Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Liberia to Rincon de la Vieja
Liberia to Rincon de la Vieja- Start point
- Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica (Liberia Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Cañón de la Vieja), Hotel 4* (Hacienda Guachipelín)
- Day 2
Rincon de la Vieja to Arenal
Rincon de la Vieja to Arenal- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Arenal Montechiari), Hotel 4* (Arenal Springs), Hotel 5* (Arenal Kioro Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided hike of Las Pailas loop trail (3.5 km) in Rincon de la Vieja National Park with bilingual naturalist guide
Optional Activities
- Canopy Tour in Arenal Ecoglide Park (15 cables, 18 platforms, includes Tarzan Swing)
- Kayaking experience at Arenal Lake with guides and equipment provided
- Relaxing session at Tabacon Hot Springs
Landmarks Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Las Pailas Arenal Volcano Arenal Lake - Day 3
Arenal
Arenal- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Arenal Montechiari), Hotel 4* (Arenal Springs), Hotel 5* (Arenal Kioro Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided visit to Arenal Volcano National Park
- Canopy Tour in Arenal Ecoglide
- Kayaking experience
- Tabacon Hot Springs session
Landmarks Arenal Volcano National Park - Day 4
Arenal to Sarapiqui
Arenal to Sarapiqui- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (El Bambú), Hotel (Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge), Hotel (La Quinta Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Rafting on the Sarapiqui River (Class II-III rapids with names like 'Roller Coaster', 'Superman', and 'Air Force')
- Chocolate tour (2.5-hour experience including suspension bridge and Tirimbina forest hike to cacao plot)
- Canopy Tour with zip lines exploring the forest treetops
Landmarks Braulio Carrillo National Park Sarapiqui River - Day 5
Sarapiqui to Tortuguero
Sarapiqui to Tortuguero- Meals
- Breakfast (Rich breakfast at a local restaurant in Guapiles), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Turtle Beach Lodge), Hotel (Laguna Lodge), Hotel (Pachira/ Evergreen/Aninga Lodge)
Included Activities
- Boat cruise through rivers and canals of Tortuguero National Park
- Visit to Tortuguero village
- Exploration of Tortuguero beaches
- Wildlife viewing in tropical forest
Optional Activities
- Baby turtle spotting during hatching season (September-December)
Landmarks Tortuguero National Park Tortuguero Village - Day 6
Tortuguero
Tortuguero- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Turtle Beach Lodge), Hotel (Laguna Lodge), Hotel (Pachira/ Evergreen/Aninga Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Three-hour guided trip to Tortuguero National Park to observe 350+ bird species, monkeys, crocodiles, and sloths
- Optional late-night turtle nesting tour (July-September season)
Landmarks Tortuguero National Park - Day 7
Tortuguero to San Jose
Tortuguero to San Jose- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Forum), Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Escazu), Hotel 5* (Real Intercontinental)
Optional Activities
- Explore San Jose city highlights and streets
Landmarks San Jose - Day 8
San Jose to Vara Blanca
San Jose to Vara Blanca- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Buena Vista Lodge), Hotel 4* (Poas Volcano Lodge), Hotel 5* (Peace Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Visit to La Paz Waterfall Gardens featuring five waterfalls, cloud and rain forests, hiking trails, butterfly observatory, and insect exhibit with over 100 animal species
Landmarks La Paz Waterfall Gardens - Day 9
Vara Blanca to Herradura Beach
Vara Blanca to Herradura Beach- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Balcon del Mar), Hotel 4* (Amapola), Hotel 5* (Crocs Resort)
Landmarks Herradura Beach - Day 10
Herradura Beach
Herradura Beach- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Balcon del Mar), Hotel 4* (Amapola), Hotel 5* (Crocs Resort)
Optional Activities
- Canopy tour with tractor ride and 14 zip-line cables across 15 platforms (3.5 km total, longest cable 732m), viewing Scarlet Macaws, toucans, and white-faced monkeys
Landmarks Herradura Bay Nicoya Gulf - Day 11
Herradura Beach to Liberia
Herradura Beach to Liberia- End point
- Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica (Liberia Airport)
