Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in San José
You'll fly into San José and get settled at your accommodation for the night. It's the start of your Costa Rica trip, so take it easy and prepare yourself for the tropical adventure ahead.
Landmarks San José 
- Day 2
San José to Montezuma or Santa Teresa
A bus takes you through Costa Rica's lush green landscape, and then you'll board a ferry crossing the Gulf of Nicoya. By afternoon you're in Montezuma or Santa Teresa, checking into your beachfront place and soaking in those relaxed Caribbean vibes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ferry ride across the Gulf of Nicoya
Landmarks Gulf of Nicoya Montezuma Santa Teresa - Day 3
Montezuma
If you arrive on a Saturday, start with a walk through the farmers' market to see local handicrafts and fresh food. Later you'll hike the Montezuma Waterfalls Trail through thick jungle, watch capuchin monkeys play around, and cool off with a swim in the waterfall pool.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Montezuma Waterfalls Trail hike
- Swimming in waterfall pool
Optional Activities
- Saturday farmers' market visit
Landmarks Montezuma Waterfalls - Day 4
Montezuma to Tortuga Island
You'll take a boat to Tortuga Island for the day. There's snorkeling and swimming in clear water, plus time to just relax on the beach. By evening you head back and catch the sunset over the Pacific from Santa Teresa.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Tortuga Island boat trip and beach day (optional, bookable in advance or payable on site)
- Snorkeling at Tortuga Island
Landmarks Tortuga Island - Day 5
Santa Teresa to Monteverde
A bus ride inland brings you to Monteverde cloud forest. You'll walk through the misty jungle using suspension bridges high above the ground, see waterfalls, and look for sloths, monkeys, and if you're lucky, jaguars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Monteverde Cloud Forest exploration (optional, entrance fee payable on site)
- Public transport or cab to jungle entrance
- Suspension bridge walks
- Jungle hiking with picnic by brook
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest 
- Day 6
Monteverde
Start with a meal at one of Monteverde's local cafés, then head into the cloud forest looking for colorful toucans and quetzals. You can explore the jungle by horseback or take a suspension bridge walk through the treetops for a different perspective.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Cloud Forest Canyoning 3-hour small group tour to canyon at source of Cañas River with rappelling at six waterfalls; includes English-speaking guide, transfers, entry fees, safety equipment; per person
- Zipline Adventure 3-hour zipline adventure on 14 different ziplines in the Costa Rican jungle in a small group; includes English-speaking guide, transfers, entrance fees, liability insurance; per person
- Night Walk in the Cloud Forest 2-hour night walk through the nocturnal flora and fauna of the cloud forest in a small group; includes English-speaking guide, transfers, entrance fees; per person
- Horseback riding in cloud forest
- Quad bike exploration
- Suspension bridge tours above treetops
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest 
- Day 7
Monteverde to La Fortuna
Travel to La Fortuna, and as you go, you'll see the landscape shift. The Arenal volcano comes into view and becomes impossible to miss. In town, you'll check out shops and market stalls before relaxing on your terrace and taking in the local atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Lake Arenal scenic route to La Fortuna
Landmarks Lake Arenal Arenal Volcano 
- Day 8
La Fortuna
You'll spend the day hiking trails in Arenal National Park with the volcano as your backdrop. The landscape is formed from old lava flows with unique plants, and optional hot springs let you soak tired muscles after you finish.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Arenal National Park visit in rental car (optional, payable locally)
- Hiking trails around Arenal volcano
- Jungle hike to lava landscapes full day small group tour with hike through La Fortuna nature to La Fortuna waterfall and lava fields, visit of a Maluku Indian village with lunch and bath in natural hot spring; includes English-speaking guide, transfers, entrance fees, lunch, drinks; per person
- Rafting Adventure 2.5-hour small group tour through rapids on the Blasa River with wildlife spotting and break at most beautiful section of river; includes English-speaking guide, transfers, towels, fruit snack, lunch, water, coffee; per person
- Natural hot springs dips (optional, payable locally)
Landmarks Arenal National Park Arenal Volcano La Fortuna Waterfall 
- Day 9
La Fortuna to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
A bus takes you across Costa Rica to the Caribbean coast and Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, known as Little Jamaica. You'll find reggae music, colorful surfboards everywhere, and that laid-back Caribbean feel. By evening you're having a drink at a beachfront bar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Caribbean Sea 
- Day 10
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Bocas del Toro
You'll take a shuttle to Almirante, then hop on a boat to Bocas del Toro on Colón Island, Panama. The colorful streets are fun to walk through, and you'll check out restaurants and cafés. Later, head to Istmito Beach and watch the sun go down over the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Shuttle transfer to Almirante
- Boat transfer to Bocas del Toro
Landmarks Almirante Bocas del Toro Colón Island Istmito Beach 
- Day 11
Bocas del Toro
You're snorkeling in Panama's warm tropical waters, spotting colorful fish and corals with a chance of seeing sea turtles. Then you'll visit Starfish Beach to see starfish in shallow water, spend time on the sand, and enjoy your evening back in Bocas del Toro.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling in tropical waters with fish and marine animals (optional, payable on site)
- Starfish Beach visit by bus (optional, payable locally)
- Beach relaxation and exploration
Landmarks Starfish Beach Bocas del Toro - Day 12
Bocas del Toro
Get up before sunrise on Colón's eastern beaches and watch the dawn break. After a good breakfast at a local restaurant, you'll spend the day exploring quieter beaches like Playa Punta Carenero, Bluff Beach, or Big Creek. Surfing is available if you want something more active.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Extensive breakfast at one of the local restaurants), Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Beach exploration at Playa Punta Carenero, Bluff Beach, or Big Creek
- Surfing at Bocas del Toro beaches (optional, payable locally)
Landmarks Playa Punta Carenero Bluff Beach Big Creek - Day 13
Bocas del Toro to San José
You'll leave Bocas del Toro and the Caribbean coast behind, traveling by minibus back through Costa Rica's tropical landscape toward San José. It's time to reflect on everything you've done and seen before your final night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks San José - Day 14
Departure from San José
You take one last look at Costa Rica as your flight departs for home. There's plenty to think about from the past weeks and all the experiences you've collected.
- Day 15
Arrival at Home
Your plane lands and you're back home. You arrive safely with all your stories and memories ready to share with family and friends.
