Itinerary
- Day 1
San Jose
You'll arrive in San Jose and head to your hotel to get settled in. This evening there's a welcome dinner where you'll meet the rest of the group and your tour leader, so it's a good chance to get to know everyone before the adventure starts.
Optional Activities
- Welcome Dinner at RBG restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Juan Santamaria International Airport - Day 2
San Jose to Tortuguero
The journey takes you across Costa Rica from west to east, traveling toward Tortuguero National Park on the Atlantic Coast. Once you arrive, you'll board a river boat for a two-hour wildlife spotting trip before reaching the lodge in time for lunch. The afternoon is yours to spend relaxing by the pool, kayaking, or wandering around the hotel grounds.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- River boat tour to Tortuguero (2 hours)
- Lunch
Optional Activities
- Pool activities
- Kayaking
- Hotel exploration
Landmarks/POIs Tortuguero National Park Caño Blanco - Day 3
Tortuguero
After breakfast, you're heading out on a boat tour through Tortuguero National Park to look for monkeys, birds, macaws, marine turtles, crocodiles, jaguars, and sloths. Following lunch back at the lodge, you'll check out Tortuguero town and the Caribbean Conservation Center, then take a walk to Tortuguero beach. If you're interested, there's an option to take a taxi boat back to town later in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided boat tour of Tortuguero National Park
- Lunch
- Visit to Caribbean Conservation Center
- Walk to Tortuguero beach
Optional Activities
- Evening taxi boat ride into town for dancing or karaoke
Landmarks/POIs Tortuguero National Park Caribbean Conservation Center Tortuguero Beach Tortuguero Town - Day 4
Tortuguero to Arenal
An early breakfast gets you ready before boarding boats back to Caño Blanco port. From there you'll transfer to the Arenal Area, stop for lunch at El Ceibo restaurant, and continue on to La Fortuna where you'll catch your first sight of Arenal Volcano.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at El Ceibo restaurant)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Boat transfer from Tortuguero to Caño Blanco
- Lunch at El Ceibo restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Arenal Volcano La Fortuna - Day 5
Arenal
You'll explore La Fortuna and hike to the 230-foot La Fortuna Waterfall through the forest. Next comes a tubing adventure down a 500-meter course (there's a shorter 180-meter option if you prefer). After that, you're relaxing in the naturally heated hot mineral springs and Jacuzzis at The Springs before heading to dinner there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at The Springs)
Included Activities
- La Fortuna Waterfall hike and swimming
- Tubing course at La Fortuna
- Soak in hot mineral springs at The Springs
- Dinner at The Springs
Landmarks/POIs La Fortuna Waterfall Arenal Volcano The Springs - Day 6
Arenal to Monteverde
Following breakfast, you'll take a 40-minute pontoon boat ride to Río Chiquito on the other side of the lake, then drive for about 1.5 hours to Monteverde. In the afternoon, you're experiencing ziplining through the cloud forest canopy at Sky Trek, which includes suspension bridges and multiple platforms high above the treetops.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Pontoon boat ride to Río Chiquito (40 minutes)
- Transfer to Monteverde (1.5 hours)
- Sky Trek canopy ziplining and suspension bridges
Landmarks/POIs Río Chiquito Monteverde Cloud Forest Sky Trek - Day 7
Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
You'll spend a few hours hiking through the Monteverde reserve, then transfer to Manuel Antonio. After checking into the Parador Resort and Spa, you can choose between three pools overlooking the Pacific: an infinity pool with a swim-up bar, an adults-only pool, or an infinity pool with a waterfall and Jacuzzi.
Included Activities
- Guided hike in Monteverde reserve
- Transfer to Manuel Antonio
Optional Activities
- Swimming at one of three pools
- Pool side sunning
Landmarks/POIs Monteverde Cloud Forest Manuel Antonio - Day 8
Manuel Antonio
You can either sleep in or take a 2.5-hour nature walk in the morning to see local plants and animals while learning about Quepoa Indian history, ending with fresh local fruits and refreshments. The rest of the day is open for the white sand beaches of Manuel Antonio, where you can try surfing, relax, kayak, or parasail. There's free shuttle service available. Tonight the group heads out to explore the local nightlife together.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Optional morning nature walk (2.5 hours)
- Beach access at Manuel Antonio
- Free shuttle to beaches
Optional Activities
- Surfing
- Kayaking
- Parasailing
- Local nightlife
Landmarks/POIs Manuel Antonio National Park Manuel Antonio Beach - Day 9
Manuel Antonio to San Jose
You'll have breakfast whenever you like and can spend free time at the hotel and beach before transferring back to San Jose. Your farewell dinner tonight is at a local Costa Rican restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at local Costa Rican restaurant)
Included Activities
- Transfer to San Jose
- Farewell dinner at local Costa Rican restaurant
Optional Activities
- Hotel activities
- Beach time
- Day 10
San Jose Departure
After breakfast at your leisure, you'll say goodbye to the friends you've made and take the provided shuttle to the airport. You can depart anytime during the day, so there's no rush in the morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Shuttle to airport
Landmarks/POIs Juan Santamaria International Airport
