Activities

Diamante Animal Sanctuary + Zip Lines

A "must do" in Costa Rica, and the origin of zip lines! With Superman-style zip lines, an almost mile-long ocean view, and an afternoon to see rescued Costa Rican animals, this activity is one you will not forget. Not into zip lines, but you love animals? No problem! You have the option to bypass the zip lines and participate in the animal sanctuary if you wish. Diamante is the perfect activity for all adventure seekers. 

Please Note: This activity includes a 20-minute boat transfer from Andaz to Diamante Adventure Park.

Tour Includes: Zip lines, a buffet lunch, and an animal sanctuary tour.

Suggested Attire: Comfortable clothes and fully enclosed-toe shoes with rigid soles. Do not wear flip-flops, open-toe shoes, or other forms of slip-on footwear. Long hair must be tied back, and jewelry removed.   

Depart Hotel: 9:00am

Return to Hotel: 2:30pm

Hacienda El Viejo Boat Safari and Rum Tour

Begin your authentic Costa Rican experience with a scenic boat ride looking for wildlife. Afterward, a delicious lunch will be served at "La Casona," a wooden house built in the sixteenth century. Next, you will visit an old sugar cane mill where you will learn how sugar cane is planted and grown, harvested, and used throughout our daily lives, including rum making. Your afternoon will end with a local rum tasting where you will learn the start-to-finish process of making rum as you sip the delightful, locally made rums!  

Tour Includes: Wildlife boat safari, rum making and tasting experience, and a typical Costa Rican "Casado" lunch.

Suggested Attire: Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes for walking.   

Depart Hotel: 8:00am

Return to Hotel: 4:00pm

Golf at Ocean Course Peninsula Papagayo

The Ocean Course Peninsula Papagayo is a private, 18-hole course ranked among the "Top 100 Courses Outside the United States" by Golf Digest. This Arnold Palmer Signature Course winds through 125 acres of old-growth forest, valleys, and sea cliffs shaped by an ancient lava flow. Providing a fair but challenging test for all skill levels, the dramatic elevation changes and variegate landscape stir the senses, while wide fairways and large greens make this course a golfer's dream.

Please Note: Due to scheduled golf course maintenance, only the back nine holes will be available to play. All golfers will play the back nine holes twice during this activity.

Tour Includes: Rental clubs and two sleeves of balls. 

Suggested Attire: Slacks or Bermuda-style shorts and collared shirts are required. Running shoes or closed-toe shoes are required. For safety, open-toe shoes, sandals, and metal spikes are not allowed. 

Depart Hotel: 8:30am

Return to Hotel: 3:30pm 

ONDA Spa

Leave time at the door and enter a sanctuary where wonder and wellness meet. The ONDA Spa encompasses well-being from around the world. ONDA Spa honors the wisdom of the Chorotegan ancestors to restore balance and further your well-being with treatments customized for you. 

You may select one of the following 60-minute treatments during registration:

Pura Vida Swedish Massage: This classic full-body massage uses long, kneading strokes to reduce tension and soothe sore muscles. It increases circulation and promotes total relaxation. 

Peninsula's Healing Aromatherapy Massage: The purest essential oils combined with gentle massage techniques to trigger relief and inspire true replenishment. 

Energizing Massage: A blend of invigorating essential oils and revitalizing massage techniques to stimulate the body's self-healing powers. 

Bahia Culebra Deep Tissue Massage: This massage technique focuses on the deeper layers of the body's muscles and tissues to help soothe chronic pain, stiffness, and tension.

Mineral Salts & Coconut Body Scrub: Increases the synthesis of collagen (anti-aging) and hyaluronic acid (hydration).