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8 DAYS · THREE GENERATIONS

Generations in the Blue Zone

One private estate on the Nicoya coast, where people live longest and best. Long family dinners, days with something for every age, and every detail handled by our own team.

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LENGTH

CUSTOM

8 days 

GUESTS

PRIVATE

Family

PACE

EVERY AGE

Gentle 

SEASON

Golden Season

Dec – Apr

PER PERSON

STARTING FROM

$6,760

Generations in the Blue Zone

The memories your grandchildren will carry for life.

Nicoya is one of the few places on earth where people routinely live past 100. Imagine your grandchildren making tortillas with a 95-year-old grandmother, then racing back to the beach while you watch the sunset with the people you love most.

A private estate by the sea, your own chef, and days shaped around the youngest and the oldest alike. You unpack once. Our own team handles everything else, so you can simply be together.

Where You'll Stay

7 Nights

Nicoya Peninsula

A private beachfront estate with your own chef. Your own rooms, your own pace.

The Harmony Hotel, Nicoya Peninsula

Something for Everyone in Your Circle

NO ONE IN YOUR GROUP SITS OUT

Grandparents

Quiet mornings, the spa, and real time with Blue Zone elders who share how they've lived so long and so well.

Parents

Surfing, snorkeling, horseback rides, and someone else doing the cooking for once.

Grandchildren

Monkeys, tide pools, surf lessons and tortillas made by hand.

Day by Day

FULLY PRIVATE, ADJUSTABLE FOR YOUR FAMILY

BLUE ZONE

Day 1

→ ARRIVE LIBERIA ·

OVERNIGHT: The Harmony Hotel, Nicoya Peninsula

Your host meets the whole family at Liberia airport. A comfortable private drive to the coast, with child seats, cold drinks, snacks and stops whenever the little ones need them. Your private chef has dinner waiting on the terrace.

BAREFOOT DAYS

Day 2

OVERNIGHT: The Harmony Hotel, Nicoya Peninsula

No alarms today. The beach, the pool and tide pools full of tiny crabs and fish for the grandchildren to discover. In the evening, a gentle walk together along Playa Guiones as the sun goes down.

LONG LIFE

Day 3

OVERNIGHT: The Harmony Hotel, Nicoya Peninsula

Stroll the hanging bridges at eye level with the rainforest canopy, on wide, well-kept paths, where toucans call and howler monkeys rest in the branches. Prefer a slower start? Take the spa morning instead. The afternoon is free for the pool or the springs.

MONKEY MORNING

Day 4

OVERNIGHT: The Harmony Hotel, Nicoya Peninsula

An easy, flat guided walk in Nosara’s coastal forest, where howler monkeys, coatis and iguanas are often right beside the trail. In season, an evening visit to nearby Ostional, where sea turtles come ashore to nest.

SPLASH DAY

Day 5

OVERNIGHT: The Harmony Hotel, Nicoya Peninsula

A short drive to the calm, sheltered bay at Sámara. Boat or kayak out to a tiny island for snorkeling, then a picnic on the sand. Back in Nosara, surf lessons for the young ones with patient local instructors.

FAMILY CHOICE

Day 6

OVERNIGHT: The Harmony Hotel, Nicoya Peninsula

Horseback riding along the beach, a quiet spa morning, or a fishing trip with Grandpa. Everyone picks their own, and everyone comes home with a story for dinner.

GOLDEN HOUR

Day 7

OVERNIGHT: The Harmony Hotel, Nicoya Peninsula

A private photographer captures your whole family on the beach at golden hour, the picture that will hang on every wall at home. Then a farewell dinner under the stars.

HASTA LUEGO

Day 8

Breakfast together, then a private transfer to Liberia airport, or a short scenic flight to San José for your connection home.

A Day on This Journey

Morning

One family outing while it's cool, or a lazy breakfast.

Midday

Lunch at the estate, naps for little ones.

Afternoon

Pool, beach, surf lesson or spa. All optional.

Evening

Sunset, then the whole family at one table.

In Their Words

★★★★★ 5.0 Based on 36 reviews
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Makoto S. 3 months ago
★★★★★
Transformative Travel provides a truly memorable and profound experience. I've been to India and most recently to Bhutan with this company. The owner, Misty, works with you every step of the way to prepare a tailored itinerary. He makes time for multiple Zoom meetings and introduces you to the guides he personally knows and has worked with for years. My guides in Bhutan became my friends. We had so many great conversations, learning about each other's countries as we traveled through the fantastic landscapes, visited sacred places, and hiked up mountainsides and through edenic valleys. These are memories I will…
Regina Wooten a year ago
★★★★★
My goal was to curate an amazing adventure for my 50th birthday celebration. Costa Rica was at the top of my list for destinations but I needed help with planning the trip. I am so thankful for finding Transformative Travel LLC. From our first connection to our most recent conversation following the trip, Misty and his team were fantastic!!!! Misty listened to what I wanted for my trip and he helped make it happen! He organized every aspect of our travel with a local team on the ground in Costa Rica and my wishes for a combination of adventure and…
arthur noglak 2 months ago
★★★★★
I traveled to India and Bhutan with Misty Dhillon this Spring. Amazing Experience! Misty and the Transformative Travel team are thoughtful, knowledgeable and attentive professionals who make painstaking efforts to ensure your trip is memorable and seamless. The landscapes, temples, food, wildlife, and overall cultural imersion was so impressive, I have already begun making arrangements to return with TT in 2028.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's included

  • From the moment you land to the moment you fly home:
    – Met on arrival, seen off at departure, every transfer in private vehicles
    – A dedicated host with your family 24 hours a day
    – Our own Costa Rica team on the ground throughout
    – Private beachfront estate for 7 nights
    – Private chef: breakfast and dinner daily
    – Private guides for every outing
    – All activities in the day by day, including surf lessons and the photo session
    – Welcome dinner and farewell dinner

Whats Not Included

  • Not Included

    – International flights to and from Costa Rica
    – Travel insurance (medical evacuation cover recommended)
    – Lunches unless noted
    – Drinks with meals
    – Spa treatments and optional fishing
    – Gratuities for guides, drivers and estate staff
    – Personal expenses

Your Invitation

Consult

Call with Misty

A relaxed conversation by phone, video or in person.

Tailor

Shaped for Circle

Dates, pace, hotels, lodges and activities tailored to your group.

Align

Call with Your Group

Misty walks everyone through it and answers every question.

Savor

We handle the rest

Every booking, transfer and detail, with our team on call throughout.

Peace of Mind, Built In

You're bringing people you care about. Here is exactly how we look after them.

Safe for little ones

Calm swimming spots, child seats in private vehicles, certified surf instructors and life jackets on every boat.

Comfort for every age

Your own rooms, your own pool, your own chef cooking to every taste and dietary need. Flat, easy walks only.

Our team on the ground

Our Costa Rica team meets you at the airport and stays close all week. One phone number, answered 24 hours a day.

Health and medical access

Costa Rica has excellent private hospitals, and home is a short flight away. We still recommend medical evacuation insurance.

Your journey begins here.