Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
San Jose
San Jose- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with group leader in downtown San Jose, learning about local history and tasting local specialties)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Welcome dinner with group leader in downtown San Jose
Optional Activities
- Sample local Costa Rican coffee
- Day 2
San Jose to La Fortuna
San Jose to La Fortuna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with group at Bitzu coffee plantation), Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant in La Fortuna)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive viewing Poas Volcano National Park
- Guided tour of Bitzu coffee plantation
- Lunch with group
- Hotel check-in with volcano views
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Poas Volcano National Park Arenal Volcano 
- Day 3
La Fortuna
La Fortuna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park visit with ecosystem education
- Lunch at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Visit town hot springs for swim
- Hike along Arenal 1968 trails to Las Coladas lava field
Landmarks Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park Arenal 1968 Trail Las Coladas Lava Field - Day 4
La Fortuna to Monteverde
La Fortuna to Monteverde- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive around Lake Arenal with wildlife viewing
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve tour with expert local guide
Landmarks Lake Arenal Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve - Day 5
Monteverde
Monteverde- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rainforest night walk through Children's Eternal Rain Forest with naturalist guide
Optional Activities
- Explore Monteverde town
- Canopy zipline experience (USD112)
Landmarks Children's Eternal Rain Forest - Day 6
Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
Monteverde to Manuel Antonio- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Check-in at Parador Resort and Spa
Optional Activities
- Night hikes
- Monkey trail at resort
Landmarks Biesanz Beach 
- Day 7
Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Manuel Antonio National Park tour with expert naturalist guide
Optional Activities
- Ziplining (arrange with leader)
- Snorkelling (arrange with leader)
- Kayaking (arrange with leader)
- Boogie board rental (USD69)
Landmarks Manuel Antonio National Park - Day 8
Manuel Antonio to San Jose
Manuel Antonio to San Jose- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with group)
Included Activities
- Drive from Manuel Antonio to San Jose
- Lunch
- Downtown San Jose city tour with stops at museums, government buildings, theatres, parks and markets
- Central market visit for traditional cajeta ice cream
- Farewell dinner with group
Landmarks Central Market (Mercado Central) - Day 9
San Jose
San Jose- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner at Tiquicia Restaurant with traditional folkloric dancing and typical Costa Rican cuisine)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at Tiquicia Restaurant with traditional folkloric dancing and Costa Rican cuisine
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Mercado Central
- Visit Museos del Banco Central
- Urban city tour (Free)
- San Jose By Night: Food and Culture (Free)
Landmarks Mercado Central Museos del Banco Central - Day 10
San Jose to Tortuguero National Park
San Jose to Tortuguero National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at Tortuga Lodge with group)
Included Activities
- Private transfer to Cano Blanco dock
- Boat transfer to Tortuga Lodge
- Jungle walk in lodge's nature reserve
- Dinner at lodge with group
Landmarks Tortuguero National Park - Day 11
Tortuguero National Park
Tortuguero National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Village of Tortuguero orientation walk with leader
- Visit local recycling centre
- Boat safari through Tortuguero National Park canals
Optional Activities
- Night-time turtle nesting tour on beach (July to October only, Free)
- Jungle night tour (Free)
Landmarks Tortuguero National Park - Day 12
Tortuguero to Caribbean Coast
Tortuguero to Caribbean Coast- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch stop en route), Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat transfer from Tortuguero to Cano Blanco dock
- Drive to southern Caribbean Coast
- Lunch stop
- Cahuita National Park guided wildlife hike with local guide on easy trails
Landmarks Cahuita National Park - Day 13
Caribbean Coast
Caribbean Coast- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with local farm family featuring dishes prepared during cooking class)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk in Puerto Viejo with leader
- Permaculture farm tour in Cocles
- Meet local farm family
- Pick fresh produce from farm
- Traditional cooking class and dinner at farm
Optional Activities
- Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge visit (Free)
- Ara Manzanillo conservation project (Free)
Landmarks Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge Ara Manzanillo Conservation Project - Day 14
Caribbean Coast
Caribbean Coast- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bribri Indigenous Reserve visit
- Traditional farm visit
- Artisanal chocolate-making using traditional techniques
- Guided hike through trails with medicinal plants and natural fibres
- Waterfall visit with swimming
- Fresh tropical fruit snack
Landmarks Bribri Indigenous Reserve - Day 15
Caribbean Coast to San Jose
Caribbean Coast to San Jose- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with group)
Included Activities
- Bici Chocolate guided tour and tasting in San Isidro de Heredia
- Learn about cacao roasting, grinding and processing
- Hands-on bicimaquina (bicycle-powered machine) experience
- Farewell dinner with group in San Jose
Landmarks Bici Chocolate - Day 16
San Jose
San Jose- Meals
- Breakfast
