Costa Rica

Luxury Wellness Holidays & Retreats in Costa Rica

Best time to Visit

The best time to visit Costa Rica is during the dry season from mid-December to April, offering sunny days ideal for beaches and wildlife spotting. For fewer crowds, lower prices, and lush landscapes, the shoulder season of May, June, and November is excellent.

Local Currency

Costa Rican Colon (CRC)

Time Zone

Central Standard Time (GMT-6)

With an inviting warm climate and stunning natural features Costa Rica is an ideal backdrop for an active healthy holiday designed to help you get back to nature. Explore the untouched tropical rainforest for the chance to see howler monkeys and toucans or if you’re feeling particularly adventurous; you can visit an active volcano on a hiking trek. Costa Rica boasts miles of stunning beaches offering surfers who flock there from all over the world an excellent surfing experience; and with surf schools offering expert coaching all levels of experience are welcome. Unwind with yoga and Pilates classes, go horse riding or try your hand at stand-up paddle boarding, there are options to suit everyone on one of our hand-picked healthy holidays.

Best Months to Visit

Our premium experiences just for you

The Naked Challenge Signature Detox at The Retreat Costa Rica Costa Rica
Luxury Spa Healing & Beautifying at The Retreat Costa Rica

Luxury Spa Healing & Beautifying at The Retreat Costa Rica consists of an anti-inflammatory diet with an emphasis on detoxifying…

7 Days Programme
From £5,440.00
Fitness Reboot & Fat Burning at The Retreat Costa Rica Costa Rica
Fitness Reboot & Fat Burning at The Retreat Costa Rica

Fitness Reboot & Fat Burning at The Retreat Costa Rica is a results-driven package designed for optimal fat loss and muscle building. Not…

7 Days Programme
From £5,575.00
Immersive Wellness at The Retreat Costa Rica Costa Rica
Immersive Wellness at The Retreat Costa Rica

Immerse in an environment of support, nature, movement and delicious organic food in Costa Rica’s superb environment. Diana Stobo, The…

7 Days Programme
From £4,100.00

Our premium hotels in Costa Rica handpicked for you

Absolute Sanctuary Thailand
Absolute Sanctuary

Thailand’s Absolute Sanctuary is known for its fantastic fitness and weight-loss programmes and its healthy holistic attitude to health and fitness.…

4 nights
From £1,430.00
Almar Jesolo Resort & Spa Italy
Almar Jesolo Resort & Spa

Located on the Adriatic Riviera, the 5-star Almar Jesolo Resort & Spa sits on 15 km of uninterrupted sandy beach,…

5 nights
From £625.00
Ananda in the Himalayas India
Ananda in the Himalayas

A multi award-winning luxury wellness retreat in the Himalayan foothills, Ananda in the Himalayas is located on a 100-acre Maharaja’s…

4 nights
From £3,045.00
Atmantan Wellness Resort India
Atmantan Wellness Resort

Venture to the Sahyadri Range, where 40 acres of unspoilt views overlooking Mulshi Lake provide the backdrop for Atmantan Wellness…

4 nights
From £2,490.00
Bali Discover Recover™ Bali
Bali Discover Recover™

Bali is one of the most popular islands in the Indonesian archipelago and offers much more than just idyllic beaches.…

BodyHoliday St Lucia
BodyHoliday

BodyHoliday, on St. Lucia’s luxurious island resort, provides a personal service of spa treatments, therapies and activities based on the…

7 nights
From £2,895.00
Hotel exterior of Buff Medical Resort Germany
Buff Medical Resort

Buff Medical Resort, sitting in an enviable position on the shores of Lake Constance in Germany, offers first-class healthcare like…

3 nights
From £5,720.00
Switzerland
Chenot Palace Weggis

Sitting on the wondrous shores of Lake Lucerne, facing the pinnacles of Mount Rigi and Mount Pilatus, lies Chenot Palace…

7 nights
From £7,730.00
Chiva-Som International Health Resort Thailand
Chiva-Som International Health Resort

This world-renowned wellness resort emphasises healthy relaxation and holistic therapies to make your stay as tranquil as possible. Dedicated to…

3 nights
From £3,655.00
COMO Maalifushi Maldives
COMO Maalifushi

Escape to COMO Maalifushi for a luxurious healthy holiday situated on a lush tropical island of Thaa Atoll, an unspoiled paradise…

7 nights
From £6,470.00
COMO Parrot Cay Turks & Caicos
COMO Parrot Cay

COMO Parrot Cay is an exclusive private island of which you’ll immediately realise that you have reached a very special…

CSE Amphitheatre Bali
COMO Shambhala Estate

Surrounded by lush tropical jungle, Como Shambhala Estate in Bali is an award winning, luxury resort. Magnificent residences and villas…

7 nights
From £5,805.00
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Top experiences to inspire you in Costa Rica

La Paz Waterfall Garden and Poás Volcano Adventure

Wander lush trails past cascading waterfalls, vibrant tropical flowers, and abundant wildlife, including toucans, hummingbirds, and butterflies. Explore serene gardens, enjoy feeding exotic birds, and immerse yourself in the country’s rich biodiversity. Then journey to Poás Volcano, one of Costa Rica’s most accessible active volcanoes, where steaming fumaroles and a massive crater lake provide dramatic, unforgettable views. This full-day experience perfectly combines relaxation, nature, and awe-inspiring adventure for every guest.

Coffee Plantation Tours

El Toledo is a family-run gourmet coffee plantation and roaster in Atenas, celebrated for its sustainable, boutique approach. Available only at local farmers’ markets or cafés, their coffee embodies Costa Rica’s world-renowned quality. On a one-hour walking tour, visitors explore the plantation and roastery, learn about the coffee bean journey, sample light, medium, and dark roasts, and pick up tips for brewing at home. Guests often leave inspired, with a fresh perspective on sustainable farming and delicious fair-trade coffee.

Arenal Volcano Tours

Arenal Volcano is one of Costa Rica’s most iconic natural landmarks, rising dramatically above the surrounding rainforest and lakes. Once one of the world’s most active volcanoes, its perfectly conical shape dominates the skyline and serves as a stunning backdrop for the region. The area around Arenal is rich in biodiversity, home to monkeys, toucans, sloths, and countless tropical plant species. Visitors can admire its grandeur from various viewpoints, hike through volcanic trails, or explore the surrounding lava fields, before unwinding in its relaxing thermal springs.