7-day Costa Rica vacation
Pair Nosara's surf and yoga atmosphere with Santa Teresa's Pacific beaches on a seven-day coastal getaway. Three nights in each destination leave room for independent surf sessions and time off the board.
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Pair Nosara's surf and yoga atmosphere with Santa Teresa's Pacific beaches on a seven-day coastal getaway. Three nights in each destination leave room for independent surf sessions and time off the board.
Nosara's Guiones area combines a long Pacific beach with a strong surf and yoga culture. It is a place to return to the beach throughout the stay, rather than expecting one sightseeing outing to sum it up.
Santa Teresa and the neighboring Mal Pais coast draw travelers for long Pacific beaches, surfing and an informal village atmosphere. Time here need not be packed: repeated beach visits, meals in the area and a few well-chosen activities can fill a stay naturally.
Stays along the route
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NosaraIncluded
Olas Verdes Hotel in Nosara, Costa Rica, is a hidden gem nestled within the natural beauty of the region. Your planner confirms the room and meal plan.
Santa TeresaIncluded
Hotel Nantipa in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, is a hidden gem that offers a blend of luxury and tranquility in a stunning beachfront setting. Your planner confirms the room and meal plan.
Starting package
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Route at a glance
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7-day Costa Rica itinerary
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Current route: Nosara → Santa Teresa
Arrive at Liberia International Airport and continue to Nosara for your first stay at Olas Verdes Hotel. Settle in and enjoy the setting after your journey.
Enjoy an open day in Nosara. Spend time near the Guiones surf beach or discuss a separately arranged yoga session or surf lesson. No guided activity is included on this open day; optional services are arranged and priced separately.
Enjoy an open day in Nosara. Spend time near the Guiones surf beach or discuss a separately arranged yoga session or surf lesson. No guided activity is included on this open day; optional services are arranged and priced separately.
Travel from Nosara to Malpais-Santa Teresa and settle into Hotel Nantipa. The rest of the day is open to enjoy your new surroundings.
Enjoy an open day in Malpais-Santa Teresa. Enjoy the Pacific beaches, or request surf instruction or a guided activity suited to your interests. No guided activity is included on this open day; optional services are arranged and priced separately.
Enjoy an open day in Malpais-Santa Teresa. Enjoy the Pacific beaches, or request surf instruction or a guided activity suited to your interests. No guided activity is included on this open day; optional services are arranged and priced separately.
Return from Malpais-Santa Teresa to Liberia International Airport, arriving three hours before your flight. Your planner confirms the departure arrangements for your selected transportation.
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Ride the Waves begins at Olas Verdes in Nosara, where the Guiones beach area draws surfers and travelers who enjoy an active but relaxed coastal atmosphere. Two open full days let you work around the conditions rather than a fixed excursion schedule. Yoga, lessons and equipment can be discussed as additional arrangements; they are not included simply because the vacation is designed around surfing.
The move to Hotel Nantipa in Santa Teresa adds another long Pacific coastline and a different village rhythm for the final three nights. Keep the open days for surf and beach time, or ask about instruction suited to your ability and other optional outings. This route works especially well for travelers who value time at each beach over collecting destinations. A planner can refine the stays, road travel and balance between surfing and rest for everyone in the party.
Three Olas Verdes nights start this trip near Nosara's Guiones surf setting. Two open full days allow independent sessions to follow the conditions, with time out of the water for the beach and local atmosphere. Lessons, boards and yoga can be requested separately; the starting trip supplies a coastal base rather than scheduled instruction.
Three Nantipa nights add Santa Teresa's long coastline and a different village rhythm for the second half of the week. Repeat beach visits and unhurried meals can shape the open days without an included excursion timetable. Discuss instruction suited to ability and any other desired outings with your planner, who can adjust stays and road travel while retaining time at both surf bases.
These highlights describe the starting vacation; your planner can tailor the final route, stays and experiences.
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