Costa2K26

Trip Itinerary

Six days in Costa Rica, all in one place.

Arrivals and Welcome Party
DAY1

Fri Feb 13

Arrivals and Welcome Party

First night in Costa Rica. Settle in, meet the crew, PURA VIDA FAMILIA.

4-5 pm

Arrive at the villa

πŸ“Diamante del Bosque, Hacienda Pinilla

Check in, drop your bags, and grab a drink by the pool.

Evening

Welcome night

πŸ“At the villa

Private chef experience at the villa. For those who want to stay up and party the first night, we'll head over to Tamarindo to continue the partying.

Notes

Important details for this day

  • Welcome party dress code: all white.
  • Pack a light layer for the evening breeze.
  • Keep passports and valuables in the villa safe once you arrive.
  • Pro tip: Stop at PriceSmart by the airport before heading to Pinilla for major grocery purchases. It's cheaper than Tamarindo.
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Getting Around

Shuttles will be arranged for everyone arriving on this day. We'll use Ubers between our villa and Tamarindo for anyone going out that night.

Villa BBQ and Bar Crawl
DAY2

Sat Feb 14

Villa BBQ and Bar Crawl

Poolside BBQ and let's enjoy the villa! Later, we'll head out for a bar crawl through Tamarindo.

Late Morning/Afternoon

BBQ & Pool

Drinks flowing, saunas, heated jacuzzi and a laidback BBQ using the awesome amenities the villa has to offer.

Evening

Bar Crawl

Roll into a boozy beach-bar crawl through El Be!, Nogui's, and all the hot spots. Big energy, big drinks, big night.

Notes

Important details for this day

  • It's Valentine's Day, feel free to do your own thing during the day, but we want everyone together in the evening.
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Getting Around

Ubers.

Waterfall Hike and Tubing
DAY3

Sun Feb 15

Waterfall Hike and Tubing

Adventure day. Rivers, hot springs, and a little bit of jungle.

Morning

8:45AM pickup at the villa

Please do not be late as the bus will need to leave at 8:45AM at the latest! Please meet at villa 15 ready to leave and make sure to check below on how to prepare and what to bring.

Afternoon

La Leona Waterfall Hike + White Water Tubing

Moderate. Short hike through the rapids to a bright blue canyon waterfall, followed by fun river tubing. Includes a Costa Rican lunch.

Evening

Dinner

πŸ“Local Costa Rican spot

Group dinner with classic Costa Rican dishes.

Notes

Important details for this day

  • Bring a bathing suit and a change of clothes. There are lots of chances to get into the water.
  • Wear secure shoes that can handle water and uneven ground.
  • Towel and dry bag are recommended for your phone.
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Getting Around

We've organized group transport as part of the tour. For the rest of the day, we'll use Ubers to go to Tamarindo and back.

Tamarindo Activities & Villa Experience
DAY4

Mon Feb 16

Tamarindo Activities & Villa Experience

We'll spend the first half of the day in Tamarindo, relaxing and enjoying the activities we've all voted on. Then we'll head back to the villa for a cooking experience with Chef Antonio. Anyone up for heading out to town again to continue the party can do so!

Morning

Departure to Tamarindo

Everyone will leave for Tamarindo at 8:00AM via shuttle. We won't return to the villa until 3:30PM.

Plan for the Day:

We'll all get dropped off in Tamarindo. Our activities start and end at different times with different meeting points along the beach. Between activities, there's so much to do in Tamarindo, grab a bite, hit up a bar, toast on the beach, go shopping. Options are endless, and our Explore page has great starting points. We'll leave Tamarindo together around 3:30PM when everyone is finished.

Please familiarize yourself with your activity and logistics below.

Afternoon

Activity Details

We've got four activities: Horseback Riding, ATV, Surf Lessons, and Kayak. Click below to see details about your activity.

Evening

Cooking experience @ the villa

Chef Antonio will be hosting a fun cooking experience that we want everyone to participate in!

Night

Head to town (optional)

Anyone up for heading out to Tamarindo to continue the party can do so!

Notes

Important details for this day

  • Bring sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen.
  • Light, beach friendly outfits are perfect.
  • Each activity has particular needs and we're paying cash for the best prices, so be mindful of that and bring enough cash!
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Getting Around

Group transport to Tamarindo and to your activities has been arranged, including transport back to our villa via shuttle.

Catamaran Party
DAY5

Tue Feb 17

Catamaran Party

The big party. A full afternoon on the water with swimming, music, drinks, and a sunset that hits different when you're out at sea.

Morning

Slow morning & light breakfast

πŸ“At the villa

Sleep in, golf, swim, or explore nearby for more options

Afternoon

Catamaran cruise

πŸ“Pacific coast

Open bar, snacks, music, and time in the water (paddleboard, kayaks, snorkelling, etc.)

Sunset

Sunset sail

πŸ“On the catamaran

Music up, drinks flowing, the whole crew, and a full blown boat party as the sky goes orange.

Night

Bonfire at the villa or one last bar crawl. We'll feel it out.

Notes

Important details for this day

  • Catamaran dress-code: warm sunset.
  • Bring swimwear and something dry for the sail back.
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat are your best friends.
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Getting Around

We've arranged transportation to and from the catamaran. For the final night out, we'll use Ubers.

Last Morning and Departures
DAY6

Wed Feb 18

Last Morning and Departures

Home Time.

Morning

Airport departures

πŸ“Liberia International Airport

Car shares based on your flight time.

Notes

Important details for this day

  • Keep your passport and boarding pass handy.
  • Double and triple check your rooms and villa.
  • Please do not leave any valuables behind.
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Getting Around

All shuttles and transportation for flights after 10AM have been arranged.