Sparkling Voyages can design practically any tailor-made itinerary that travelers may wish throughout the entire Costa Rica with various length of stay, a variety of accommodation choices, all private ground transportation, very knowledgeable bilingual tour guides, and dozens of activities to choose from.

We have extensive relationships with local suppliers and the knowledge of the destination, which means that our itineraries can include exquisite moments such as a drive into the rainforest in the shadow of the Arenal Volcano on the way to see some of the most spectacular waterfalls in Costa Rica, or nighttime volcano watching with a chance to see red lava.

Examples of creative Costa Rica itineraries that we have produced in the past

Volcano Adventure and Beach Holiday

Day 1: Arrive to San Jose Airport, where after passing through immigration you will be greeted by a representative who will privately take you to an upscale lodge near the Arenal Volcano, surrounded by the rainforest.

Day 2-6: You get to stay for four nights at an upscale resort/lodge of your choice, such as Royal Corin, Arenal Kioro or Arenal Manoa, offering views of the volcano and high-quality facilities. During this time you can choose an exciting activity, such as a hike to the volcano.

Day 6-12: On day 6 you will have a representative meet you at the lobby of your hotel sometime around noon to privately take you to the beach area of Costa Rica’s Pacific North Coast, where during the drive he will point out some of amazing sights. Then for six nights you get to relax on the beach at one of the luxury beachfront resorts such as JW Marriott Guanacaste, all-inclusive Hilton Papagayo or Westin Playa Conchal. While staying at the hotel you can take on various activities, such as horseback riding or a visit to the National Park.

Day 12: At the end of your trip, a representative will meet you at a lobby to drive you to the airport.

Central Costa Rica – Explore Quepos and Manuel Antonio

Day 1: Arrive to San Jose Airport, where after passing through immigration you will be greeted by a representative who will privately take to the Quepos area's upscale Los Altos Beach Resort & Spa where you get to stay at the Luxury Suite or similar accommodation of your choice.

Day 2-9: During this time you can enjoy the facilities of an upscale condominium resort Los Altos Beach, and enjoy a close proximity to the beach as well as the Manuel Antonio National Park. You also have a choice of several tour options depending on your preference, such as taking a tour to the National Park, or taking the Canopy Half Day Tour

Day 9: At the end of your trip, a representative will meet you at a lobby to drive you to the airport.

Examples of exciting activities in Costa Rica that we can incorporate in your itinerary

• multi-sport activities, such as horseback riding, trekking, mountain biking, sport fishing, or ballooning over active volcanoes and the incredible Rainforest canopy
• romantic activities, such as a tour to a hidden spot that opens impressive views at the top of a hill surrounded by lush vegetation or a place where you can gaze at the Pacific Ocean's blue waters
• educational and cultural activities, such as meeting local people at work and play, visiting local schools, or doing fieldwork at key reserves and volunteering at national parks on specific projects (such as monitoring the behavioural patterns of scarlet Macaws, looking after Turtle nestling sites or collecting data for fellow researchers and biologists).
• wildlife and forest experiences, such as swimming in jungle waterfalls, taking a rainforest boat tour, walking on hanging bridges, zip-lining through trees, hiking through most beautiful parts of the rainforest, and visiting hidden places that the guides will take you to see hummingbirds, parrots, monkeys, frogs, lizards, butterflies, and much more…
• volcano experiences, such as visiting the volcano crater lake, nighttime viewing of the volcano with a chance to see red lava, or staying at the lodge within view of the volcano