Costa Rica: discovery and relaxation

Discovery and relaxation: 19 days in Costa Rica

Nicoya Gulf islands and beaches, Monteverde cloud forest, thermal water and volcanoes. A more active five-day inland circuit alternates with ocean time at local partner Playa Leona Beach Resort.

An itinerary idea based on the local partner’s materials. This is not a confirmed departure or an offer at a single combined price.

• 19 days in the destination / 18 nights — international flight days depend on your tickets.
• 14 resort nights and 4 nights elsewhere: Monteverde / Santa Elena, two nights in La Fortuna and the Irazú area. Specific hotels and bungalow type remain to be selected.
• Pace: a gentler coastal stay, with more active travel on days 7–11. Some walking and cave options are more demanding.
• The travel party size is not the capacity of a single boat. Room occupancy, the number of boats and places for anglers must be agreed separately.

Discuss the itinerary with SAF

Day-by-day itinerary

The day headings show the route; expand each one for details. The order and operation of activities depend on transport, availability, weather, sea conditions and park rules.

Dates and availability

9–27 January 2027 is only a proposed date variant of this itinerary. It is not a confirmed group departure or confirmation of availability. Include any other preferred dates in your enquiry to SAF; the provider will then check availability.

Expressing interest before travelling does not reserve an excursion. Boat activities are arranged subject to availability and local conditions; request specific confirmation and change or cancellation terms from the provider.

Building your budget

A current overall budget has not been established here. Request a new written quote for your dates, adults and children, room occupancy and chosen activities. Every price should specify currency, unit, scope, mandatory charges and validity.

• Accommodation, transport, admission, meals, guides and boat trips are individual items; their inclusion in the itinerary does not include them in a single price.
• International flights, travel insurance, alcohol and personal spending should be planned separately.
• Optional lunches, barbecues, cave descent, rentals and extra fishing need separate confirmation. Distinguish the San Lucas boat trip from park admission.

Services related to the itinerary

Use the details to compare individual services. Mentioning a service in the itinerary does not include it in a combined price. The provider must confirm the bungalow type, occupancy, trip scope and current price.

Activity level and points to agree

When choosing activities, consider children’s ages, mobility, comfort with boat travel and preferred pace. Waterfall steps, cave descent, Irazú’s altitude and the long day 11 may not suit everyone. Discuss suitability and alternatives beforehand; guides, equipment and age limits must be checked for each activity.

Catches, wildlife sightings and the intensity of bioluminescence cannot be guaranteed. The captain determines the sea route according to conditions. Swimming, snorkelling and rentals depend on local rules and safe conditions.

Who provides a specific quote

This itinerary idea draws on Playa Leona Beach Resort’s materials. Send your first enquiry to SAF. We will clarify your dates, group and interests and arrange the handover to the local partner; SAF does not operate the resort. Before booking, obtain written identification of the contractual provider of each service and who confirms reservations, receives payment and handles changes, cancellations or complaints. Roles and responsibilities depend on the services actually agreed and applicable law; statutory customer rights are unaffected.

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Updated 27 October 2026. This page does not create a reservation or an obligation to pay.