra-luxury boutique escape with sleek suites that hover above the sea. Float in the pool, sip something slow, and let the ocean do the talking.
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Day 8: Uvita - Caño Island beneath the waves
Venture to Caño Island on a shared snorkeling tour, where crystalline waters reveal coral gardens alive with darting fish and graceful rays. Share glances between breaths, suspended in the shimmer of the sea.
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Day 9: Uvita - Into the wilds of Corcovado National Park
Embark on a shared journey into Corcovado National Park, one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Trek through tangled rainforest, where monkeys swing above and macaws streak the sky with color. Back at Kura, a private dinner on the cliffside deck awaits—flavors bright, the sky deep with stars, and the moment fully yours.
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Day 10: Uvita - Ocean views & cliffside couples' massage
Begin your day wrapped in the glow of Kura’s infinity pool, the Pacific stretching out like a promise. In the afternoon, indulge in a private couples’ massage at the resort’s cliffside spa, the ocean’s breath your backdrop. As evening falls, toast the moment—sunset, serenity, and each other.
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Day 11: Uvita - A final sunset, day at leisure
Spend your final full day in Costa Rica however you please—wandering Playa Uvita’s golden arc, reading in the shade, or simply listening to the sea. Let time stretch. Let everything soften. And when the stars return, let the night linger just a little longer.
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Day 12: Uvita to San José - Departure
Bid adios to the tropics with a quick 30-minute flight back to San José’s international airport for your onward travels.
