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Travel

Embrace Costa Rica's Pura Vida, Guanacaste

Item Number
CMP-105
Estimated Value
5800 USD
Opening Bid
4556 USD

Item Description

Soar, Saddle-Ride, and Soak in Guanacaste, Costa Rica for Seven Days & Six Nights at the Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort for Two, Including a Zipline Tour, Horseback Ride, and a Visit to the Hot Springs in Vida Aventura Nature Park (Land Only)

Nestled in a location that is second to none, where the Gulf of Papagayo meets the sapphire blue waters of Culebra Bay, Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort captures the native spirit of Costa Rica with its distinctive "Pura Vida" (pure life) philosophy. Ensconced between two sunny beaches, this locally inspired resort provides the perfect location for you to embrace life and tune into a sense of balance. Save some time to revel in the thrill of adrenaline-pumping adventure combined with relaxation on a full-day tour at Vida Aventura Nature Park in the beautiful Guanacaste mountains, including a zipline tour, a horseback ride, and a dip in the hot springs!

Vibrant yet stylish, this lifestyle resort is designed to poetically harmonize your favorite necessities with charming indigenous culture. The breathtaking setting - a relaxing ocean with a mountainous background - will make you feel like you belong in this lush natural hideaway.

Discover this exciting new Andaz destination, where the signature barriers-free approach will allow you to effectively capture the heart of this tropical paradise as well as the vivacious people who live here. Boasting an authentic Tico smile, the Andaz's hosts will work to craft your own personal tropical adventure. From national parks to water sports, this coastal community offers plenty of Costa Rica activities that will allow you to embrace the "Pura Vida" (pure life) expression. Zip-line between tree canopies and monkeys, spend the afternoon at an indigenous reserve, and explore the incredible slopes of the Rincón de la Vieja volcano. Spend the afternoon on two secluded gold sand beaches, or schedule some tee time on a championship golf course. Lively destinations such as Marina Papagayo and Palo Verde National Park await - not to mention live Latin music, tennis courts, and lush natural trails through the coastal mountains.

Take a deep breath or two before your Vida Aventura Nature Park adventure begins! Prepare yourself for ten hours of thrills! You'll start off zooming across seven zipline cables, gliding easily around treetops in a forested canyon, before mounting a sturdy horse for a hillside trail ride in the Guanacaste Mountains. As you ride along, cross streams and pass pastures, you'll learn about the diverse flora and fauna. Keep an eye out for two active volcanoes, Rincon de la Vieja and Miravalles, and admire the spectacular panoramic views along the way. When you've completed the horseback ride, enjoy a typical Costa Rican lunch, choosing from a variety of dishes such as chicken and rice. Then, head to the soothing part of your tour — a thermal mud bath and hot springs spa in gorgeous natural surroundings. Wearing a bathing suit, lather the soft volcanic mud on your skin and face, making a natural mineral mask, and lay out comfortably until it dries in the sun.

Your trip for two includes:
• 7 days/6 nights accommodations at the Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort
• Room-related taxes
• A full-day tour of Vida Adventura Park which includes zip lining, a horseback ride, panoramic views of two volcanoes, a mud bath, lunch and round trip transfers
• Free concierge reservation service


Terms and Conditions
Travel package is non-refundable and subject to availability. Certificates/gift cards cannot be replaced. Passport required for travel outside the U.S. Blackout dates: Jan 1-4, Dec 22-31. Tour runs on specific days of the week and at specific times. A minimum 30 day advance reservation is required. Travel is valid for 12 months from date of issue.