Itinerary
- Day 1
San Jose
Landmarks San Jose - Day 2
San Jose to Arenal
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from San Jose to Arenal region through Central Valley
Landmarks Arenal Volcano 
- Day 3
Arenal
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Mistico Hanging Bridges - guided walk across suspension bridges set high above the forest floor with naturalist guide explaining biodiversity (8:00 AM or 2:00 PM, approximately 4 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, entrance fees, and snacks)
- Arenal Volcano National Park and Boat - short boat ride from Lake Arenal followed by guided walk through park trails with forested areas, viewpoints for photography and birdwatching, and sections shaped by historic lava flows
- Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge by Boat including Lunch - full-day boat tour through important wetland ecosystem renowned for birdlife and wildlife spotting (7:30 AM, approximately 8 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, lunch, and beverages)
- Safari Float Peñas Blancas River - gentle safari float along rainforest river with opportunities to spot wildlife, occasional light rapids (7:30 AM or 1:00 PM, approximately 5 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, and snacks)
- Arenal Volcano and Ecotermales Hot Springs including Dinner - guided walk focusing on geological and natural history followed by relaxation in thermal pools with dinner (3:00 PM, approximately 6 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, entrance fees, and dinner)
- Horseback Riding to La Fortuna Waterfall - explore rainforest on horseback following scenic trails to viewpoints over waterfall with time to swim at the base
- Balsa River Rafting Class II-III including Lunch - half-day white-water rafting for beginners and families combining fun rapids with calmer sections, followed by lunch at traditional countryside estate (10:00 AM, approximately 6 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, snacks, beverages, and lunch)
- Rappelling Pure Trek including Lunch - canyoning adventure featuring multiple rappels down waterfalls and rock walls with zip-line elements in rainforest canyon (7:00 AM or 12:00 PM, approximately 4 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, and lunch)
- Sky Tram and Sky Trek - ride observation platform with sweeping views of rainforest, lagoon and Arenal Volcano, followed by series of zip-lines above treetops (various morning times, approximately 6 hours, includes transportation and bilingual guide, minimum age 8 years)
Landmarks Arenal Volcano La Fortuna Waterfall Mistico Hanging Bridges Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge - Day 4
Arenal to Monteverde
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from Arenal to Monteverde
Optional Activities
- Don Juan Coffee Tour - guided experience covering coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane with learning about history and production processes from seed to finished product with tastings (departure options available throughout the day, approximately 2 hours)
- Frogs Tour - exhibition showcasing wide variety of frog and toad species native to Costa Rica including red-eyed tree frog and blue jeans frog with covered terrariums recreating natural habitats (8:30 PM, approximately 1 hour, includes transportation, bilingual guide, and entrance fees)
- Children's Eternal Rainforest - explore largest private reserve in Costa Rica and UNESCO biosphere with guided experience focusing on conservation and biodiversity with walks along forest trails (5:15 PM or 7:15 PM, approximately 2.5 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, and entrance fees)
- Night Walk Kinkajou - guided night walk through forest observing nocturnal wildlife such as sloths, armadillos, porcupines, opossums, coatis, and kinkajous highlighting forest's nighttime activity (6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, or 8:30 PM, approximately 2 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, and entrance fees)
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Children's Eternal Rainforest - Day 5
Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Transfer from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
Optional Activities
- Boat trip through mangroves near Damas Island
- Visit to local spice plantation
Landmarks Manuel Antonio National Park Damas Island - Day 6
Manuel Antonio
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Savegre River White Water Rafting including Lunch - white-water rafting through scenic countryside navigating class III rapids with calmer sections, allowing time to enjoy rainforest and wildlife (8:00 AM, approximately 5.5 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, fruits, snacks, and lunch)
- Naranjo River White Water Rafting including Lunch - more challenging rafting adventure through steep jungle gorges and rural landscapes offering adrenaline-filled experience with time to rest and enjoy scenery (8:00 AM or 11:30 AM, approximately 4.5 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, fruits, snacks, and lunch)
- Manuel Antonio National Park - guided visit walking along scenic rainforest trails learning about diverse flora and fauna with leisure stop at one of park's beaches with strong chances of seeing monkeys, sloths, birds, and reptiles (7:30 AM, approximately 3.5 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, entrance fees, and snacks)
- Catamaran Tour including Lunch - coastal catamaran cruise departing from Quepos sailing along shoreline of Manuel Antonio National Park with opportunities to spot marine wildlife and seabirds, time to snorkel or relax at anchor (8:00 AM or 1:00 PM, approximately 5 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, snacks, and lunch)
Landmarks Manuel Antonio National Park Savegre River Naranjo River Quepos 
- Day 7
Manuel Antonio to San Jose
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from Manuel Antonio to San Jose
Optional Activities
- Additional activity booking
Landmarks San Jose - Day 8
San Jose to Panama City
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided transfer and hotel check-in
- Day 9
Panama City
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Old Panama ruins
- Climb cathedral tower for views
- Museum visit
- Casco Antiguo walking tour including Cathedral, Las Bóvedas, and French Plaza
- Private transfer to and from hotel
Landmarks Old Panama (Panamá Viejo) Casco Antiguo Las Bóvedas French Plaza - Day 10
Panama City
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Partial transit of Panama Canal aboard Pacific Queen
- Passage through Miraflores Locks
- Passage through Miraflores Lake and Pedro Miguel Locks
- Passage through Gaillard Cut
- Return coach transfer from Gamboa to Flamenco Marina
Landmarks Panama Canal Bridge of the Americas Miraflores Locks Pedro Miguel Locks Centennial Bridge Gaillard Cut Flamenco Marina Gamboa - Day 11
Panama City to Soberania National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from Panama City to Soberanía National Park
- Boat ride on Gatun Lake
- Guided walk on park trails
- Snacks during hike
Optional Activities
- Entrance to the Rainforest Discover Center
Landmarks Soberanía National Park Gatun Lake - Day 12
Embera Village
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch at Embera village)
Included Activities
- Motorised dugout canoe journey up Chagres River
- Travel through Chagres National Park
- Embera indigenous village visit with traditional music and dancing welcome
- Learn about Embera life and craftsmanship
- View handwoven baskets, masks and wood carvings
- Traditional lunch at village
Optional Activities
- Traditional jagua body paint application
Landmarks Chagres National Park Madden Lake Chagres River Embera Indigenous Village - Day 13
Panama City
