Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
San José
San José- Meals
- Snack (Light evening snack)
- Day 2
San José to Tortuguero National Park
San José to Tortuguero National Park- Meals
- Breakfast (Late breakfast en route), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Turtle Research Center
- Boat trip through Tortuguero canals and rivers
- Stroll through Tortuguero village
Landmarks Braulio Carrillo National Park Tortuguero National Park - Day 3
Tortuguero National Park
Tortuguero National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat tour through Tortuguero National Park rainforest and coastal area
Landmarks Tortuguero National Park - Day 4
Tortuguero to La Fortuna
Tortuguero to La Fortuna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit leafcutter ant research site with Leo in Sarapiquia
Landmarks Arenal Volcano - Day 5
La Fortuna
La Fortuna- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coffee plantation tour
- Hike at foot of Arenal volcano
Landmarks Arenal Volcano - Day 6
La Fortuna to Granada, Nicaragua
La Fortuna to Granada, Nicaragua- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Granada - Day 7
Granada
Granada- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Granada's old town
- Visit Casa de los Tres Mundos
- Visit Café de las Sonrisas community center with sign language and hammock weaving
- Boat ride on Lake Nicaragua to Las Isletas
Landmarks Casa de los Tres Mundos Las Isletas Lake Nicaragua - Day 8
Managua and Masaya
Managua and Masaya- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit new cathedral in Managua
- Visit old cathedral in Managua
- Visit ruins of Somoza headquarters in Managua
- Visit Masaya Volcano in Masaya National Park
Landmarks Masaya Volcano Masaya National Park Mombacho Volcano - Day 9
Laguna de Apoyo to Costa Rica
Laguna de Apoyo to Costa Rica- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Laguna de Apoyo
Landmarks Laguna de Apoyo Rincón de la Vieja National Park - Day 10
Rincón de la Vieja National Park
Rincón de la Vieja National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Rincón de la Vieja National Park
Landmarks Rincón de la Vieja National Park - Day 11
Rincón de la Vieja to Nicoya Peninsula
Rincón de la Vieja to Nicoya Peninsula- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Las Pumas Wildlife Rescue Center
Landmarks Las Pumas Wildlife Rescue Center - Day 12
Curá Nature Reserve
Curá Nature Reserve- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike through Curá Nature Reserve
Landmarks Curá Nature Reserve - Day 13
Nicoya Peninsula to San José
Nicoya Peninsula to San José- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry ride from Nicoya Peninsula to Puntarenas
- Boat exploration of Río Tárcoles mangrove forest
Landmarks Río Tárcoles - Day 14
San José to Panama City
San José to Panama City- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Casco Antiguo historic district
Landmarks Casco Antiguo - Day 15
Panama Canal and Miraflores Locks
Panama Canal and Miraflores Locks- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at nearby restaurant)
Included Activities
- Boat tour on Panama Canal from Gamboa to Monkey Island
- Visit Miraflores Locks
- Visit Canal Museum
Landmarks Panama Canal Miraflores Locks Canal Museum Monkey Island - Day 16
Río Gartun and Panamá la Vieja
Río Gartun and Panamá la Vieja- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Traditional local lunch with the Emberá), Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Boat tour up Río Gartun
- Visit traditional Emberá village
- Lunch with Emberá people
- Explore Panamá la Vieja ruins
Landmarks Río Gartun Panamá la Vieja - Day 17
Panama City
Panama City- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Museum of Biodiversity
Landmarks Museum of Biodiversity - Day 18
Return home
Return home








