Nature but Make it Fancy

Begin your day with a peaceful immersion in nature, through a guided riverside meditation before soothing your muscles in an hour long, outdoor herbal bath. Discover the hotel's organic garden 'El Cultivo' in the afternoon, with a workshop using different gins, tonic waters, herbs, and botanicals to find your favorite pairing.   Overnight: Hacienda AltaGracia

Get to know Hacienda AltaGracia's resident equine family at Los Establos, where you can feed and bathe the horses, learn how to saddle up, and experience guided or unguided rides in the indoor riding ring. Taste Costa Rica's traditional liquor 'guaro', and the hotel's eclectic collection of infusions made with ingredients from El Cultivo like basil, clove, and pineapple.   Overnight: Hacienda AltaGracia

Enjoy the fresh and salty waters around the Pacific surf town of Uvita. This full day at the beach has action, relaxation and tasty local food. Jump into the water with your personal instructor and learn how to catch waves in paradise and recharge with a laid-back lunch at a family-owned restaurant before taking a beautiful waterfall trek for some freshwater bathing. Chill back at the beach and soak up Costa Rica's sunshine.   Overnight: Hacienda AltaGracia

Take a private flight to Nayara; a luxury tented hotel. Go sloth spotting in Nayara's tropical grounds, where hundreds of Cecropia trees have been planted to provide a habitat for these chilled-out animals. Finish an easy afternoon in nature by slowly floating down Peñas Blancas River on an inflatable boat as you keep a look out for caimans, iguanas, monkeys, and tropical birds.   Overnight: Nayara

Take an awe-inspiring hike through the primary and secondary rainforests at the base of Arenal Volcano. As you ascend towards lava formations, learn all about the history from your guide, and identify flora and fauna as you explore. Gaze out over a majestic vista of Lake Arenal and the continental divide, as you enjoy a tasty picnic. Relax with an evening soak in the on-site hot springs before indulging in Nayara's dinner and wine tasting experience at Nostalgia Wine Bar.   Overnight: Nayara

Start the day with a dreamy treatment in Nayara's open-air spa pavilions, where the healing properties of organic coffee, chocolate, and mud are channeled into massages, facials, and scrubs. In the evening, head to a nearby eco-reserve for a guided night walk. Spot nocturnal wildlife in its natural habitat, with the chance to see snakes, sloths, sleeping birds, and red-eyed green leaf frogs.   Overnight: Nayara

Gaze over a final view of Arenal Volcano as you take a helicopter ride on the way to the luxurious Four Seasons Peninsula Papagayo. Once at the Four Seasons, embark on an exploration of the beautiful waters of the surrounding bays in a traditional Hawaiian style canoe, as you perfect your stroke while taking in the dramatic coastline. Get your heart pumping in the dirt and dust with a thrilling UTV ride around the Palmares estuary. After stopping for a flash nature walk, ride towards breathtaking ocean views on the northern peninsula. Round out the experience with some down time at the secluded Zapotillal Beach. Overnight: Four Seasons Peninsula Papagayo

Enjoy a spot of golf this morning with a round on the Four Seasons' Arnold Palmer-designed course. In the evening, chase the sunset on a private boat cruise equipped with all the water toys you can imagine. Relax with sun and sea views in the comfort of the upper deck.   Overnight: Four Seasons Peninsula Papagayo

Go for a morning scuba dive in the peninsula's turquoise waters, while understanding first-hand the importance of coral. Visit both wild coral and nurseries where baby corals are monitored for their first year of growth. Spot amazing marine life as you attach fragments of coral to a frame to be placed by your dive master, where it will be looked after for 12 months before being outplanted to support the ecosystem. You can't beat a stargazing dinner on your last night. For this seasonal experience, the Four Seasons' private chef will prepare a culinary masterpiece, accompanied by a GPS guided telescope for an unforgettable gastronomical and astronomical farewell.   Overnight: Four Seasons Peninsula Papagayo

Say goodbye to Peninsula Papagayo and take a private transfer to Liberia Airport (LIR) to catch your onward flight home.