Luxury Costa Rica Itinerary

The Ultimate 10-day Honeymoon in Costa Rica

This itinerary is the perfect starting point when planning your honeymoon to Costa Rica, and it can be customised to suit you in any way.

A carefully balanced journey, this introduces Costa Rica through a series of contrasting regions, each chosen for atmosphere, privacy and a strong sense of place. It is designed to feel romantic and immersive, while allowing plenty of flexibility to tailor the pace, experiences and accommodation.

Your honeymoon begins in the Central Valley near Atenas, offering a gentle introduction after international travel and a chance to ease into the country’s relaxed rhythm. From here, you travel deep into the rainforest to Pacuare, where the journey itself becomes part of the adventure. Accessible via rugged tracks or river, this remote lodge sits within protected wilderness, with time for guided exploration, wildlife encounters and peaceful moments beside the river.

The route then continues to Arenal, a landscape shaped by volcanic activity and rich forest. Staying in a luxury tented camp, days can be as active or relaxed as you wish, combining gentle adventure with time to unwind in natural surroundings.

Your journey concludes on the Central Pacific coast in Uvita. Perched above the shoreline, your final stay focuses on privacy, views and unhurried days, offering a calm and memorable end to your honeymoon before returning to San José.

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KEY FACTS

PEAK TIME

December to April but possible almost year round

PRICE

From GBP £6,950 USD $9,400 pp excl. flights based on 2 adults

IDEAL LENGTH

10 days

FLIGHT TIME

11 hours 45 mins from London
5 hours 15 mins From NYC

CURRENCY

Costa Rican Colón

LANGUAGE

Spanish

Where you'll go
Atenas, Costa Rica

Atenas

Pacuare, Costa Rica

Pacuare

Arenal

Uvita, Costa Rica

Uvita

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LOCAL LOWDOWN

Did you know that Pacuare Lodge sits within one of the most biodiverse river corridors in Costa Rica, where scientists have recorded more than 300 bird species and dozens of mammals in an area with no roads, electricity grid, or permanent settlements nearby?

Itinerary Highlights

The Retreat in Atenas

The Retreat, Costa Rica

Start your honeymoon at the beautiful Retreat in Atenas. Set in the crystal mountains of Alajuela, near San José, this is the perfect place to recover from the journey with a couples spa treatment. Then you can spend your evening sipping a cocktail and looking out over the stunning valley beneath.

Jungle immersion

Pacuare Lodge, Costa Rica

Time at Pacuare feels deeply immersive and intimate, ideal for a honeymoon seeking privacy and shared adventure. Reached via river or rugged tracks, Pacuare Lodge places you within protected rainforest, where days are shaped by guided exploration, wildlife encounters and quiet moments beside the river. Evenings are unhurried, with candlelit dinners, soft jungle sounds and a strong sense of being far removed from everyday life, together, just you both there.

Discover Arenal

Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica

Arenal may be best known for the stunning volcano and natural hot springs, but this is also the perfect place to explore on foot or by bike, with a romantic picnic waiting for you along the way of course!

Remote Beaches

Uvita, Costa Rica

Many itineraries will take you to Manuel Antonio for some beach time, but just a little further along the coast, you will find Uvita. With far fewer visitors and vast stretches of sand beach this is a glorious spot to escape to at the end of your honeymoon and spend time together before returning home.

Itinerary Highlights

Our tailor-made journeys include

  • A dedicated Destination Expert who will curate your itinerary from scratch, tailoring it to your preferences + interests
  • Private + extraordinary under-the-radar experiences
  • Access to the very best guides + experts to bring the destination to life
  • Private international airport transfers in destination
  • The MyCazLoyd app to view your itinerary offline anywhere, anytime
  • 24/7 support whilst travelling
  • ATOL protection to give you total peace of mind

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