The Perfect 1-Week Honeymoon in Costa Rica

Today can be a day to slowly get into the rhythm of ‘Pura Vida’. Wake up to the sounds of the jungle at Volcano Arenal. Consider enjoying breakfast on your private terrace with its own spring-fed plunge pool. Easy-paced activity options for today can include an artisan coffee/cacao experience or a guided nature walk during the day, or at night when the forest really comes alive.

Today is the perfect day to do something adventurous as a couple... something thrilling, maybe even stepping outside of your comfort zone a bit! The Volcano Arenal area is filled with several options that will get the adrenaline pumping. A personal favorite is waterfall rappelling/canyoning, where you will hike with your expert guide through the jungle to multiple descents down stunning natural waterfalls, with some options for cliff jumping as well. This activity can be combined with white water rafting or zip-lining, with a traditional lunch included, for a full day of excitement.

Let today be the ultimate in rest, rejuvenation, and relaxation. Enjoy the resort’s hot springs pools and wellness/fitness facilities as you’d like. Bliss out during a couples treatment at the spa. Finish it all off with a romantic private chef-curated dinner.

After breakfast, transfer to the nearby airport for a 40-minute scenic flight to the southern coast. You will be met at the regional airport for a private transfer to your boutique, adults-only resort in the Uvita area. Settle in to your suite with breathtaking ocean views and enjoy the incredible infinity pool. Have a farm-to-table meal. Enjoy sunset from the resort’s mountain-top perch, or head down to the beach for a romantic stroll.

Experience a private guided full-day tour at Caño Island Biological Reserve. This pristine protected marine area offers some of the very best snorkeling and diving in Costa Rica, with plentiful opportunities for spotting dolphins, whales, flying fish, and other sea life along the way. Weather permitting, enjoy a light snack on the island’s beach between your snorkeling sessions. Some of the marine life that can be seen include sharks, rays, turtles, and a variety of fish and coral.

No visit to Costa Rica's southern coast is complete without experiencing Nauyaca. These waterfalls are awe-inspiring in the power and intensity of the water with a stunning setting in the middle of the jungle and the most incredible natural swimming pool. You'll reach the falls after a fun ride in an open-air 4x4.

Enjoy your final full day in Costa Rica with a visit to several of the hidden gems in the area, a picnic lunch, and if you’re feeling up for one last adventure activity, a surf lesson with an expert instructor. Soak up the sun’s rays and relax with the tranquility of the warm tropical sand.