Itinerary
- Day 1
San Jose
Optional Activities
- Explore San Jose city center
- Visit National Museum (Museo Nacional De Costa Rica)
- Experience vibrant nightlife
- Dinner with Leader at 6pm
Landmarks National Museum (Museo Nacional De Costa Rica) - Day 2
San Jose to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Short walk through Braulio Carrillo National Park tropical forest
- Wildlife observation (birds, howler monkeys, white-faced capuchin monkeys)
Landmarks Braulio Carrillo National Park - Day 3
Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk through La Selva primary forest with local guide
- Flora and fauna education
- Research station orientation
Optional Activities
- White water rafting
- Hike around Tirimbina Reserve
- Chocolate tour
Landmarks La Selva Biological Station Tirimbina Reserve - Day 4
Sarapiqui to La Fortuna
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Gentle walk in Arenal National Park
Optional Activities
- Bathe in nearby hot springs
- Two hour night walk
Landmarks Arenal Volcano Arenal National Park Arenal Lake 
- Day 5
La Fortuna
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk through rainforest transitioning to cloud forest
- Wildlife observation (white-faced monkeys, howler monkeys, sloths, birds)
- Break at Horacio waterfall
- Swimming at Burrito waterfall
Landmarks El Burrito Horacio Waterfall Burrito Waterfall - Day 6
La Fortuna to Rincon de la Vieja
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park 
- Day 7
Rincon de la Vieja
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to local waterfall through Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park
- Walk through dry tropical forest
- Wildlife observation (white-faced howler monkeys, spider monkeys)
Optional Activities
- Pailas Loop additional hike with views of mini geysers and bubbling volcanic mud
Landmarks Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park - Day 8
Rincon de la Vieja to Ometepe, Nicaragua
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry across Lake Nicaragua to Ometepe Island
- Walk along flat shoreline route
Landmarks Lake Nicaragua Ometepe Island Concepcion Volcano Maderas Volcano 
- Day 9
Ometepe Island
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to San Ramon Waterfall through dense jungle
- Wildlife observation (howler monkeys, birds, butterflies)
- Views of hydroelectric pipes
Optional Activities
- Easy walk around nearby lake to viewpoint
Landmarks San Ramon Waterfall San Ramon Village Maderas Volcano - Day 10
Ometepe Island to Leon, Nicaragua
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry across Lake Nicaragua
- Walk around Leon old town with historical buildings, churches, and cathedral
- UNESCO World Heritage site exploration
Landmarks Leon Cathedral Leon Old Town - Day 11
Leon
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike on El Hoyo volcano complex
- Views of Los Maribios volcanic chain
- Views of other volcanoes and Lake Managua
Landmarks El Hoyo Volcano Los Maribios Volcanic Chain Lake Managua 
- Day 12
Leon to Granada
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Granada including Merced church
- Visit to local market
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of Granada
- Relax in local cafes
Landmarks Granada Merced Church Lake Nicaragua 
- Day 13
Granada
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 4WD drive to Mombacho Volcano summit
- Visit to scientific station
- Guided hike along Puma Trail
- Flora and fauna interpretation
- Views of Lake Nicaragua
Landmarks Mombacho Volcano - Day 14
Granada
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Boat trip through Las Isletas on Lake Nicaragua
- Kayaking through Las Isletas on Lake Nicaragua
- Visit to Masaya Volcano
Landmarks Las Isletas Masaya Volcano - Day 15
Granada
- Meals
- Breakfast
