A Luxury Escape to Costa Rica

Take a tour of the farm grounds to learn about the intricate process of growing coffee. You'll see the procedure from beginning to end, starting with the farmers harvesting the red coffee cherries in their natural state and continuing with the experts removing the pulp before fermenting and drying the cherries so they can be sorted and roasted. 

Next, you'll hike to Poás volcano, a stratovolcano with two lakes, where you will be rewarded with awe-inspiring views. From there, you'll continue to La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a wildlife sanctuary encompassing waterfalls, cloud and rain forests, as well as educational centres such as an insect exhibit and butterfly observatory that showcase the diversity of wildlife that inhabit the gardens. 

View Tortuguero from a new perspective as you venture out on a kayaking excursion along the canals of Caño Chiquero or Caño Mora, spotting an array of species along the way, such as otters and manatees. That evening, you'll explore the unique coastal rainforest on a two-hour twilight tour, a fantastic opportunity to encounter nocturnal wildlife species.

The next day, you'll embark on a boat excursion with a naturalist through the most remote stretches of the river, where you're guaranteed to see plenty of wildlife.

Your time here is to do as you please. The lodge can arrange a variety of off-site experiences, from excursions to Las Gemelas and Del Toro waterfalls to chocolate tours and unique cultural experiences. Add an oxcart art class to your itinerary and spend an afternoon painting mandalas with designs based on Costa Rican plants and flowers while learning about this fascinating heritage custom. Alternatively, make the most of the serenity of your surroundings and enjoy a rejuvenating day at the Escenia Spa, a wellness sanctuary showcasing the best of Costa Rica’s natural healing ingredients.

Nayara Springs is the ideal venue to get back in touch with nature as you unwind while listening to the forest's natural symphonies and taking in the breathtaking views of the Arenal volcano from the property is home to various spring pools. In addition, the lodge offers many homoeopathic treatments in the on-site spa and twice-daily yoga classes in the pavilion.

Venture out and observe the local wildlife on a floating safari along the Peñas Blancas River, offering some of the best opportunities to glimpse various species of monkeys, sloths, turtles, caimans, and a plethora of exotic birdlife. Add an excursion to Arenal volcano to your itinerary and follow the hiking path through the forest up to the best vantage point of the natural wonder.

Spend your first evening at the lodge looking out for nocturnal wildlife on a naturalist-guided night tour, showcasing the variety of wildlife found across the multitude of habitats within the forest. 

The following day, you'll traverse the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and discover the diverse ecosystem of the forest on a number of trails taking you through the thick canopies enlivened by the sounds of the local wildlife. 

During your stay at Kasiiya Papagayo, you'll embark on a personalised trek through the surrounding forest with the guidance of an expert, identifying unique flora species and spotting an array of wildlife such as white-tailed deer, grey foxes, monkeys, birds and butterflies. 

Venture out and explore the immaculate waters that surround the resort with a number of explorative water activities, from kayaking and paddleboarding around the breathtaking Kasiiya Peninsula to a guided snorkelling excursion beneath the calm seas of Punta Gorda, one of the finest snorkelling locations in Costa Rica.