Itinerary
- Day 1
San José
San José- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore San José on your own
- Relax at the hotel
- Day 2
San José to Turrialba
San José to Turrialba- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Pick up rental car
- Information meeting with tour guide
- Drive through rural region and coffee zones to Turrialba
Optional Activities
- Visit Basilica de los Angeles in Cartago
- Explore the ruins of Cartago
- Trip to Irazú volcano
Landmarks Basilica de los Angeles Ruins of Cartago Irazú Volcano - Day 3
Turrialba - Río Pacuare
Turrialba - Río Pacuare- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Rafting adventure on the Río Pacuare with views of waterfalls, tropical birds, butterflies, and wildlife including sloths, toucans, parrots, coatis, and colorful frogs
Landmarks Río Pacuare - Day 4
Turrialba to Puerto Viejo
Turrialba to Puerto Viejo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Drive to Puerto Viejo
Landmarks Puerto Viejo - Days 5 - 6
Puerto Viejo
Puerto Viejo- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore the charming town of Puerto Viejo
- Visit beautiful beaches of the Caribbean
- Chocolate tour to learn about cocoa harvesting and processing
- Excursion to Punta Uva
- Kayak tour to explore the coast and estuaries
- Swimming and snorkeling in clear waters with colorful corals and tropical fish
- Observe fauna including monkeys, sloths, birds, and reptiles
- Visit Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge
- Tour to the Bribri tribe to learn about their traditions and way of life
- Hike in Cahuita National Park to discover monkeys, sloths, raccoons, coatis, and other animals
Landmarks Punta Uva Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge Cahuita National Park - Day 7
Puerto Viejo to Tortuguero National Park
Puerto Viejo to Tortuguero National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive to Guapiles
- Travel by bus to Tortuguero
- Travel by boat to Tortuguero
- Idyllic boat trip through canals and lagoon landscapes
- Visit the village of Tortuguero
Landmarks Tortuguero National Park Village of Tortuguero - Day 8
Tortuguero National Park
Tortuguero National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning boat trip through canals and lagoons
- Short hike through the rainforest
- Afternoon boat trip through Tortuguero Canals
Landmarks Tortuguero Canals - Day 9
Tortuguero National Park to La Fortuna
Tortuguero National Park to La Fortuna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Travel by boat from Tortuguero to Guapiles
- Travel by bus from Guapiles to El Ceibo restaurant
- Drive in rental car toward La Fortuna
Landmarks Arenal Volcano 
- Day 10
La Fortuna
La Fortuna- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Arenal Volcano National Park
- Explore Caño Negro nature reserve
- Explore Río Frío nature reserve
- Visit local markets in Los Chiles
- Visit La Fortuna waterfall
- Relax in thermal baths with hot healing springs
Landmarks Arenal Volcano National Park Caño Negro Nature Reserve Río Frío Los Chiles La Fortuna Waterfall - Day 11
La Fortuna to Alajuela
La Fortuna to Alajuela- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Drive through rural areas to Alajuela
- Explore Xandari Resort and Spa gardens and art
Optional Activities
- Hike to nearby waterfalls from the resort
Landmarks Poás Volcano - Day 12
Alajuela to San José
Alajuela to San José- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to San José
Optional Activities
- Visit Poás volcano
Landmarks Poás Volcano
