CANYONS · HOT SPRINGS · SURF
Canyon adventures and thermal rivers in Bagaces, then the surf and sand of Nosara
Your trip
A seven-day escape into the quieter side of Guanacaste, pairing the tropical dry forest around Bagaces, canyon cable adventures, river tubing and natural thermal springs, with the laid-back surf town of Nosara on the Nicoya Peninsula, one of the world's "Blue Zones" and a haven of empty beaches and warm Pacific water.
We arrange it as a private, tailor-made holiday with return UK flights, a thermal-river hotel and a boutique surf hotel, all transfers and guided activities, relaxed, active and ATOL protected from the moment you book.
At a glance
7 days6 nights
Private tripJust your own party
Easy to ModerateActivity level
Flights includedATOL protected
Flexible datesYou choose when you go
Costa RicaOur destination guide
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Rio Blanco canyon adventure, a cable circuit of platforms, a Tarzan swing and a challenge bridge through the dry-forest canyon
Thermal river & mud baths, soak in a natural thermo-mineral river beneath the Miravalles Volcano
River tubing, drift the Rio Blanco spotting birds and monkeys
Learn to surf at Nosara, a beginner lesson on one of Costa Rica's most consistent, friendly beach breaks
Sea stand-up paddle & mangrove kayak, calm-water SUP and a guided estuary kayak in the Ostional refuge
Blue Zone beaches, free time on Playa Guiones, Pelada and Garza
ATOL protected & flight-inclusive, return UK flights and full financial protection (licence 10898)
Day by day
Fly from the UK to Liberia (via a US or San José gateway). Your private driver transfers you to a thermal-river hotel set in the dry forest near Bagaces; the evening is free to enjoy the hot springs.
Tackle the Rio Blanco canyon cable adventure, 15 platforms, a Tarzan swing and a challenge bridge, then a traditional Costa Rican lunch and an afternoon easing tired muscles in the thermo-mineral river.
Float the Rio Blanco by tube through the canyon, watching for birds and monkeys, with a leisurely afternoon by the hotel pool.
A private transfer to Nosara on the Pacific coast, settling into your boutique surf hotel before a 90-minute beginner surf lesson on the beach.
A two-hour stand-up paddle session on calm water, then a free afternoon to swim, read or wander the village.
A guided kayak on the Nosara river estuary within the Ostional Wildlife Refuge, herons, iguanas and crabs along the banks, with the afternoon free for the area's quiet beaches.
Transfer to Liberia International Airport for your flight back to the UK, arriving home the following day.
Your price covers
Return international flights from the UK to Liberia
We can also book other airlines, including flights with one stop, to suit your dates and preferences.
6 nights' accommodation in a thermal-river hotel and a boutique surf hotel (B&B)
All private transfers and guided activities listed in the itinerary
Canyon cable adventure, thermal river, river tubing, surf lesson, stand-up paddle and mangrove kayak
24/7 in-destination support and ATOL financial protection (licence 10898)
Not included: Travel insurance (required; check your policy covers the activities on this trip) · Meals and drinks not specified, and optional excursions · Gratuities, personal expenses and single-room supplements
Where you stay
Two contrasting stays, a dry-forest thermal-river hotel and a boutique surf hotel at Nosara (or similar), both on a bed & breakfast basis.
A design-led hotel built around a natural thermal river, with canyon trails and hot springs on the doorstep.
A relaxed boutique surf hotel a short stroll from Playa Guiones, the heart of Nosara's Blue Zone beach life.
Your next step
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Before you book
The dry season (December–April) brings reliable sunshine and clean surf. The green season (May–November) is lusher and quieter, with warm water year-round. We tailor dates to your preference.
Not at all, Nosara is one of the best places in the world to learn. The lessons are for beginners, and you can swap any activity for more beach time if you prefer.
Yes, return flights from the UK to Liberia are included, usually via a US or San José gateway. Regional UK departures and upgrades are available on request.
Yes, it pairs beautifully with Arenal, Monteverde or Manuel Antonio for a fuller two-week trip. As it's tailor-made, we build it around what you'd like to see.
Planning the timing? Read when to visit Costa Rica for a month-by-month weather and wildlife rundown.
Speak to one of our Latin America specialists for a tailored quote and your preferred dates. Flights, hotels, transfers and activities all arranged, ATOL protected from the moment you book.
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