Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
San José
San José- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Delta by Marriott San José Aurola)
Optional Activities
- Explore San José further (pre-tour hotel nights available through sales representative)
- Day 2
San José to Tortuguero
San José to Tortuguero- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Laguna Lodge)
Included Activities
- Travel to Tortuguero National Park by bus and motorboat
- Welcome briefing with tour leader
- Visit Tortuguero village
- Entry to Sea Turtle Museum (donation requested)
Optional Activities
- Green turtle nesting excursion (July-October, payable locally)
Landmarks Tortuguero National Park Tortuguero village - Day 3
Tortuguero
Tortuguero- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Laguna Lodge)
Included Activities
- Morning boat trip through Tortuguero waterways with expert guide
- Wildlife viewing and nature exploration
Optional Activities
- Second boat trip
- Walking trail through forest
Landmarks Tortuguero National Park - Day 4
Tortuguero to La Fortuna
Tortuguero to La Fortuna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Eco Arenal)
Included Activities
- Travel to La Fortuna by boat and bus
Optional Activities
- Chocolate and coffee tour
- Hot springs visit (e.g., Ecotermales Hot Springs)
Landmarks Arenal Volcano - Day 5
La Fortuna
La Fortuna- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Eco Arenal)
Included Activities
- Scenic walk through protected rainforest in Arenal region
- Visit to La Fortuna waterfall (213ft/65m)
Optional Activities
- Swimming in natural pools at La Fortuna waterfall
- Lookout point viewing
- Chocolate tour
- Ecotermales Hot Springs visit
Landmarks La Fortuna Waterfall - Day 6
La Fortuna to Monteverde
La Fortuna to Monteverde- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Monteverde Country Lodge)
Included Activities
- Travel to Monteverde through mountain scenery
Optional Activities
- Night walk in cloud forest to spot nocturnal wildlife (sloths, frogs, kinkajous)
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest - Day 7
Monteverde
Monteverde- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Monteverde Country Lodge)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve (approximately 2 hours)
Optional Activities
- Coffee tour
- Canopy tour
Landmarks Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve - Day 8
Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
Monteverde to Manuel Antonio- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Villabosque Hotel)
Included Activities
- Travel to Manuel Antonio along Pan-Am Highway
Landmarks Manuel Antonio National Park - Day 9
Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Villabosque Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Manuel Antonio National Park with wildlife viewing
Optional Activities
- Various activities in Manuel Antonio region (specific options not detailed in itinerary)
Landmarks Manuel Antonio National Park - Day 10
Manuel Antonio to Golfito
Manuel Antonio to Golfito- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Esquinas Rainforest Lodge)
Included Activities
- Travel to Esquinas Rainforest Lodge
- Afternoon exploration of lodge surroundings and bird/insect watching
Landmarks Esquinas Rainforest Lodge Piedras Blancas National Park Golfito Nature Reserve - Day 11
Golfito
Golfito- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Esquinas Rainforest Lodge)
Included Activities
- Rainforest hike through Esquinas Nature Reserve (approximately 2 hours)
Optional Activities
- Additional rainforest trail exploration from lodge
- Relax by pool
Landmarks Esquinas Rainforest Lodge - Day 12
Golfito to Savegre Valley
Golfito to Savegre Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Lauraceas Hotel)
Included Activities
- Travel to Savegre Valley through mountain scenery
- Afternoon cloud forest exploration in search of resplendent quetzal
Landmarks Cerro de la Muerte mountain range Savegre Valley - Day 13
Savegre Valley
Savegre Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Early morning quetzal spotting
- Forest treks through tropical cloud forest and sub-Andean vegetation (steep routes)
- Birdwatching (170+ species)
- Enjoy lodge views
Landmarks Savegre Valley - Day 14
Savegre Valley to San José
Savegre Valley to San José- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Typical lunch prepared by local family), Dinner (Farewell dinner at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Balmoral)
Included Activities
- Short walk through Copey Valley
- Typical lunch with local family
- Visit local family's agricultural property
- Travel to San José
- Farewell dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Explore San José
Landmarks Copey Valley - Day 15
San José
San José- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend adventure with extra hotel nights
- Beach relaxation
- Spa treatments
- Further nature exploration























