Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
San Jose
San Jose - Day 2
San Jose to Arenal
San Jose to Arenal- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through Central Valley mountain scenery to Arenal region
Landmarks Arenal Volcano - Day 3
Arenal
Arenal- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Mistico Hanging Bridges - guided walk across suspension bridges with naturalist guide (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 and guided walk through park trails with views and birdwatching opportunities
- Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge by Boat including Lunch - full-day boat tour through wetland ecosystem (7:30 AM, approximately 8 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, lunch, and beverages)
- Safari Float Peñas Blancas River - gentle float along river through rainforest (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 in national park followed by thermal pools and dinner (3:00 PM, approximately 6 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, entrance fees, and dinner)
- Horseback Riding to La Fortuna Waterfall - scenic rainforest trails to viewpoints with opportunity to swim at the falls
- Balsa River Rafting Class II-III including Lunch - white-water rafting experience for beginners and families (10:00 AM, approximately 6 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, snacks, beverages, and lunch)
- Rappelling Pure Trek including Lunch - canyoning adventure with multiple rappels down waterfalls and zip-line elements (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 rainforest and volcano views followed by zip-lines (various morning times, approximately 6 hours, includes transportation and bilingual guide, minimum age 8 years)
Landmarks Mistico Hanging Bridges Arenal Volcano National Park Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Peñas Blancas River Ecotermales Hot Springs La Fortuna Waterfall Balsa River - Day 4
Arenal to Monteverde
Arenal to Monteverde- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive from Arenal to Monteverde
Optional Activities
- Don Juan Coffee Tour - guided experience covering coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane production from seed to finished product with tastings (various departure times throughout day, approximately 2 hours)
- Frogs Tour - exhibition showcasing frog and toad species including red-eyed tree frogs and blue jeans frogs (8:30 PM, approximately 1 hour, includes transportation, bilingual guide, and entrance fees)
- Children's Eternal Rainforest - guided walk through largest private reserve in Costa Rica and UNESCO biosphere (5:15 PM or 7:15 PM, approximately 2.5 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, and entrance fees)
- Night Walk Kinkajou - guided night walk to observe nocturnal wildlife including sloths, armadillos, porcupines, opossums, coatis, and kinkajous (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
Monteverde to Manuel Antonio- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Drive 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
Manuel Antonio- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Savegre River White Water Rafting including Lunch - white-water rafting through scenic countryside with class III rapids (8:00 AM, approximately 5.5 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, fruits, snacks, and lunch)
- Naranjo River White Water Rafting including Lunch - challenging rafting adventure through jungle gorges (8:00 AM or 11:30 AM, approximately 4.5 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, fruits, snacks, and lunch)
- Manuel Antonio National Park - guided rainforest walk with beach stop and opportunities to spot 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 with snorkeling opportunity or anchor time in sheltered bay (8:00 AM or 1:00 PM, approximately 5 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, snacks, and lunch)
Landmarks Savegre River Naranjo River Manuel Antonio National Park - Day 7
Manuel Antonio to San Jose
Manuel Antonio to San Jose- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from Manuel Antonio to San Jose
- Day 8
San Jose to Panama City
San Jose to Panama City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Panama City
Panama City- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Old Panama ruins with cathedral tower climb
- Museum visit in Old Panama
- Walking tour of Casco Antiguo with visits to Cathedral, Las Bóvedas, and French Plaza
- Return to hotel by private transfer
Landmarks Old Panama Casco Antiguo Cathedral Las Bóvedas French Plaza - Day 10
Panama City
Panama City- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Partial Panama Canal transit on Pacific Queen
- Cruise under Bridge of the Americas
- Pass through Miraflores Locks
- Travel through Miraflores Lake and Pedro Miguel Locks
- Transit through Gaillard Cut
- Coach return from Gamboa to Flamenco Marina
Landmarks Panama Canal Flamenco Marina Bridge of the Americas Miraflores Locks Miraflores Lake Pedro Miguel Locks Centennial Bridge Gaillard Cut Gamboa - Day 11
Panama City to Soberania National Park
Panama City to Soberania National Park- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Soberania National Park
- Boat journey on Gatun Lake with wildlife viewing
- Guided walk on park trail
Landmarks Soberania National Park Gatun Lake - Day 12
Panama City to Embera Village
Panama City to Embera Village- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch at Embera indigenous village)
Included Activities
- Transfer to El Corotu
- Motorised dugout canoe journey up Chagres River
- Visit to Embera indigenous village
- Traditional music and dancing performance
- Demonstration of Embera craftsmanship
- Traditional lunch
- Return to accommodation
Optional Activities
- Traditional jagua body paint application
Landmarks Chagres National Park Madden Lake Chagres River - Day 13
Panama City
Panama City
