Take a Walk on the Wild Side in Costa Rica

​12 DAYS, 11 NIGHTS | myXOadventures.com presents one of the most exotic, luxurious, and inclusive Adventures of all time in the most Biodiverse places in the world, Costa Rica!

As of November 1st, Costa Rica has opened its beautiful borders to all US Citizens, and I've been busy exploring the country since October 15th to provide an unparalleled experience for you! This experience combines ultra-luxurious accommodations in both El Castillo and Quepos, with a fairytale like setting in a former art gallery in the Monteverde Cloud Forest. All of this along with included tours everyday, personally escorted, private chef, bartender, private transportation, most meals and solid connections throughout. Literally a once in a lifetime opportunity with fewer tourists or crowds at a value you'll likely never see again. 

ACCOMMODATIONS

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

DAY 1 : WELCOME TO COSTA RICA

Upon arrival, you'll be conveniently transported by shuttle to our Hotel accommodations near the airport. This is an operational stay to allow guests from different flights to meet us. The following morning we'll board our transportation together for the experience of a lifetime. You are free to enjoy the rest of your day as you wish. Breakfast will be included the next morning and provided by the hotel. 
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Itinerary Subject to change.

DAY 2 : SAN JOSE TO MOUNT ARENAL VOLCANO 

• SPECIAL MEETING AFTER BREAKFAST

​          This meeting will be to get everyone on the same page, provide information and give a few moments to ask questions and get              answers before departing for La Fortuna/El Castillo.

• Stop along the way to Proyecto Asis, where we'll view the centers efforts in rescuing and caring for the wildlife of Costa Rica. By visiting this particular center, we'll be helping them fulfill their mission, raise awareness and support them financially. Lunch will be in a Soda nearby. 
• ​Check in to our Luxury Accommodations
• Rooms are assigned ahead of time, and we'll check into our gorgeous piece of paradise directly overlooking the Lake and Mount Arenal. Each room has it's own lavatory. This evening we'll enjoy an included visit to the Hot Springs of Tabacon, where you can unwind from the tensions of 2020, and begin to realize its ok to relax, kick back and let your muscles soak up the natural hot spring waters of Mount Arenal. Admission and Dinner are included, other services are available by request from Tabacon directly. ​

DAY 3 : Mount Arenal Biological Hike 

• Fresh Breakfast served at Casa by Chef Aldo 
• Transportation to the base of Mount Arenal and hike with an expert guide, who will teach us about the Flora and Fauna of the area. Bring your camera, this will be a great place to get pictures of birds, plants, scenery and wildlife. Afterward, we'll have lunch at a local "Soda" (A very affordable small restaurant with good food).  After lunch we can visit the butterfly gardens, or drop you off at the Casa, whichever you like. This evening we can enjoy the Pool, Jacuzzi and special dinner prepared just for us. Cocktails will be served. ​

DAY 4 : CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE!

• BREAKAST A LA ALDO
  Let's see what Aldo has for us this morning as we enjoy Costa Rica's best of freshness! We'll have a comfortable, relaxing morning with the best of coffee, fruits and delectable treats. 
• Choose your own Adventure -  Before departing you will be able to choose from a menu of Adventures. This varies from the most active such as ATV Tours to a guided waterfall tour of the area. It's up to you how to spend your day. You choose and we figure out the rest. 
• Evening Dinner and Live Entertainment - This evening you spend it as you like, but Aldo will be serving up something tasting for us to enjoy for dinner while we experience some live entertainment in the background, elevating our experience to even new heights. Pura Vida
  
  

DAY 5 : El Castillo/La Fortuna to Monteverde

• Fresh Breakfast and fruit juices
  After Chef Aldo prepares our breakfast we pack our things and say "So Long" to El Castillo and hello to Monteverde. Along the way we will have a stop at a local restaurant for lunch with beautiful views before arriving Monteverde. This is a bit of an exciting journey up, ovver and around the mountains as we follow the shore of Lake Arenal.
  
• Once we arrive in Monteverde we'll check in to our Treetop like house. This home was constructed by a local artists and is very whimsical and fairytale like in nature. There are interesting discoveries around every corner. I assure you it will have a more cabin like feel, being right inside the cloud forest with the sound of birds and other wildlife in the distance. This home is as if an artists dream came forth on paper and then was applied to construction. Because of the nature of this house, there will be rooms assigned based on what makes sense best. It is 5 Bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms, and located centrally in Monteverde being close to the small town, and tours. 
• Lunch in Monteverde - We'll get a ride to the center of town, where you'll have an opportunity to choose your lunch, explore a little bit and meet to head back to the house.  ​
• Nigh Time Tour - Our Expert Guide, Oscar will lead us on a night time tour in the cloud forest. This will reveal what you don't see during the day. Some birds, possibly sloths, lizards, frogs and well, some snakes. Because of the nature of this tour it is included at no additional charge but completely optional for you to go. You are welcome to create your own evening if you wish. 
• Dinner at Home 
  After the tour, we will be brought home and Chef Aldo will have prepared dinner for us! Because of the nature of the home, you can find your favorite spot or view and enjoy your dinner either privately or with the group. There is a quaint common area outside where all rooms lead to, patios and balconies. You just let us know and your dinner will appear!

DAY 6 : Monteverde Biological Reserve Nature Walk

• Breakfast with Chef Aldo
  Enjoy breakfast in your favorite spot and it will be served. Inside, Outside, or in your room.... It's your choice!
  
• Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve Tour - After breakfast we will go on a tour with Oscar, a passionate guide and expert in all the species of plants and animals that occupy this magical place. This tour will open your eyes to the biodiversity of the Cloud Forest and why it must be preserved for future generations. 
• After our tour we will enjoy lunch on the way home, and you may choose how to spend your time.
• Dinner by Chef Aldo 

DAY 7 : Monteverde Sky Walk, Canopy & Sloth Exhibit

• Breakfast this morning with Chef Aldo
• Visit to the Hanging bridges of the Cloud Forest - These 11 bridges take you through the best of the cloud forest. This is not like other providers. Our included tour winds through mystical areas of the forest, while the bridges provide views of older growth forest. Below you can see streams, ferns, banana trees and more. There's no telling what will be revealed by the forest but no matter the weather or the day, you'll be surrounded by immense biodiversity. This will be a 2 hour experience. 
• Canopy & Sloth Exhibit - We'll be awed by the Sloths, who look so cozy and cuddly. We may catch them at feeding time, where they slowly make their way to their bowl and gobble up carrots and other veggies. 
• This will be a full day. We will have a chance to grab something light to eat for lunch, and afterward a nice Dinner in town. 

DAY 8 : Monteverde Family Owned Coffee and Chocolate Farm Tour to Quepos

After breakfast this morning, we'll head over to one of my favorite tours! This is the coffee and chocolate tour, but it's so much more than it may sound. We'll visit a family owned farm of several hectares. On the farm there are a variety plants grown, in order to keep it from becoming a monoculture. The focus of course, is learning about the growing of coffee, its uses, benefits and methods of production. 

While we take our time strolling through the farm you can ask our guide any questions you like. We'll even see where they grow and produce chocolate as well as sugar. It's an eye opening tour, quite literally! At the end of the tour, we'll get a chance to sample some of the goods made on the farm, talk about our visit and if you like, buy some of the products the farm produces. Right after this early morning tour we continue our drive to Quepos. 

DAY 9 : Quepos at your Leisure

Today we drive from Monteverde to Quepos and check in to our ultra luxurious home overlooking the Pacific Ocean, offering wide open spaces for all to enjoy. Along the way we'll make some time for crocs, not the ones on your feet, but in the water! After checking in we'll use this day to enjoy all that our home has to offer. Food will be provided, music, mixed drinks and stunning views. Relax and unwind in an outstanding home with amenities beyond your expectations. ​

• Dinner will be prepared by Chef Aldo
• Room assignments will be handled by Daniel 

DAY 10 : Manuel Antonio National Park

Today after breakfast we'll head out to Manuel Antonio National Park. Did you know that Costa Rica has 5% of the worlds biodiversity in just one small country? You're about to see quite a bit. We'll meet our professional guide and head into the forest to see monkeys, lizards, birds, orchids, and more. 

Afterwards, we'll have time in Quepos to explore, with lunch wherever you choose and meet back at our accommodations for dinner prepared by chef Aldo. In the evening, cocktails and social time. 

DAY 11 : Organic Vanilla Bean and Spice Farm

Wow, It's been an incredible time already! We still have more. While in Quepos I visited an Organic Vanilla and Spice Farm. This is where we're headed today. Operated over 30 years, this farm has lots of stories. Not only vanilla grows here, but chocolate, cardamom, cinnamon, coffee, guava, guanabana, pineapple, papaya and much more. Ask questions and listen to the history of the farm as we walk through the trails and explore different areas. Spot a Toucan or other wildlife while we visit. The tour comes to an end where we are served something special grown directly from the farm and have an opportunity to purchase some spices or vanilla beans as well. I know you'll find this time fulfilling and incredibly interesting. 

This evening we have a farewell dinner and music as we gather around and share some of our favorite memories visiting Costa Rica. A sunset toast and maybe one more swim before we lay our heads to rest for the night. 

DAY 12 : Pura Vida!

Today it is farewell, but not goodbye. It's our hope that you thoroughly enjoyed this time together, and have made new friends, along with memories that will last a lifetime. This morning after breakfast we will board our transport and head back to San Jose Airport. Please make sure not to book any return flights earlier than 2pm. 

INCLUSIONS

• All Transportation through Costa Rica. 
• 11 Breakfasts, 2 lunches, 11 dinners.
• Luxury Accommodations in El Castillo & Quepos
• Authentic Treetop Accommodations in Monteverde.
• 12 Escorted Tours
• Expert Guides
• All Admissions to parks and facilities per itinerary.
• Adult Beverages 
• Private Chef
• Bartender and Concierge.
• Welcome Dinner and Entertainment
• Farewell Dinner and Entertainment
• Free Tour of your choosing in El Castillo
• 1 Hour Complimentary Massage at the Casa.​.

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