Luxury Yacht Charter and Rental in Costa Rica

Ideal duration

7 - 14 Days

Best season

December - April

Arrive via

Liberia

Country

Costa Rica

Day by day

1. Day 1

   Papagayo Peninsula

   A champagne welcome sets the tone as you settle onboard and cruise along the dramatic Papagayo Peninsula. Anchor in Culebra Bay, protected and calm, ideal for swimming, snorkeling and exploring the yacht's water toys. Evening options include dining ashore at the Four Seasons or the newly opened Ritz-Carlton Nekajui, or a relaxed dinner onboard overlooking jungle-lined coastline as your first Costa Rican sunset settles in.

2. Day 2

   Papagayo Peninsula - Rincón de la Vieja National Park

   Today shifts inland toward Costa Rica's volcanic heart. You will be flying over by helicopter or journey by 4x4 through Guanacaste's countryside to Rincón de la Vieja National Park, where rainforest trails cross lava fields and geothermal landscapes alive with wildlife. Encounter monkeys and exotic birdlife and continue by horseback toward the Rio Negro waterfalls before relaxing in natural hot springs. Return to the yacht for dolphin and humpback whale watching during dinner.

3. 2 hours

   Rincón de la Vieja National Park - Las Baulas Marine Park & Tamarindo

   Begin the morning watching sea turtles beside the yacht before cruising toward Tamarindo. Explore Las Baulas Marine Park, famous for nesting leatherback turtles between October and March. Dive or snorkel among eagle rays and reef sharks, or head ashore by quad bike to discover quieter beaches beyond town. Kayak through mangrove estuaries alive with birdlife.

4. 8 hours overnight

   Tamarindo - Isla Tortuga & Manuel Antonio

   Awake near Isla Tortuga, a tropical island framed by clear water and white sand. Hike through Curù National Wildlife Refuge where wildlife roams freely, explore the coastline by snorkel or dive among rays and dolphins. Later, cruise south toward Manuel Antonio. After dinner, venture ashore for a guided nocturnal rainforest walk revealing Costa Rica's hidden night world; tree frogs, reptiles and glowing insects emerging after dark.

5. 8 hours

   Manuel Antonio - Caño Island Biological Reserve

   Following an overnight cruise, arrive at Caño Island, one of Costa Rica's most pristine marine reserves. Step ashore to explore forest trails once inhabited by ancient indigenous cultures or scuba dive into waters filled with tropical fish and reef sharks. Expect a slow afternoon with a bit of paddleboarding.

6. Day 6

   Caño Island Biological Reserve - Caño Island Exploration

   A second day allows Caño Island to fully reveal itself. Explore additional dive sites and underwater caves shaped by volcanic rock formations. Guided snorkeling safaris, beach picnics prepared by your crew, or a relaxed wellness morning onboard offer different ways to experience the reserve. Evening dining takes place beneath uninterrupted star-filled skies.

7. Day 7

   Caño Island - Piedras Blancas & Mangrove Exploration

   Cruise toward Piedras Blancas National Park and Golfo Dulce, one of the world's rare tropical fjords. Explore rainforest trails filled with extraordinary biodiversity or relax at Cahui Beach Club overlooking turquoise water. Later, kayak through the Rio Esquinas mangroves where caiman crocodiles rest along shaded banks and migratory birds gather overhead. As night falls, witness bioluminescence illuminating the sea.

8. 5 hours

   Piedras Blancas - Tierra a la Mesa

   Enjoy a final morning immersed in Costa Rica's mangrove ecosystems before heading ashore for a farewell experience at Tierra a la Mesa at Botànika. You may participate in local conservation initiatives supporting endangered sea turtles, leaving a meaningful connection to the region. Return to the yacht for a relaxed cruise toward disembarkation, carrying memories shaped by rainforest, ocean and discovery in equal measure.

Why people love it

• Wildlife. Costa Rica delivers one of the richest biodiversity experiences on earth without requiring expedition-level travel. Sea turtles glide past the yacht at breakfast, monkeys move through rainforest canopies during inland excursions, whales migrate along the coastline, and bioluminescence transforms evening swims into something almost surreal. Nature is constant here, not scheduled.
• Adventure. You can hike an active volcano in the morning, surf or dive by afternoon, and still return to Michelin-level dining onboard by evening. Infrastructure is excellent and experiences transition between wild nature and refined hospitality. It delivers the feeling of true adventure while remaining incredibly accessible, making it ideal for multi-generational travel, first-time explorers, and seasoned adventurers alike.

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