Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
San José
San José- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Intercontinental, San José)
Landmarks Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica 
- Day 2
San José
San José- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Randall and Doña Aradina's home in their garden pavilion)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Intercontinental, San José)
Included Activities
- Before-hours visit to the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum with Local Expert
- Walking city tour through central San José including Plaza de la Cultura, Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica, Plaza de la Democracia y de la Abolición, National Museum of Costa Rica, and Parque Nacional
- Visit Randall and Doña Aradina's home and orchid garden, followed by lunch in their garden pavilion
Landmarks Pre-Columbian Gold Museum Plaza de la Cultura Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica Plaza de la Democracia y de la Abolición National Museum of Costa Rica Parque Nacional - Day 3
San José to Sarchí
San José to Sarchí- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farm-to-table dinner created using harvested ingredients at the organic farm)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Montaña de Fuego, La Fortuna)
Included Activities
- Explore workshops in Sarchí where carretas (painted oxcarts) are built and hand-painted
- Browse small studios producing carved and painted pieces in Sarchí
- Visit Sarchí central park featuring the town's landmark oxcart
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience on an organic farm including learning sustainable growing methods, harvesting seasonal ingredients, and creating a local dish
Landmarks Sarchí Central Park - Day 4
Sarchí to La Fortuna
Sarchí to La Fortuna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch at Finca Educativa Don Juan shaped by seasonal harvesting, including sugar cane pressing at the trapiche, produce gathering, and cooking workshop using farm-picked ingredients)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Montaña de Fuego, La Fortuna)
Included Activities
- Guided nature walk in La Fortuna's rainforest to learn about local flora and fauna and ecosystem conditions
Optional Activities
- Hands-on chocolate experience tracing cacao through each stage of production, including origins of traditional chocolate drinks and organic chocolate tasting
- Zipline adventure via safari truck with 11 cables running between platforms in the hills above La Fortuna
- Visit to the town's hot springs
- Browse local eateries around the central park in La Fortuna
Landmarks Arenal Region - Day 5
La Fortuna to Monteverde
La Fortuna to Monteverde- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Heliconia, Monteverde)
Included Activities
- Walk through reforested montane cloud forest section at Canto del Río in La Paz de San Ramón with naturalist Edwin Ramírez, learning about restoration on privately managed land and cloud forest conditions
Optional Activities
- Browse small galleries and craft shops along Santa Elena's main street
- Stop for Costa Rican coffee and dessert
- Choose a local restaurant for dinner in Santa Elena
Landmarks Canto del Río La Paz de San Ramón Tilarán Range 
- Day 6
Monteverde
Monteverde- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Heliconia, Monteverde)
Included Activities
- Explore Monteverde Cloud Forest with naturalist, walking forest trails and crossing six hanging bridges suspended up to 50 m (164 ft) above the forest floor
- Wildlife spotting for resplendent quetzals, bellbirds, hummingbirds, monkeys, and coatis in the cloud forest canopy
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest - Day 7
Monteverde to Tamarindo
Monteverde to Tamarindo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort)
Included Activities
- Boat tour on the Bebedero River through north-west Costa Rica's key wetland system, watching for water birds, reptiles, and mammals along the banks
Optional Activities
- Head to the coast for sunset views in Tamarindo
- Choose a local restaurant to sample regional dishes like arroz de maíz or chorreadas
Landmarks Bebedero River Guanacaste Region - Day 8
Tamarindo
Tamarindo- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Final dinner celebration with Travel Director and small group)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort)
Included Activities
- Final dinner celebration with Travel Director and small group
Optional Activities
- Beach day on the Pacific coast in Tamarindo
- Surf lesson in one of the area's best-known beach towns
- Explore inland for volcanic trails, waterfalls, and geothermal features in the Rincón de la Vieja area
- Optional Experience: morning snorkel and catamaran tour to Playa Tamarindo
Landmarks Rincón de la Vieja Playa Tamarindo - Day 9
Tamarindo to Liberia
Tamarindo to Liberia- Meals
- Breakfast
