9-day Costa Rica vacation
Unwind in three different natural settings: Rio Perdido's warm river canyons, the island retreat of Isla Chiquita, and Nosara's yoga and surf coast. This nine-day vacation leaves room to slow down, with distinctive stays and open days you can shape around rest or gentle exploration.
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Unwind in three different natural settings: Rio Perdido's warm river canyons, the island retreat of Isla Chiquita, and Nosara's yoga and surf coast. This nine-day vacation leaves room to slow down, with distinctive stays and open days you can shape around rest or gentle exploration.
Rio Perdido lies near Bagaces in inland Guanacaste, where river canyons, forest and warm mineral water create a retreat far removed from a beach-resort setting. Time here can be as quiet as resting beside the thermal river or as active as a separately arranged guided adventure.
Isla Chiquita is reached by boat from the Paquera area, making the arrival part of the change in pace. The small island's glamping setting trades roads and town life for water views, tent-style accommodation and time close to the Gulf of Nicoya.
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.
Stays along the route
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Rio PerdidoIncluded
Rio Perdido Thermal Springs and Hotel, located near the town of Bagaces, offers private elevated bungalows on 1500 acres of a protected preserve in the province of Guanacaste approximately one hour from the International Airport in Liberia (LIR). Your planner confirms the room and meal plan.
Paquera to Isla ChiquitaIncluded
Indulge in the exquisite world of glamping, or glamorous camping, as you uncover the secluded paradise of Isla Chiquita on an uninhabited tropical island near the Nicoya Peninsula's northern Guanacaste Province. Your planner confirms the room and meal plan.
NosaraIncluded
Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort in Nosara, Costa Rica, is a serene and transformative destination surrounded by lush gardens and minutes away from pristine beaches. Your planner confirms the room and meal plan.
Starting package
These are the stays, experiences and transportation included in the starting package.
Route at a glance
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9-day Costa Rica itinerary
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Current route: Rio Perdido → Paquera to Isla Chiquita → Nosara
Arrive at Liberia International Airport and continue to Rio Perdido for your first stay at Rio Perdido Thermal Springs and Hotel. Settle in and enjoy the setting after your journey.
Enjoy an open day in Rio Perdido. Take time in the canyon and thermal-river setting, or discuss an optional guided activity. No guided activity is included on this open day; optional services are arranged and priced separately.
Travel from Rio Perdido to Isla Chiquita and settle into Isla Chiquita Glamping Resort. The island stay requires a boat crossing; your planner coordinates it with the road journey.
Enjoy an open day in Isla Chiquita. Enjoy the island setting, water views and unhurried time at your stay. No guided activity is included on this open day; optional services are arranged and priced separately.
Enjoy an open day in Isla Chiquita. Enjoy the island setting, water views and unhurried time at your stay. No guided activity is included on this open day; optional services are arranged and priced separately.
Travel from Isla Chiquita to Nosara and settle into Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort. The rest of the day is open to enjoy your new surroundings.
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.
Return from Nosara to Liberia International Airport, arriving three hours before your flight. Your planner confirms the departure arrangements for your selected transportation.
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Two nights inland, three on an island and three in Nosara give this retreat a gradual change of scenery without filling every day with excursions. Rio Perdido brings warm mineral water and forest trails; Isla Chiquita replaces the road with a short boat crossing; Nosara closes the trip with long Pacific beaches and a well-established yoga culture. The pleasure is in having time to settle into each place, rather than treating wellness as another packed schedule.
Choose this route for quiet surroundings and the freedom to balance movement with rest. Yoga instruction, spa treatments and guided outings are optional requests unless expressly included in your final proposal. Keep the starting retreat-style stays or ask Pacific Trade Winds to discuss other suitable properties, more nights in a favorite setting and the practical boat-and-road connections.
Begin with two nights inland, where Rio Perdido's forest and warm mineral water make slowing down part of the experience. This first chapter has an open day rather than an included guided tour. Enjoy the setting of your selected stay, or request an adventure or wellness session separately if you would like more activity.
The boat crossing from the Paquera area marks a real change of pace: Isla Chiquita's tent-style accommodation and Gulf of Nicoya views replace the mainland road journey. Two full days remain open, giving the island more than a quick overnight. Optional boat outings and spa treatments need separate arrangements, and the essential island crossing stays part of your complete transport plan.
Three nights at Bodhi Tree bring the retreat toward Nosara's surf and yoga culture. Keep the two open days for time at your stay and the coast, or discuss instruction and other experiences to match your interests. Yoga classes, surf lessons and equipment are additional arrangements unless your final proposal includes them; the starting trip is a restful circuit, not a scheduled wellness course.
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