10 Perfect Days in Costa Rica for Savvy Seniors and Baby Boomers

This moderately active Costa Rica Adventure Tour Package is the ideal vacation to add to your Baby Boomer Bucket List.

This small, peaceful country only a few hours from main US hubs has so much to offer, especially for older adults or whatI like to call "Savvy Seniors.".

Did you know that only 1 in a million people ever get to see a volcano in their lifetimes? Now's YOUR chance!

Costa Rica is a land of volcanoes... you’ll have a chance to see the amazing Poas Volcano, iconic Arenal Volcano, Tenorio and Rincón de la Vieja.

Costa Rica, or “Rich Coast” is located smack dab in the middle of Central America and is lined by the Pacific Ocean to the North and the Caribbean Ocean to the South. It’s known as the most bio diverse country on Earth with a wide array of tropical birds and other fascinating wildlife.

Older North Americans love this nearby south of the border destination because of its lush rainforests, fascinating rural “Pura Vida” or Pure Life culture and stunning beaches.

One of our travelers said: "Oh my goodness.. the diversity! The people! the food! The Nature! This was my best trip ever! I've always wanted to go to Costa Rica and I finally did it! Best decision ever!"

Make your trip to Costa Rica your best trip ever and knock those must-do things off your bucket list!

Day 1: Arrival Day at your leisure — Art, Coffee and Spa 

The Xandari Resort is a playful, artsy retreat up in the mountains near the San Jose metropolitan area and the perfect way to start and end your trip. There is a world class spa on site surrounded by lush green coffee plantations, and crisp mountain air.

Day 2: La Fortuna-Arenal Volcano

Head through the mountains past the La Paz Waterfall and make a must-see stop at the crater of the Poas Volcano. Take a small walk and then continue on to a delicious lunch spot.

From there we head to the base of the Arenal Volcano to your lovely mountainside hotel and enjoy dinner onsite.

Suggested Hotel: Volcano Lodge 3 nights

Day 3: La Fortuna-Arenal Volcano

Arenal Inspirations Mini-Combo - Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano Walk

This morning, enjoy an enjoyable excursion to visit our favorite highlights of the Arenal area with a knowledgeable friendly bilingual nature guide. Make sure you keep an eye out for birds and wildlife while enjoying your walks.

Visit the majestic Hanging Bridges, take a walk in the Arenal Volcano reserve, have a delicious, local lunch and then finish off back at your resort.

You’ll then get set up for a cooking class to learn all about the healthy, natural cuisine of Costa Rica and enjoy the meal you learned to cook.

Day 4: Coffee, Chocolate & Cane Sugar Galore

After a nice relaxing breakfast with amazing views of the Arenal Volcano, head out on a wondrous walk through a field of Cacao trees, Coffee bushes and cane sugar as you learn about the process of these important staples of our everyday lives. Enjoy several test tries and sit back to sip in the deliciousness.

Finish the night off at the natural hot springs to allow your body & mind relax. Includes dinner.

Day 5: Río Celeste Hideaway

After a few days of action, today you’ll take a leisurely breakfast and enjoy the environs of your hotel. But today is your day to truly relax and get away from it all at the Río Celeste Hideaway - an impressive lodge tucked away in the rainforest at the base of the Tenorio Volcano.

Get settled in and allow customer service master Gabriela Mora, the general manager of the Río Celeste Hideaway and her staff spoil you at this luxurious but unassuming destination hotel.

Enjoy a fabulous lunch and dinner onsite.

Suggested Hotel: Río Celeste Hideaway 2 nights

Day 6: Caño Negro Nature Reserve by boat 

Just sit back and watch the huge variety of wildlife by motorized boat along the Rio Frio, the center of the Caño Negro wetlands. Your tour guide will show you some of the most fascinating species of mammals on Earth along with a myriad of bird life. Depending on the time of year you may see migrating birds on their stop over in Costa Rica.

Day 7: Tamarindo on the Golden Pacific Coast

Private transfer with stop at the impressive Llanos de Cortez waterfall along the way to the beach.

Enjoy one of the best sunsets you'll ever see!

Suggested Hotel: Cala Luna

Day 8: Tamarindo

Free Day - No activities are planned for today so just enjoy!

Day 9: Sunset & Snorkel Tour

If you're up for a fun catamaran boat ride, this tour is perfect for you. You can enjoy a nice sailing adventure and even jump into the water and snorkel around a bit to see the tropical fish.

Day 10: Relax at the beach

No activities are planned for today so just enjoy!

Day 11: Adios Amigos! Travel back to SJO or LIR

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