Day 1
San José
Arrive into San Jose where you’ll be met by a representative and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to spend enjoying the delights of the city. This is a great destination for people-watching, with everything from jugglers and mime artists to magicians and story-tellers found entertaining on the streets here.
Day 2-3
Tortuguero
Head to Tortuguero National Park on day two and take a guided boat tour and wildlife viewing trip through the canals as you seek out caiman, monkeys, sloths and basilisk lizards. You will take a trip to the Sea Turtle Conservancy to see the green and leatherback turtles. In your leisure time, you have the option to either relax by the pool at your lodge or go kayaking in the warm waters if you’d prefer something a little more adventurous.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included on both days)
Day 4
La Fortuna/Arenal
Leave early this morning and enjoy a snack en-route. In the afternoon, you’ll visit a coffee cooperative and enjoy a tour and local lunch. The cooperative is set in the small village of San Miguel de Sarapiqui. In the evening, you’ll arrive in Fortuna and have time to relax by the pool as you take in the spectacular jungle and volcano views.
(Breakfast and lunch included)
Day 5-6
La Fortuna/Arenal
Enjoy browsing Fortuna and making the most of the outdoor pursuits available here, such as rafting, waterfall rappelling or boat tours of the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge. You enjoy an authentic dinner with a local family and have the opportunity to make traditional tortillas from freshly ground corn masa, which will be served with lunch. The Arenal Volcano is found on the southeast shore of Lake Arenal and is a striking backdrop to this scenic destination. Aside from the lake, there are other delights found here that are worth looking out for, including the breath-taking array of birdlife – over 600 species thrive here. You may wish to go hiking along the picturesque nature trails, or go on a canopy tour to see the forest from a new perspective. Alternatively, you can take a relaxing soak in the local hot springs.
(Two breakfasts and one Dinner included)
Day 7-9
Monteverde
Travel to Monteverde where you’ll embark on a guided nature hike in the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve. A hub of ecotourism, Monteverde is a great spot for adventure activities such as zip-lining or traversing the suspension bridges in the canopy. You can also go horseback riding, visit a butterfly garden or take a trip to a coffee farm to learn more about the process. The lesser-known but equally fascinating Santa Elena Reserve is also worth a visit if you have the time. Visit the Monteverse Institute where you'll learn about their reforestation project and help to plant trees for the project.
(Breakfast included on each day and one lunch included)
Day 10-12
Manuel Antonio National Park area
As your adventure begins to draw to a close, you’ll head to the relaxing scenery of the coast and take part in the fun activities available here, such as horseback riding, surfing or simply indulging in some relaxation on the beach. There are also opportunities for whale or dolphin watching excursions (seasonal) or you can head a little further down the coast to the Ballena National Marine Park.
On day 11, take a day trip to Manuel Antonio National Park, one of the most popular parks in Costa Rica despite being the smallest. The beaches, wildlife and nature trails are all fantastic, creating a brilliant day out.
(Breakfast included each day)
Day 13
San José (1B)
You’ll pass beautiful highland scenery as you make your way back to San José for an optional farewell dinner with the group.
(Breakfast included)
Day 14
San José (1B)
Depart from San Jose today. You can either teansfer to the airport for your ongoing flight, or talk to our team and we can arrange a relaxing beach stay.
(Breakfast included)
