A trip designed to help you switch off completely in the Cloud Forests and pamper yourself on Costa Rica's Pacific Beaches
Personalised journeys from start to finish
Every trip helps support Conservation
Every detail taken care of
What's included
- Yoga classes at lodge in Cloud Forests
- Aromatherapy massage
- Sea breeze hydration facial
- Private tour options on the Nicoya Peninsula
- Luxury accommodation throughout
- Meet and greet airport service
- Full support from your Travel Concierge before, during and after your trip
At a glance
A true getaway to detox, switch off, recharge and relax in some of Costa Rica’s more remote and secluded destinations, matched with luxury hotels handpicked for their spas, wellness activities, nutritional merits and ‘soft’ adventure activities.
Disappear to the magical Cloud Forests for unwinding and unlimited nature. Then head south to stay at Manuel Antonio National Park, one of the most bio-diverse places on our planet, with a turquoise marine reserve, white coral beaches and a range of small, luxe hotels. To complete this detox trip, we will take you to enjoy the sunshine and surf on the beaches of the Nicoya Peninsula, where you can enjoy yoga, massages and simply breath-taking scenery.
We have carefully designed this itinerary to ensure that there is plenty of time spent to totally switch off in some of the most naturally beautiful and remote regions of Costa Rica.
Example trip itinerary
Cloud Forests
Transfer
Private transfer from San Jose airport to your hotel in the Cloud Forest
Arrive and check in to the wonderful El Silencio Lodge and Spa, fabulously secluded in the cloud forest hills of Bajos del Toro and on the borders of the Juan Castro Blanco National Park in its own 500-acre private reserve. Spend your days exploring the many nature and rainforest trails with the lodge's expert guides, as well as plenty of eco-adventures to choose from, yoga lessons, spa treatments, dining off the fresh produce from the lodge's organic garden, and even some tree planting if you like.
Manuel Antonio
Transfer
Private transfer from El Silencio to your Manuel Antonio hotel
Arrive and check in to the boutique Gaia hotel located in its own private nature reserve with views over the Manuel Antonio coastline. Spend you days here exploring the coast and beaches with numerous privately-guided tours and water activities to choose from. Alternatively simply relax by the pool, indulge in some treatments from the excellent spa.
Transfer
Private transfer from Manuel Antonio hotel to Quepos airport
Flight
Flight from Quepos to Tambor airport
Nicoya Peninsula
Transfer
Private transfer from Tambor airport to hotel on Nicoya Peninsula
Accommodation in Nicoya Peninsula
Nicoya Peninsula
Highlights
- Located in one of the world’s five Blue Zones
- Ninta bungalows with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to mesmerising ocean views
- Beachfront villas offering a private retreat for larger groups
- Restaurant serving traditional Tico cuisine
- Rejuvenating spa treatments that use local ingredients to create a serene wellness experience
Overview
Set in one of the world’s five Blue Zones, Nantipa, meaning ‘Blue’ in the native Chorotegan language, is a beachfront boutique hotel in the heart of Santa Teresa on the Nicoya Peninsula.
At Nantipa, every detail is designed to enhance your connection with nature and the ocean. The ‘Ninta’ bungalows, inspired by the Chorotegan word for ‘beach,’ include a spacious terrace, a private plunge pool and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to stunning ocean views.
The ‘Manti’ bungalows, inspired by the word for ‘tree,’ provide a tranquil retreat enveloped by a private garden and forest. Listen to the sounds of the forest as you lounge in a hammock or cool off in your private plunge pool. The indoor/outdoor shower lets you bathe in nature.
The ‘Nanku’ suites, named after the word for ‘home’, are designed to be your home away from home. Ideal for small families or groups, these suites feature a sleeping area with king or queen beds, a large living room with daybeds and a terrace or balcony that are perfect for unwinding after a day of adventures.
Nantipa also offers luxurious beachfront villas. These expansive villas are also deal for families or friends travelling together. With direct beach access and stunning views, they offer the ultimate in privacy and comfort, complete with access to all of Nantipa’s unmatched services.
The beachfront restaurant Manzú echoes the ancient Chorotegan palm thatched huts and offers a relaxed ambiance where the salty sea breeze mingles with the aromas of fresh, local ingredients. The international menu, infused with traditional Tico recipes and modern twists, invites you to savour the rich flavours of Costa Rica. Spa treatments, offered in open-air settings surrounded by lush palms or in the privacy of your bungalow, utilise local ingredients to rejuvenate your body and soul.
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Overview
A bona fide beachfront stay, you are but moments from the sand and surf of Santa Teresa at the Florblanca hotel.
Folded away into the jungle shoreline of Santa Teresa beach are Florblanca’s ten striking ‘open’ villas. Large and well decorated in a simple, clean and luxurious style with open-air sitting rooms at the front and bathrooms to the side, the hotel’s villas manage not to compromise your privacy and the feeling is intimate and romantic. The decor features natural stone and food, accentuating the feeling of being surrounded by lush vegetation.
Savour fresh, healthy, and locally grown food at Florblanca’s restaurant Nectar. The laid-back yet elegant restaurant specialises in farm-to-table and hook-to-fork philosophies, creating fusion cuisine with Latin, Mediterranean and Asian influences. Peruse the wine selection and discover a variety of exciting South American varietals as well as international vintages.
What’s more, Florblanca strives to offer guests an experience focused on overall ‘wellbeing’ – there are daily yoga and pilates classes, surf lessons and a great spa. There are many other activities in and around the area and the staff are helpful and friendly.
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Overview
Casa Chameleon is a luxurious retreat hotel in the town of Mal Pais, making it a suitable choice for honeymooners and those seeking a romantic retreat to the tropical, natural surroundings of the Nicoya Peninsula.
Each of the six, spacious villa rooms have an idyllic spot set against the mountainside and with floor to ceiling windows, guests can experience panoramic views of the verdant jungle and the shimmering Pacific Ocean. The villas are made from dark, Tamarind wood and feature private plunge pools, large bathrooms equipped with rain showers and spacious balconies where guests can sit and admire the breathtaking views. The decor has been inspired by the rich tastes of the modern explorer while also incorporating elements of the surrounding ecosystem.
Enjoy your breakfast either in the dining area or on your private balcony. Lunch is available all day in the lounge area poolside. Dinner is by request and requires reservations, as meals are prepared from scratch and the menus are created according to guests’ preferences. The chef’s team work’s closely with local farmers and fishermen to get the finest local produce.
Emerging from your villa, the Mal Pais experience awaits. Culture and adventure are steps away, and the hotel team are always keen to give their guests local tips tailored to the experience they’re after.
→ Find out moreTime to relax on some of Costa Rica's solitary, tropical beaches, take to the waters on a surf board, enjoy a cultural tour, or you may wish to go on a beach hike, which we can arrange with a private guide.
Transfer
Private transfer from hotel to Tambor airport
Flight
Flight from Tambor to San Jose
Transfer
Private transfer from San Jose domestic airport to San Jose international airport
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A true getaway to detox, switch off, recharge and relax in some of Costa Rica’s more remote and secluded destinations, matched with luxury hotels handpicked for their spas, wellness activities, nutritional merits and ‘soft’ adventure activities. Disappear to the magical Cloud Forests for unwinding and unlimited nature. Then head south to stay at Manuel Antonio National Park, one of the most bio-diverse places on our planet, with a turquoise marine reserve, white coral beaches and a range of small, luxe hotels. To complete this detox trip, we will take you to enjoy the sunshine and surf on the beaches of the Nicoya Peninsula, where you can enjoy yoga, massages and simply breath-taking scenery. We have carefully designed this itinerary to ensure that there is plenty of time spent to totally switch off in some of the most naturally beautiful and remote regions of Costa Rica. | Whats included?
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Days 1-4 |
Cloud Forests |
Flights & transfers
Private transfer from San Jose airport to your hotel in the Cloud Forest |
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Check in to El Silencio Lodge and Spa for three days Arrive and check in to the wonderful El Silencio Lodge and Spa, fabulously secluded in the cloud forest hills of Bajos del Toro and on the borders of the Juan Castro Blanco National Park in its own 500-acre private reserve. Spend your days exploring the many nature and rainforest trails with the lodge's expert guides, as well as plenty of eco-adventures to choose from, yoga lessons, spa treatments, dining off the fresh produce from the lodge's organic garden, and even some tree planting if you like. |
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Days 4-7 |
Manuel Antonio |
Flights & transfers
Private transfer from El Silencio to your Manuel Antonio hotel |
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Check in to Gaia Hotel and Reserve for three days Arrive and check in to the boutique Gaia hotel located in its own private nature reserve with views over the Manuel Antonio coastline. Spend you days here exploring the coast and beaches with numerous privately-guided tours and water activities to choose from. Alternatively simply relax by the pool, indulge in some treatments from the excellent spa. |
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Private transfer from Manuel Antonio hotel to Quepos airport | |
Flight from Quepos to Tambor airport | |
Days 7-10 |
Nicoya Peninsula |
Flights & transfers
Private transfer from Tambor airport to hotel on Nicoya Peninsula |
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Accommodation in Nicoya Peninsula
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Nantipa - $$$$$
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Florblanca - $$$$$
A bona fide beachfront stay, you are but moments from the sand and surf of Santa Teresa at the...
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Casa Chameleon at Mal Pais - $$$$$
Casa Chameleon is a luxurious retreat hotel in the town of Mal Pais, making it a suitable...
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Three days exploring and relaxing on the Nicoya Peninsula Time to relax on some of Costa Rica's solitary, tropical beaches, take to the waters on a surf board, enjoy a cultural tour, or you may wish to go on a beach hike, which we can arrange with a private guide. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer from hotel to Tambor airport |
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Flight from Tambor to San Jose | |
Private transfer from San Jose domestic airport to San Jose international airport |