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Woman with a map pointing toward a jungle waterfall while planning her itinerary on a retreat in Costa Rica

Costa Rica retreat itineraries

A stay can take shape in many ways

Different stays, different rhythms.

These sample itineraries are here to inspire, not define. Each one offers a glimpse of how a stay might unfold when the right villa, experiences, and pace come together in a way that feels personal, seamless, and well considered.

7 nights

Tamarindo

8 women

Compass House

Fully managed

Woman sitting at the edge of the infinity pool at Compass House during a retreat in Costa Rica
Open-air living room with infinity pool and ocean views at dusk at Compass House, a villa for a retreat in Costa Rica
Hot tub and infinity pool at dusk at Compass House, a luxury villa for a retreat in Costa Rica
Bedroom with ocean views at Compass House, a luxury villa for a retreat in Costa Rica

Sun, sloths, pure indulgence.

This retreat is designed as a seamless blend of relaxation, connection, and elevated experiences in a setting shaped by natural beauty and laid-back luxury. Each day invites you to slow down, be present, and enjoy a thoughtful balance of comfort, discovery, and memorable moments, creating an escape that feels both restorative and effortlessly special.

Day 01.

Arrival & first taste of Costa Rica.

2:00 pm​

Private airport pickup at Liberia

3:00 pm​

Arrival at Compass House — villa tour, welcome champagne by the infinity pool

5:00 pm​

Settle in, swim, first sunset from the hot tub

7:30 pm​

Private chef welcome dinner: Costa Rican tasting menu

Day 02.

Slow morning & first beach day.

8:30 am​

Gentle yoga session on the terrace

9:30 am​

Tropical breakfast by private chef, served poolside

11:30 am​

Private transfer to Tamarindo beach

1:00 pm​

Lunch at Pangas Beach Club — feet in the sand, fresh ceviche and cocktails where the estuary meets the ocean

5:00 pm​

Private transfer back to the villa — pool, hot tub, golden hour

7:30 pm​

Private chef dinner: wood-fired pizza night with tropical sangria

Day 03.

Into the rainforest.

7:30 am​

Early breakfast by private chef, served poolside

8:30 am​

Private transfer to La Leona — scenic drive through Guanacaste countryside

10:30 am​

La Leona Waterfall hike — rivers, caves, canyons and a turquoise waterfall swim

1:30 pm​

Lunch at a local restaurant near Curubandé

3:00 pm​

Private transfer back to the villa

5:00 pm​

Pool, hot tub, decompress

7:30 pm​

Private chef dinner: family-style shared platters, wine, stories from the jungle

Day 04.

Spa & chill day.

8:00 am​

Guided meditation & breathwork session on the terrace

9:00 am​

Tropical breakfast by private chef, served poolside

11:00 am​

In-villa spa — signature massages and aromatherapy 

2:00 pm​

Light poolside lunch by private chef

3:30 pm​

Free afternoon — pool, hot tub, nails and hair, reading, naps

6:00 pm​

Golden hour cocktails by the infinity pool

7:30 pm​

Private chef dinner: Mediterranean-style menu

Day 05.

Full day on the water

8:00 am​

Breakfast by private chef, served poolside

9:30 am​

Private transfer to the marina — board your private catamaran

10:00 am​

Set sail — cruising along the Guanacaste coastline, cocktails on deck, Pacific breeze

11:30 am​

Snorkeling stop at Catalinas Islands — sea turtles, rays, and tropical fish in crystal-clear water

1:00 pm​

Lunch on board — fresh ceviche, tropical fruit, cold drinks

2:30 pm​

Afternoon sailing — swim stops, sunbathing on the deck, no agenda

5:00 pm​

Sunset sail back to Tamarindo — golden hour on the water

5:30 pm​

Private transfer back to the villa

7:30 pm​

Private chef dinner — light seafood menu to match the day

Day 06.

Into the jungle & back by sunset

8:30 am​

Breakfast by private chef, served poolside

9:30 am​

Private transfer to the ATV base

10:00 am​

ATV & Zipline Combo — off-road trails and canopy zip lines through the jungle

1:00 pm​

Lunch at a local restaurant

2:30 pm​

Private transfer back to the villa

3:00 pm​

Pool, hot tub, lazy afternoon at the villa

6:00 pm​

Golden hour cocktails by the infinity pool

7:00 pm​

Private chef dinner: Brazilian churrasco-style menu

Day 07.

Horses at sunrise, surf & farewell

6:30 am​

Shuttle to the beach — horseback riding along the shoreline at sunrise

8:00 am​

Private transfer back to the villa

8:30 am​

Breakfast by private chef, served poolside

11:00 am​

Private transfer to Tamarindo beach

11:30 am​

Surf lesson for those interested — Tamarindo's gentle breaks are perfect for all levels

1:30 pm​

Lunch at Nogui's — the oldest beachfront restaurant in Tamarindo, right on the sand

3:00 pm​

Free afternoon on the beach — last swim, cold coconut, soak it all in

4:30 pm​

Private transfer back to the villa

6:00 pm​

Sacred cacao ceremony at sunset on the terrace — watching the last sun drop into the Pacific together

7:30 pm​

Farewell dinner by private chef, served on the ocean-view terrace

Day 08.

Farewell morning & departure

8:00 am​

Breakfast by private chef, served poolside

10:00 am​

Check-out, last swim, pack up

11:00 am​

Private transfer to Liberia airport

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