A relaxing beach escape through Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, this 8-day journey pairs two hillside hideaways overlooking the sea. Start in Nosara, a laid-back surf town known for its easy rhythm and soulful charm, before continuing south to Malpaís, where quiet days unfold by your private plunge pool and evenings bring ocean sunsets and starlit dinners.
Escape the crowds on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast
Nicoya Beach Break
Experience a sea turtle arribada in Ostional
Ride horseback at golden hour along Malpaís’ windswept shore
Hidden waterfalls & beaches by ATV
Starlit kayak in surfer’s paradise
Day by Day
Surf, soul & stars
Nosara
Day 1: Arrival in Nosara
Arrive in Liberia and travel south to Nosara, a laid-back beach town with a soulful, bohemian spirit. Settle into Tierra Magnifica, an intimate hillside retreat above Playa Guiones. That evening, enjoy a chef-led dining experience at Huacas—no menus, just fresh, local ingredients prepared just for you.
Day 2: Sunrise in the Jungle
Begin the day with a guided hike through a nearby wildlife refuge. Howler monkeys call through the canopy as tropical birds flash through the trees. Spend the rest of the day exploring or simply soaking in the stillness.
Day 3: Bioluminescent Waters
As night falls, embark on a private kayak tour across glowing waters. Paddle through the quiet lagoon as bioluminescence lights up around you, with each stroke leaving a trail of starlight.
Arrive in Liberia and travel south to Nosara, a laid-back beach town with a soulful, bohemian spirit. Settle into Tierra Magnifica, an intimate hillside retreat above Playa Guiones. That evening, enjoy a chef-led dining experience at Huacas—no menus, just fresh, local ingredients prepared just for you.
Day 2: Sunrise in the Jungle
Begin the day with a guided hike through a nearby wildlife refuge. Howler monkeys call through the canopy as tropical birds flash through the trees. Spend the rest of the day exploring or simply soaking in the stillness.
Day 3: Bioluminescent Waters
As night falls, embark on a private kayak tour across glowing waters. Paddle through the quiet lagoon as bioluminescence lights up around you, with each stroke leaving a trail of starlight.
Wild coast & romantic retreat
Santa Teresa
Day 4: From Nosara to Santa Teresa
Travel south along the Nicoya Peninsula to Santa Teresa, where long beaches and surf culture define daily life. Check into Nantipa, a beachfront boutique hotel set within Costa Rica’s Nicoya Blue Zone. Spend the afternoon settling into your plunge pool bungalow, with time for a beach walk or sunset swim.
Day 5: Sunset on horseback
After a relaxed morning, head out for a horseback ride along the coast. Ride through forested paths and across open sand as the sun lowers over the Pacific, returning in time for a quiet evening back at Nantipa.
Day 6: Waterfalls & hidden beaches by ATV
Explore inland and along the coast by ATV, passing through jungle trails to reach nearby waterfalls and lesser-visited beaches. Expect swimming holes, ocean viewpoints, and stretches of sand far from the crowds.
Day 7: Final moments by the sea
Enjoy your last full day at leisure. Relax on the beach or in your private plunge pool, book a spa treatment, or explore Santa Teresa on foot. This evening, a private seafood dinner is arranged beneath the stars, the sound of the waves nearby.
Day 8: Departure via San José
After breakfast, transfer to Cobano for your short domestic flight back to San José, carrying one last view of the Pacific coast before your onward journey.
Travel south along the Nicoya Peninsula to Santa Teresa, where long beaches and surf culture define daily life. Check into Nantipa, a beachfront boutique hotel set within Costa Rica’s Nicoya Blue Zone. Spend the afternoon settling into your plunge pool bungalow, with time for a beach walk or sunset swim.
Day 5: Sunset on horseback
After a relaxed morning, head out for a horseback ride along the coast. Ride through forested paths and across open sand as the sun lowers over the Pacific, returning in time for a quiet evening back at Nantipa.
Day 6: Waterfalls & hidden beaches by ATV
Explore inland and along the coast by ATV, passing through jungle trails to reach nearby waterfalls and lesser-visited beaches. Expect swimming holes, ocean viewpoints, and stretches of sand far from the crowds.
Day 7: Final moments by the sea
Enjoy your last full day at leisure. Relax on the beach or in your private plunge pool, book a spa treatment, or explore Santa Teresa on foot. This evening, a private seafood dinner is arranged beneath the stars, the sound of the waves nearby.
Day 8: Departure via San José
After breakfast, transfer to Cobano for your short domestic flight back to San José, carrying one last view of the Pacific coast before your onward journey.
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