Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive in Costa Rica and get settled into your accommodations. Later this evening, join your Travel Director and the rest of the group for a Welcome Reception to officially start the trip.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton San Jose)
- Day 2
Tortuguero
Start with a chocolate workshop in San Isidro de Heredia where you'll learn how chocolate is made from bean to bar. After that, you'll travel to Tortuguero and take a cruise through protected wetlands and rainforest canals, spotting wildlife along the way. You'll meet some village pioneers who can share what life is like there, then head to Laguna Lodge for dinner with the sounds of the jungle around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at hotel 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 at small workshop to learn about history of chocolate and its production in San Isidro de Heredia
- River journey through protected wetlands with Local Specialist
- Cruise through canals, lagoons and lowland rainforest to Tortuguero
- Visit the Village of Tortuguero and meet village pioneers to learn about their way of life
- Learn the story of Laguna Lodge and how it was built with materials that protect the biodiverse environment
Landmarks Tortuguero Village Laguna Lodge 
- Day 3
Tortuguero
Spend the day cruising the canals and streams of Tortuguero National Park where you'll see howler monkeys, toucans, egrets, and crocodiles. Later, walk through the Village of Tortuguero to check out local life. If you're visiting between July and September, there's an optional sea turtle nesting tour available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Laguna Lodge)
Included Activities
- Cruise the canals and streams of Tortuguero National Park with Local Specialist
- Visit the Village of Tortuguero
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to see sea turtles laying eggs on the beach (July-September only)
Landmarks Tortuguero National Park Tortuguero Village 
- Day 4
Tortuguero to Sarapiqui
Head back to the mainland from Tortuguero early in the day. You'll have lunch, then meet a local Tico family at their palm plantation to learn about heart of palm and try some. By evening, the hotel owners prepare a special barbecue dinner for the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Special barbecue meal prepared by hotel owners)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (La Quinta Sarapiqui Lodge)
Included Activities
- Return from Tortuguero to mainland
- Meet Tico family at palm plantation to learn about and sample delicate heart of palm
Landmarks Hacienda Pozo Azul - Day 5
Sarapiqui to Arenal
Take an early nature walk to look for wildlife including the endangered great green macaw. If you're interested, there's an optional rafting trip. Later, connect with locals at an eco-friendly hacienda for a Be My Guest lunch on an organic farm. From there, head to Arenal Volcano and spend the evening relaxing in the resort's thermal pools.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Be My Guest experience at eco-friendly hacienda), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa)
Included Activities
- Leisurely walk at sunrise to get close with Costa Rica's nature and spot the endangered great green macaw
- Be My Guest experience lunch at eco-friendly hacienda built by Quintana family with organic farm
Optional Activities
- Optional rafting trip later in the morning
Landmarks Arenal Volcano 
- Day 6
Arenal to Monteverde
After a relaxed morning, travel to Monteverde Cloud Forest, a biodiverse area famous for orchids. You'll meet descendants of native Quakers and a Local Specialist who'll fill you in on Old Town Monteverde and the history of American Quakers who settled there in the 1950s. Dinner comes with nice views of the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with some of the best views)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (El Establo Mountain)
Included Activities
- Explore Monteverde Cloud Forest, renowned for its collection of orchid species
- Meet descendants of native Quaker and Local Specialist to learn stories of Old Town Monteverde and history of American Quakers who settled in the area in the 1950s
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Continental Divide 
- Day 7
Monteverde
Go on an excursion through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve with your Local Specialist. Walk on the Sky Walk suspension bridges above the forest floor to see canopy wildlife up close. The day wraps up with a Farewell Dinner where you can share stories and memories with the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner with newfound friends)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (El Establo Mountain)
Included Activities
- Excursion through lush rainforests of Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve with Local Specialist guide
- Walk on Sky Walk suspension bridges among the wildlife in the canopy above the jungle floor
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve - Day 8
Departure
Transfer to Liberia International Airport for your departure from Costa Rica.
Landmarks Liberia International Airport
