Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
San Jose
San Jose- Start point
- Costado Este Forum, Autopista Próspero Fernández, San José, Costa Rica (Quality Real Hotel, Hotel Reception, 19:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana)
Optional Activities
- Explore San Jose city - grid-patterned barrios and neighborhoods
- Visit the National Museum (Museo Nacional De Costa Rica)
Landmarks National Museum (Museo Nacional De Costa Rica) Juan Santamaria International Airport - Day 2
San Jose - Cartago - Irazu - Turrialba
San Jose - Cartago - Irazu - Turrialba- Accommodation
- Lodge (Guayabo Lodge)
Included Activities
- Visit Irazu Volcano - two crater viewpoints
- Gentle walk to crater viewpoint (under 10 metres incline)
Optional Activities
- Explore trails from the lodge in search of hummingbirds and other bird species
Landmarks Cartago Irazu Volcano Turrialba Volcano - Day 3
Turrialba
Turrialba- Accommodation
- Lodge (Guayabo Lodge)
Included Activities
- Afternoon cheese-making tour and tasting at Finca La Florita
Optional Activities
- White-water rafting on the Pejibaye River (grade II to III rapids, May-November)
- Visit CATIE Research Centre (Centro Agronomico Tropical de Investigacion y Ensenanza) and botanic garden
- Relax at the lodge and enjoy the gardens and trails
Landmarks Finca La Florita CATIE Research Centre Pejibaye River - Day 4
Turrialba - Cano Blanco - Tortuguero
Turrialba - Cano Blanco - Tortuguero- Accommodation
- Lodge (Evergreen Lodge)
Included Activities
- Boat journey through Tortuguero National Park canal system
- Walking tour of Tortuguero village
Landmarks Tortuguero National Park Cano Blanco - Day 5
Tortuguero
Tortuguero- Accommodation
- Lodge (Evergreen Lodge)
Included Activities
- Morning waterway exploration
- Afternoon jungle trek and ecosystem education
Optional Activities
- Evening turtle walk (June-September, when 5,000+ green and leatherback turtles nest)
Landmarks Tortuguero National Park - Day 6
Tortuguero - Cano Blanco - Puerto Viejo Sarapiqui
Tortuguero - Cano Blanco - Puerto Viejo Sarapiqui- Accommodation
- Lodge (Selva Verde Eco Lodge)
Included Activities
- Chocolate tour at La Tirimbina with forest hike and artisanal cacao-to-chocolate demonstration
Landmarks La Tirimbina Cano Blanco - Day 7
Sarapiqui - Arenal
Sarapiqui - Arenal- Accommodation
- Lodge (Arenal Paraiso)
Included Activities
- Short nature trail walk at Mirador del Silencio Reserve
Landmarks Arenal Volcano Mirador del Silencio Reserve La Fortuna - Day 8
La Fortuna
La Fortuna- Accommodation
- Lodge (Arenal Paraiso)
Optional Activities
- Local treks to waterfalls with swimming opportunities
- Walks along lava trails
- Whitewater rafting (operates May-November) - Full day grade II or III - US$89 per person, minimum age 10
- Hot springs bathing - US$37 (US$57 with dinner) plus transport per person
- Relax by hotel pool
Landmarks Arenal Volcano - Day 9
Arenal - Monteverde
Arenal - Monteverde- Meals
- Lunch (Hands-on cooking class with choice of Arroz con Pollo (festive dish served at special occasions like weddings and baptisms) or Traditional Casado (well-balanced meal with variety of flavours and textures) - includes main dish, sides, dessert, and drink)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Fonda Vela Hotel)
Included Activities
- Hands-on cooking class lunch with choice of Arroz con Pollo or Traditional Casado (includes main dish, sides, dessert, drink)
Optional Activities
- Butterfly farm visit
- Orchard garden exploration
- Guided night walk in search of nocturnal species like pacas and tarantulas
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Arenal Lake - Day 10
Monteverde
Monteverde- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Fonda Vela Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Santa Elena Reserve
Optional Activities
- Zip-wire canopy tour through the trees
- Treetop walkways canopy walk
Landmarks Santa Elena Reserve Monteverde Cloud Forest - Day 11
Monteverde - Pacific Coast - Dominical
Monteverde - Pacific Coast - Dominical- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Cristal Ballena)
Included Activities
- Stop at Carara Biological Reserve to view scarlet macaws and birdlife
Landmarks Carara Biological Reserve Gulf of Nicoya Peninsula of Nicoya Dominical Beach - Day 12
Dominical
Dominical- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Cristal Ballena)
Optional Activities
- Relax at hotel swimming pool and grounds
- Beach exploration and relaxation
- Sunset viewing from the coast
- Rafting
- Kayaking
Landmarks Dominical Beach - Day 13
Dominical - Punta Uvita - Corcovado National Park
Dominical - Punta Uvita - Corcovado National Park- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch at San Pedrillo Ranger Station)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Cristal Ballena)
Included Activities
- RIB boat transfer to San Pedrillo Ranger Station
- Morning guided trek through primary forest (approximately 3 hours)
- Picnic lunch at ranger station
- Afternoon jungle walk (approximately 30 minutes)
- Return RIB boat journey to Punta Uvita
Landmarks Corcovado National Park San Pedrillo Ranger Station Punta Uvita Osa Peninsula - Day 14
Dominical - San Jose
Dominical - San Jose- End point
- Costado Este Forum, Autopista Próspero Fernández, San José, Costa Rica (Quality Real Hotel, Hotel reception, 09:00)
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Dominical for additional beach relaxation
Landmarks Juan Santamaria International Airport
