Itinerary
- Day 1
San Jose
San Jose- Start point
- San José, San José, Costa Rica (Autentico Hotel, Hotel Reception or similar, 19:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Autentico Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore San Jose city center
- Visit National Museum (Museo Nacional De Costa Rica)
Landmarks National Museum (Museo Nacional De Costa Rica) Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) - Day 2
San Jose - San Gerardo de Dota
San Jose - San Gerardo de Dota- Accommodation
- Lodge (Savegre Nature Reserve and Spa)
Included Activities
- Visit Doka Estate - guided tour of coffee production process
- Explore trails around lodge in Savegre Cloud Forest
Landmarks Doka Estate Savegre Cloud Forest - Day 3
San Gerardo de Dota
San Gerardo de Dota- Accommodation
- Lodge (Savegre Nature Reserve and Spa)
Included Activities
- Early morning quetzal search on forest trails
- Free exploration of Savegre Cloud Forest trails
Landmarks Savegre Cloud Forest - Day 4
San Gerardo de Dota - Turrialba
San Gerardo de Dota - Turrialba- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional meal at a typical finca (farm))
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Guayabo Lodge)
Included Activities
- Dinner at traditional finca (farm) with local cuisine
Optional Activities
- Explore Turrialba town
Landmarks Turrialba - Day 5
Turrialba
Turrialba- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on the river)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Guayabo Lodge)
Included Activities
- Whitewater rafting on Pacuare River (class II-IV rapids with experienced guides)
- Lunch on the river
Optional Activities
- Trip to CATIE botanical garden
- Visit to Aquiares community-led coffee plantation
Landmarks Pacuare River - Day 6
Turrialba - Tortuguero National Park
Turrialba - Tortuguero National Park- Accommodation
- Lodge (Pachira Lodge), Hotel 3* (Tortuguero Beachfront Hotel)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Tortuguero village
Landmarks Tortuguero National Park - Day 7
Tortuguero National Park
Tortuguero National Park- Accommodation
- Lodge (Pachira Lodge), Hotel 3* (Tortuguero Beachfront Hotel)
Included Activities
- Nature walk in Tortuguero National Park
- Waterway exploration by boat
Optional Activities
- Pre-dawn bird-watching boat trip
- Evening turtle nesting walk (July-September)
Landmarks Tortuguero National Park - Day 8
Tortuguero National Park - Puerto Viejo Sarapiqui
Tortuguero National Park - Puerto Viejo Sarapiqui- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Guapiles)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Selva Verde Eco Lodge)
Included Activities
- Fruit tasting at traditional Costa Rican Frutera
- Night walk in Selva Verde Rainforest Reserve
Landmarks Selva Verde Rainforest Reserve - Day 9
Puerto Viejo Sarapiqui
Puerto Viejo Sarapiqui- Accommodation
- Lodge (Selva Verde Eco Lodge)
Included Activities
- Morning nature walk in Selva Verde Rainforest Reserve
- Chocolate tour at La Tirimbina
Landmarks Selva Verde Rainforest Reserve La Tirimbina - Day 10
Puerto Viejo Sarapiqui - La Fortuna
Puerto Viejo Sarapiqui - La Fortuna- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel San Bosco Inn), Lodge (Arenal Paraiso)
Included Activities
- Hike on the flanks of Arenal volcano (approximately 3 hours)
Optional Activities
- Pineapple plantation tour
- Hot springs visit
Landmarks Arenal Volcano - Day 11
La Fortuna
La Fortuna- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel San Bosco Inn), Lodge (Arenal Paraiso)
Optional Activities
- Waterfall hikes
- Wildlife spotting tour (sloth, poison dart frogs, toucans)
- Hanging bridges adventure
- Zip-wire canopy tour
Landmarks Arenal area waterfalls - Day 12
La Fortuna - Manuel Antonio National Park
La Fortuna - Manuel Antonio National Park- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (La Foresta Nature Resort)
Included Activities
- Hike at Carara Biological Reserve (1.5 hours)
Landmarks Carara Biological Reserve Manuel Antonio National Park - Day 13
Manuel Antonio National Park
Manuel Antonio National Park- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (La Foresta Nature Resort)
Included Activities
- Explore Manuel Antonio National Park - wildlife viewing
Landmarks Manuel Antonio National Park - Day 14
Manuel Antonio National Park
Manuel Antonio National Park- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (La Foresta Nature Resort)
Optional Activities
- Revisit Manuel Antonio National Park
- Relax on beaches
- Boat trips
- Horseback riding
- Snorkeling
- Surf lessons
Landmarks Manuel Antonio National Park - Day 15
Manuel Antonio National Park - San Jose
Manuel Antonio National Park - San Jose- End point
- 1701 Airport Blvd, San Jose, CA 95110, USA (San Jose Airport, Departures Hall, 10:00)
Landmarks Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
