VIP Costa Rica

Arrive Nayara Gardens Resort, Arenal Volcano

Upon your morning or afternoon arrival in San Jose, meet your driver for a private 3-hour ground transfer to the Arenal Volcano region. While the volcano is currently dormant, the area offers a variety of exciting activities. Check-in at Nayara Gardens, a world-renowned boutique hotel surrounded by lush rainforest. Each casita and villa is nestled within tropical vegetation for ultimate seclusion. The property features five diverse dining options, an international wine bar, a rainforest spa, and daily yoga sessions, making it a tranquil and luxurious retreat.

PRIVATE Arenal Hanging Bridges Hike

Hike through the Arenal Hanging Bridges private nature reserve with over 1500 acres of rainforest, animals, and vegetation. Traverse eight fixed and six hanging bridges with incredible vantage points out over the rainforest canopy – some with views of Arenal Volcano. Overnight Nayara Gardens Resort.

Arenal Free Day

Explore the volcano region or relax at Nayara Resort. Enjoy a soak in your own private plunge pool, look for sloths and birds, visit the international wine bar, or visit the rainforest-shrouded spa. Schedule a wellness treatment, join a yoga class, or add tours with the help of the hotel concierge. Overnight Nayara Gardens Resort.

Transfer to Origins Luxury Lodge, Upala

Today, you’ll transfer by ground for approximately 2½ to 3 hours to the remote Upala region.

Arrive at Origins Luxury Lodge, set in the inland mountains overlooking a picturesque valley with sweeping 180-degree views of the estate, nearby volcanoes, and Lake Nicaragua. Enjoy fresh, gourmet meals prepared by a Michelin-starred chef, unwind in your wood-fired terrace bathtub, and take advantage of a wide variety of complimentary daily activities offered throughout your stay.

Upala Free Day

Indulge in meals prepared by a Michelin-star chef, relax in a wood-fired terrace bathtub, and choose among a variety of daily complimentary activities. Discover the turquoise waters of Rio Celeste. Take a yoga or cooking class, explore the grounds on horseback, and learn about the healing properties of the on-site Melipone bees’ honey. Go fishing in the lagoon or rappel in a nearby cavern. Finally, end your day with an outdoor massage. Don’t miss one of the most popular hikes on the property – Oro Waterfall! Overnight Origins Luxury Lodge.

Upala Free Day

Enjoy a second free day to explore all that the lodge has to offer! Overnight Origins Luxury Lodge.

Transfer to the Four Seasons, Peninsula Papagayo

Today, you will transfer 2½ – 3 hours to the exclusive Peninsula Papagayo on the Northwest Pacific coast. Arrive at the Four Seasons Peninsula Papagayo, perched on a narrow isthmus between two beautiful beaches. The resort offers sweeping ocean views, three infinity-edge pools, a world-class spa, and ocean- or land-based eco-adventures. Guests can unwind at the Virador Beach Club or enjoy family-friendly experiences at Kids For All Seasons and the Tuanis teens’ clubhouse.

Papagayo Free Day

Relax on the beach, explore Papagayo, enjoy resort activities, or arrange off-site boat tours and land excursions! Enhance your stay with spa treatments, golf, dining reservations, or guided tours, all easily arranged through the hotel concierge. Overnight Four Seasons Papagayo.

Papagayo Free Day

Take advantage of a second free day swim, relax, and explore! Check the hotel’s rotating schedule of weekly resort activities, unwind at the spa, or book off-site excursions with the concierge. Overnight Four Seasons Papagayo.

Depart Liberia, Costa Rica

Today, meet your driver for transfer by ground approximately 45 minutes to the international airport in Liberia for your return flight home.