Romantic Escape to Costa Rica

Itinerary Highlights

Experience your romantic getaway at the most glamorous romantic resorts found in Costa Rica. Leave the stress behind as you will be pampered at these exclusive retreats that you so very much deserve. This journey is perfect for couples and honeymooners, looking to relax and connect, or explore the wilderness of Costa Rica. This itinerary combines two destinations at complete opposite ends of each other on the map, combining mountainous rainforest and pristine beaches.

Begin your stay at Origins Lodge, set high up on the mountainside, overlooking the outstretched valley below and the lake and volcanoes of Nicaragua. One can effortlessly and instantly establish a deep connection with nature as you overlook the unspoiled wilderness of Costa Rica. In your private villa, relax on a handcrafted canopy bed while you relish a unique 180° view and enjoy a sunset soak in your personal wood-fire heated terrace bath. Savor Michelin-Starred meals using organic produce from the estate. Discover this slice of heaven on earth by taking advantage of different excursions included during your stay, such as hiking, horseback riding, yoga and wildlife tours.  

Continue your romantic journey by heading south for three nights at the adult-only luxury hotel, Kura Design Villas, an exclusive location high in the Uvita rainforest. This area is known for its impressive surf, black-sand beaches and the lush jungle-clad foothills of the Talamanca mountains. Don’t miss the opportunity to spot dolphins in the surf, hike to the Nauyaca waterfalls and visit the Marino Ballena National Park for the best whale watching in the area or snorkeling.

At Kuvita Design Villas, there is no other place like this in Costa Rica: contemporary and minimalist masterpieces woven with references to the local indigenous culture, different from the palm-thatched motif of most Costa Rican hotels. There are eight luxury suites and they each feature 180° views across the rainforest to the ocean beyond, open floor design, iconic glass showers and all the creature comforts of casual cosmopolitan. Dining is a delectable highlight of the Kura experience. Every dish is a fusion and prepared to tell a story and revolves around pure, organic, responsibly-sourced and 100% local ingredients. Make sure to try the smoked wahoo on the Carpaccio menu! At Kura, you are destined to receive ultra-personalized luxury and high touch guest experience while being mesmerized by the incredible panoramic views of the ocean from your villa and infinity pool.

Note: Itinerary begins with an arrival into Liberia International Airport, but arrival can begin from San Jose International Airport as well.

Hotels and lodges described in the itinerary are recommended by Craft Travel but there are numerous options in each destination and we will customize your itinerary based upon your preferences. With your feedback, we will similarly customize suggested activities, time spent in each location and trip extensions to additional destinations of interest nearby.

Detailed Itinerary

Upon arrival to Liberia International Airport, you will be transferred to Origins Lodge, in the Tenorio Volcano Region, for the luxury that awaits for you. Drive time is approximately 1h45m. Spend the rest of the evening at leisure in your private villa, soaking up the beauty around you in your personal outdoor bathtub.

Overnight at Origins Lodge (Dinner)

For these following days, enjoy one of the local activities available on site, such as horseback riding, hiking through the nature trails, wildlife night tour and pond fishing. Whether taking a guided or private stroll, you might find yourself picking fruits with our principal gardener or sticking your hand in a swarm of stingless Melipone bees while learning the rare healing properties of their honey. Cantilevered platforms throughout our rainforest path welcome you to experience the peaceful sounds of nature while enjoying a massage, practicing yoga or spotting wildlife. Below are the activities included during your stay:

• Sensorial Pathways: Take a morning walk with our Chef for the day's menu or roam with our passionate botanist through a tasteful journey of sweet perfumes.

• Night Tour: Live the thrill of walking under the moonlight with our naturalist guide, through the Costa Rican forest, witnessing astonishing nocturnal animal species!

• Horseback Riding: Feel like blazing your own trail? Venture into the jungle on either a private or group guided horseback trip.

• Lagoon Fishing: Find inspiration in a lakeside meditation, or try your luck fishing at one of our 11 lagoons, a wide variety of underwater species

For the thrill-seeker traveler, ask your Travel Designer about arranging a hiking trip to the Volcano or visiting the area of Rio Celeste for river rafting, canyoning, or zip lining.

Overnight at Origins Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

At the scheduled time, you will depart to Liberia International Airport for your flight to Quepos La Managua Airport. You will then be transferred from Quepos Airport to Kura Design Villa, which is approximate drive time of 50 minutes, which is a unique driving experience in itself! Enjoy your arrival to Kura Designs Villa, perched on a coastal ridge overlooking the Ballena Marine National Park.

Overnight at Kura Design Villa (Breakfast & Dinner)

After breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up by your local guide for a private tour of the Nauyaka Waterfalls, which is approximately 45 minutes away from your hotel. Nauyaca is comprised of two waterfalls, one standing at 45m in free fall and the second at 20m with a tiered fall, forming a 1,000sqm and 6m deep pool. There are also other smaller natural pools where visitors can enjoy the waters and swim. You will have the opportunity to hike and horseback ride over a 6km route with three resting periods to the majestic waterfalls. A typical Costa Rican lunch will also be served in Don Lulo’s home, the local owner of the property. You will then be transferred back to Kura Designs Villa.

Overnight at Kura Design Villa (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up by a local guide for a Whale Watching Shared Tour. Get to know the Marino Ballena National Park inside out with this tour. Depart by boat from Punta Uvita Beach and visit the famous Whale’s Tail sandbar formation, Ballena Island, Tres Hermanas Islets and Ventanas Sea Caves. During your tour, search for Humpback Whales (seasonally) and two different species of resident dolphins. With some luck, you might hear the song of the Humpback Whale and observe the acrobatic displays of the dolphins. Other species that are seen occasionally include Bryde’s whales, pilot whales, false killer whales and whale sharks. You will also visit the coral and rock reefs to snorkel and observe more wonderfully colorful marine wildlife.

For 8 months out of the year, both Southern hemisphere humpbacks traveling from Antarctica and Northern hemisphere humpbacks traveling from Alaska frequent this segment of Costa Rica's Pacific coast where they mate, give birth and raise their calves. The best time to visit for whale-watching is mid-July to October and December to March. Dolphins, orcas and sea turtles are also visible here year round.

Overnight at Kura Design Villa (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

At the scheduled time, you will be privately transferred to San Jose International Airport for your departure flight home. Drive time is approximately 4 hours. Along the way, you will stop to tour Manuel Antonio National Park in Quepos, home to the three-toed sloths, endangered white-faced capuchin monkeys, howler monkeys and more than 100 different species of mammals and birds. This park is known for its four white sand beaches and marked hiking trails for exploring all of the flora and fauna. You will enjoy lunch at a local ‘tico’ restaurant before continuing your drive to San Jose International Airport.

Alternatively, a flight from Quepos airport to San Jose International Airport can be arranged. If departing flight is from Liberia Airport, arrangements can be made as well.

(Breakfast)

• 6 nights accommodation (based on double/twin occupancy)

• Daily breakfast

• All meals at Origins Lodge

• All meals at Kura Design Villa

• All lodge-based activities at Origins Lodge & Kura Design Villa

• Scheduled guided touring as specified

• All ground transfers between airports and accommodations (internal flights not included)

• All entrance fees as mentioned on tour

• *Not included: gratuities, visas (if applicable), international or internal flights, meals and drinks not described above, items of a personal nature