Activities
Sponsored Activities: During registration, choose one of the following activities for you and your guest.
- Onda Spa at Andaz (60 minute scheduled appointments)
- Golf at the Ocean Course at Peninsula Papagayo
- Marlin del Rey Morning Catamaran Sailing Tour
- Adventure Pass Diamante Eco Adventure Park
- Verde National Park & El Viejo Wetlands
Onda Spa at Andaz Costa Rica Resort
A preserved space, in connection and harmony with the Spirit of Nature. Here, we honor the wisdom of our Chorotegan ancestors. Treatments are tailor-made to your physiology to restore balance and further your wellbeing.
Guests may choose from 3 services.
- Pura Vida Swedish Massage: 60-minute treatment
- Bahía Culebra’s Deep Tissue Massage: 60-minute treatment
- Thermal Peloid (Mud) Wrap: 60-minute treatment
NOTE: If you wish to book additional spa services it is recommended that you book prior to arrival as availability may be limited. Please contact Jessica Hughes at Jessica.Hughes@helmsbriscoe.com to book. Please note that additional services will be at your own expense.
SPA OPTIONS
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.
Bahía Culebra’s 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.
Thermal Peloid (Mud) Wrap: This wrap works to activate microcirculation, while decongesting the skin.
Golf at the Ocean Course at Peninsula Papagayo
Ranked among the “Top 100 Courses Outside the United States” by Golf Digest, our private 18-hole, par-72, Arnold Palmer Signature golf course winds through 125 acres of old-growth forest, valleys, and sea cliffs shaped by an ancient lava flow. Dramatic elevation changes and a variegated landscape stir the senses while wide fairways and large greens provide a fair and challenging test for all skill levels. Featuring panoramic vistas on 14 holes, it’s easy to get distracted by the curious chatter of white-faced monkeys in the trees overhead and more than 100 species of birds that call Papagayo home. This eco-golf triumph is a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, recognized for achievements in conservation and environmental protection. Each hole is a veritable botanical garden with unique opportunities to interact with rare species and other colorful members of Papagayo’s biological community.
Marlin del Rey Morning Catamaran Sailing Tour
Silently glide along Costa Rica’s Gold Coast while passing some of Guanacaste’s exotic bays, white sand beaches and tropical jungles. Gaze off the bow with a cold tropical drink prepared and served by our crew as you scan the seas for dolphins, sea turtles, flying fish or even a breaching whale. Stop in a tranquil bay, drop anchor and frolic in the blue Pacific. Snorkel in the bay or run down the deserted white sand beach while the ever helpful crew prepares a feast of chicken or pasta salad, fruit, chips, pico de gallo, guacamole and homemade chocolate chip cookies.
Includes: snorkeling equipment, open bar on board, tropical drinks, lunch.
Time Flow:
8:00am: Departure time from Sombrero Oscuro Beach at Andaz Papagayo- Catamaran boarding (participants will be transfered from shore to catamaran on dinghy boats with capacity of 20-25 people each - 1 dinghy per catamaran)
08:30am: Cruise begins
10:00am: Snorkeling time
11:00am: Lunch on board boat
12:00pm: Arrival to Sombrero Oscuro to deboard the boat (participants will be transferred to shore from catamaran on dinghy boats with capacity of 20-25 people each - 1 dinghy per catamaran)
What to bring: swimsuit, sunblock, camera, towel, change of clothes.
Diamante Eco Adventure Park: Animal Sanctuary and Zip Line Tour
A Diamante fun-filled day includes a fantastic zip line course, with the longest ride times featuring a nearly mile-long ocean view line Superman-style, a 30-foot free fall Quick Jump, and a hanging bridge over crocodiles. This adventure also includes unlimited access to Diamante's Animal Sanctuary, recognized as one of the most beautiful wildlife education centers in Costa Rica. Afterwards, visit Hammock Beach- the ideal spot to continue to enjoy Costa Rica with exclusive access to the beach for added activities such as stand-up paddle boarding, snorkeling, and kayaking, or sit back and relax in hanging chairs and hammocks.
Includes bilingual guide, lunch, and round-trip transportatio
Time Flow:
9:15 am: Departure from Andaz Papagayo Lobby
10:00 am: Approximate arrival to Diamante Eco Adventure Park
10:30 am: Zip lining tour
12:00 pm: Animal Sanctuary
1:00 pm: Lunch
2:00 pm: Approximate departure to Andaz Papagayo
2:45 pm: Approximate arrival to Andaz Papagayo
What to bring: sunblock, camera, comfortable clothes, closed strap shoes
Verde National Park & El Viejo Wetlands
Visit the icon of the place: La Casona, an authentic Guanacastecan hacienda that protects 150 years of history and culture. This hacienda is the oldest in the region, and retains 80% of its original construction. Explore the property through the cultural tour, whose purpose is to recreate the lifestyle of the authentic Costa Rican sabanero. Part of the property adjoins the Tempisque River, which is home to the largest number of resident and migrant birds in the Central American region. You will be able to witness this spectacle through the boat ride tour on the river.
The Azucarera El Viejo tour also provides the unique Ron Sabandi experience, which offers its visitors an opportunity to learn about the history of rum, and witness the process of extracting and cooking the cane juice in an artisan way.
Includes: Bilingual guide, Boat tour in Palo Verde National Park, Rum Experience & Cultural Experience, Lunch and round-trip transportation
Time Flow:
7:30 am: Departure from Andaz Papagayo Lobby
8:45 am: Approximate arrival to Hacienda El Viejo Wetlands
9:00 am: Cultural tour
10:30 am: Boat tour
12:00 pm: Lunch
1:00 pm: Rum experience
2:30 pm: Approximate departure to Andaz Papagayo
3:45 pm: Approximate arrival to Andaz Papagayo
What to bring: sunblock, camera, comfortable clothes, comfortable shoes