Itinerary
- Day 1
San Jose
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Sleep Inn Paseo Las Damas)
Included Activities
- Private transfer from San Jose airport to hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Mercado Central and try traditional casado
- Visit independently owned local coffee shops
- Explore San Jose museums and parks
- Salsa dancing and classes at local bars
- Visit local bar for beers and bocas
Landmarks Mercado Central 
- Day 2
San Jose to Puerto Viejo
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shawandha Lodge)
Included Activities
- Car rental - Suzuki Mitsubishi ASX or similar Automatic 4x4 Compact with Basic Insurance, Additional Driver and TRIO roadmap GPS
Optional Activities
- Rent bike or take tuk-tuk to Punta Uva or Cocles beaches
- Explore local craft shops
- Dine at European fusion restaurants
- Experience Caribbean bars and nightlife
Landmarks Punta Uva Cocles Beach 
- Day 3
Puerto Viejo to Cahuita National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Afro-Caribbean lunch with rice and beans in Cahuita village)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shawandha Lodge)
Included Activities
- Snorkeling and nature hike at Cahuita National Marine & Nature Park - Full day with lunch
- Boat trip along scenic Caribbean Coast
- Snorkeling at pristine coral reef
- Easy nature trail through national park with expert local guide
- Traditional Afro-Caribbean lunch
Landmarks Cahuita National Marine & Nature Park Punta Cahuita 
- Day 4
Puerto Viejo
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shawandha Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Beach day at Playa Salsa Brava with surfing lessons
- Snorkeling, kayaking and hiking at Punta Uva
- Relax at Playa Cocles
- Bicycle rental to explore the area
- Horse riding tour
- Sloth Sanctuary visit
- Organic chocolate farm tour
- Meet with local Bri Bri tribe and visit nearby waterfall
- Caribbean cooking class at local home
- Jaguar Rescue Center morning tour with lunch and beach relaxation at Beach Club Noa at Cocles beach
Landmarks Playa Salsa Brava Punta Uva Playa Cocles Sloth Sanctuary Jaguar Rescue Center - Day 5
Puerto Viejo to La Fortuna
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Montaña de Fuego Resort and Spa)
Optional Activities
- Frog and cultural exchange night tour at Don Oscar's property with guided rainforest trails and home-cooked meal
Landmarks Arenal Volcano - Day 6
La Fortuna - Arenal Hanging Bridges Hike
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Montaña de Fuego Resort and Spa)
Included Activities
- Guided Waterfalls Sky Walk at Arenal Reserve with hanging bridges hike
Optional Activities
- Soak at natural hot springs at foot of Arenal Volcano
Landmarks Arenal Volcano Arenal Lake Arenal Reserve 
- Day 7
La Fortuna - Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious riverside lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Montaña de Fuego Resort and Spa)
Included Activities
- Boat tour through Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge - Full day with transfer and lunch
- Guided wildlife observation including bird watching and animal spotting
- Riverside lunch
Optional Activities
- Soak at natural hot springs warmed by Arenal Volcano in the evening
Landmarks Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge Rio Frio 
- Day 8
La Fortuna to San Jose
- Meals
- Breakfast
