Christmas on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica

Day 1 : Juan Santamaria Airport

Welcome to Costa Rica !

Your driver will be waiting for you at Juan Santamaria International Airport, near San Jose, at 1,150 meters above sea level in the heart of the Central Valley to take you to your hotel.  Drive from San José to Monteverde.

Deluxe room.

Day 2 : San José

Transfer by shuttle-bus from San José to Tamarindo.

*Approximate driving time: 5.5 hours, departure around 2:00PM.* Night at Capitan Suizo Hotel.

Superior Room Terrace. Free day to discover the beaches of the region.

Please contact us for information on the various on site water activities that are not to be missed!

Day 3 : Tenorio Volcano

One-day hike through Tenorio National Park

In the morning, departure from your hotel accompanied a local guide for a hike in the heart of the Tenorio Volcano National Park on one of the most beautiful trails in the country leading you through jungle, waterfalls and natural hot springs.

Have the opportunity to discover the Rio Celeste, famous for its incredible turquoise blue color (intensified by the reflection of light rays) due to the minerals in it’s waters: a perfect spot to take pictures!

The Rio Celeste is about 36 kilometers long and crosses hot volcanic springs and sulfur springs, before forming a magnificent waterfall.

*Approximate duration: 7 hours; The hike in the National Park lasts approximately 2 hours (easy hiking conditions). * Night at Capitan Suizo Hotel.

Superior Room Terrace.

Day 4 : Tamarindo

Tamarindo mangrove and estuary tour on kayaks

Paddle through the famous Guanacaste mangroves and discover an exceptional ecosystem. This protected site is considered to be one of the most important reserves in the country. Observe many birds, as well as an abundant flora and fauna.

After about an hour of kayaking, take a short break before setting off again.

*Approximate duration: 3 hours.* Night at Capitan Suizo Hotel.

Superior Room Terrace.

Day 5 : Tamarindo

Night at Capitan Suizo Hotel.

Superior Room Terrace. Free day to discover the beaches of the region.

Please contact us for information on the various on site water activities that are not to be missed!

Day 6 : Playa Potrero

One of Costa Rica’s best snorkeling spots!

Half day of snorkeling to discover the seabed of Las Catalinas Islands, one of the most famous dive spots in Costa Rica.

Departure early in the morning with two tanks on different sites depending on visibility conditions.

*Approximate duration : 3 hours and a half.* Night at Capitan Suizo Hotel.

Superior Room Terrace.

Day 7 : Tamarindo

Birds eye view of Tamarindo

Enjoy a gyrocopter flight to experience this beautiful region from the skies!

After circling south of Flamingo , cruise along the coastline passing the beautiful and famous beaches Brasilito, Conchal, Bahia de Pirata on the way to the huge untouched mangrove of Playa Grande where you can see wild crocodiles. On your South way back to Tamarindo fly over the waves and experience a sensation of “areal surfing” as our Gyrocopter skims just over the waves on the beach of Playa Grande and before looping back to Tamarindo. On the coastline and in the estuary just before the airport, you may see turtles, sharks and mantas. Between December and March you may even spot whales!

*Approximate duration : 30 extraordinary minutes.* Night at Capitan Suizo Hotel.

Superior Room Terrace.

Day 8 : Tamarindo

Transfer by shuttle-bus from Tamarindo to San José.

*Approximate driving time: 5.5 hours, departure around 8:00am or 2:00pm.*