Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
San José
San José- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Day 2
San José to Los Quetzales National Park
San José to Los Quetzales National Park- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour through coffee cooperatives and businesses in Tarrazú (optional detour)
Optional Activities
- Detour to Tarrazú coffee region to visit cooperatives and small coffee businesses
- Visit Cartago pilgrimage basilica
Landmarks Los Quetzales National Park Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels 
- Day 3
Los Quetzales National Park to Rivas
Los Quetzales National Park to Rivas- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Short hike in Los Quetzales National Park in search of quetzals
Landmarks Cordillera de Talamanca Cerro Chirripó 
- Day 4
Rivas to Térraba Indigenous Community
Rivas to Térraba Indigenous Community- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Térraba indigenous community covering medicinal plants, reforestation, and cosmovision (in Spanish)
Landmarks Río Grande de Térraba - Day 5
Térraba to Dominical
Térraba to Dominical- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Rey Currè reserve to see petroglyphs and Brunka people museum
- View pre-Columbian stone balls at Palmar Norte
- Whale and dolphin watching (seasonal: December-April and July-October)
- Hiking trails in Hacienda Barú rainforest reserve
- Observation tower at Hacienda Barú (7 metres high)
- Canopy zip-lining at Hacienda Barú
Landmarks Rey Currè Indigenous Reserve Bahía Ballena Marine National Park Playa Uvita Hacienda Barú Rainforest Reserve 
- Day 6
Dominical to Carara National Park
Dominical to Carara National Park- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Boat trip to watch whales and dolphins in the morning (depending on season)
Landmarks Carara National Park - Day 7
Carara National Park to La Tigra
Carara National Park to La Tigra- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Boat trip on Tárcoles River to see crocodiles and mangrove forest
Landmarks Tárcoles River Central Volcanic Cordillera - Day 8
La Tigra Rainforest
La Tigra Rainforest- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Rainforest hiking trails at La Tigra
Optional Activities
- Permaculture garden tour
- Cooking course with tropical ingredients
- Night hike in the rainforest
Landmarks La Tigra Rainforest Reserve - Day 9
La Tigra to San José or Beach Hotel
La Tigra to San José or Beach Hotel- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hike to cooled lava from 1968 at Arenal National Park
Landmarks Arenal Volcano
