Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
San Jose
San JoseOptional Activities
- Explore San José's cultural highlights
- Day 2
San Jose to Puerto Viejo
San Jose to Puerto Viejo- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Jaguar Rescue Center
- Relax on Playa Cocles
- Relax on Punta Uva
- Relax on Playa Chiquita
- Dine at Bread and Chocolate
- Dine at Chile Rojo for Asian fusion and seafood
- Dine at Restaurante Johanna for Afro-Caribbean cuisine
- Visit Tasty Waves for nightlife
- Visit Johnny's Place for nightlife
- Visit The Lazy Mon for nightlife
Landmarks Braulio Carrillo National Park Jaguar Rescue Center 
- Day 3
Puerto Viejo
Puerto Viejo- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk coastal trail in Cahuita National Park
- Swim at Playa Blanca
- Swim at Puerto Vargas
- Pay entrance fee and explore trails
Landmarks Cahuita National Park Playa Blanca Puerto Vargas Kelly Creek Punta Cahuita - Day 4
Puerto Viejo to La Fortuna
Puerto Viejo to La Fortuna- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore rainforest trails around La Fortuna
- Spot wildlife
- Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
- Hike to La Fortuna Waterfall
- Swim in La Fortuna Waterfall pool
- Zip-lining tour through canopy
- Kayaking on Lake Arenal with volcano views
Landmarks Arenal Volcano Arenal Volcano National Park La Fortuna Waterfall Lake Arenal 
- Day 5
La Fortuna
La Fortuna- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Mountain biking (25-kilometre route along Lake Arenal)
- Zip-lining
- Birdwatching tour
- Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
- Chocolate tour
- Coffee tour
- Massage at hotel
- Safari float for wildlife spotting
- Hike on 1968 lava fields
- Guided night walk at Danaus Eco-Centre
- Soak in local hot springs
Landmarks Lake Arenal dam Danaus Eco-Centre 
- Day 6
La Fortuna to Monteverde
La Fortuna to Monteverde- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stop in Tilarán for a short walk
- Horseback riding in Tilarán hills
- Birdwatching around Lake Arenal
- Windsurfing around Lake Arenal
- Meal at roadside soda
Landmarks Lake Arenal Tilarán 
- Day 7
Monteverde
Monteverde- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Monteverde Orchid Garden
- Visit Butterfly Gardens
- Explore Curi-Cancha Reserve
- Explore Monteverde Reserve
- Explore Santa Elena Reserve
- Guided night walk
- Cross hanging bridges through forest canopy
- Zip-lining
- Horseback riding
- Treetopia Tram & Trek
Landmarks Monteverde Orchid Garden Butterfly Gardens Curi-Cancha Reserve Monteverde Reserve Santa Elena Reserve 
- Day 8
Monteverde to Rincon de la Vieja
Monteverde to Rincon de la Vieja- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore forest trails
- Search for wildlife
- Spot monkeys, sloths, tapirs, and jaguars
Landmarks Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Rincon de la Vieja National Park 
- Day 9
Rincon de la Vieja
Rincon de la Vieja- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hike in Rincon de la Vieja National Park with English-speaking guide
- View bubbling mud pots
- View steaming fumaroles
- Soak in sulphur-rich thermal pools
- River tubing
- Archaeology tour at Hotel Hacienda Guachelín
- Canyon Canopy Tour (zip-lining, rock climbing, rappelling)
- Hike to La Cangreja Waterfall
Landmarks La Cangreja Waterfall Hotel Hacienda Guachelín - Day 10
Rincon de la Vieja to Tamarindo
Rincon de la Vieja to Tamarindo- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stop for roadside meal
- Sea kayaking and snorkelling tour from Tamarindo Beach
- Kayak to Capitán Island
- Visit Las Baulas National Marine Park for leatherback turtle nesting (October-March)
Landmarks Tamarindo Beach Capitán Island Las Baulas National Marine Park - Days 11 - 12
Tamarindo
Tamarindo- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relax on Tamarindo Beach
- Swim in Pacific Ocean
- Explore nearby beaches by ATV
- Explore nearby beaches by jet ski
- Kayak tour
- Fishing tour
- Scuba diving
- Extreme watersports
- Surf lessons
- Full day at Hacienda Guachelín
- Watch sunset
Landmarks Tamarindo Beach Hacienda Guachelín - Day 13
Tamarindo to San Jose
Tamarindo to San Jose- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 14
San Jose
San Jose- Meals
- Breakfast
