Lindsay & Nate

This thrilling four-wheel-drive journey will take us where breathtaking landscapes and traditional culture are just waiting to be discovered! We will experience the spectacular scenery, lives of rural Costa Ricans that have barely changed over the years, secluded soft silver-sand beaches, exotic flora and fauna and many quaint little villages. Sounds like honeymoon fun!

The Arenal Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in the Americas. From our observation point, we will feel the ground tremble and see the night sky explode with ash and lava in a natural display of fireworks. We will visit the hot springs of Arenal, where we will relax in the soothing waters and be caressed by the cool night air while observing the stars and the incredible night sky above the volcano. This is absolutely an evening we will not want to miss.

We will be honeymooning in Costa Rica where there are over a hundred species of bats! So why not try getting up close and personal with these flying mammals? Bat netting will definitely be one experience we can never do at home!

From the Bijagual Waterfalls we will plummet from cliffs deep within the lush jungle, climbing a small mountain range in the Carara National Park. On our adventure, we will witness breathtaking beauty of the Pacific Ocean and quaint fishing villages along the way, continuing on horseback through a jungle trail leading us to the waterfalls with its natural beauty, such as lush vegetation, toucans and red macaws. We will experience the pleasure of plunging in the pristine pools at the base of the waterfalls!

We can't wait to experience the thrill of this bicycle tour! With our guide at hand, we will pass by properties of livestock breeding for milk production, crops of the region, the National Monument of Guayabo and the town of Santa Cruz through wild mountains and challenging terrain. Once we reach our destination, the city of Turrialba, we will enjoy a true Costa Rican lunch while we meet with some of the locals!

With your wedding gift, we will wake up just as the early birds do and make our way to Corcovado Park where we will get the chance to see more than 400 species of birds. We will have the opportunity to tour the ever-so-famous Violin Island to see marine birds of different sorts!

Costa Rica's bungee jumping hot spot is the "Viejo Puente Sobre el Rio Colorado" so why not give it a try? After all, we are in Costa Rica! We will revel in the excitement and thrill of flying through the sky as we bungee jump off of a 300 foot bridge! As we keep falling and falling, just as we did for each other, we know this will be one experience we will never forget!

On our tour, we will depart from La Fortuna and drive to Los Chiles, a rustic town, taking a boat down to Rio Frio to the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge. There, we will observe many different types of birds along with sloth, monkeys, caimans, lizards, bats and an array of colorful flora of the wetland. A truly beautiful experience!

This tour will show us nature-lovers the Eco-Center where we'll learn and observe the natural history of butterflies, a variety of tropical plants, traditional crops, organically farmed in gardens. Our next destination, the La Fortuna Waterfall for a leisurely float in the natural swimming holes and the rocks surrounding us to rest from our invigorating swim. Then it's back to town to enjoy a romantic lunch at "Lava Rocks Restaurant." Thank you!

We will admire nature in all its glory as we float down the Corobici River on a rubber raft. Exotic sights of flora and fauna are common to this area: ospreys, herons, egrets and a variety of iguanas and monkeys. This river float will be an unforgettable adventure we won't forget.

Why not try our luck at reeling in the big one? We'll relax and breathe in the cool crisp ocean breezes, basking in the warm sun admiring the Central Pacific's majesty stretching out miles and miles of pure beauty. We will have fun in the sun with high hopes of catching mahi mahi, or billfish. An event we will remember in our loving years to come!

With your wedding gift, we will experience the diversity of abundant marine life, magnificent colorful corals and the reef beyond! We will truly know where paradise subsides!

Our adventure starts with a hike along the coast, making our way into the tropical forest to a streaming waterfall on the Rio Claro where we will ride down the river on inner tubes to a pristine beach to soak up some sun and take a nice refreshing dip, snorkel and enjoy a romantic picnic lunch! The grand finale, a well-deserved afternoon boat ride to complete our honeymoon outing!

We will discover the beauty of nature in a lush rainforest on the Pacific Coast in Costa Rica, visiting the Guacalillo estuary and the delta of the Tarcoles River near the Carara National Park, surrounded by mangroves and tropical forests where we will see different species of flora and fauna. Witnessing large colonies of crocodiles, nesting sites of the scarlet macaw and different types of species, we will have to bring our camera for this honeymoon expedition!

We are excited to go kayaking to Manzanillo arriving on the pristine Manzanillo Beach where we will start our underwater expedition. Swimming over beautiful corals, through caverns where an enchanted underwater garden awaits us with its precious treasures, brain coral, fire coral, turtle grass, parrot fish, angel fish, blue tangs and many more! Thanks to you!

With your wedding gift, we will indulge in the crisp night air and take a walk to The Dendrobates Reserve where we will get to witness different types of frogs from tree frogs to bullfrogs, along with a variety of colorful species such as poison dart frogs, snakes, night birds, mammals and insects. We will enjoy this nocturnal activity through a rainforest so precious!

Traveling into the heart of a lush and tropical rainforest in an open-air gondola with canvas awnings, we will feel a bit of adrenaline as we soar above a rugged valley, a private reserve abundant with tropical wildlife learning about its history. We will be thanking you kindly!

What could be more romantic and relaxing than sailing through the turquoise Caribbean waters on an elegant yacht? We will enjoy the beautiful landscape together on our honeymoon sail.

We will have fun challenging the river rapids in our full-day adventure, starting out with a joyride through remote back country of the Rio Savegre to our destination of the Savegre River where we will raft with excitement, enjoy the cool and pure swimming holes, witnessing dense jungle and the magnificent waterfalls where we will enjoy an afternoon snack with lunch shortly following! Choosing from six person rafts or two person inflatable kayaks, we will know whatever we choose will be more than fun, it will be exhilarating!

Why not try our luck at reeling in the big one? We will get an early start for breakfast on a terrace of Restaurante, and we will be off on our fishing trip! As we relax and breathe in the cool crisp ocean breezes, we'll bask in the warm sun admiring the sea's majesty stretching out miles and miles of pure beauty. Having fun in the sun with high hopes of catching mahi mahi, tuna, or billfish while our chef would be more than happy to prepare our catch of the day!

Costa Rica is world renowned for its exuberance of its biodiversity, such as its coffee. That's why two of Costa Rica's most popular destinations are The Butterfly Farm and The Coffee Tour of Cafe Britt. We will get to visit Alajuela where an enclosed tropical garden is filled with hundreds of butterflies, learning their natural history. Our journey continues onto Cafe Britt in Heredia where we will take the Coffee Tour, learning about the history of the coffee bean. We will even get a sample and the opportunity to purchase the strong stuff at factory price!

Every night from November to February, the most spectacular natural event happens. On this adventure, we will find us truly amazed as we witness the nesting ritual of the leatherback sea turtle. As they drag themselves onto the beach, they lay their eggs at the same nesting site they have used for countless generations before. Maybe we will even get to see a hatchling make his way out to the big and blue!

We will experience a full explosion of excitement and thrill while rafting down the Pascua and Pacuare River, witnessing the natural beauty of Costa Rica's flora and fauna, along with our own guide instructing us how to manage ourselves with the strong currents of the river! Our happy honeymoon memories will be drenched!

We'll learn to cook true Caribbean style on the beach. Not only will we learn the secrets from a local chef, we get to feast on our creation for lunch.

With a spectacular view of the ocean, we will join the locals and feast on comida tipica (native dishes), fresh fish, and succulent steaks complemented by gallo pinto, the national dish of fried rice and black beans.

We will browse the boutique store and pick up a few local handicrafts and souvenirs as mementoes from our honeymoon.

A scooter is a fun and casual way to see the sights of our honeymoon destination. No need to fix our hair for this trip!

Thank you for allowing us to pre-plan our trip. It all goes towards having the ultimate getaway made possible by your generous registry gift.

Thank you for allowing us to pre-plan our trip. It all goes towards having the ultimate getaway made possible by your generous registry gift.

With your lovely wedding gift, we will experience a romantic and special honeymoon! We will begin our new lives together and enjoy each other's company while creating unforgettable honeymoon memories. It's our happily ever after and we thank you for making our honeymoon extraordinary!

We'll need a spa day just to ourselves! We will sit back, relax and indulge in a rejuvenating and revitalizing spa treatment or massage to help soothe our tense muscles and to help us get back in the groove.

After a day in the warming sun, we will indulge in a nourishing spa treatment with an uplifting effect. This cooling and calming treatment will cleanse, tone, and moisturize our skin with the use of natural exotic oils and creams, leaving us relaxed and set for a romantic evening!

Buena Vista, located in the volcanic mountain range of Guanacaste, offers us a unique opportunity to enjoy nature at its best. After a short and easy horseback ride we will visit the volcanic hot springs and fumaroles. Last but not least, we'll enjoy a mud bath and mask in a relaxing sulfur hot water pool.

Lifestyles of the rich and the famous! Send us off with chilled champagne in our limousine from the airport to our destination.

I will enjoy a gentleman's spa day. Relaxing in the spa being pampered with an invigorating massage and a soothing scalp treatment, then to complete my day at the spa a Gentleman's Nail Grooming. Who says a spa day is just for the girls?

From the excellent service at the hotel to the attentive waiters at dinner, there's going to be a long list of people to thank for helping us have the perfect time away from home.

As aspiring oenophiles, or people who just like wine, we'll spend a day at our desired winery enjoying the entertaining and knowledgeable explanation of the winemaking process, followed by a tasting of some of the finest wines!