Costa Rican Itinerary for a Great Family Vacation:

a unique, relaxing and enjoyable time for your family

A family vacation is a great way to spend more time with each other while having a great time. It is a way to pull everyone closer and have some quality time together. We at Cayuga Sustainable Hospitality understand that what you want is a unique family retreat different from any other vacation you have enjoyed in the past. We offer all the fun, adventure, and comfort that families want most, elevating the experience to world-class standards in some of Costa Rica's top destinations.

Cayuga Sustainable Hospitality offers you the exceptional opportunity to take part in our vision for a more sustainable future, supporting local communities and the pristine, natural environment of Costa Rica, in luxurious, relaxing and truly memorable settings.

Proposed itinerary for a unique family vacation in Costa Rica:

After arriving in San Jose or Liberia, we recommend that you take a domestic flight, rent a car or arrange a ground transfer to Guanacaste, a region famous for some of the most beautiful beaches and activities available.

1. Relax and play at Harmony Hotel (Guanacaste)

In Guanacaste, we highly recommend the Harmony Hotel, homage to low-key luxury, combining elements of surfing, sustainability and laid back glamour.

Just steps away from the beach and on one of the best surfing breaks in Costa Rica, you will have the opportunity to take part in activities with your family such as surfing, guided hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, sport fishing, sailing charters, canopy zip-line tour, Olive Ridley Sea Turtles Nesting tour and more. Additionally, Harmony Hotel boasts its own Spa and Healing Center, offering a wide array of natural and organic spa treatments, massages and yoga. Located right on stunning Pacific Ocean, and equipped with outdoor showers, private sun decks and organic, biodegradable amenities, the Harmony Hotel is the perfect place to relax and simply enjoy the beginning of your family time. 

Once decompressed and adjusted to the "tico" culture after 5 nights at the Harmony Hotel, we recommend you take a short flight from Nosara to Manuel Antonio (with a stop over in San Jose), to experience great outdoor activities in the Central Pacific.

2. Manuel Antonio: where the beaches meet the rainforest

Manuel Antonio is Costa Rica's most famous National Park and a great destination for those families looking to experience the rainforest. White water rafting, canopy tours, ocean kayaking, mangrove and dolphin tours, night walks and hikes are just a few of the many outdoor activities offered in the area. In particular, Arenas Del Mar Beach & Nature Resort is a stunning, luxurious and truly sustainable resort located right on the beach in Manuel Antonio. Comfortable rooms, two pools with spectacular ocean views, access to two stunning beaches, upscale dining in two hotel restaurants with a focus on fresh local products and personalized service that exceeds guest expectations. Arenas Del Mar Beach & Nature Resort is the perfect place to enjoy a few days of adventure and fun. 

After five spectacular nights in Arenas Del Mar Beach & Nature Resort we recommend a short domestic flight (with a stop over in San Jose) to Lapa Rios, where your family will be immersed in the deep rainforest of Central America.

3. Experience the rainforest at its best in Lapa Rios Ecolodge

If your family is looking for a real rainforest adventure and wildlife viewing at its best, a visit to Lapa Rios Ecolodge on the Osa Peninsula is a must. With a short scenic flight to Puerto Jimenez, Lapa Rios Ecolodge will be your family's destination for the next 3 nights.

This award winning ecolodge is a dream come true for families looking for an active time that includes rainforest hikes, horseback riding, surf lessons, ocean kayaking and much more. The ecolodge bungalows offer stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and tropical rainforest. A true innovator in conservation and sustainable development, Lapa Rios Ecolodge is truly in a class of its own.

 

4. Bring your adventure to an end at Finca Rosa Blanca Country Inn

On your way back to San Jose, we recommend the Finca Rosa Blanca Country Inn as a comfortable way to bring your adventure to an end. An intimate small hotel surrounded by coffee farms outside of San Jose but only 25 minutes from the International Airport. Families will enjoy the rustic country feel of the Inn and can enjoy horseback rides into the mountains and swim in the chemical free pool overlooking the valley below. For Mom & Dad the spa will beckon and everyone can enjoy the lush tropical gardens and coffee plantation which surround the Inn. Finca Rosa Blanca, along with Lapa Rios Ecolodge were the first two hotels in Costa Rica to achieve the highest level of 5 green leaves in Certification of Sustainable Tourism. 

* Book 4 nights at Harmony Hotel or Arenas del Mar Beach & Nature Resort and stay an extra night free of charge! Offer valid from May. 1st to Oct. 31st 2008 

* Please note that all domestic flights in Costa Rica are certified as being Carbon Neutral and will compensate all carbon emissions emitted by your flight.

For a while over the years Costa Rica has promoted itself as a top ecotourism destination, we have positioned ourselves as leaders in the industry, managing world renowned eco-lodges, hotels and resorts in a sustainable, environmentally responsible way, proving ourselves to be pioneers and innovators. Cayuga Sustainable Hospitality works to incorporate sustainability at every level of operation, assuring that our philosophies and beliefs run through every vein of our organization. Moreover, we are committed to exceed our guests' expectations. We do not believe that sustainability is a trend; we believe that it is an integral and indispensable part of our daily operations and lives. We hope that you will support us in carrying out our goals, mission and dream, for a more sustainable tourism, and future, for all.

Below is a list of contact information for all hotels and properties:

 

The Harmony Hotel
www.harmonynosara.com – info@harmonynosara.com

Arenas del Mar Beach & Nature Resort
www.arenasdelmar.com – info@arenasdelmar.com

Lapa Rios Ecolodge
www.laparios.com – info@laparios.com

Finca Rosa Blanca Country Inn
www.fincarosablanca.com – info@FincaRosaBlanca.com