Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
San Jose
San Jose- Start point
- San José, San José, Costa Rica (Airport San jose)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Sleep Inn), Hotel 4* (Park Inn), Hotel 5* (Hilton San Jose La Sabana)
- Day 2
San Jose to Tortuguero
San Jose to Tortuguero- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast en route), Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Turtle Beach Lodge), Hotel (Laguna Lodge), Hotel (Pachira/ Evergreen/Aninga Lodge)
Included Activities
- Guided boat tour through Tortuguero National Park canals
- Entrance fee to Tortuguero National Park
- Guided visit to Tortuguero village
- Beach walk and local village exploration
Optional Activities
- Turtle hatching observation (seasonal activity, July-December)
Landmarks Braulio Carrillo National Park Tortuguero National Park Tortuguero village - Day 3
Tortuguero
Tortuguero- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Turtle Beach Lodge), Hotel (Laguna Lodge), Hotel (Pachira/ Evergreen/Aninga Lodge)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Tortuguero National Park
Optional Activities
- Late night turtle nesting tour (available July-September only, purchasable directly at lodge)
Landmarks Tortuguero National Park - Day 4
Tortuguero to Arenal
Tortuguero to Arenal- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Arenal Montechiari), Hotel 4* (Arenal Springs), Hotel 5* (Arenal Kioro)
Optional Activities
- Tabacon hot springs - includes pick-up and drop-off, bilingual guide, admission to hot springs, and dinner (shared service)
- Ecotermales Hot Springs - includes pick-up and drop-off, bilingual guide, admission to hot springs, and dinner (shared service, approximately 6 hours, start time approximately 15:00)
Landmarks Arenal Volcano - Day 5
Arenal
Arenal- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Arenal Montechiari), Hotel 4* (Arenal Springs), Hotel 5* (Arenal Kioro)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Arenal Volcano National Park
Optional Activities
- Zipline Adventure - Ama Extreme: 7 extreme zip lines with views of rainforest, Pino Blanco Waterfall, and La Fortuna Waterfall; includes park entrance, oxcart ride, 7 canopy zip lines, and visit to Maleku Village (minimum 2 participants required; departures approximately 08:00, 10:30, 13:00, 14:00; duration approximately 2.5 hours; restrictions: pregnant women, recent surgery patients, severe heart conditions, back problems)
- La Fortuna Waterfall tour: 500-meter trail descent to 60-meter high waterfall with crystal-clear waters; includes transportation, bilingual guide, entrance fee; departures approximately 08:00 and 13:00; duration approximately 3 hours
Landmarks Arenal Volcano National Park La Fortuna Waterfall Pino Blanco Waterfall - Day 6
Arenal to Monteverde
Arenal to Monteverde- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Monteverde Country Lodge), Hotel 4* (Poco a Poco), Hotel 4* (Monteverde Gardens & Lodge)
Included Activities
- Guided hike in Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
Optional Activities
- Selvatura Treetop Walkway guided tour: 3-hour hike along network of trails and suspension bridges in cloud forest; includes pick-up and drop-off, guide, entrance fee (shared service)
- Don Juan Coffee Tour: learn about Costa Rica's coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane production with Costa Rican folklore experience
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve Arenal Lake - Day 7
Monteverde
Monteverde- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Monteverde Country Lodge), Hotel 4* (Poco a Poco), Hotel 4* (Monteverde Gardens & Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Selvatura Treetop Walkway guided tour: explore suspension bridges in cloud forest
- Don Juan Coffee Tour: learn about Costa Rican coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane production
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - Day 8
Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
Monteverde to Manuel Antonio- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Villa Bosque), Hotel 4* (San Bada Hotel), Hotel 5* (Parador)
Landmarks Manuel Antonio National Park - Day 9
Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Villa Bosque), Hotel 4* (San Bada Hotel), Hotel 5* (Parador)
Included Activities
- Guided hike in Manuel Antonio National Park
Landmarks Manuel Antonio National Park Third Beach - Day 10
Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Villa Bosque), Hotel 4* (San Bada Hotel), Hotel 5* (Parador)
Landmarks Manuel Antonio Beach - Day 11
Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Villa Bosque), Hotel 4* (San Bada Hotel), Hotel 5* (Parador)
Optional Activities
- Optional excursions available on the spot
Landmarks Manuel Antonio Beach - Day 12
Manuel Antonio to San Jose
Manuel Antonio to San Jose- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Sleep Inn), Hotel 4* (Park Inn), Hotel 5* (Hilton San Jose La Sabana)
Optional Activities
- San Jose City Tour (shared service, start time 12:30, duration 4 hours): visit National Theater (built 1897), Museum of Gold, Central Market, Metropolitan Cathedral, and various historically important buildings including Costa Rica University, Old Train Station, National Liquor Factory, National Supreme Election Bureau, Legislative Assembly, Metallic Building, parks and art gallery; includes pick-up and drop-off, bilingual guide, entrance fees
Landmarks National Theater Museum of Gold Central Market Metropolitan Cathedral - Day 13
San Jose
San Jose- End point
- San José, San José, Costa Rica (Airport San jose)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Britt Coffee Tour (shared service, start time 09:45, duration 4 hours): experience original Costa Rican coffee tour at farm in Barva de Heredia; follow coffee lifecycle from nursery through growing, collection, roasting, and tasting; includes pick-up and drop-off, bilingual guide, entrance fee, coffee tasting
