Day 1: Arrive at San Jose’s Santa Maria International Airport and be transported back to your yacht, and into a world of incomparable beauty. There are more species of exotic flora and fauna in Costa Rica than in the entire United States. Head south and anchor for the evening in one of the many bays that punctuate the shoreline.

Days 2 & 3: Arrive in Golfito and make the dreaded decision of what to do. Many activities will beckon you, can you do them all? Hiking in the Piedras Blancas National Park, surfing, and world-class sportfishing all vie for your attention. Then again, Golfito is a duty free port, so there is shopping to be accomplished, too.

Day 4: Isla Del Cano: today snorkel in crystal clear water with so many tropical fish that you feel as though you are in an aquarium. Finish the day at Bahia Drake, which also has terrific snorkeling and beautiful beaches.

Day 5 & 6: Head north up to Quepos, which has long been a hotspot for fishermen searching for marlin and sailfish. The fishing is fabulous, but a visit to the Manuel Antonio State Park is not to be missed. It sits along the Pacific Coast and boasts an estuary, mangroves, a lagoon, beaches and winding paths. One trail leads you to an observation tower with a breathtaking 360 degree view.

Day 7: Last, but certainly not least: a visit to Isla Tortuga and the famous Curu Wildlife Refuge. It is home to white-faced and mantled howler monkeys, white-nosed coatis, three-toed sloths, and toucans, so don’t forget your camera. Spend the afternoon relaxing as you swim, kayak, snorkel or beach comb.

Day 8: Head back to the village of Jaco, where you will leave Miss Michelle for the San Jose airport and home, filled with good food, fabulous memories and the desire to do this trip all over again!

Itinerary Courtesy of Captain Les Holmes