Arenal volcano rising over Costa Rican rainforest at sunset

Costa Rica · 2026

Paul’s 40th Birthday Bash: Costa Rica

October 3 — October 11•Arenal & Guanacaste

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See the full itinerary Birthday day — Oct 10

Full Itinerary

The whole nine days, phase by phase.

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Daily Breakdowns

Hour-by-hour plans for Oct 3–8.

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Attendees

Who's coming, and what they can't eat.

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FAQs

Flights, packing, cash, and villa rules.

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Two phases, one trip

Jungle first. Beach second.

Villa Xanadú, a luxury five-bedroom villa at the base of Arenal Volcano with pool and volcano views

Phase 1 · Oct 3 – 8

Villa Xanadú, Arenal

Five-bedroom luxury villa at the base of Arenal Volcano. Every room has its own bathroom, plus a pool with waterslide, hot tub, outdoor dining, and full concierge service.

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Phase 2 · Oct 8 – 11

Hotel Riu Guanacaste

Playa Matapalo, Guanacaste. 24-hour All Inclusive, beachfront, swim-up bar, water park, spa — and Paul’s 40th birthday celebration on October 10.

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Trip documents

Grab your paperwork

Group flight scheduleAll arrival & departure times in one sheet

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Excursion vouchersMistico, rafting, zipline, catamaran

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Villa info packetDirections, house rules, staff contacts

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Resort booking confirmationsRoom assignments and wristband info

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