Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in San Jose
You'll land at Juan Santamaria International Airport where someone from the meet and greet service will be waiting for you. From there, they'll drive you to your hotel in San Jose for the night.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Forum), Hotel (Holiday Inn Escazu), Hotel (Real Intercontinental)
Landmarks Juan Santamaria International Airport - Day 2
San Jose to Puerto Viejo
After breakfast at the hotel, head to the lobby to meet the car rental representative and pick up your vehicle. You'll drive yourself toward Puerto Viejo, passing through Braulio Carrillo National Park where you'll see rainforest and small Caribbean villages along the way. By afternoon you'll reach your hotel, leaving the rest of the day open for exploring on your own or trying optional activities like horseback riding or a canopy tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Villas del Caribe), Hotel (Cariblue), Hotel (Le Cameleon)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Car rental pickup
Optional Activities
- Horseback riding session to Punta Uva with guide
- Canopy Tour - 9 aerial platforms, 13 ground platforms, 2,760 m of cable with flora and fauna instruction
Landmarks Braulio Carrillo National Park Punta Uva 
- Day 3
Puerto Viejo
Start with breakfast, then the day is yours to do as you like. You can go snorkeling or hike through Cahuita National Park, which has Costa Rica's most important coral reef, or simply wander around on your own. The afternoon stays free so you can either relax or fit in another optional activity if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Villas del Caribe), Hotel (Cariblue), Hotel (Le Cameleon)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling in Cahuita National Park - coral reef exploration
- Hiking through Cahuita National Park - wildlife viewing
- Horseback riding session to Punta Uva with guide
- Canopy Tour - 9 aerial platforms, 13 ground platforms, 2,760 m of cable with flora and fauna instruction
Landmarks Cahuita National Park - Day 4
Puerto Viejo to Turrialba
Have breakfast and then drive to Turrialba, which takes about four hours from where you are. Once you arrive, the rest of the day is open for you to check out the surrounding area or just hang out at the hotel. This is a good time to prepare mentally for the more active options available tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Villa Florencia), Hotel (Guayabo Lodge), Hotel (Casa Turire)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Day 5
Turrialba
Fuel up with breakfast before heading out for the day. If you opt in, you'll spend your time on the Pacuare River doing a white-water rafting trip that's one of Costa Rica's best. You'll paddle through thrilling rapids while taking in the natural scenery, waterfalls, and tropical wildlife all around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Villa Florencia), Hotel (Guayabo Lodge), Hotel (Casa Turire)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Pacuare white-water rafting experience - one of Costa Rica's best rafting rivers
Landmarks Pacuare River - Day 6
Turrialba to San Gerardo de Dota
After breakfast, drive to San Gerardo de Dota in Los Quetzales National Park, a cloud forest where the famous quetzal bird lives. The rest of your day is free for you to explore or join optional canyoneering and canopy tour activities that include rappelling down waterfalls, zip-lining, and crossing a hanging bridge.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Suria Lodge), Hotel (Trogón Lodge), Hotel (Savegre Lodge)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Canyoneering and Canopy Tour - rappelling down 4 waterfalls, zip-lining 4 canopy cables, walking 40m hanging bridge, 2-3 hours duration
Landmarks Los Quetzales National Park - Day 7
San Gerardo de Dota
Wake up to breakfast and spend the day in San Gerardo de Dota's landscape. You can join an optional guided quetzal quest to look for the iconic quetzal bird with its metallic green feathers and bright red chest, or you can simply walk around and take in the natural surroundings at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Suria Lodge), Hotel (Trogón Lodge), Hotel (Savegre Lodge)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Quetzal quest - bird spotting experience for the iconic quetzal bird
Landmarks Los Quetzales National Park - Day 8
San Gerardo de Dota to Manuel Antonio
After breakfast, drive down the Pan-American Highway to San Isidro de El General, then continue on the South Pacific route heading toward Quepos, which sits just outside Manuel Antonio National Park. Check into your hotel in the afternoon and you'll have time to walk around this coastal area before evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Villa Bosque), Hotel (San Bada Hotel), Hotel (Parador)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Landmarks Manuel Antonio National Park 
- Day 9
Manuel Antonio
Start with breakfast, then head into Manuel Antonio National Park on your own. You'll hike a flat trail that loops through the park for about two miles, stopping at Third Beach to swim and rest. Along the trail watch for sloths, monkeys, birds, reptiles, wild orchids, and butterflies.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Villa Bosque), Hotel (San Bada Hotel), Hotel (Parador)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Manuel Antonio National Park - self-guided hiking trail with beach access
Landmarks Manuel Antonio National Park Third Beach - Day 10
Departure from Manuel Antonio
Have breakfast before driving from Manuel Antonio to the airport at the right time for your flight. Drop off your rental car at the car rental office and catch a shuttle transfer to Juan Santamaria Airport to head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Shuttle transfer to airport
Landmarks Juan Santamaria International Airport
