ONE-WEEK SAMPLE VACATION ITINERARY IN GUANACASTE, COSTA RICA
Are you ready for paradise? Zindis Group is the leading provider of luxury homes and villas in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. With a large selection of vacation homes, villas, and condos, every rental comes with unparalleled customer service. Zindis is Guanacaste’s leader for all your vacation rentals needs.
Our feature locations and properties include vacation homes and condos in popular Playas Hermosa, Playa Panama, Playas del Coco, and Playa Ocotal. Let us know what type of Costa Rica vacation rental you’re looking for, and we’ll deliver the perfect property.
So, what does a Pura Vida vacation feel like, according to our thousands of prior customers?
One-week sample itinerary for the best Costa Rica experience.
Step 1: Find the perfect vacation rental.
Check out our Featured Properties on Zindis.com. Every one of our Zindis Group properties undergoes a rigorous review for cleanliness, quality, and location. Each vacation rental has a fully equipped kitchen and is stocked with essentials.
Day 1: Welcome to beautiful Costa Rica! Upon touchdown at the LIR International Airport in Liberia, your vacation rental is only a one-hour drive away. Need a rental car? Zindis will help with the car rental process, too!
A Zindis representative will meet you at your rental to familiarize you with the property and nearby attractions. If desired, Zindis will have a selection of groceries waiting for you and can even arrange for private chef service during your stay.
Take a dip in the swimming pool before heading out to Playas del Coco for a sunset happy hour overlooking the ocean. For unbeatable Mexican & Asian cuisine and fresh seafood, head over to Sugoi Restaurant at the exclusive Club at CocoBay.
Day 2: Diamante Eco Adventure Park! Truly one of the best activities to do in Costa Rica, Diamante adventure park is a guaranteed WIN for the whole family.
Make sure to rise early and get the most out of your day at Diamante. As the #1 Costa Rica adventure park, visitors can choose the Superman Zip Line Pass with Costa Rica’s longest ocean view zipline, the Costa Rica Wildlife Sanctuary Pass, The Costa Rica Cultural Tour, a Costa Rica ATV adventure, and even a Horseback Riding Tour.
We recommend choosing the Diamante Adventure Pass for the most thrills as well as unlimited access to the Costa Rica animal sanctuary, botanical garden, Hammock Beach, and the cultural center.
Spend the afternoon enjoying the calm surf of Matapalo Beach, Costa Rica. With the right Diamante Pass, you’ll have access to kayaks, SUPs, beach toys, and sun chairs. Follow the excitement with boutique shopping and dining on Playas del Coco Boulevard.
Day 3: Adventure boat tour on the Gold Coast. Today the Pacific Ocean is your playground. Costa Rica’s Gulf of Papagayo is scattered with beautiful beaches and offshore islands with excellent surfing and snorkeling sites. Book a customized tour with Captain Zodiac, Playas del Coco’s premier private boat tour provider in Costa Rica.
Captain Zodiac offers beach hopping, snorkeling, surfing, whale watching, and sunset cruises. Mix and match or do it all. All tours can be fully customized.
After a day soaking in the rays, head over to Playa Hermosa for sunset and a romantic beachfront dinner with live music.
Day 4: Rincón de la Vieja Volcano Hot Springs. Today the adventure in Guanacaste heads inland to the rolling hills of Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, Costa Rica, where you’ll spend a full day enjoying the great outdoors
Vandará is home to 350 acres of grasslands, dry tropical forests, and rainforest crisscrossed with trails perfect for hiking or horseback riding in Costa Rica.
Visitors are treated to authentic Costa Rican culture, volcanic thermal hot springs, a thrilling canopy tour across the Tizate River, hiking, horseback riding, hanging bridges, and one of Guanacaste’s longest water slide
An organic farm provides fresh local greens and fruits to compliment Vandará’s delicious homemade cuisine of traditional Costa Rican favorites.
Stop in Liberia, the provincial capital, on your way back to Playas del Coco. Liberia is a genuine example of Costa Rican culture and daily life, with a wide assortment of restaurants and attractions.
Day 5: Surfing and shopping in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Tamarindo is Guanacaste’s biggest and hippest surf, shopping, and party town. The fabulous Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica, is backed by swaying palms, funky restaurants, and boutique hotels. There’s almost always a festival or surf competition being held, and the town is always humming with visitors from around the globe.
If you’re looking to escape the crowds, take a tour of the scenic Tamarindo Estuary, Costa Rica, or stroll the sweeping dunes of Playa Grande nearby. Sunset sailboat cruises are a great way to close the afternoon, followed by beachfront dining and dancing.
Day 6: Free day to explore the region. Some of the best Costa Rica destinations are close to your vacation home rental, Costa Rica. Enjoy exploring the coast’s secluded beaches and quaint beach towns, or enjoy the comforts of your luxury vacation home.
We’re pretty confident you’ll never want to leave Costa Rica.
Day 7: Return flight home. Pura Vida, Costa Rica. Enjoy a last breakfast of tropical fruit and steaming Costa Rican coffee before check-out with your Zindis host. Don’t forget to write a review about your Costa Rica home for rent vacation with Zindis.Pura Vida, until next time!