Luxury Costa Rica Itinerary

Wellness to Wonder

Discover the luxury of Wellness that Costa Rica can bring on this 11-day journey, including the best rooms in the best hotels, along with private local flights and bespoke experiences. You are sure to return home fully refreshed.

It begins in the Central Valley at The Retreat Costa Rica, where yoga, nourishing food and a restorative spa treatment help reset after arrival. From here, a private charter flight carries you south to the Golfo Dulce and Playa Cativo Lodge, a remote rainforest-and-sea setting where days unfold with kayaking through mangroves, guided snorkelling, sunset drinks on the water and unhurried time to explore the surroundings.

The route then shifts north to the Bijagua highlands and Origins Lodge, combining architecture inspired by indigenous traditions with farm-to-table dining and hands-on experiences. Highlights include forest walks, a bamboo-based spa ritual and a guided visit to Tapir Valley, offering rare insight into one of Costa Rica’s most important conservation areas.

The final chapter is spent on the Papagayo Peninsula at the stunning Andaz. Here, the pace blends ease with exploration: a private catamaran and wave runner outing along the coast, an off-road estuary adventure and a day following ancestral trails to waterfalls and rivers. The journey concludes with a private flight back to San José, bringing together wellness, wildlife, landscape and considered luxury in a single, cohesive experience.

READ MORE +
KEY FACTS

PEAK TIME

November-June

PRICE

From GBP £39,000 USD $49,750 pp excl. international flights based on 2 adults travelling

IDEAL LENGTH

11 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

Howler monkeys, Peninsula de Osa, Costa Rica

Peninsula de Osa

Rio Celeste Waterfalls, Tenoiro

Tenorio

Sunset at Papagayo

Papgayo

When to go

  • J
  • F
  • M
  • A
  • M
  • J
  • J
  • A
  • S
  • O
  • N
  • D
Best time to visit
Good time to visit
Average time to visit

LOCAL LOWDOWN

Costa Rica is one of the world’s five recognised Blue Zones, where people statistically live longer, healthier lives. Daily movement, a strong sense of purpose (known locally as plan de vida), close community ties and a simple, largely plant-based diet are all closely linked to longevity and wellbeing.

Itinerary Highlights

Restore, Rebalance + Renew Spa Treatments

Wellness at The Retreat, Costa Rica

At The Retreat Costa Rica, the Vida Mia Spa centres its Restore, Rebalance + Renew treatments around holistic healing and energetic alignment. Set on a quartz-rich mountain, therapies combine organic ingredients with practices inspired by Ayurveda, energy work and the natural elements. Massages, body rituals and crystal-based treatments are designed to release tension, support balance and encourage deep rest. Integrated into the wider wellness experience, each treatment supports both physical renewal and emotional clarity.

Rise + Flow in the forest

Yoga at Playa Cativo, Costa Rica

The Rise & Flow program at Playa Cativo offers a gentle start to the day, guided by experienced instructors and shaped around mindful movement and breath. Sessions focus on waking the body gradually, encouraging balance, flexibility and mental clarity in a calm natural setting. Practised in the quiet of the morning, these flows help ground attention and set an unhurried rhythm for the hours ahead. Included with your stay, Rise & Flow is designed to support presence, ease and a more connected way of moving into the day.

Peaceful Paddles

Mangroves of Playa Cativo

Begin the morning with a calm paddle along the Rio Esquinas, one of Costa Rica’s most intact river systems. Gliding quietly by kayak, you move through mangroves and rainforest edges alive with birdlife, best observed in the softer light of early day. Afterwards, arrive at a quiet beach for a relaxed picnic beneath palms, with freshly prepared tapas and time to swim, rest or unwind in a hammock, balancing gentle exploration with unhurried coastal ease.

Private Waves

Snorkelling from Playa Cativo

Relax while sailing with a hands-on exploration along Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. Cruise the Papagayo Gulf by private catamaran before switching pace in a sheltered bay, where a guided wave runner route reveals beaches, snorkelling, caves and mangrove channels rarely reached by land. The experience slows on a quiet beach for a casual barbecue and time to swim or rest, before returning by sea as the light softens over the water.

Wild Estuaries + ATVs

ATV explorations, Costa Rica

This off-road UTV experience explores the rugged trails around the Palmares estuary, combining high-energy driving with wide coastal views. After the ride, pause for a short nature walk to take in local plant life before continuing towards the northern peninsula. The day finishes at Playa Zapotillal, a quiet stretch of sand ideal for swimming, resting and listening to the waves, an easy contrast to the morning’s momentum.

Private flights

Private flights, Costa Rica

This itinerary includes transfers by private plane, giving you incredible views over this spectacular country and the luxury of exclusivity as you explore.

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

Let us plan your perfect trip to Costa Rica

YOUR TRIP
Currency
YOUR DETAILS
Name

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

Other itineraries you may like

The Icons of Peru

The enchanting beauty of Peru is displayed to glorious effect in this captivating itinerary, a journey that blends history, culture and natural wonders. You will deep dive into Peru's vibrant cities, marvel at mesmerising landscapes and...

VIEW ITINERARY +
Andes to the Amazon: Paddington in Peru

Inspired by the Paddington in Peru movie, take your family on an epic two-week Peru holiday following in the footsteps of the world's most famous stuffed bear.

VIEW ITINERARY +
The Beautiful South of South America

Together, Chile and Argentina make up 20% of South America, and this 19-day itinerary covering the south-west of the continent is certainly comprehensive. While Argentina enjoys almost 3000 miles of South Atlantic coastline...

VIEW ITINERARY +

Chat to an expert to start planning your trip

Get in touch with us and one of our travel experts will answer any questions you may have and help create your dream trip.

Caroline Maber
Karen 230
Karen Chapman