Costa Rica 2027

$150.00

Jan 2 – 9, 2027

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Adventures in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Experience the Costa Rica adventures while you stay at the luxury five star all inclusive resort, Riu Palace Costa Rica. You will have access to unlimited drinks and meals at five restaurants on site. You will have the opportunity to join us with sign language interpreted tours. Most of the tours are half days so you will have more time to spend at the luxury beachfront resorts.

Resorts Highlights:

  • All inclusive 24 hours

  • Free WiFi throughout hotel

  • Directly on Matapalo beach

  • Room service 24 hours a day

  • 4 swimming pools, a swim-up bar

  • Main and theme restaurants
  • “Renova Spa” with a variety of treatments

  • Water park “Splash Water World”

Excursions: Guanacaste is less tropical, humid and lush than the rest of the country. Its plains and dry forests sometimes remind African savanna landscapes. Inland you can see the savanna, local cowboys on their horses while driving their flocks, which are authentic figures of popular culture of this destination. From the hotel, you can do several excursions that you can not lose, like the visit of the National Park Rincon de la Vieja, the Safari Park or the capital of Guanacaste: Liberia. The prices will be determined by the local tour operator and posted shortly.

Monday, January 4, 2027:
National Park Rincon de la Vieja,
Waterfall and Hot Springs
Duration: Full Day
Costa Rica Adventures

Enjoy a nature lover’s paradise, where you will view fascinating volcanic attractions like fumaroles, bubbling mud pots and boiling hot springs at the foothills of the active Rincón De La Vieja Volcano. Experience this wonderful scenery with tropical flowers, stunning trees and crystal clear streams while you hike for 2 hours through exciting trails, viewing some of the most stunning geology in Costa Rica. You should also spot many animals, potentially such as sloths, coatis, spider-monkeys, white-faced capuchin monkeys, peccaries, deer and some 260 bird species, including toucans, curassows, bellbirds, parrots, hummingbirds, owls, woodpeckers, tanagers, motmots, eagles and many others. Lunch included.

Costa Rica Waterfall HotSpring Tour

An easy half day relaxing treat! Want to see a waterfall without spending the entire day on a bus? Oropendola Waterfall is waiting for you.

Once you are done refreshing yourself, then you will visit the thermal mineral spring waters pools and also mudbath.

Finally, Costa Rican traditional lunch is served.

Tuesday, January 5, 2027:
Diamante’s Zip Line
Duration: 5 hours

A Diamante fun-filled day includes a fantastic zip line course with the longest ride times and features a nearly mile-long ocean view line Superman-style, a 30-foot free fall Quick Jump and a hanging bridge over crocodiles.

Costa Rica’s best and only ocean view dual zip line allows guests to share this experience with family and friends, riding side by side.

Diamante’s zip line is designed and engineered for fun and safety according to ACCT standards. Diamante uses state-of-the-art carbon lines, and an automatic braking system, so guests never have to touch the lines.

  • The Adventure Pass also provides unlimited access to Diamante’s Animal Sanctuary recognized as one of the most beautiful wildlife education centers in Costa Rica.
  • The Botanical Garden, filled with fruit trees, flowers and plants, is the location of the Traditional House a replica of a typical farmhouse common in the area 100 years ago. Diamante offers a unique hands-on cultural experience with coffee, chocolate and sugar cane.
  • Hammock Beach is the ideal spot to continue to enjoy Costa Rica with the Adventure Pass and get exclusive access to the beach for added activities such as stand-up paddle boarding, snorkeling, and kayaking or sit back relax in hanging chairs and hammocks.
  • Included for free with the Adventure Pass, guests can refuel at Diamante’s ocean-view restaurant and enjoy a highly rated Costa Rican buffet at the Welcome Center; including coffee and fruit drinks from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Discover the #1 Animal Sanctuary in Costa Rica!

Diamante’s Animal Sanctuary is one of the finest wildlife education centers in Costa Rica. Lush gardens surround the shaded walking trails and offer guests the opportunity to explore the rich biodiversity of Costa Rica. Diamante is home to a large variety of Costa Rican animals that are in need.

Some of the animals in our care have been born in other wildlife management programs for scientific and educational purposes; others are rescued and placed in our management by the authorities of Costa Rica. These animals are not fit for life in the natural environment and are cared for by a large team of qualified and dedicated professionals.

Our Costa Rica wildlife sanctuary is known for its world-class habitat designs that address the needs of each species. The unique design of the habitats allows guests to view and learn about key aspects of biology, ecology and natural history of the animals.

Diamante’s bilingual team is known for excellent customer service and focus on education and raising awareness among visitors and locals about the importance of respect and the protection of wildlife.

Diamante works directly with a body of professionals in biology and veterinary medicine and with technical and legal supervision by officials of the SINAC, which is the government entity in charge of the country’s wildlife. If you’ve ever wanted to visit a sloth sanctuary or view exotic animals up close, you can’t miss a visit to our incredible Guanacaste wildlife sanctuary!

Highlights:

  • – World-class butterfly observatory
  • – Up-close viewing and educational opportunities
  • – Over a dozen licensed biologists available for any questions
  • – A wide variety of animals – sloths, monkeys, jaguars, pumas, and more
  • – Toucans and a large variety of small birds, frogs, and reptiles
Wednesday, January 6, 2027:
White Water Rafting — All Day

Includes
Transportation, professional guide, rafting gear, lunch and courtesy cooler with water, beer and juice.

If you haven’t tried this, don’t worry! Professional guides will guarantee an amazing experience. For those adventure lovers, this trip is a must.

The trip on the river takes about 2 hours. At the end of the trip, you will be brought to a locker room for change to dry clothes and a Costa Rica style luncheon will be served.

It takes one hour and 15 minutes on ground transfer each way.

What to bring
Swimsuit and/or shorts of quick drying materials, towel, sunscreen, complete change of clothes, rubber soled shoes that stay on and can get wet. Flip flops are not recommended as you could lose them easily.

Thursday, January 7, 2027:
Costa Rica ATV Adventure – Morning
Mountain Hill
Drive through local towns, observe the local culture and see how people live here in Guanacaste. Enjoy the beauty of dry forest and rivers.
What to bring
Extra changing clothes, tennis shoes, camera, hat, sun lotion, bug spray, and protective face cover.
Thursday, January 7, 2027:
Catamaran Cruise – Afternoon

Includes
Snorkeling gear, BBQ chicken or pasta salad, fruits and chips and open bar.

Do not miss the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful sunsets at the Pacific Ocean. Get on board with bathing suit and sunglasses, make yourself comfortable with a cocktail and start relaxing in one of our beautiful catamarans.

What to bring
Bathing suits, sandals, hiking shoes or sneakers, towels, bug spray, changing clothes, camera, hat, sunglasses and money.

Friday, January 8, 2027:
Horseback Riding Tour – Afternoon

Discover horseback riding tours in Costa Rica’s best parts at Diamante Eco Adventure Park, the ideal way to experience spectacular views, backcountry wildlife, and trails winding through a dry tropical forest.

The tour also includes a stop on the Pacific Ocean. With over 100 acres to explore, we offer several trails from beginner to advanced. Diamante’s team works with you to design the perfect experience for you and your group. Great for riders who prefer to take it easy. There is no previous riding experience required for you to participate.

What to Bring: Comfortable clothes, sunscreen, camera, bug repellent, and comfortable shoes.

Deaf Resorts & Tico Tours

Both, Deaf Resorts and Tico Tours strive to provide you with the best tour experience. Tico Tours is chosen as a partner because of their best ratings as the premier tour operator in Costa Rica.The professional drivers will pick you up at the lobby with a private shuttle service. You may choose any tours or all tours to experience the best of Costa Rica adventures. The price includes tips to the tour operators including drivers and guides, sign Language interpreter service, 3% foreign transaction fee for the credit card,

Price List for the Tours:
(You may choose one or two or all tours.)

NOTE: Due to the time gap between now (2024) and 2027, tour prices are subject to change.

Schedule Events Duration Price
Monday: Rincon de la Vieja National Park Volanco Tour & Waterfall and Hot Springs Full Day $175
Tuesday: Zip Line and Animal Sanctuary Full Day $175
Wednesday: White Water Rafting Full Day $175
Thursday:

ATV Adventure – Morning


Catamaran Cruise – Afternoon

1 hour

 

4 hours

$89


$135

Friday: Horseback Riding – Afternoon 1 hour $89
    Total For All Tours: $838

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica

Playa Matapalo, Sardinal
Guanacaste – Costa Rica

  • All Inclusive 24 hours
  • Free WiFi throughout hotel
  • Directly on Matapalo beach, next to the Riu Guanacaste
  • Awarded GOLD certification for the Travelife Sustainability System
  • Room service 24 hours a day
  • 4 swimming pools, one with swim-up bar
  • Main and theme restaurants
  • “Renova Spa” with a variety of treatments

Location / General information

  • Situated in northern Costa Rica, in Guanacaste
  • Directly on Matapalo beach, next to the Riu Guanacaste
  • Free sun loungers on beach
  • 5-storey main building with extensive gardens
  • Closest village: Nuevo Colón (3.5 km)
  • Shops at “El Poblado” Street (200 m / 660 ft)
  • 18 km / 11.2 miles from Playas del Coco with shops and restaurants
  • 33 km / 20.5 miles from Liberia airport
  • Credit cards accepted: MasterCard, Visa

Riu Palace Costa Rica Lucas provides you with

ULTIMATE POOL PARTY EXPERIENCE.

Hotel Rooms

Jr. Suite Garden View

One guest
Two guests
$2,593 $1,837
Three guests
Child Rate
$1,767 $1,004
In-Room Bar w/ Select Spirits
Air Conditioning
Free Wifi

Jr. Suite Ocean View

One guest
Two guests
$2,845 $2,019
Three guests
Child Rate
$1,935 $1,095
In-Room Bar w/ Select Spirits
Air Conditioning
Free Wifi

Jacuzzi Suite Ocean View

One guest
Two guests
$3,104 $2,219
Three guests
Child Rate
Not available Not available
In-Room Bar w/ Select Spirits
Air Conditioning
Free Wifi

Download Hotel Brochure for more information

Getting There

Purchase your own flight tickets and head to Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport, Costa Rica. Airport code (LIR).

Ground transfer is $160 for 2 people, round trip. A shuttle service will pick you up at the airport and bring you to the resort. It takes about 40 minutes ride each way.

The Hotel offers

  • Room service 24 hours a day
  • “Arenal” main restaurant with terrace
  • “Krystal” Fusion restaurant
  • “Tokio” Japanese restaurant
  • “L’Anfora” Italian restaurant
  • “Papagayo” poolside restaurant / steakhouse
  • “Daiquiri” lobby bar
  • “Capuchino” pâtisserie & ice cream parlor
  • “Stars” lounge bar with terrace
  • “Melody” plaza bar
  • Lounge 24
  • “Coconut” poolbar with swim-up bar
  • Sports bar (at Riu Guanacaste)
  • 4 swimming pools, 506/520/520/170 m2
  • Free sun loungers, towels and parasols by pool
  • Sun terrace
  • Children’s swimming pool and children’s playground
  • “RiuLand” kids’ club
  • “RiuArt” atelier
  • Free WiFi throughout hotel

At the Riu Resort:

  • Conference and Events centre with 5 conference and meeting rooms
  • Spa “Renova Spa” with a varitey of treatments (additional charge)
  • Free gym, steam bath and whirlpool bath**
  • “Pacha” discotheque (free entry, drinks not included)
  • Casino
  • “El Poblado” Street with boutique, kiosk, mini-market, souvenir & photo shop
  • Medical office (at additional charge)

** Use of the gym, whirlpool bath and steam bath is restricted to guests over 18 years old. Access to the whirlpool bath and steam bath, reservation required in advance. Sports shoes are compulsory when using the gym

Under Costa Rican legislation smoking is not permitted in the hotel except in designated areas.
Accommodations
538 guest rooms

All guest rooms have:

  • Room service 24 hours a day
  • Turndown service
  • Bathroom with hydromassage bathtub and shower cabin, double wash basin
  • Special make-up mirror
  • Hairdryer
  • 110 V
  • Free WiFi
  • Telephone
  • Central air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Liquor dispenser
  • Coffee maker
  • Satellite TV
  • Electronic in-room safe
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Balcony or terrace

Junior suites with:

  • Integrated lounge area with sofa or sofa bed
  • 2 beds (125 x 200 cm) or 1 king-size bed (200 x 200 cm)

Ocean View Junior suites with:

  • Ocean views

Family suites with:

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 beds (125 x 200 cm) and 1 king-size bed (200 x 200 cm)
  • Bathroom with hydromassage bathtub and shower cabin
  • 2nd bathroom with shower

Whirlpool bath suites with:

  • Integrated lounge with sofa
  • Bathrobe
  • 1 king-size bed (200 x 200 cm)
  • Whirlpool bath on balcony or terrace

Gastronomy
All Inclusive 24 hours

All meals and snacks

Breakfast:

  • Full American breakfast buffet, live cooking stations, fruits, juices and Cava
  • Continental breakfast / snacks

Lunch:

  • Hot and cold buffet and live cooking stations
  • Pizzas, pasta, salads and assorted desserts (Italian restaurant)

Dinner (“Arenal” restaurant):

  • Buffets and live cooking stations
  • Special evenings: themed buffet (three times a week)

Optional dining (à la carte):

  • “Krystal” Fusion restaurant
  • “Tokio” Japanese restaurant
  • “L’Anfora” Italian restaurant (buffet starters)
  • “Papagayo” steakhouse

Formal dress required for dinner. Gentlemen – no sleeveless T-shirts. “Krystal”restaurant: gentlemen – no sleeveless T-shirts, long trousers.

Snacks 24 hours a day

For breakfast, lunch and snacks: free choice from a selection of restaurants at the Riu Palace Costa Rica and Riu Guanacaste hotels

Beverages:

  • Unlimited local and imported beverages served 24 hours a day
  • Drinks service at pool
  • Regularly restocked minibar and liquor dispenser

Room service 24 hours a day
Sports / Entertainment
All Inclusive features

Sports and activities:

  • Gym, beach volleyball court
  • Group fitness activities in the RiuFit area (6 times a week)
  • Floodlit hard surface tennis court (300 m)
  • Steam bath, whirlpool bath
  • Windsurfing, stand up paddle surfing (SUP), snorkelling equipment, kayaking
  • 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in pool

Entertainment:

  • Daytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 7 and ages 8 to 12 at “RiuLand” (daily)
  • Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily)
  • Shows, Riu evening programme or live music (daily)
  • “Pacha” discotheque (open 6 nights a week)

Free entry to the discotheque and the Casino (drinks not included)

Other sports and facilities in the hotel (additional charge):

  • Activities programme at the “RiuArt” atelier (six times a week)

Other sports and facilities nearby (additional charge):

  • Various water sports available
  • Golf course (20 km), horse riding

The RIU Group has no direct or indirect relationship with external services (especially PARASAILING) and does not assume any liability for them, any contract between them being the exclusive responsibility of the clients themselves.
All Inclusive
All meals and snacks

Breakfast:

  • Full American breakfast buffet, live cooking stations, fruits, juices and Cava
  • Continental breakfast / snacks

Lunch:

  • Hot and cold buffet and live cooking stations
  • Pizzas, pasta, salads and assorted desserts (Italian restaurant)

Dinner (“Arenal” restaurant):

  • Buffets and live cooking stations
  • Special evenings: themed buffet (three times a week)

Optional dining (à la carte):

  • “Krystal” Fusion restaurant
  • “Tokio” Japanese restaurant
  • “L’Anfora” Italian restaurant (buffet starters)
  • “Papagayo” steakhouse

Formal dress required for dinner. Gentlemen – no sleeveless T-shirts. “Krystal”restaurant: gentlemen – no sleeveless T-shirts, long trousers.

Snacks 24 hours a day

For breakfast, lunch and snacks, free choice from a selection of restaurants at the Riu Palace Costa Rica and Riu Guanacaste hotels

Beverages:

  • Unlimited local and imported beverages served 24 hours a day
  • Drinks service at pool
  • Regularly restocked minibar and liquor dispenser
  • Room service 24 hours a day
  • In-room safe
  • Gym, beach volleyball court
  • Group fitness activities in the RiuFit area (6 times a week)
  • Floodlit hard surface tennis court (300 m)
  • Steam bath, whirlpool bath
  • Windsurfing, stand up paddle surfing (SUP), snorkelling equipment, kayaking
  • 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in pool

Entertainment:

      • Daytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 7 and ages 8 to 12 at “RiuLand” (daily)
      • Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily)
      • Shows, Riu evening programme or live music (daily)
      • “Pacha” discotheque (open 6 nights a week)

Free entry to the discotheque and the Casino (drinks not included)

All accommodation, taxes and tips included

All hotel guests are required to wear an “All Inclusive” wristband for identification purposes

  • Unlimited five-star À la carte and buffet dining in all restaurants for breakfast, lunch, dinner.

  • Themed buffets at pool or on beach

  • 24-hour room service for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks

  • Unlimited Premium and domestic alcoholic beverages

  • Pool and beach waiter service

  • Fitness center with planned classes

  • Access to Full service spa*

  • Activities pool, quiet pool, swim-up pool bar

Cancellation Policy

All deposit(s) and $50 booking fee(s) are non-refundable.


Cancellation Schedule
100 days before commencing travel Non-Refundable Deposit(s)
99-60 days before commencing travel 1 Night Room Charge(s)
Less than 60 days before commencing travel Trip is Non-Refundable

Travel Insurance

Deaf Resorts, LLC recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to protect yourself and your trip investment from the unexpected. Now more than ever it’s extremely important to think about the unexpected. It is important to purchase the travel protection within 15 days of your initial invoice date in order to receive the most coverage. Consider travel protection for Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption, Emergency Medical and Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation, Trip Delay, Baggage Delay and more