Choose from a wide range of romance, adventure and relaxation options and accommodations ranging from rustic charm to exotic luxury. Adventure highlights include white-water rafting down one of the most beautiful rivers in the world and the romance of the Pacuare Lodge - a true jungle getaway with an unmatched level of service; visiting the enchanting Monteverde Cloud Forest and reaching unimaginable heights as you walk on suspension bridges at treetop levels amidst the lush forest; witnessing the active Arenal Volcano expel colorful clouds of smoke and glowing red lava while you soak together in soothing hot springs; enjoying a beautiful Pacific beach with the luxurious comforts of a romantic hideaway, with an attentive staff ready to pamper you and ensure everything is perfect.

Create your itinerary according to your preferences, budget and length of travel; then, simply allow us to take care of the details. You may choose as many of the optional destinations as you like, and we will design a smooth trip to delight you both.

Plan the perfect start to your honeymoon by choosing from the following three romantic hotels, located just a few minutes from the Juan Santamaría International Airport:
 

Capturing the rustic elegance of a 16th Century colonial hacienda, this five-star hotel rises amidst a flourishing 30-acre coffee plantation. Costa Rica Marriott invites utter relaxation as it transports guests to a time when graciousness reigned. Its spacious grounds are filled with colorful vegetation, a driving range, three outdoor swimming pools, a Serenity Spa and workout room, five restaurants and two gift shops.

The tastefully decorated rooms are equipped with air conditioning, AM/FM alarm clock radio, international cable TV, mini-bar, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, bathrobe, safe-deposit box, telephone with voice mail, nightly turndown service and complimentary daily newspaper. A Juliet-style balcony invites guests to enjoy the beautiful grounds and scenic mountains outside their room-a first glance at Costa Rica's beauty.

 

Inspired by Gaudí's architectonics and the Santa Fe style, many consider Finca Rosa Blanca to be Costa Rica's best boutique hotel choice in the San José area. Situated above the beautiful Central Valley, in a 10-acre farm surrounded by towering tropical fig trees and exotic flora, the Finca Rosa Blanca offers spectacular views of volcanoes, cloud forests and coffee plantations. Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report says: "Here, artistic owner-hosts Glenn and Teri Jampol make you feel like a special guest in a winsome private home." This artful inn is filled with eclectic adornments, including an assortment of pre-Columbian artifacts, contemporary paintings, wood sculptures, beautiful weavings, unusual furnishings and artsy objects collected over the years by its owners.

The Rosa Blanca Honeymoon Suite is built inside a 40-foot-high tower with a 360-degree view of the surrounding lush countryside and Central Valley beyond. Stairs built around a Cristóbal tree trunk lead down to the master bathroom. There, a hand-painted tropical rainforest mural surrounds the bathtub-pool, which is fed by spring water cascading down a stone waterfall. No description can quite capture this room's unique design, where you may enjoy your own bar and sumptuous living room that opens onto a large private patio.

An extraordinary hillside infinity swimming pool provides luxuriant bathing and is surrounded by tropical gardens, secluded decks and shaded verandas where guests can sunbathe and enjoy the magnificent vistas.

 

Xandari Plantation is the creation of architects and artists Sherrill and Charlene Broudy, who envisioned a paradise reflecting the natural beauty of Costa Rica. The hotel's stunning architecture consists of 17 spacious villas on a 40-acre coffee and fruit plantation overlooking Costa Rica's Central Valley. The villas, private terraces, furniture and gardens were designed with great attention to detail, and each villa is adorned with original works of art. The honeymoon suite has a private terrace with a view, a walled-in sun area, a bar kitchen and private lanai veranda.

Hotel amenities include a lap swimming pool, jacuzzi and dining terrace with a panoramic view of verdant coffee farms and the surrounding Central Valley. Massage and spa services are offered in a romantic thatched roof rancho or in-room. More than three kilometers of scenic trails through coffee and fruit orchards lead through a lush tropical setting to a river and five beautiful waterfalls.

Transportation to and from the airport and a delicious breakfast every morning are included at all hotels. Honeymoon amenities vary from hotel to hotel, but each one is bound to surprise you with a personal touch!

The Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve, Costa Rica's premier cloud forest, is situated along the Continental Divide in western Costa Rica, extending down both the Caribbean and Pacific slopes. Clouds drift in continually and settle among the slopes, providing a constant source of moisture that feeds the lush vegetation, giving the cloud forest its name. A vast difference in altitudes within the forest preserve creates ideal environments for a great diversity of plant life, from wind-sculpted dwarf woodlands on exposed ridges to protected cove forests with majestically towering trees decorated with orchids, bromeliads, ferns, vines and thick mosses. Home of the exotic and resplendent quetzal, the Monteverde Cloud Forest is also the habitat of many rarely seen endangered species, such as the jaguar.

Hiking through several swamp forests, you may come across clear crystal streams tumbling along, with bubbling rapids and singing waterfalls.

Three days here gives you ample opportunity to explore all seven of the park's trails, leading more than six miles through the forest

Overnight accommodations are at El Establo Hotel - a charming little lodge nestled in the heart of the conservation area of Monteverde. Within walking distance of the Ecological Farm and Butterfly Garden, the hotel prides itself on providing excellent service and customer satisfaction. El Establo is conveniently located seven kilometers from the Santa Elena Rain Forest reserve and four kilometers from the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. A spacious garden wonderland surrounds the hotel, making you feel a part of your own fairytale. From here, you may choose to visit the Butterfly Garden, the Serpentarium, delight yourselves with the local Cheese Factory Tour, mountain biking, horseback riding, or experience the can't-miss Sky Trek Canopy Tour!

After settling in, you may spend your afternoon exploring this dreamlike town, doing what appeals to you the most: hike along Monteverde's beautiful forest trails, visit the local cheese factory or shop for local arts and crafts. Look out for the various welcoming restaurants in the area and choose your favorite one - the ideal romantic dinner awaits you amidst the clouds!

 

Day 1: Following breakfast in Monteverde (or another starting point), your journey continues on to La Fortuna de San Carlos, near Arenal Lake and Arenal Volcano. The volcano's perfect cone emerges from Alajuela's gentle green hills, and from time to time loud explosions might be heard, accompanied by mushroom clouds of gray, brown and orange smoke both day and night. Upon reaching Arenal, Tabacón Resort awaits you, the perfect base for you and your loved one to explore this beautiful area.

For your afternoon activity, explore a path that leads through fields and forests up the base of the volcano to hardened lava flows, or visit the resort's natural spa for an Arenal mud facial or a relaxing massage. Whatever you choose to do, the one thing we recommend is that your day end at Tabacón Resort, soaking away tired muscles in the steaming natural waters that emanate from nearby Arenal Volcano. A cozy room or suite will be ready for you at Tabacón; on clear nights sit back in your private terrace and enjoy a hypnotizing view of Arenal Volcano!

Day 2: On your second day at Arenal, a guided tour will take you on a bike trip to the area where the forest, the Arenal Volcano and Arenal Lake meet, leading through a beautiful trail. Our journey starts at Arenal Lake Dam, where you will take an old trail into the forest. At the end of the trail, you will arrive at the entrance of Arenal Volcano National Park, leading you to the Observatory and later back to the main road. On this exciting and peace-evoking ride, you will be able to come accross many bird species, such as, toucans and trogons, as you enjoy the beauty of the Arenal area.This short journey provides a wonderful setting for nature and fun-filled pictures of your honeymoon!

Return to Tabacón for your last dip in the therapeutic hot springs or visit the spa for a reviving body massage to loosen up your mind and body for a night of romance...

 

If you choose to combine either Monteverde Cloud Forest or Arenal Volcano with our Pacuare Adventure, you will overnight in Sarapiquí. The beautiful Sueño Azul Resort rises over a lush hillside, where the merging of two rivers - Puerto Viejo and San Rafael - creates an idyllic and magical landscape. In addition, its proximity to Braulio Carrillo National Park makes Sueño Azul a sanctuary for nature lovers. An indigenous "palenque"-style construction characterizes each of the rustic rooms, equipped with private bath, hair dryer, ceiling fans and a spacious terrace overlooking the lake, mountains and rivers.

Your afternoon here may be spent either horseback riding around the 500-acre farm, on a guided hiking tour along nature-rich trails, or on an invigorating waterfall tour (weather permitting). Later, you may rest from your journey as you take in the spectacular mountain and river scenery from your private terrace; you might also enjoy a refreshing cocktail by the swimming pool or inside the jacuzzi, both surrounded by majestic natural scenery.

 

The Pacuare is a swiftly running and rapidly changing river, making this one of the most invigorating and intense rafting trips available anywhere in the world. Dozens of species of mammals and birds abound in this pristine tropical paradise.

As the sun sets over the jungle canopy, and the beautiful Pacuare River rushes on beneath crimson skies, the two of you can reflect on your experience of a lifetime.

Day 1 - Pacuare River Rafting
Plunge into an unique adventure together, as you raft down the challenging rapids of the Pacuare River, considered by experienced rafters to be the most scenic class III-IV rapids in the world!

Upon arrival to the banks of the Pacuare River, our experienced guides will thoroughly brief you on safety measures before you head down the river. You'll experience the exhilaration of riding the waves on this magnificent river, which courses through a tropical wilderness of dense vegetation and steep gorges that rise majestically above its banks.

This five-mile rafting journey ends at the Pacuare Lodge - a jungle oasis nestled in the middle of an enchanting and captivating rainforest. Surrounded by ancient towering trees, a two-story jungle lodge houses rustic yet comfortable dining facilities on the first floor, and plenty of relaxing hammocks in an open-air second floor lounge.

Modern wooden bungalows with palm-thatched roofs have been carefully designed to blend into the forest. Each bungalow hides beneath giant trees that have stood guard over this forest for eons. As the sun dips behind the trees, why not head up to our romantic upstairs bar and rest area for a drink, followed by a voluptuous exotic dinner served in a dreamlike, candlelit ambiance. Just when you think the evening can't get any better, grab a lantern and head off to your cozy honeymoon bungalow, beautifully detailed beyond your expectations, for a night of pure romance!

Day 2 - A Day Exploring the Pacuare Wilderness...
After breakfast, you'll embark on a guided trek into the rainforest surrounding the lodge. Teeming with tropical birds, butterflies, exotic plants and animals, this truly stunning natural paradise provides a one-of-a-kind setting for lasting photographs and memories. For hearty hikers, there is a five- to six-hour hike into the mountains to an area where some of the indigenous Cabecar families live. Return to "base camp" at the Pacuare Lodge in time to shower and rest before indulging in a candlelit dinner prepared by one of our expert chefs. As the sun sets over the jungle canopy, you and your soul mate may retire to a sweet and peaceful rest for the next fun-filled day.

Day 3 - Pacuare River Rafting
Morning arrives with the sweet songs of exotic birds twittering among the treetops and the chattering of the rushing river rapids surging a few hundred feet away. A hearty breakfast awaits you, with freshly brewed Costa Rican coffee, fresh fruit and yogurt, French toast and eggs. The second day of the paddling journey is filled with a challenging interaction with the river's natural forces, a stimulating and adrenaline-filled 13-mile ride. Rafting becomes even more exciting as you and your teammates apply the skills previously gained to navigate the energy-filled waters of Pacuare River.

Your guides will stop the rafts along the journey and lead you up paths and side streams that open onto pristine waterfalls and natural water slides. Here the two of you may swim, splash and take everlasting pictures! A well-deserved lunch will be served along the river, deli-style.

At river take-out, you may change into dry clothes in our private restroom facilities before boarding a comfortable mini-van for the return trip to San José or your next honeymoon destination...

 

The perfect ending to any honeymoon, the award-winning Punta Islita Hotel is for those who take service seriously, and will not settle for less. Located on the Nicoya Peninsula, this secluded spot provides unmatched tranquility in a dreamlike setting. In the words of our guests: "Punta Islita is a celebration of nature, with great service and luxury" and "This has been a week of being pampered and spoiled in a glorious, sumptuous setting. As a honeymoon it was an ideal place."

A tasteful colonial decor prevails at this scenic coastal getaway, which offers a choice of stylish rooms, suites and private casitas, all with ocean views. Built with thatched palm and tile rooftops and fully equipped for total comfort, the vibrantly colored rooms invite guests to spend the day admiring breathtaking views from their terrace. Facilities at Punta Islita include a spectacular infinity swimming pool and wet bar, which faces the Pacific and is surrounded by lush gardens; a fully equipped gym, strategically overlooking the surrounding mountain scenery for a spiritual workout; superb dining, sauna and spa facilities (including the invigorating couples' private massage), tennis courts and a golf driving range. Palm-filled gardens provide peaceful shaded areas where guests can enjoy their favorite book or cocktail while resting in a hammock.

In case you and your partner are up for another dose of activity-filled days, there is plenty to do at Punta Islita: choose from among year-round fishing and boat tours, horseback riding, mountain biking, canopy ascents and jeep safari tours. A word of advice, though - Islita's magic will make you want to relax and make romance night and day!

Flight time from San José: Approximately 30 minutes
 

Tamarindo is a charming fishing village of about a thousand inhabitants on the northwestern Pacific coast of Costa Rica. This picturesque region is a doorway to the romance and serenity of the flat lands, green mountains and rich foliage of this part of the Guanacaste Province. Nearby Playa Langosta (Langosta Beach) boasts pure white-sand beaches adorned with multi-colored shells. The setting lures newlyweds to stroll along its pristine secluded beaches and enjoy a brilliant sunset, which welcomes a night full of spiritual wellness, romance and rest.

Located at the far west end of Tamarindo Beach, Cala Luna is a small and exclusive hotel with plenty of privacy. Elegance harmonizes with nature at Cala Luna, and the tropical hardwood construction blends marvelously with the peaceful gardens around it. Colorful bougainvilleas, silver palms and delicate hibiscus bushes surround tastefully decorated deluxe rooms and private villas.

Room amenities include a patio terrace, air conditioning, spacious bathrooms, satellite TV, telephone and private safe. While villas can accommodate up to six people, the two of you can make one into your very own hideaway, taking advantage of the spacious living room, tranquil terrace and private swimming pool area.

At Cala Luna, besides mandatory relaxation time by the pool, you can also explore the area's beautiful beaches, or fit any of the following activities into your day: A romantic sunset cruise, surfing, snorkeling along Langosta Beach, kayaking, deep-sea fishing, golfing or tennis, horseback riding, mountain biking tours, and yes, amazing nightlife and dancing for honeymooners!

Flight time from San José: Approximately 55 minutes

*Flights departing from San José to Tamarindo are available from 5:15 a.m. until 3:50 p.m.
 

Makanda by the Sea, just off the main road between Quepos and the renowned Manuel Antonio National Park, features a unique contemporary design that blends elegant architecture with the natural splendor of surrounding tropical forests and stunning ocean views. The resort's open-air design enhances the cooling effects of the refreshing sea breeze, and provides the utmost comfort in first-class lodging. Spectacular hardwoods, vaulted ceilings and handcrafted tiles add to the beauty of this romantic hotel. Serene Japanese gardens surround the patios and quiet walkways that lead to each of the private villas and studios.

The perfect backdrop for "The Blue Lagoon", Manuel Antonio National Park comprises a set of white-sand beaches and an exuberant rainforest that slopes down to the ocean's edge. This hilly town of Manuel Antonio transports you to another world with its local charm, upscale dining spots and cultural diversity. Active honeymooners may enjoy a full array of activities in the area, including guided excursions into Manuel Antonio National Park, mangrove and ocean kayaking tours, horseback riding, world-class sportfishing and diving.

Transportation Options to Monteverde, Arenal and Sarapiquí: Transportation costs will vary according to your custom itinerary and depending on the method you choose.

Car Rental: We can deliver a late-model 4x4 rental car to your hotel upon arrival. Depending on the itinerary you choose, we will indicate a hotel where you may return the rental car. The three-day Pacuare Jungle Adventure includes comfortable transportation throughout the entire trip.

Semi-private transfer: We can provide a combination of guided private transfers and semi-private bus transportation system, which we will price for you according to your selected itinerary.

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