Millennial Nurses Join Nurse Queen in Costa Rica

Dates

Nov 1–5, 2024

Group Size

8–24 Travelers

Duration

5 days, 4 nights

Activity Level

Relaxation

About This Trip

Welcome to the beautiful Gulf of Papagayo! With beautiful beaches and warm weather this is an amazing place to relax while also discovering the culture and nature of this idyllic location. Set sail and swim in the warm waters of the bay, learn about the traditional Costa Rica way of life, and prepare your own tortillas for a traditional Costa Rican meal! This quick getaway itinerary is relaxing and fulfilling and will leave you feeling rested and rejuvenated for your next adventure!
$2,299USD
$2,499USD
Nov 1–5, 2024
5 days
Trip Closed

Meet Your Host

Nurse Queen
Nurse Queen

Hi, I’m Nurse Queen, a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse, Influencer & Entrepreneur. I provide information on my experience regarding travel, nursing, entrepreneurship, and fashion. Through my social media presence, my goal is to inspire young women to aim for success while living their best life unapologetically

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Trip Activities

  • Sunset Cruise

  • Cultural Tour - Casona Museum and Pottery Workshop

  • Cultural Tour - Tortilla Making Lesson

Included in Your Trip

  • Double occupancy in 4-star hotels (limited single rooms available)

  • Local guide throughout trip

  • All city transfers

Not Included

  • Flights (except as noted)

  • Food & Alcohol (except as noted)

  • Visas & Travel Insurance

  • Airport Transfers

  • Tips & Gratuity

Itinerary

*All durations are approximate

Day 1

Info

Welcome! Please be prepared to meet in the lobby at 5:30pm to depart for your welcome dinner. The dinner reservation time will be finalized closer to your trip date. If you plan on arriving today, we recommend flying into LIR.

dinner

Welcome dinner included at the hotel. Typically your meal will be a set menu with unlimited soft drinks and beer included, subject to change.

CC Beach Front Hotel (or similar)

Accommodations may vary based on availability or group size, but no matter what, you can expect the same comfort and quality.

Night 1/4

Overnight near the Gulf of Papagayo

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Day 2

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Buenos dias on your first full day in Costa Rica! The morning will be yours to relax and have lunch before taking a quick transfer to the dock, where you'll depart on a Sunset Catamaran Cruise. On it, you’ll have the opportunity to swim and snorkel in the bay and enjoy snacks onboard before returning to land in the evening. [Operator’s note: Please wear your swimsuit and bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and a towel for this activity.]

breakfast

Breakfast included at the hotel. The CC Beach Front Hotel offers a buffet breakfast, subject to change.

lunch

Lunch at the hotel is included. Typically your meal will be a set menu with unlimited soft drinks and beer included, subject to change.

Sunset Cruise

5 Hours

Take a 30 minute transfer, then set sail from Playa del Coco on a public Catamaran Cruise. Glide along Costa Rica’s Gold Coast while passing some of Guanacaste’s exotic bays and white sand beaches. Along with those views, you may also see some equally stunning wildlife as well. Keep an eye out for dolphins, sea turtles, flying fish, and the occasional breaching whale! Nothing scary though, as you’ll have a chance to hit the water yourself to swim and snorkel in the bay. Afterwards, enjoy the ship’s open bar along with snacks like BBQ chicken, fruit, chips, and cookies. [Operator’s note: Mask and snorkel, flippers, life jackets, and floating noodles are included.]

dinner

Dinner at the hotel is included. Typically your meal will be a set menu with unlimited soft drinks and beer included, subject to change.

CC Beach Front Hotel (or similar)

Accommodations may vary based on availability or group size, but no matter what, you can expect the same comfort and quality.

Night 2/4

Overnight near the Gulf of Papagayo

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Day 3

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Today you will dive head first into Costa Rican culture! You'll have breakfast this morning before taking a transfer to the mountain town of Santa Barbara for a private cultural tour. After arriving you'll be given a short tour about the traditional Costa Rican way of life before you move on to pottery! The local guide will show you the special type of clay that is found in the area, and how to prepare it from ore to moldable clay. You'll get a chance to work with the clay and learn some techniques before washing your hands to make your own tortillas to go with your traditional lunch. After lunch you'll head back to the hotel arriving in the late afternoon with the evening free for you to enjoy. Make sure to bring water, sunglasses, sunscreen, clothes that can get a little dirty while working with clay, and car sickness medication if needed.

breakfast

Breakfast included at the hotel. The CC Beach Front Hotel offers a buffet breakfast, subject to change.

Transfer to Santa Barbara

1 Hour 15 Mins

Take a private transfer to Santa Barbara. Stops for bathrooms will be made along the way as needed.

Cultural Tour - Casona Museum and Pottery Workshop

1 Hour 30 Mins

Upon your arrival you will be greeted by a local who will bring you to their traditionally preserved Costa Rica house. They will give a short (~20 mins) explanation about their traditional way of life before moving on to explain the traditional method of clay preparation. You will learn how they extract, wet, and prepare the clay for pottery, then everyone will get a chance to work with the clay and learn some pottery techniques from the local guide. As this type of clay is special, scarce, and unique to this area, you will need to return the raw clay back to the locals before washing your hands in preparation for tortilla making. But don't worry you won't leave empty handed!

Cultural Tour - Tortilla Making Lesson

30 Mins

After cleaning up, the local guide will show you how to work with a completely different type of material: corn! You’ll learn how to grind it for tortillas as well as how to shape your very own, before quickly baking them in an oven to be immediately enjoyed along with your traditional lunch!

lunch

Traditional lunch is included as part of the Cultural Tour activity. The menu will change based on seasonal ingredients. Water and soft drinks are included.

Return Transfer to the Hotel

1 Hour 15 Mins

Take a return private transfer to the hotel. Stops for bathrooms will be made along the way as needed.

dinner

Dinner included at the hotel. Typically your meal will be a set menu with unlimited soft drinks and beer included, subject to change.

CC Beach Front Hotel (or similar)

Accommodations may vary based on availability or group size, but no matter what, you can expect the same comfort and quality.

Night 3/4

Overnight near the Gulf of Papagayo

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Day 4

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After breakfast, you'll have the day free to enjoy the beautiful coast, or if you want to soak in the natural hot springs heated by the Rincón de la Vieja volcano, sign up for the optional Hot Springs at Buena Vista Lodge. Lunch is included whether you stick around or go to the hot springs. In the evening you'll reconvene with your group for your last meal and toast to an incredible trip!

breakfast

Breakfast included at the hotel. The CC Beach Front Hotel offers a buffet breakfast, subject to change.

lunch

Lunch is included at the hotel for those who do not go to the Hot Springs at Buena Vista Lodge. Typically your meal will be a set menu with unlimited soft drinks and beer included, subject to change.

dinner

Farewell dinner included at the hotel. Typically your meal will be a set menu with unlimited soft drinks and beer included, subject to change.

CC Beach Front Hotel (or similar)

Accommodations may vary based on availability or group size, but no matter what, you can expect the same comfort and quality.

Night 4/4

Overnight near the Gulf of Papagayo

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Day 5

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All good things must come to an end, but only until your next adventure! Enjoy a final breakfast and then make your own way onward. If departing directly from the hotel, we recommend flying out of LIR.

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Breakfast included at the hotel. The CC Beach Front Hotel offers a buffet breakfast, subject to change.

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Physical Activity Level:Relaxation

These trips are designed to help you get into (and stay in) chill mode. Think hanging out, good food and good conversation. These trips won't make you break a sweat unless you want to.

Cancellation Policy

We get it—life happens. Here's how cancellations work depending on where you're at in the process:

Spot Pending

100% refundable
Not confirmed yet? No worries. You can cancel at any time for a full refund.

Spot Confirmed With 91 or More Days Before Your Trip

Partially refundable + credit towards a future trip
You'll receive a future trip credit for the amount of your down payment (minus a $100 cancellation fee per Traveler). This trip credit is valid for one year from the date it is issued. Additionally, any payments made beyond the original 25% down payment will be refunded to your original form of payment.

Spot Confirmed With 90 or Fewer Days Before Your Trip

Non-refundable
At this point, all payments are non-refundable because your experience is already in motion behind the scenes. By this time, our operating partners will be working with local businesses to secure your accommodations and finalize your activities.

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We strongly encourage purchasing travel insurance with trip cancellation coverage to safeguard your investment. With travel insurance, you're covered in case of unexpected events—from illness to emergencies—that could affect your plans. Life is unpredictable, but your dream trip doesn't have to be.

After booking, you'll receive a personalized recommendation for coverage tailored to your trip. For full details on our cancellation policy, please refer to our Terms & Conditions.

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  • Spot pending100% refundable. Not confirmed yet? No worries. You can cancel at any time for a full refund.
  • Spot confirmed with 91 or more days before your tripPartially refundable + credit towards a future trip. You'll receive a future trip credit for the amount of your down payment (minus a $100 cancellation fee per Traveler). This trip credit is valid for one year from the date it is issued. Additionally, any payments made beyond the original 25% down payment will be refunded to your original form of payment. 
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Protect Your Adventure–Invest in Peace of Mind
We strongly encourage purchasing travel insurance with trip cancellation coverage to safeguard your investment. With travel insurance, you're covered in case of unexpected events–from illness to emergencies–that could affect your plans. Life is unpredictable, but your dream trip doesn't have to be.

After booking, you'll receive a personalized recommendation for coverage tailored to your trip. For full details on our cancellation policy, please refer to our Terms & Conditions.

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