Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in San José
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to hotel in San José
Landmarks San José - Day 2
San José to Irazú Volcano
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Irazú volcano slopes
- Visit Irazú volcano summit
- Hike in Parque Prussia
Optional Activities
- Bird watching (40+ species possible)
Landmarks Irazú Volcano Parque Prussia 
- Day 3
San José to Monte Alto
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive through Puriscal highlands
- Visit Carara National Park
- Travel to Monte Alto forest reserve
- Overnight stay in Monte Alto lodge
Optional Activities
- Typical local lunch in Carara area
- Sleep under mosquito nets in semi-open Rancho accommodation
Landmarks Carara National Park Monte Alto forest reserve - Day 4
Monte Alto to Samara
- Meals
- Breakfast (Typical breakfast with Gallo Pinto)
Included Activities
- Early morning hike in Monte Alto forest reserve
- Guided forest biodiversity introduction
- Orchid trail exploration
- Visual presentation on citizens' initiative
- Drive to Samara
Landmarks Monte Alto forest reserve Samara 
- Day 5
Samara
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided boat tour on the Pacific to see dolphins
- Dolphin watching (possibility to see turtles and whales depending on season)
- Kayak trip to Chora Island for snorkeling
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Horseback riding
- Paragliding
- Canopy tour
Landmarks Bay of Sámara Chora Island - Day 6
Samara to Monteverde
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Typical local lunch at local artist group)
Included Activities
- Drive past second oldest colonial church
- Cross Tempisque Bridge
- Visit Palo Verde National Park area
- Stop in Limonal for break and macaw watching
- Drive through Las Juntas de Abangares
- Visit local artist group
- Night hike in Monteverde forest
Landmarks Palo Verde National Park Las Juntas de Abangares Monteverde - Day 7
Monteverde
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike through Santa Elena Reserve primary and secondary forests
Optional Activities
- Quetzal bird watching
- Optional group lunch
- Visit butterfly garden
- Visit frog garden
- Visit serpentarium
- Canopy tour
Landmarks Santa Elena Reserve - Day 8
Monteverde to La Fortuna
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through Cordillera panoramic road
- Boat transfer across Arenal reservoir to La Fortuna
- Viewing of Arenal volcano
Optional Activities
- Explore La Fortuna town
Landmarks Arenal Volcano Arenal Reservoir La Fortuna 
- Day 9
La Fortuna
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to El Silencio project
- Hike on mountain path on Arenal Volcano slopes
- Hike through secondary and primary forest
- View lava flow
Landmarks El Silencio project Arenal Volcano - Day 10
La Fortuna to Sarapiqui
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Sarapiqui
- Hike in forest reserve (Reserva La Tirimbina or similar depending on weather)
Landmarks Reserva La Tirimbina Sarapiqui - Day 11
Sarapiqui to Cahuita
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through pineapple and banana plantation area
- Arrive in Cahuita fishing village
Optional Activities
- Visit beach
- Dinner at local restaurants
Landmarks Cahuita 
- Day 12
Cahuita
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike through Cahuita National Park
- Hike along Caribbean beaches
- Wildlife viewing (capuchin monkeys, howler monkeys, sloths)
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling tour at Reef National Park (weather dependent)
Landmarks Cahuita National Park Reef National Park - Day 13
Cahuita
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Caribbean dinner)
Included Activities
- Caribbean dinner
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Tour guide recommendations and optional activities
Landmarks Cahuita - Day 14
Cahuita to San José
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive back to San José
- Cross second largest national park
Optional Activities
- Extend beach stay in Cahuita, Puerto Viejo, or Bocas del Toro (Panama)
Landmarks San José - Day 15
Departure from San José
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from hotel to San José airport
Landmarks San José - Day 16
Arrival at Destination
