Costa Rica & Panama: Jungle Roads to Caribbean Coasts

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Start and end in San Jose

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Silver Operator: journaway DACH
Road Trip & Self-Drive: Hit the open road and travel at your own pace
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided: Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in German
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Arrival in San José
Arrival in San José
Day 2
San José to Manuel Antonio National Park
San José to Manuel Antonio National Park
Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park
Pacific Ocean
Day 3
Manuel Antonio National Park
Manuel Antonio National Park
Optional Activities
- Jungle hiking through rainforest trails
- Wildlife viewing (iguanas, coatis, squirrel monkeys, sloths, capuchin monkeys)
- Swimming in the ocean
- Beach exploration
Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park
Day 4
Manuel Antonio to Montezuma or Santa Teresa
Manuel Antonio to Montezuma or Santa Teresa
Optional Activities
- Car ferry from Puntarenas to Playa Naranjo (payable locally)
Landmarks
Golfo de Nicoya
Day 5
Montezuma
Montezuma
Optional Activities
- Local farmers' market visit
- Montezuma Waterfalls Trail hike
- Swimming at waterfall pool
Landmarks
Montezuma Waterfalls
Day 6
Montezuma to Tortuga Island
Montezuma to Tortuga Island
Optional Activities
- Boat trip to Tortuga Island (bookable in advance or payable on site)
- Snorkeling at Tortuga Island
- Swimming at Tortuga Island
- Beach relaxation at Tortuga Island
Landmarks
Tortuga Island
Day 7
Montezuma to Monteverde
Montezuma to Monteverde
Optional Activities
- Car ferry from Playa Naranjo to Puntarenas (payable locally)
- Monteverde Cloud Forest hike (entrance fee payable on site)
- Picnic by the brook
- Suspension bridge exploration
Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Day 8
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Optional Activities
- Cloud forest exploration on foot
- Horseback riding in cloud forest (bookable on site)
- Quad bike adventure in cloud forest (bookable on site)
- Suspension bridge exploration (bookable on site)
- Café and bakery visits
- Bird watching
Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Day 9
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Optional Activities
- Early morning jungle exploration
- Wildlife photography
- Suspension bridge walks
- Cloud forest hiking
Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Day 10
Monteverde to La Fortuna
Monteverde to La Fortuna
Optional Activities
- Town exploration and shopping
- Market browsing
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Lake Arenal
Day 11
Arenal National Park
Arenal National Park
Optional Activities
- Arenal National Park visit (payable locally)
- Volcano hiking trails
- Natural hot springs (payable locally)
Landmarks
Arenal National Park
Day 12
La Fortuna Waterfall & Lake Arenal
La Fortuna Waterfall & Lake Arenal
Optional Activities
- La Fortuna Waterfall visit and swimming
- SUP boarding on Lake Arenal
Landmarks
La Fortuna Waterfall
Lake Arenal
Day 13
La Fortuna to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
La Fortuna to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Optional Activities
- Beach exploration
- Sunset stroll
- Beach bar visits
Landmarks
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Caribbean Sea
Day 14
Puerto Viejo to Bocas del Toro, Panama
Puerto Viejo to Bocas del Toro, Panama
Included Activities
- Transfers between Puerto Viejo and Bocas del Toro
Optional Activities
- Town exploration
- Restaurant and café visits
- Istmito Beach visit
Landmarks
Bocas del Toro
Istmito Beach
Day 15
Bocas del Toro
Bocas del Toro
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling excursion (payable on site)
- Starfish Beach visit by bus (payable locally)
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks
Starfish Beach
Day 16
Bocas del Toro
Bocas del Toro
Optional Activities
- Sunrise beach visit
- Restaurant breakfast
- Beach exploration (Playa Punta Carenero, Bluff Beach, Big Creek)
- Surfing (payable locally)
Landmarks
Playa Punta Carenero
Bluff Beach
Big Creek
Day 17
Bocas del Toro
Bocas del Toro
Optional Activities
- Beach walks
- Swimming
- Restaurant dining
Day 18
Bocas del Toro to San José
Bocas del Toro to San José
Included Activities
- Transfers between Puerto Viejo and Bocas del Toro
Day 19
Departure from San José
Departure from San José
Day 20
Arrival Home
Arrival Home

Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park
Pacific Ocean

Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park

Landmarks
Golfo de Nicoya

Landmarks
Montezuma Waterfalls

Landmarks
Tortuga Island

Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Lake Arenal

Landmarks
Arenal National Park

Landmarks
La Fortuna Waterfall
Lake Arenal

Landmarks
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Caribbean Sea

Landmarks
Bocas del Toro
Istmito Beach

Landmarks
Starfish Beach

Landmarks
Playa Punta Carenero
Bluff Beach
Big Creek

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- Typhoid - Recommended for Costa Rica.Panama. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Costa Rica.Panama. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Costa Rica.Panama. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Costa Rica Yellow fever - Recommended for and Panama. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Panama. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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