A Non-traditional Thanksgiving in Costa Rica
November 13 - 18, 2018
November 20-25, 2018
ALL-INCLUSIVE Costa Rica Adventure
6 days/5 nights Luxury Lodging, Meals, Culinary Classes,
Day-Treks, Private Transportation
6 days/5 nights Luxury Lodging, Meals, Culinary Classes,
Day-Treks, Private Transportation
On your arrival at Liberia International Airport our guide will drive you in comfort directly to Villa Fiesta with its expansive sweeping views of Playa Flamingo, Las Catalina's Islands, and Playa Grande. Enjoy a champagne toast and a dip in the infinity pool before our welcome dinner at a historic beachside restaurant in Playa Potrero. This culinary adventure week focuses on gratitude and all that Thanksgiving encompasses (and, of course, plenty of Pura Vida!). Cooking classes with Chef Ina Lejins will feature Thanksgiving recipes with a latin flair and guest Chef Michael Munoz will add to a fun-filled week of day-treks, culinary surprises, visits with local artisans and plenty of !Pura Vida!
HERE'S WHAT YOUR ADVENTURE INCLUDES
· 5 Nights/6 Days Deluxe Accommodation at Villa Fiesta
· 3 Gourmet Culinary Classes - 1 Breakfast Class, 2 Dinner Classes
· Full-day Waterfall & Geothermal Trek at Miravalles Volcano National Park, hot springs & mud baths, Tico-style lunch and sunset dinner
· Full-day Wildlife Riverboat Trek in Palo Verde National Reserve viewing crocodiles, monkeys, rare birds and iguanas, plus a village visit for a traditional wood-fired lunch and artisan demonstration
· Beach Expedition on Horseback or ATV with Beach Lunch
· Daily, Private Transportation to all Activities and Adventures
· 5 Gourmet Breakfasts
· All Restaurant Meals
· Private Transportation on arrival and return from Liberia Intn'l Airport
· English Speaking Local Guide
· Private Costa Rican Chef
· Live Spicy Chef's Gift
· Daily Housekeeping Service
MEALS INCLUDED
· Daily, Gourmet Breakfast at Villa Fiesta (special diets, no problem!)
· All Meals on Scheduled Treks and Adventures Included
· 5 Nights/6 Days Deluxe Accommodation at Villa Fiesta
· 3 Gourmet Culinary Classes - 1 Breakfast Class, 2 Dinner Classes
· Full-day Waterfall & Geothermal Trek at Miravalles Volcano National Park, hot springs & mud baths, Tico-style lunch and sunset dinner
· Full-day Wildlife Riverboat Trek in Palo Verde National Reserve viewing crocodiles, monkeys, rare birds and iguanas, plus a village visit for a traditional wood-fired lunch and artisan demonstration
· Beach Expedition on Horseback or ATV with Beach Lunch
· Daily, Private Transportation to all Activities and Adventures
· 5 Gourmet Breakfasts
· All Restaurant Meals
· Private Transportation on arrival and return from Liberia Intn'l Airport
· English Speaking Local Guide
· Private Costa Rican Chef
· Live Spicy Chef's Gift
· Daily Housekeeping Service
MEALS INCLUDED
· Daily, Gourmet Breakfast at Villa Fiesta (special diets, no problem!)
· All Meals on Scheduled Treks and Adventures Included
ITINERARY
· Day 1: Arrival at Villa Fiesta with a Happy Hour Check-in (Champagne Toast and Appetizers) followed by Seafood Feast and Margaritas at the oldest seaside restaurant in Playa Potrero
· Day 2: Culinary Breakfast Class with Chef Ina followed by a Bitchin' Beach Expedition on Horseback or Personal ATV – Beach Lunch, afternoon Farmer's Market, Chef Miquel Culinary Demo and Sunset Dinner at Villa
· Day 3: Waterfall and Geothermal Hot Spring Adventure – heated natural mud baths, sauna, a dip in the hot springs, hike 7 waterfalls and swinging bridges (easy to moderate) with a waterfall plunge (for the adventurous!), traditional Tico lunch, visit and demo with local pottery artisans, coffee tour, and Sunset Dinner at Flamingo Beach
· Day 4: Pura Vida Day – Open day to chill by the infinity pool, explore and shop Coco Beach or Tamarindo, or add-on a trek! Culinary Dinner Class with Chef Ina and dining under the stars
· Day 5: Wildlife Riverboat Trek in Palo Verde National Reserve – crocodiles, monkeys, rare birds and iguanas (up close and personal!), Traditional Tico wood-fired lunch, Progressive Dinner in town and a Night of Local Music & Dancing.
· Day 6: Depart for airport or extend your stay. Ask about Monte Verde's Cloud Forest Adventure!
NOT INCLUDED
· Lunch or dinner on departure day
· Gratuity for Costa Rican guide and driver
· Alcoholic beverages
· Travel insurance
· Airfare from/to home
· Other items not listed in the program
A Passport is required to travel to Costa Rica. Program Itinerary subject to change.
· Day 1: Arrival at Villa Fiesta with a Happy Hour Check-in (Champagne Toast and Appetizers) followed by Seafood Feast and Margaritas at the oldest seaside restaurant in Playa Potrero
· Day 2: Culinary Breakfast Class with Chef Ina followed by a Bitchin' Beach Expedition on Horseback or Personal ATV – Beach Lunch, afternoon Farmer's Market, Chef Miquel Culinary Demo and Sunset Dinner at Villa
· Day 3: Waterfall and Geothermal Hot Spring Adventure – heated natural mud baths, sauna, a dip in the hot springs, hike 7 waterfalls and swinging bridges (easy to moderate) with a waterfall plunge (for the adventurous!), traditional Tico lunch, visit and demo with local pottery artisans, coffee tour, and Sunset Dinner at Flamingo Beach
· Day 4: Pura Vida Day – Open day to chill by the infinity pool, explore and shop Coco Beach or Tamarindo, or add-on a trek! Culinary Dinner Class with Chef Ina and dining under the stars
· Day 5: Wildlife Riverboat Trek in Palo Verde National Reserve – crocodiles, monkeys, rare birds and iguanas (up close and personal!), Traditional Tico wood-fired lunch, Progressive Dinner in town and a Night of Local Music & Dancing.
· Day 6: Depart for airport or extend your stay. Ask about Monte Verde's Cloud Forest Adventure!
NOT INCLUDED
· Lunch or dinner on departure day
· Gratuity for Costa Rican guide and driver
· Alcoholic beverages
· Travel insurance
· Airfare from/to home
· Other items not listed in the program
A Passport is required to travel to Costa Rica. Program Itinerary subject to change.
ADD-ON TREKS
Your culinary vacation includes a little down-time – also known as ¡Pura Vida! – chill by the pool, nap in a hammock or catch up on your novel. However, if adventure is your game, ask us about adding these private group treks led by your personal guide
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Beach Treks on Horseback or ATV
- Sea Turtle Night Hatch Expedition
- Mountain Bike Trek
- Surf or SUP Lessons
- Zip-line or Bungee-jumping Adventure
- Sunset and Snorkel Cruise's
Choose Your Suite
Villa Fiesta is a sanctuary, tastefully furnished to meet the needs of travelers with each bedroom featuring top-quality comfortable bedding and furnishings. From our private cliffside location watch nature unfold around you with sweeping ocean and jungle views overlooking beaches of Potrero and Playa Flamingo, right from your private deck. Jungle sounds will lull you to sleep after a full day of adventure, then wake rested to watch morning rays of sunshine spill over the mountain to the islands beyond the bay.
Villa Fiesta Amenities
All Rooms Feature Sweeping Canyon and Ocean Views – Air Conditioning – High-Speed Internet – Full Indoor/Outdoor Kitchen and Patio – Infinity Pool – BBQ – Fully-stocked Kitchen – Coffee Maker – Espresso Machine – Blender – Dishwasher – Microwave – Telephone – Stereo – DVD/CD Player – Satellite/Cable TV – Gated Property – Combination Safe – On-site Laundry and Daily Maid Service
Villa Fiesta is a Non-Smoking Property.
* Per person, double occupancy. All-inclusive upon arrival in Costa Rica.
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