Itinerary
- Day 1
San Jose
- Start point
- Costado Este Forum, Autopista Próspero Fernández, San José, Costa Rica (Quality Real Hotel, Hotel Reception, 19:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Autentico Hotel), Hotel (D Sabana Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore San Jose city - barrios laid out in grid pattern
- Visit National Museum (Museo Nacional De Costa Rica)
Landmarks National Museum (Museo Nacional De Costa Rica) 
- Day 2
San Jose - Cartago - Irazu - Turrialba
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Guayabo Lodge), Lodge (Guayabo Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Irazu Volcano - walk to crater viewpoints
- Explore Irazu with views over fertile farmland and valley
Landmarks Irazu Volcano Cartago Turrialba Volcano - Day 3
Turrialba
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Guayabo Lodge), Lodge (Guayabo Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Finca La Florita - learn cheese production process and sample cheese
Optional Activities
- Whitewater rafting on Pejibaye River (grade II to III rapids, operates May-November)
- Visit CATIE Research Centre (Centro Agronomico Tropical de Investigación y Ensenanza) - agronomic station with botanic garden
- Relax at eco-lodge and explore gardens and trails
Landmarks CATIE Research Centre (Centro Agronomico Tropical de Investigación y Ensenanza) Pejibaye River Finca La Florita - Day 4
Turrialba - Cano Blanco - Tortuguero
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Evergreen Lodge), Lodge (Evergreen Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Boat journey to Tortuguero National Park lodge
- Walking tour of carless village of Tortuguero
Landmarks Tortuguero National Park 
- Day 5
Tortuguero
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Evergreen Lodge), Lodge (Evergreen Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Waterway exploration to spot wildlife
- Jungle trek to understand ecosystem
Optional Activities
- Evening turtle walk (available June-September, managed to avoid overcrowding, may involve waiting time) - US$30 per person
Landmarks Tortuguero National Park 
- Day 6
Tortuguero - Cano Blanco - Puerto Viejo Sarapiqui
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Selva Verde Eco Lodge), Lodge (Selva Verde Eco Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Boat journey from Tortuguero to Cano Blanco
- La Tirimbina chocolate tour - forest hike to cacao plot, artisanal demonstration, chocolate tasting (if time permits)
Landmarks La Tirimbina 
- Day 7
Puerto Viejo Sarapiqui - Arenal - La Fortuna
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Arenal Paraiso), Lodge (Arenal Paraiso (or similar))
Included Activities
- Mirador del Silencio Reserve - short nature trail walk with views of Arenal Volcano
Landmarks Arenal Volcano Mirador del Silencio Reserve 
- Day 8
La Fortuna
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Arenal Paraiso), Lodge (Arenal Paraiso (or similar))
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
La Fortuna - Monteverde
- Meals
- Lunch (Hands-on cooking class - choice of Arroz con Pollo (festive dish served at weddings and baptisms) or Traditional Casado (well-balanced meal with variety of flavours and textures). Both include main dish, sides, dessert, and drink with practical experience preparing traditional recipes and learning cultural significance.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fonda Vela Hotel), Hotel (Fonda Vela Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Hands-on cooking class lunch - choose between Arroz con Pollo or Traditional Casado (both include main dish, sides, dessert, and drink)
Optional Activities
- Butterfly farm visit
- Orchard garden exploration
- Guided night walk in search of nocturnal species (pacas, tarantulas) - US$48 per person
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest - Day 10
Monteverde
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fonda Vela Hotel), Hotel (Fonda Vela Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Santa Elena Reserve
Optional Activities
- Zip-wire canopy tour through dramatic scenery - US$50-81 per person
- Canopy walk on treetop walkways - US$50 per person
- Walk in Monteverde Reserve - $20-$65 per person depending on numbers
Landmarks Santa Elena Reserve Monteverde Reserve - Day 11
Monteverde - Dominical
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Cristal Ballena), Hotel (Hotel Cristal Ballena (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Carara Biological Reserve - view scarlet macaws and abundant birdlife
Landmarks Carara Biological Reserve - Day 12
Dominical
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Cristal Ballena), Hotel (Hotel Cristal Ballena (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation and swimming
- Sunset viewing from the coast
- Rafting - Savegre River - US$98.00 per person, minimum age 8
- Kayaking - Damas Island - US$69.00 per person
- Ocean Kayaking & Snorkelling - US$69.00 per person
- Horseback riding and waterfall - US$69.00 per person
- Mangrove boat tour - US$69.00 per person
- Canopy Tour - US$71.00 per person
- Butterfly & Reptiles combo - US$69.00 per person
- Day 13
Dominical - Punta Uvita - Corcovado National Park
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch at San Pedrillo Ranger Station)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Cristal Ballena), Hotel (Hotel Cristal Ballena (or similar))
Included Activities
- RIB boat transfer to San Pedrillo Ranger Station
- Guided jungle trek through protected primary forest and coastal pathways (approximately 3 hours morning walk plus 30-minute afternoon walk)
- Picnic lunch at ranger station
Landmarks Corcovado National Park San Pedrillo Ranger Station - Day 14
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
