Suggested Itinerary
Day 1
Xandari Hotel
Upon arrival in Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) you will be met by your guide/driver and transferred to your hotel.
Xandari Resort & Spa is a tropical paradise of 22 individually designed villas nestled on a 40 acre plantation overlooking the Central Valley of Costa Rica, and only 20 minutes from the San Jose International Airport. At an elevation of 3900 feet (1200 meters), Xandari enjoys a near–perfect temperature of around 70 degrees Fahrenheit all year.
Day 2
Xandari Hotel
Free day to walk the trails of Xandari’s private reserve, enjoy the wonderful views from your suite and enjoy a complementary couples massage in the spa.
Day 3
Pacuare Lodge
In the morning you will be picked up at the hotel and transferred to the village of Turrialba, where you will begin your white-water adventure on the well-known Pacuare River. Around noon, you will arrive to your headquarters for the next 2 days. Free afternoon to rest and relax.
The Pacuare Lodge was built with a minimum impact on the river and rainforest site where it is located. Lanterns and candles provide light, as there is no electricity at the lodge. No trees were cut to build the bungalows and main lodge. Lumber was purchased from a sustainable reforestation project operated by small farmers. The roofs are made from palm leaves installed by Cabecar Indians living in the area using their traditional style.
Day 4
Pacuare Lodge
Today you will support the “Bajo del Tigre” elementary school and also contribute to reforestation by participating in the One World Expedition “Plant a tree program.” Free afternoon for optional tours (available at an additional cost).
Day 5
Corteza Amarilla Art Lodge
In the morning, you will board the rafts again and finish running the Pacuare River, towards the village of Siquirres, where your private guide/driver will be waiting to take you back to San José.
Located just 15 minutes from Juan Santamaria International Airport and 12 minutes from downtown San Jose, the Corteza Amarilla Art Lodge’s unique architecture mixes Art Nouveau, Deco, Baroque and oriental influences. The Lodge provides a tropical atmosphere, surrounded by Costa Rican trees that bloom through the year, and the magic of well lit and exotic gardens.
Day 6
Hotel Punta Islita
Morning transfer to the airstrip where you will take the regular flight to Islita. Upon arrival, the representatives from Punta Islita will be waiting to take you to the hotel.
Inlaid in a pristine outpost of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula in Guanacaste, Hotel Punta Islita interweaves nature, community, and art in a colorful tapestry that cascades from the summit to the intimate cove and namesake islet at the far end of the beach. It is embedded in a secluded tract of tropical dry forest, a fascinating yet endangered ecosystem that is home to over 155 species of mammals, 253 species of birds, 100 species of amphibians and reptiles, unique tree species, and brilliant tropical flowers.
Day 7
Hotel Punta Islita
Morning visit to the Islita village, where you will learn about all the work Punta Islita has done to help improve the quality of life of its neighbors. If you are interested in a community project, this is a good day to do it! Afternoon return to the hotel.
Day 8
Hotel Punta Islita
Free day to relax at the beach or take optional tours. In the evening, you will have a torch-lit romantic dinner at the beach.
Day 9
Finca Rosa Blanca
Morning transfer to the Islita airstrip where you will board the local flight to San José. Upon arrival your private guide/driver will be waiting to take you to the hotel.
Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation and Inn is an organic shade grown coffee plantation with a world class 13 room Inn located in the middle of lush colorful gardens framed by awe inspiring views of the Central Valley below.
The recipient of numerous awards and accolades for its extraordinary quality and as a global leader in responsible tourism, Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation and Inn is the perfect choice for discerning and knowledgeable travelers who want to combine luxury with certified sustainability. To maintain perfect tranquility at Finca Rosa Blanca Country Inn only foot traffic and electric cars are allowed on premises. Guests are encouraged to participate in the picking, processing and roasting of Finca Rosa Blanca coffee.
Day 10
Transfer to the Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José (SJO) for your international flight back home.
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