Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in San José
- Day 2
San José to Tortuguero
- Meals
- Breakfast (Typical local breakfast on the way), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat transfer through jungle canals to lodge
- Excursion to Tortuguero village
- Breakfast - typical local
Optional Activities
- Visit to turtle museum
- Night excursion to observe sea turtles laying eggs on beach (July to September)
Landmarks Braulio Carrillo National Park Tortuguero Village 
- Day 3
Tortuguero National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning boat tour through Tortuguero National Park canals
- Walk around lodge
- Afternoon boat trip through park canals
- Breakfast after first boat tour
Landmarks Tortuguero National Park - Day 4
Tortuguero to South Coast
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Boat and bus transfer to south coast
- Day 5
BriBri Community Visit
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Typical lunch in the BriBri community)
Included Activities
- Visit to BriBri community in Talamanca mountains
- Shaman explanation of spiritual traditions, medicinal plants and rituals
- Family demonstration of traditional roof building and local plant use
- Typical lunch in the community
Landmarks Talamanca Mountains - Day 6
Cahuita National Park to Turrialba
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exploration of Cahuita National Park
- Swimming opportunity at park beaches
Landmarks Cahuita National Park 
- Day 7
Turrialba
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Cooking workshop - prepare and eat typical local dishes)
Included Activities
- Tour of CATIE University in Turrialba
- Botanical garden tour
- Learning about tropical agriculture and sustainability
- Seed bank presentation
- Cooking workshop - prepare typical local dishes
Optional Activities
- Horse riding
- Rafting on Pejibaye River
Landmarks CATIE University Pejibaye River - Day 8
Guayabo Monument to San José
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Guayabo Monument
- Drive through villages of Santa Cruz and Pacayas
- Visit to Basilica of Nuestra Señora de los Angeles in Cartago
- Transfer from Cartago to San José
Optional Activities
- Optional follow-up program after return to San José
Landmarks Guayabo Monument Santa Cruz Pacayas Basilica of Nuestra Señora de los Angeles








