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Costa Rica: culture and nature!

10 days

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From Alajuela to San Jose

4.8 (8 reviews)

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Operator: Elemento Natural Costa Rica
Road Trip & Self-Drive: Hit the open road and travel at your own pace
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Arrival in Alajuela
Arrival in Alajuela
Start point
Llegadas, Alajuela - Alajuela, 20109, Costa Rica (SJO exit)
Landmarks
Juan Santamaria International Airport
Day 2
Poás Volcano and Juanilama Homestay
Poás Volcano and Juanilama Homestay
Meals
Dinner (Traditional Tico cuisine cooking class with wood stove preparation of typical dishes)
Included Activities
- Visit Poás Volcano and view main crater with sulfur fumaroles
- Cooking class in traditional Tico cuisine - prepare picadillos, prestinos and enyucados
Landmarks
Poás Volcano
Day 3
Dairy Farm Experience and Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
Dairy Farm Experience and Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
Meals
Breakfast (Freshly-made Costa Rican breakfast)
Included Activities
- Dairy farm experience - bring cows from pasture, prepare for milking, feed calves, learn cheese-making
- Visit Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge - guided exploration of wetlands and wildlife
Landmarks
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
Day 4
La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs
La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs
Meals
Lunch (Traditional lunch prepared by the Rodriguez family by the riverside)
Included Activities
- Hike to La Fortuna Waterfall with wildlife viewing and swimming
- Guided hike through Arenal Volcano National Park
- Arenal Hot Springs - hydromassage in thermal pools (37°C to 41°C / 99°F to 106°F)
Landmarks
La Fortuna Waterfall
Arenal Volcano National Park
Day 5
Las Pumas Rescue Centre in Guanacaste
Las Pumas Rescue Centre in Guanacaste
Included Activities
- Visit Las Pumas Rescue Centre - meet various species of felines, deer and primates
Landmarks
Las Pumas Rescue Centre
Day 6
Corobici River and Palo Verde National Park to Samara
Corobici River and Palo Verde National Park to Samara
Included Activities
- Corobici River wildlife tour - observe monkeys, coatis, iguanas, otters, and birds from Palo Verde National Park
- Optional paddling or guided river descent
Landmarks
Corobici River
Palo Verde National Park
Day 7
Samara Beach Free Day
Samara Beach Free Day
Optional Activities
- Yoga experience
- Surf experience
- Hiking down scenic trails
- ATV exploration
- Horseback riding
- Whale-watching tour - humpback whales, spinner dolphins, and striped marlins
Landmarks
Samara Beach
Puerto Carrillo
Day 8
Isla Chora Kayaking and Snorkelling
Isla Chora Kayaking and Snorkelling
Included Activities
- Kayaking and snorkelling tour to Isla Chora - three hours with paddling instruction, safety gear, snacks and beverages
Landmarks
Isla Chora
Day 9
Samara to San José
Samara to San José
Optional Activities
- Stop in Sarchí to view and purchase colorful oxcarts and souvenirs
Landmarks
Sarchí
Day 10
Departure from San José
Departure from San José
End point
Salidas, Alajuela - Alajuela, 20109, Costa Rica (Departures)
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Juan Santamaria International Airport

Landmarks
Juan Santamaria International Airport

Landmarks
Poás Volcano

Landmarks
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge

Landmarks
La Fortuna Waterfall
Arenal Volcano National Park

Landmarks
Las Pumas Rescue Centre

Landmarks
Corobici River
Palo Verde National Park

Landmarks
Samara Beach
Puerto Carrillo

Landmarks
Isla Chora

Landmarks
Sarchí

Landmarks
Juan Santamaria International Airport

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4.8

Isabelle5.0•August 2026
Very satisfied and the agency was truly responsive!
Therese5.0•February 2026
We enjoyed our trip, the accommodations were great, beds very comfortable. Shuttles to and from tours were on time...
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Michael5.0•July 2025
This was an amazing experience to discover the north and east side of Costa Rica. We really liked the experience in...
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Plan your adventure:

Costa Rica: culture and nature!

Itinerary

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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