THE COFFEE LOVER'S HOLIDAY Costa Rican Coffee Plantation Getaway

Finca Rosa Blanca is the jewel in the Cayuga Collection's crown. Located on a working coffee plantation, it is the most sustainable of all the Collection's eco-lodges, boasting solar panels, biodegradable products and sustainable local ingredients. This Costa Rican getaway is ideal for any true coffee lover and includes a plantation tour, coffee cupping experience, and spa treatments incorporating the invigorating beans. You will be taken on an expert-led tour of the plantation, processing plant and roasting house. Enthusiastic local guides will share extensive knowledge of how organic coffee is nurtured, harvested, processed and roasted; all of which will train your 'nose' for the finest quality beans. With the Cayuga Collection ethos of championing Costa Rica's unique history, you will learn the history of Coffee and it's importance to the local culture. El Targuá Spa at the eco-resort is a relaxing, organic detox retreat, offering the very best in coffee treatments in an elegant and serene setting. Enjoy an organic coffee massage to cleanse your skin, unwind your body and invigorate your mind. During your stay at Finca Rosa Blanca, you will dine in the resort's exclusive restaurant. Chef Pedro Alas's food is so highly regarded that guests have been known to stay at the resort specifically for the dining. After three days in the elevated rainforest, The Harmony Hotel will present a welcome return to sea level. Based in the beach front town of Nosara, The Harmony opened in 2004 to rave reviews by those seeking serenity and adventure alike. With daily yoga sessions, as well as a world renowned surfing beach on your doorstep, there will be something for any discerning guest at this award-winning hotel and spa. The hotel received a five-leaf rating from Costa Rica’s prestigious Certificate for Sustainable Tourism on its first evaluation and has maintained that rating since. The eco-chic boutique is committed to preserving the region’s natural beauty by recycling 85 percent of waste, composting raw food and keeping up an organic farm. You will have the opportunity to help rescue howler monkeys and sea turtles, visit the worm farm that's turning waste into fertiliser, plant your own tree, or teach at a local school to expand your philanthropic spirit after a week of natural indulgence. Itinerary for your Getaway Days 1-3: Stay at the Finca Rosa Blanca. Enjoy a plantation tour, cupping experience and coffee spa treatments all on day two Days 3-8: Stay at the Harmony Hotel, Playa Guiones. There is an on site 'healing centre' and Nosara is one of the world's top surfing destinations. There are lots of activities to choose from on site including a variety of eco-tours