Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in San José
- Day 2
Doka Plantation - Ciudad Colón
- Meals
- Breakfast (Tropical breakfast), Lunch (Typical local lunch)
Included Activities
- Guided coffee tour of Doka Plantation with coffee tasting
- Visit traditional mask maker in Ciudad Colón
- Experience typical 'Cimarrona' carnival parade performance
Landmarks Poás Volcano Doka Plantation Alajuela - Day 3
Monte Alto Forest Reserve
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Island bus tour to Montero Beach
- Visit Lodge La Amistad and learn about the Damas de Chira women's eco-tourism project
- Guided presentation on conservation efforts and fire-fighting brigade
- Boat exploration of San Pablo mangroves with wildlife observation
- Stay at Monte Alto forest reserve lodge
Optional Activities
- Sleep under mosquito nets in the semi-open 'Rancho'
Landmarks Montero Beach San Pablo Mangroves Monte Alto Forest Reserve Río Nosara - Day 4
Samara
- Meals
- Breakfast (Typical breakfast with 'Gallo Pinto' in the forest), Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided forest reserve biodiversity exploration
- Hike along orchid path
- Lecture on reforestation project by Tropica Verde eV
Optional Activities
- Pre-breakfast hike to Mirador viewpoint
- Help prepare Gallo Pinto with the cook
Landmarks Carillo Beach Mirador viewpoint 
- Day 5
Samara Free Day
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided boat tour on the Pacific to watch dolphins (dolphins, turtles, and whales may be observed)
- Kayak trip to Chora Island for snorkeling
- Canoeing on river
- Cycling
- Horseback riding
- Paragliding
- Canopy tour
- Watch turtles at CAMARONAL animal sanctuary (evening)
- Watch turtles at OSTIONAL beach (once per month on second most important turtle beach in the world)
Landmarks Samara Bay Chora Island CAMARONAL animal sanctuary OSTIONAL beach - Day 6
La Fortuna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner together at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit second oldest colonial church in Nicoya
- Hike through Arenal National Park
Landmarks Colonial Church in Nicoya Tempisque Bridge Palo Verde National Park Arenal Reservoir Arenal Volcano 
- Day 7
Maleku Indigenous Culture
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Maleku artist Iki and learn about indigenous traditions
- Carve your own jicaro (traditional gourd)
- Participate in chicha drinking ceremony with self-carved jicaro
Optional Activities
- Visit Arenal Paradise hot springs (evening)
Landmarks San Rafael Guatuso Arenal Paradise hot springs - Day 8
Boca Tapada
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Shopping stroll through Plaza of La Fortuna
Landmarks Plaza of La Fortuna Pital Río San Carlos 
- Day 9
Boca Tapada Jungle & Wildlife
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided natural history jungle tour at lodge
Optional Activities
- Relaxation in hammock
- Horseback riding
- Kayaking
- Dinghy ride for wildlife viewing
- Boat trip to Río San Juan at Nicaraguan border
Landmarks Río San Juan - Day 10
Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Night hike in La Tirimbina Biological Reserve
Landmarks La Tirimbina Biological Reserve - Day 11
Cahuita
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Puerto Limón 
- Day 12
Cahuita National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour through Cahuita National Park with wildlife observation
Optional Activities
- Boat trip for reef snorkeling
Landmarks Cahuita National Park Puerto Viejo - Day 13
Cahuita Free Day
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Hike in Gandoca-Manzanillo Nature Reserve
- Snorkeling in Manzanillo reef
- Swimming and bathing
Landmarks 'Bacardi' Beach Manzanillo Gandoca-Manzanillo Nature Reserve - Day 14
San José
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend beach stay in Cahuita, Puerto Viejo, or Bocas del Toro, Panama before returning to San José
- Day 15
Departure
- Meals
- Breakfast
