Itinerary
- Day 1
San José
- Start point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), Ruta Nacional 1, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica (Airport)
- Meals
- Dinner (Authentic Costa Rican cuisine at Silvestre Restaurant, set in a 1930s house with contemporary cuisine fused with traditional Costa Rican ingredients and techniques)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Inn)
Optional Activities
- Stroll around San José neighbourhood to explore the city
Landmarks Juan Santamaría International Airport - Day 2
San José
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Inn)
Included Activities
- Explore Borbón Market and learn about agricultural history
- Visit Central Market and sample local delicacies
- Coffee tour of farm in Barva de Heredia including bean selection, harvest, roasting, packing and cupping techniques
Landmarks Borbón Market Central Market Barva de Heredia - Day 3
San José
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with cacao oil garnished with cocoa nibs, cacao-based dessert and chocolate drink infused with spices including chili, vanilla, anise, achiote and pepper)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Inn)
Included Activities
- Chocolate tasting experience with cacao plantation tour
- Lunch with cacao-infused dishes and chocolate drink
- Visit Hernandez family to learn about traditional Costa Rican cuisine
- Explore botanical garden with 500+ organically grown orchid species
- Day 4
San José to Arenal
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Buffet dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Los Lagos Spa & Resort)
Included Activities
- Finca Sura organic farm tour in Sarapiqu
- Eco Termales Hot Springs with natural pools at varying temperatures
Landmarks Arenal Volcano Arenal National Park 
- Day 5
Arenal
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Los Lagos Spa & Resort)
Included Activities
- Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge boat tour down Río Frío to Caño Negro Lake with wildlife viewing
Landmarks Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Río Frío Caño Negro Lake - Day 6
Arenal to Tamarindo
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tamarindo Diria)
Included Activities
- Hands-on cooking class at La Casa Rústica with chef Scott Alan covering tropical ingredients, grilling techniques and cocktail preparation
Landmarks Arenal Volcano Tamarindo Beach - Day 7
Tamarindo
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tamarindo Diria)
Optional Activities
- Sunbathe or swim at Tamarindo Beach
- Guided snorkelling tours
- ATV adventure tours
- Sunset catamaran ride
- Sunset viewing from beach or beach bar/restaurant with dinner
Landmarks Tamarindo Beach - Day 8
Tamarindo to San José
- End point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), Ruta Nacional 1, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica (Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Juan Santamaría International Airport
