Paul’s 40thCosta Rica

October 3 – 11 · 9 days

The Full Itinerary

Two distinct phases: a private villa in the Arenal rainforest, then an all-inclusive beach resort on the Guanacaste coast.

Phase 1 · Oct 3 – Oct 8

Villa Xanadú, Arenal

Five-bedroom luxury villa at the base of Arenal Volcano — pool, hot tub, full concierge, and adventure days in La Fortuna.

Oct
3
Arrival & Baldi Hot Springs
Baldi Hot Springs & Dinner
Everyone lands and settles into Villa Xanadú, then we ease into the trip with dinner at Baldi Hot Springs.
Oct
4
River Tubing & Sloths
River Tubing
White water tubing on the Arenal River at 8:00 AM, then an afternoon sloth watching tour.
Oct
5
Hanging Bridges, Volcano & Waterfall
Mistico Hanging Bridges
Mistico hanging bridges at 10:00 AM, then the Arenal Volcano lava trails and a swim at La Fortuna Waterfall.
Oct
6
Ziplining & Chocolate
Ecoglide Ziplining
Ecoglide ziplining at 10:00 AM, then the Don Juan coffee and chocolate tour.
Oct
7
Rafting, Massages & Private Chef
Private Chef Dinner
White water rafting at 10:00 AM, in-villa massages in the afternoon, and a seven-course private chef dinner to close out the villa phase.
Oct
8
Check-out & Transfer
Villa Check-out
Pack up, sweep the rooms, and transfer to the Guanacaste coast.

Phase 2 · Oct 8 – Oct 11

Hotel Riu Guanacaste

24-hour All Inclusive on Playa Matapalo, Guanacaste — beach, pools, water park, spa, and Paul’s 40th birthday on Oct 10.