Itinerary
- Day 1
San José
San José- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton San Jose)
- Day 2
San Isidro de Heredia - Tortuguero National Park
San Isidro de Heredia - Tortuguero National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Laguna Lodge accompanied by the enchanting sounds of resident cicadas and tree frogs)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Laguna Lodge)
Included Activities
- Meet master chocolatiers Julio Fernandez and George Soriano to learn about the history and production of chocolate at an artisanal workshop in San Isidro de Heredia
- River journey through protected wetlands, canals, lagoons and lowland rainforest to Tortuguero
- Learn the story of Laguna Lodge and how it was built with environmentally protective materials
Landmarks Tortuguero National Park - Day 3
Tortuguero National Park
Tortuguero National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Laguna Lodge), Dinner (Dinner at Laguna Lodge)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Laguna Lodge)
Included Activities
- Morning cruise through Tortuguero National Park waterways with a Local Specialist to spot monkeys, toucans and other wildlife
- Visit the village of Tortuguero
- Afternoon cruise through Tortuguero's canals and lagoons seeking tropical wildlife species including monkeys, toucans, egrets and crocodiles
- Prepare a traditional coconut dessert with Cloied, a community member from one of Tortuguero's pioneer families
Landmarks Tortuguero National Park Tortuguero Village - Day 4
Sarapiqui
Sarapiqui- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa, Magic Mountain Spa & Conference Center)
Included Activities
- Meet the Tico family at their palm plantation to learn about and sample the delicate heart of palm
- Visit Hacienda Pozo Azul and meet the Quintana family to learn how their eco-friendly hacienda reduces carbon footprint and supports the local community
Landmarks Sarapiqui - Day 5
Arenal Volcano Area
Arenal Volcano Area- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa, Magic Mountain Spa & Conference Center)
Included Activities
- Walk the Arenal Hanging Bridges at rainforest canopy level with views of Arenal Volcano, spotting howler monkeys, hummingbirds and blue morpho butterflies
Optional Activities
- Guided walk through La Fortuna to learn about native wildlife
- Paddle across Lake Arenal by kayak
- Soak in natural thermal pools followed by dinner surrounded by rainforest
Landmarks Arenal Hanging Bridges Park Arenal Volcano Lake Arenal La Fortuna - Day 6
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Monteverde Cloud Forest- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (El Establo Mountain)
Included Activities
- Pioneer Quaker Presentation meeting a descendant of Monteverde's Quaker pioneer families to learn personal stories of settling in the area in the early 1950s
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest - Day 7
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Monteverde Cloud Forest- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner sharing stories with newfound friends)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (El Establo Mountain)
Included Activities
- Guided hike through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve with a Local Specialist exploring wind-sculpted elfin woodlands and rainforests
Optional Activities
- Ascend to the treetops and tread along the Sky Walk suspension bridges above the jungle floor
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve - Day 8
San José
San José- Meals
- Breakfast











