Day 1: 3rd Sept – Welcome to Costa Rica & San José Stay
Welcome to Costa Rica! Arrival at Juan Santamaría Airport. Private Transfer from SJO Airport to San José. One of our representatives will meet you at SJO Airport and take you directly to your hotel in San José, the capital of Costa Rica known for its culture, history, gastronomy, architecture, and natural beauty.
Hotel: Studio Hotel Boutique, Standard Room, Incl. Breakfast
A 2-minute walk from a bus stop, this modern art-themed hotel with mountain views is 12 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 14 km from downtown San José shopping centers. Modern rooms and suites feature free Wi-Fi, TVs, minifridges, sofas, desks, and safes. Breakfast, parking, and transportation around the area are free. A lively café/bar with live music, Costa Rican art exhibitions, and meeting rooms are also available.
Day 2: 04th Sept – Journey to Tortuguero Rainforest
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transfer from San José to Guápiles. Pick up at your hotel. Early in the morning the expedition begins towards the plains of the North Caribbean, home to Tortuguero National Park—one of Costa Rica’s most exuberant parks with tropical forests, vast vegetation, and abundant wildlife.
Boat Transfer from Guápiles to Tortuguero:
Board a boat and travel through rainforest canals. Check in at your hotel and enjoy lunch.
Hotel: Pachira Lodge – 3 Days / 2 Nights Package (Standard Room, Incl. Boat Transfers, Guide, Meals & Activities)
Pachira Lodge is 5 minutes by boat from Tortuguero National Park. It offers an outdoor pool, sun terraces, treetop tours, and turtle tours. Rooms feature bright décor, ceiling fans, mosquito screens, and private bathrooms. Free Wi-Fi available at reception.
Tortuguero Village Tour & Turtle Museum Visit
Visit Tortuguero Village to learn about local life and culture. Then explore the Turtle Museum (Caribbean Turtle Conservation Center) to learn about species that nest here and conservation efforts.
Accommodation: Pachira Lodge in Tortuguero.
Day 3: 05th Sept – Exploring the Tortuguero Canals
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Tortuguero Canals Tour
Known as the “Amazon of Costa Rica,” Tortuguero features canals, lagoons, and rivers home to green turtles, manatees, jaguars, monkeys, and over 300 bird species. Ecosystems include rainforests, beaches, mangroves, and wetlands.
Accommodation: Pachira Lodge in Tortuguero.
Day 4: 06th Sept – From Jungle to Arenal Volcano
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Boat Transfer from Tortuguero to Guápiles.
Transfer from Guápiles to Arenal, home to Arenal Volcano, Lake Arenal, hot springs, lush forest, and adventure activities.
Hotel: Lomas del Volcán Hotel, Bungalow Standard, Incl. Breakfast
Located 14 km from Arenal Volcano National Park, with gardens, pool, hot tub, and wooden cabins overlooking the gardens. Rooms include refrigerator, coffee maker, and terrace.
Ecotermales – Admission & Dinner
Natural hot springs heated by Arenal Volcano, ranging from 32°C to 41°C. Includes cold-water pools, waterfall, and a relaxing rainforest atmosphere.
Accommodation: Lomas del Volcán Hotel in Arenal.
Day 5: 07th Sept – Volcano Hike & La Fortuna Waterfall
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Arenal 1968 Volcanic Trails
Hike across ancient lava fields with panoramic volcano views. Trails vary from 1.5 km to 5 km. Wildlife includes birds, monkeys, butterflies, and more.
La Fortuna Waterfall Tour
Located in a 210-hectare reserve. Reach the 70-meter waterfall via a 530-step trail. Enjoy a viewing platform and swimming in crystal-clear waters.
Dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation: Lomas del Volcán Hotel in Arenal.
Day 6: 08th Sept – Wildlife & Sloth Sanctuary Day
Meals included: Breakfast
Wildlife Tour + Sloth Sanctuary – Proyecto Asis
Learn about rescued animals, conservation, and the importance of wildlife protection. Then walk through the sloth sanctuary to observe sloths in their natural habitat.
Accommodation: Lomas del Volcán Hotel in Arenal.
Day 7: 09th Sept – Off to Monteverde Cloud Forest
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Transfer from Arenal to Monteverde, famous for ecotourism and cloud forests.
Hotel: El Establo Mountain Hotel, Deluxe Room, Incl. Breakfast & Dinner
Features forest views, spa, outdoor pool, two restaurants, hot tubs, and tennis court.
Shared TreeTram + SkyWalk Tour
Ride above the treetops on the TreeTram and explore hanging bridges for immersive cloud forest views.
Accommodation: El Establo Mountain Hotel in Monteverde.
Day 8: 10th Sept – Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve Tour
Explore one of the world’s most endangered ecosystems. Only 1% of the planet’s forests are cloud forests. Learn about conservation and biodiversity.
Accommodation: El Establo Mountain Hotel in Monteverde.
Day 9: 11th Sept – Selvatura: Butterflies, Sloths & Reptiles
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Selvatura Park – Butterflies, Sloths, Reptiles & Amphibians
Visit one of the largest butterfly gardens in the Americas, reptile & amphibian exhibits, and a sloth sanctuary with 20 sloths in natural-like habitats.
Accommodation: El Establo Mountain Hotel in Monteverde.
Day 10: 12th Sept – Travel to Manuel Antonio Beaches
Meals included: Breakfast
Transfer from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio.
Hotel: Si Como No Resort, Spa & Wildlife Refuge, Superior Room, Incl. Breakfast
Includes spa, pools, slide, butterfly garden, poolside bar, and jungle-view rooms.
Accommodation: Si Como No Resort in Manuel Antonio.
Day 11: 13th Sept – Manuel Antonio National Park Adventure
Meals included: Breakfast
Manuel Antonio National Park Tour
Explore white-sand beaches, tropical forest trails, and wildlife such asbn monkeys, sloths, iguanas, raccoons, and 350+ bird species.
Accommodation: Si Como No Resort in Manuel Antonio.
Day 12: 14th Sept – Manuel Antonio Sailing & Snorkeling
Meals included: Breakfast
Shared Sailboat AM Tour
Depart from Marina Pez Vela. Enjoy coastal sailing, marine life viewing (dolphins, turtles, stingrays, whales), island sightseeing, snorkeling at Biesanz Beach, and an onboard gourmet meal.
Accommodation: Si Como No Resort in Manuel Antonio.
Day 13: 15th Sept – Farewell Costa Rica & Airport Transfer
Meals included: Breakfast
Private Transfer from Manuel Antonio to SJO Airport.
After wonderful days, we take you directly to Juan Santamaría.
