Kasiiya Costa Rica - Eco Retreat Offers

Children receive professional support with their online studies from our fully-qualified on-site tutor who will ensure they are on-track with their learning. Meanwhile parents can choose to use our facilities to also work remotely or, if they prefer, enjoy some time for themselves experiencing Kasiiya, safe in the knowledge their child's education is continuing as it should.

After classes, children can take part in various activities at Kasiiya either learning about the diverse nature with our professional guides or by enjoying the many facilities on offer including kayaks, paddle boards and many more.

At the end of their stay, all children will receive a Jungle Survival Certificate and a video of their jungle adventures while at Kasiiya: a memorable souvenir to take home and proudly share with friends.

The 'A jungle and a book' offer requires a minimum stay of two weeks.

Our on-site tutor will pick up your child in an electric buggy after breakfast to take them to class. The schoolroom affords spectacular views of the ocean and has everything required for a comfortable morning of learning, including high-speed internet, printing equipment and all necessary educational equipment.

After a full morning, they are driven back for a quick lunch with their parents and a jump in the sea before a shorter afternoon session back at our school room. The afternoon’s format will depend on the amount of work in their curriculum and will be discussed prior to arrival at Kasiiya.

Once lessons have finished, children will be taught a unique skill with our trained guides or taken out into Kasiiya to experience the unique wildlife at the estate. Children will spend the rest of the day with their family further enjoying the many wonders of Kasiiya.

By the end of their stay, each child will have created a video by themselves about a project agreed upon with their guide. We will organise their Kasiiya graduation ceremony at the Sunset Lounge presented by our General Manager.

Hike and Wildlife Observation

Within a few days at Kasiiya, our senses are attuned to the tropical dry forest of Guanacaste. This slice of paradise is a refuge for animals during the long dry months, a refreshing oasis of blue and green for us.

The day begins at about nine in the morning driving though villages of the descendants of the Chorotega tribe. Two and a half hours later, we reach the entrance of the Sensoria nature reserve. From here our private guide will lead us along a hiking trail. We trek through pristine and ancient forests with our eyes peeled for the elusive tapir.

Under the lush décor of endemic orchids and centennial trees, we enjoy a delicious mid-morning snack prepared by our chef. We reach the blue waterfalls of Sensoria and behold the natural thermal springs, where a warm and curative dip is highly recommended. On the journey back we are given the choice of prolonging the adventure with a tour of the nearest village to enjoy fresh tropical fruits or returning to the blissful comforts of Kasiiya.

Driving time: 2.5 hours each way

Duration: all day

Essentials: hiking boots, swimming suit, sunglasses

Includes: Private 4x4 vehicle, entrance fees, snack, lunch and water. You will always be accompanied by your Kasiiya private naturalist guide and driver.

Boat Floating Trip, Wildlife Observation, Wetlands

Board a small boat along the Tempisque River. There are so many birds. Sometimes it is even overwhelming! Imposing scarlet macaws, roseate spoonbills and jabirus will fly so close, you will want to touch them.

The Guanacaste lowlands and pasture fields are an intrinsic element of Costarican idiosyncrasy. The cattle, the rivers, the Liberian full moon, the sabaneros (cowboys) have been an inspiration since ancient times for popular music, stories and local legends. You will feel all these at Palo Verde, an ecosystem full of crocodiles, iguanas, monkeys, bats, anteaters and jaguarundi felines.

After the river tour, you will experience the plainsman culture of Guanacaste and the heritage of the Chorotega culture. We will visit the town of Guaitil, home of the production of polychrome ceramics inspired by the prehispanic Chorotega culture, which is one of the most important legacies of the native indigenous cultures.

Driving time: 2 hours each way

Duration: all day

Essentials: comfortable clothing, sunglasses, a hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, binoculars and camera

Includes: Private 4x4 vehicle, private naturalist guide, boat trip, entrance fees, snack, lunch and water. You will always be accompanied by your Kasiiya private naturalist guide and driver.

Hiking and Hot Springs

A couple of years ago Arenal Volcano used to be highly active, tucked in the middle of the rainforest. Now, less active it's still a magnificent scene to visit due to its imposing cone shape figure, the rainforest views, rich landscape and thermal water attractions.

The volcano is located in the vast Arenal conservation area and stands out from kilometers away, surrounded by protective lush vegetation. It is a haven for more than 500,000 acres of rainforest filled with rivers, lakes and old volcanic lava fields in the northern highlands of Costa Rica, in the town of La Fortuna.

During your journey from Kasiiya to La Fortuna you will drive around Arenal Lake, the biggest landlocked body of water in Costa Rica (85 sq kms). This lake is of great importance to the country since it´s the biggest hydroelectric dam in Costa Rica, producing 12% of the total renewable energy. Besides bringing breathtaking views, the lake is a very popular destination for fishing, sightseeing boat rides and a world-class location for wind & kite surfing during the windy months of December to March.

Here, we´ll visit a private organic farm, walking through the fields of this plantation, where tropical birds take flight and you will learn about the tropical produce they grow. You also learn how sugar cane is processed at the trapiche (sugar mill). Lunch will be served at the farm. Later, we´ll visit the hot springs tucked in the middle of the rainforest, experiencing a peaceful and lush setting.

Driving time: 3 hours each way

Duration: all day

Essentials: comfortable hiking clothing, rain jacket, bathing suit, sunglasses, cap or a hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, binoculars and camera. Extra clothing just in case.

Includes: Private 4x4 vehicle, entrance fees, snack, lunch, water and cocktails at hot springs venue. You will always be accompanied by your Kasiiya private naturalist guide and driver.

Private Cattle Farm and Wildlife Observation

Horseback riding at a real working Guanacaste cattle ranch (hacienda). This Costa Rican family-run cattle ranch is 100% off the grid, located in the mountains between Miravalles Volcano, Tenorio Volcano, and its extensive National Park.

The 2000 hectares Hacienda is dedicated to raising and breeding Brangus and Brahaman cattle, with more than 1300 heads. Visitors can join the “sabaneros”, our cowboys, while they herd and work the cattle. Another one of the Haciendas most important activities is to protect 700 hectares of primary and secondary forest, where animals such as pumas, jaguars, sloths, monkeys, toucans, and many more species live. This is a fun way to get to see most of the farm. The Hacienda has beautiful trails and also “pampa” for those who want to canter. Horseback ride for 2 ½ hours. There are beautiful trails where you will be able to spot many bird species, monkeys like Cariblanco, Spider or Congo. There are also plenty of sloths, toucans and dantas if you get lucky!

Driving time: 2 hours each way

Duration: all day

Essentials: long pants and shirt for riding on the horse and closed-toe shoes. Sunglasses, cap or a hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, binoculars and camera. Extra clothing just in case.

Includes: Private 4x4 vehicle, entrance fees, horseback ride, snack, lunch and beverages. You will always be accompanied by your Kasiiya private naturalist guide and driver.

Adventure, Rafting, Wildlife Observation

Rafting in Upper Tenorio River (class III) if you would like to add a little more adventure to your Kasiiya vacation rafting in the Tenorio river, this is a great option.

This will be a private custom trip with 4 people per raft. We will drive 2 hours to the river through the town of Cañas where we will meet our rafting guide and their operation team. The last 30 minutes are on dirt road along cattle pasture land, with breathtaking views of the Miravalles and Tenorio volcanos. After a safety river speech, you will jump into the water for 2.5 hours (8 miles) of pure adrenaline The Guanacaste offers stunning natural treasures—including seven national parks and three wildlife reserves that make this region a magical place to enjoy the wildlife and scenery of the Tenorio volcano.

Driving time: 2 hours each way

Duration: 6 hours

Essentials: Rubber-soled shoes that can get wet (Tevas, tennis shoes, booties or similar), Swimsuit / swim trunks, T-shirt and shorts that are quick-drying, Sunscreen & insect repellent, Sun hat, Croakies or straps to secure glasses, Change of clothes, including shoes, for after your tour, Towel

Includes: Private 4x4 vehicle, rafting experience, snack, lunch, water. You will always be accompanied by your Kasiiya private naturalist guide and driver.

Explore Costa Rica in 6 days