Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in San José
Your guide meets you at the airport and walks through what's coming up during your Costa Rica trip. After that, you'll head to your hotel to get settled in. This evening, there's a welcome dinner in San José so you can relax and get oriented.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Parque del Lago)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner in San José
- Day 2
Irazú Volcano - Cartago - Dota
Following breakfast, you'll drive east to Irazú Volcano National Park, which sits as Costa Rica's highest volcano and offers great views from up there. From there, you're heading to Cartago to check out the Basilica of Our Lady of Los Angeles, a colonial city landmark. Next comes Lankester Gardens where you can walk through their plant collection. By evening you'll transfer to Dota.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lauraceas Lodge)
Included Activities
- Visit to Irazú Volcano National Park
- Visit to Cartago and Basilica of Our Lady of Los Angeles
- Visit to Lankester Gardens
Landmarks Irazú Volcano National Park Basilica of Our Lady of Los Angeles Lankester Gardens 
- Day 3
Cloud Forest
Early morning hike with a local guide who knows where to find the Resplendent Quetzal, one of those rare birds you don't see every day. They know the nesting and feeding spots well. The rest of your day opens up for exploring the Tropical Cloud Forest or wandering through the village of San Gerardo.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lauraceas Lodge)
Included Activities
- Morning hike with local guide to spot Resplendent Quetzal
- Exploration of Tropical Cloud Forest
Optional Activities
- Visit to village of San Gerardo
Landmarks Tropical Cloud Forest (Dota) - Day 4
Rey Currés - Drake Bay
You'll experience quite a shift as you leave the Cloud Forest and drive through several different landscapes: the Subalpine Paramo, Lowland Rainforest, and Mangrove swamps before hitting the Pacific coast. There's a stop at the Rey Currés indigenous community where you can browse their craft store and see original Boruca masks. Drake Bay is where you'll settle for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rancho Corcovado)
Included Activities
- Visit to Rey Currés indigenous community and craft store
Landmarks Rey Currés Indigenous Community 
- Day 5
Caño Island
A boat takes you out to Caño Island, which sits in the South Pacific and teems with marine life. The island holds pre-Columbian artifacts and some say it inspired Robert Stevenson's Treasure Island. Along the way, watch for dolphins, whales, sea turtles, and rays. Your guide is from the only locally owned and managed tour operation there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rancho Corcovado)
Included Activities
- Boat tour to Caño Island
- Marine wildlife viewing and snorkeling
Landmarks Caño Island - Day 6
Corcovado National Park
You're going into Corcovado National Park on the Osa Peninsula, one of the most biologically rich places around and home to rare virgin lowland tropical rainforest. At San Pedrillo Station you can look for tamanduas, tapirs, and peccaries. The park has over 500 tree species, 367 bird species, plus lots of mammals and reptiles.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rancho Corcovado)
Included Activities
- Visit to Corcovado National Park
- Visit to San Pedrillo Station
Landmarks Corcovado National Park San Pedrillo Station - Day 7
Sierpe Mangroves - Manuel Antonio
Starting with a boat ride from Drake Bay to Sierpe, then a boat tour through Sierpe Mangrove where you'll spot birds, fish, mammals, and reptiles in the wetlands. After that, you transfer to Manuel Antonio where white sand beaches are right there for relaxing, or you can hike the National Park trails to see monkeys, sloths, and coatis if you prefer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Karahe)
Included Activities
- Sierpe Mangrove boat tour
Optional Activities
- Visit to Manuel Antonio National Park trails
Landmarks Sierpe Terraba Mangroves National Wetlands Manuel Antonio National Park 
- Day 8
Savegre River - Manuel Antonio
A 4x4 takes you through remote jungle to Silencio for breakfast, a typical local meal. Then into the mountains for rafting the Savegre River with Class II, III, and IV rapids in small sturdy rafts. You'll stop at swimming spots and waterfalls, spotting egrets, toucans, and parrots along the 13-mile stretch. Lunch is back in Silencio before heading to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Typical breakfast in Silencio village), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Karahe)
Included Activities
- 4x4 jungle ride to Silencio village
- Typical breakfast in Silencio village
- Savegre River rafting (13 miles with Class II, III, and IV rapids)
- Lunch in Silencio village
Landmarks Savegre River 
- Day 9
Manuel Antonio
The day is yours to explore Manuel Antonio National Park where rainforest meets white sand beaches. White-faced capuchin monkeys are common sights here along with other wildlife. As evening comes, you'll take a sunset cruise from Quepos Marina sailing past the Manuel Antonio beaches with snorkeling, local music, dancing, and drinks included.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Karahe)
Included Activities
- Visit to Manuel Antonio National Park
- Sunset cruise from Quepos Marina with snorkeling and local music
Landmarks Manuel Antonio National Park Quepos Marina - Day 10
Departure from Manuel Antonio
You'll transfer back to San José for your flight home, wrapping up your Costa Rica adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
