Sample Itinerary · Costa Rica · Honeymoon

Romantic Costa Rica Honeymoon 12 Days

San José · Arenal · Monteverde · Pacific

Duration12 Days · 11 Nights
RouteSan José · Arenal · Monteverde · Pacific
TransportPrivate Transfers · High-Speed Rail
Best ForHoneymoons · Couples · Romance
12 Days · 11 Nights
San José · Arenal · Monteverde · Pacific
Private Transfers · High-Speed Rail
Designed for Honeymoons
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1
Day One

Arrive in San José

San José

Welcome to Costa Rica, and to your honeymoon. A private driver brings you to a hotel chosen for two, with an easy first evening before the country opens up.

Twelve days for two, paced for romance.

Private airport transfer Romantic hotel check-in Evening at leisure
Overnight: San José
2
Day Two

To Arenal & Private Hot Springs

Arenal · La Fortuna

A private transfer to La Fortuna beneath Arenal Volcano. Check into a volcano-view suite and end the day in your own private hot-spring pool, the cone glowing at dusk.

The most romantic night of the trip.

Transfer to Arenal Volcano-view suite Private hot springs
Overnight: Arenal (lodge)
3
Day Three

Arenal — Waterfall & Canopy

Arenal

The hanging bridges with a private naturalist, the La Fortuna waterfall and a swim in its pool, and the afternoon for the two of you.

Hanging bridges La Fortuna waterfall Couples experiences
Overnight: Arenal (lodge)
4
Day Four

Arenal — Hot Springs & Spa

Arenal

A slow morning, a couples' spa treatment, and the thermal waters again — or a gentle volcano hike if you feel like moving.

Couples' spa Thermal waters Unhurried pace
Overnight: Arenal (lodge)
5
Day Five

Arenal to Monteverde

Monteverde

The classic jeep–boat–jeep across Lake Arenal to the misty cloud forest of Monteverde. Check into a cloud-forest hideaway for two.

Jeep–boat–jeep Cloud-forest hideaway Mountain air
Overnight: Monteverde (lodge)
6
Day Six

Monteverde — Canopy & Quetzals

Monteverde

A guided cloud-forest walk for quetzals and hummingbirds, the high hanging bridges in the mist, and an optional night walk — the forest at its most magical, and most romantic.

Cloud Forest Reserve Quetzals & wildlife Night walk (optional)
Overnight: Monteverde (lodge)
7
Day Seven

Monteverde to the Pacific

Manuel Antonio

Down to the central Pacific and Manuel Antonio. Check into an ocean-view suite and catch a sunset over the water.

Transfer to the coast Ocean-view suite Pacific sunset
Overnight: Manuel Antonio
8
Day Eight

Manuel Antonio — Park & Sea

Manuel Antonio

A morning in the national park with a private naturalist, then a private sunset catamaran with snorkeling and dolphins.

Manuel Antonio Park Private naturalist Sunset catamaran
Overnight: Manuel Antonio
9
Day Nine

Manuel Antonio at Leisure

Manuel Antonio

A beach-and-spa day for two, and a private dinner on the sand to close the central-coast chapter.

Couples' spa & beach Private beach dinner At leisure
Overnight: Manuel Antonio
10
Day Ten

To a Secluded Pacific Beach

Guanacaste / Osa

On to a more secluded stretch of Pacific coast — a luxury resort or boutique retreat in Guanacaste or the wild Osa Peninsula to finish the honeymoon in privacy.

Transfer to a quieter coast Secluded retreat Privacy
Overnight: Guanacaste / Osa
11
Day Eleven

Beach & Time Together

Guanacaste / Osa

A full day with nothing to do but be together — a private sail, a snorkel, a spa morning, and a last sunset over the Pacific.

Private sail or snorkel Spa Pacific sunset
Overnight: Guanacaste / Osa
12
Day Twelve

Depart

Liberia (LIR) / San José

A private transfer to the airport for your journey home — twelve days that ran from volcano hot springs to cloud forest to a secluded Pacific beach.

Your Juniper specialist remains reachable throughout departure day.

Private airport transfer Departure 24/7 specialist support

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Accommodations
Eco-luxury lodges, boutique hotels, and beachfront retreats — chosen based on your preferences and travel style.
Transportation
Private transfers, high-speed rail, self-drive, or a mix — all confirmed before you travel.
Experiences
Pre-arranged tours and activities built around your interests — entrance tickets sorted, no queuing.
Available Experiences

Activities on this itinerary

Your specialist pre-arranges the right luxury experiences based on your interests and travel style. These are the custom experience types available on this route — specific choices are made with you, not for you.

Arenal Volcano
La Fortuna
Private Hot Springs
Arenal
Hanging Bridges
Rainforest
Cloud Forest Reserve
Monteverde
Quetzals & Wildlife
Naturalist guides
Couples' Spa
Throughout
Manuel Antonio Park
Pacific
Sunset Catamaran
Pacific
Private Beach Dinner
Manuel Antonio
Secluded Beach Finale
Guanacaste / Osa
Ocean-View Suites
Coast
Designed for Two
Honeymoon

Activities are selected and pre-booked with your specialist based on your interests — not all activities are included in every trip version. Availability varies by season.

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