We Love —
- Explore incredible rainforest and lagoon-filled National Parks, visit vibrant towns, and observe Costa Rica’s abundant wildlife up close.
- Visit active volcanoes, make your way across hanging bridges in the treetops, and take a zip line ride over the forest!
- Choose between the Standard and Superior offer for added comfort during your stay, and explore at your own pace thanks to your included rental car.
Your Itinerary In Brief —
Travel through the majestic landscapes of Costa Rica, stopping off in some of the most popular ecotourism destinations. Start your trip in San Jose, before heading to Tortuguero National Park with its dense rainforests and lagoons. Set off on a boat tour spotting wildlife in the way, visit an active volcano in Arenal with natural hot springs, and take a zip-line through the treetops!
Our offers:
7 nights:
Day 1: San José
Day 2: San José - Tortuguero
Day 3: Tortuguero - Arenal
Day 4: Arenal
Day 5: Arenal - Monteverde
Day 6: Monteverde - Manuel Antonio
Day 7: Manuel Antonio
Day 8: SJO Airport
9 nights:
Day 1: San José
Day 2: San José - Tortuguero
Day 3: Tortuguero
Day 4: Tortuguero - Arenal
Day 5: Arenal
Day 6: Arenal - Monteverde
Day 7: Monteverde
Day 8: Monteverde - Manuel Antonio
Day 9: Manuel Antonio
Day 10: SJO Airport
11 nights:
Day 1: San José
Day 2: San José - Tortuguero
Day 3: Tortuguero
Day 4: Tortuguero - Arenal
Day 5: Arenal
Day 6: Arenal
Day 7: Arenal - Monteverde
Day 8: Monteverde
Day 9: Monteverde - Manuel Antonio
Day 10: Manuel Antonio
Day 11: Manuel Antonio
Day 12: SJO Airport
Your Itinerary In Detail —
7-Night Tour
DAY 1 | San José (30 min)
Welcome to Costa Rica! Our local representative will receive and assist you at the airport. Private transfer from Juan Santamaría International Airport to your hotel in San José. Check in, get comfortable at your hotel room and relax!
Overnight in San José
DAY 2 | San José ● Tortuguero (4h on route & 1h5 on boat) (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Early check out. At the agreed time, meet at the hotel reception for a shared transfer to the wonderful area of Tortuguero in the North Caribbean. Tortuguero is one of Costa Rica's most popular ecotourism destinations. It was created in 1970 to protect endangered nesting sea turtles. The canals, rivers and lagoons of Tortuguero National Park are a study of rainforest, freshwater, and marine biology. Tortuguero National Park is a place unlike any other, a paradise for research and ecotourism.
On route, stop in the city of Guápiles to have a Costa Rican breakfast in a local restaurant and then continue to the pier where you will board the boat to Tortuguero. This boat transfer will be a great introduction to the rainforest. While travelling on the canals, you will admire the natural landscapes.
Arrival in the lodge, check in, get comfortable in your room, and enjoy a tasty lunch. In the afternoon, meet your guide to visit the enchanting Tortuguero Village. This town has a small population of around 500, no cars, and is located on a relatively narrow spit of land between the beach and a canal.
The order of the activities in Tortuguero may vary according to the hotel operations.
Overnight in Tortuguero
DAY 3 | Tortuguero ● Arenal (1h5 on boat & 2h5 on route) (Breakfast, Lunch)
Wake up early. Join the guide to enjoy nature in its entire splendour by touring the canals of Tortuguero National Park, by boat at sunrise and take your best photos in the jungle.
Discover its network of canals, lagoons and dense rainforests through an early boat tour guided by an expert naturalist guide. Abundant wildlife inhabits Tortuguero, including 57 species of amphibians, 111 species of reptiles, and 60 species of mammals. Return to the lodge to enjoy breakfast.
After breakfast, check out and be ready to continue your trip. Shared transfer by boat and land from Tortuguero to the restaurant located in Guápiles, where you will enjoy a traditional lunch.
Afterwards, meet the Car Rental Representative to get your rented vehicle and all the necessary information for your road trip (or meet the transportation to continue your journey in a shared transfer to your next destination): La Fortuna de San Carlos, home of the stunning Arenal Volcano.
Prior to December 2010, the Arenal Volcano was one of the ten most active volcanoes in the world, and it was a truly majestic sight, as it released molten rocks and ash from its summit daily. Today there are no lava eruptions, for now, but you can still see smoke and ash spill out of the top of the volcano. Upon arrival, get comfortable at your hotel room and enjoy leisure time to relax at the hotel facilities.
Overnight in Arenal
DAY 4 | Arenal (Breakfast)
Breakfast included at the hotel. Today, you will have the plenty of time to relax and explore the wonders of Arenal on your own. If you are a nature and adventure lover, the Arenal region offers you numerous options of activities and places to discover.
Enjoy the natural hot springs, thanks to the geothermal activity of the volcano, immerse yourself in the rainforest and live an experience of a sanctuary of relaxation, privacy, and tranquillity.
If you are more adventurous, take a hike to the lava trails at the Arenal Volcano National Park. Uncover the stunning La Fortuna Waterfall, experience a good dose of adrenaline in the Balsa River rapids while admire beautiful vegetation, fly over the treetop canopy on a zipline adventure, and much more! Costa Rica is known worldwide as a top adventure destination, and La Fortuna is famous for the best outdoor adventures. There are so many fun activities for all ages and travellers.
Overnight in Arenal
DAY 5 | Arenal ● Monteverde (3h on route) (Breakfast)
Breakfast included at the hotel and check-out. At the agreed time, depart to your next destination: the mystical Monteverde Cloudforest. This place is a true nature lover's paradise, with a marvellous diversity of wildlife and plant life.
Unlike Costa Rica’s other rainforests, with a constant mist that looks like clouds and gives the forest its name. Monteverde is a unique blend of natural beauty and tranquillity, combined with adventure, with thrilling zip lines to fly over the trees, amazing hanging bridges, cultural and culinary experiences, jungle night walks to explore the nocturnal secrets of the forest, and many more!
Overnight in Monteverde
DAY 6 | Monteverde ● Manuel Antonio (3h5 on route) (Breakfast)
Breakfast included at the hotel. At the agreed time, check out and depart to your next destination: the beautiful beach of Manuel Antonio. Manuel Antonio is a small village with plenty of great places to stay, tucked into nature.
Famous for its national park, this tiny yet bustling town is located off Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast. The region is a treasure for biodiversity, attracting nature buffs, eco-travellers, and adventure-seekers alike. Enjoy leisure time.
Overnight in Manuel Antonio
DAY 7 | Manuel Antonio (Breakfast)
Breakfast included at the hotel. Leisure day to experience and discover the amazing flora and fauna of the Central Pacific Coast. Take a hike to the famous national park of Manuel Antonio, enjoy some adventure, or just relax on the beaches of Manuel Antonio.
Overnight in Manuel Antonio
DAY 8 | Departure (3h on route) (Breakfast)
Breakfast included at the hotel, and then check out. It is time to drive to the car rental office near the Juan Santamaría International Airport to return the vehicle. Then, a shared shuttle will take you to the airport from the car rental office to your flight back home.
End of services.
9-Night Tour
DAY 1 | San José (30 min)
Welcome to Costa Rica! Our local representative will receive and assist you at the airport. Private transfer from Juan Santamaría International Airport to your hotel in San José. Check in, get comfortable in your hotel room and relax.
Overnight in San José
DAY 2 | San José ● Tortuguero (4h on route & 1h5 on boat) (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Early check-out. At the agreed time, meet at the hotel reception for a shared transfer to the wonderful area of Tortuguero in the North Caribbean. Tortuguero is one of Costa Rica's most popular ecotourism destinations. It was created in 1970 to protect endangered nesting sea turtles. The canals, rivers and lagoons of Tortuguero National Park are a study of rainforest, freshwater, and marine biology. Tortuguero National Park is a place unlike any other, a paradise for research and ecotourism.
On route, stop in the city of Guápiles to have a Costa Rican breakfast in a local restaurant, and then continue to the pier where you will board the boat to Tortuguero. This boat transfer will be a great introduction to the rainforest. While travelling on the canals, you will admire the natural landscapes.
Arrival at the lodge, check in, get comfortable in your room, and enjoy a tasty lunch. In the afternoon, meet your guide to visit the enchanting Tortuguero Village. This town has a small population of around 500, no cars, and is located on a relatively narrow spit of land between the beach and a canal.
The order of the activities in Tortuguero may vary according to the hotel operations.
Overnight in Tortuguero
DAY 3 | Tortuguero (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Breakfast included at the lodge. At the agreed time, join the guide for a naturalist walk along the private trails of the lodge and discover the flora and fauna that live in this magical place. In the afternoon, after lunch, enjoy nature in its entire splendour by touring the canals of Tortuguero National Park by boat, and take your best photos in the jungle.
Discover its network of canals, lagoons and dense rainforests through a boat tour guided by an expert naturalist guide. Abundant wildlife inhabits Tortuguero, including 57 species of amphibians, 111 species of reptiles, and 60 species of mammals. Return to the lodge to enjoy breakfast.
Overnight in Tortuguero
DAY 4 | Tortuguero ● Arenal (1h5 on boat & 2h5 on route) (Breakfast, Lunch)
Breakfast included at the lodge. After breakfast, check out and be ready to continue your trip. Shared transfer by boat and land from Tortuguero to the restaurant located in Guápiles, where you will enjoy a traditional lunch.
Afterwards, meet the Car Rental Representative to get your rented vehicle and all the necessary information for your road trip, or meet the transportation to continue your journey in a shared transfer to your next destination: La Fortuna de San Carlos, home of the stunning Arenal Volcano.
Prior to December 2010, the Arenal Volcano was one of the ten most active volcanoes in the world, and it was a truly majestic sight, as it released molten rocks and ash from its summit daily. Today there are no lava eruptions, for now, but you can still see smoke and ash spill out of the top of the volcano. Upon arrival, get comfortable at your hotel room and enjoy leisure time to relax at the hotel facilities.
Overnight in Arenal
DAY 5 | Arenal (Breakfast)
Breakfast included at the hotel. Today, you will have the plenty of time to relax and explore the wonders of Arenal. If you are a nature and adventure lover, the Arenal region offers numerous options for activities and places to discover. Enjoy the natural hot springs, thanks to the geothermal activity of the volcano, immerse yourself in the rainforest and experience of a sanctuary of relaxation, privacy, and tranquillity.
If you are more adventurous, take a hike to the lava trails at the Arenal Volcano National Park: uncover the stunning La Fortuna Waterfall, experience a good dose of adrenaline in the Balsa River rapids while admiring beautiful vegetation, fly over the treetop canopy on a zipline adventure and much more! Costa Rica is known worldwide as a top adventure destination, and La Fortuna is famous for the best outdoor adventures. There are so many fun activities for all ages and travellers.
Overnight in Arenal
DAY 6 | Arenal ● Monteverde (3h on route) (Breakfast)
Breakfast included at the hotel and check-out. At the agreed time, departure to your next destination: the mystical Monteverde Cloudforest. This place is a true nature lover's paradise with a marvellous diversity of wildlife and plant life. Unique from Costa Rica’s other rainforests, with a constant mist that looks like clouds and gives the forest its name.
Overnight in Monteverde
DAY 7 | Monteverde (Breakfast)
Breakfast included at the hotel. Leisure day to discover the many natural wonders of Monteverde. Monteverde is a unique blend of natural beauty and tranquillity combined with adventure and adrenaline activities such thrilling ziplines to fly over the trees, amazing hanging bridges, cultural and culinary experiences to discover the Costa Rican traditions, jungle night walks to explore the nocturnal secrets of the forest and many more!
Overnight in Monteverde
DAY 8 | Monteverde ● Manuel Antonio (3h5 on route) (Breakfast)
Breakfast included at the hotel. At the agreed time, check out and depart to your next destination: the beautiful beach of Manuel Antonio. Manuel Antonio is a small village with plenty of great places to stay, tucked into nature. Famous for its national park, this tiny yet bustling town is located off Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast. The region is a treasure for biodiversity, attracting nature buffs, eco-travellers, and adventure-seekers alike. Enjoy leisure time.
Overnight in Manuel Antonio
DAY 9 | Manuel Antonio (Breakfast)
Breakfast included at the hotel. Leisure day to experience and discover the amazing flora and fauna of the Central Pacific Coast. Take a hike to the famous national park of Manuel Antonio, enjoy some adventure, or just relax on the beaches of Manuel Antonio.
Overnight in Manuel Antonio
DAY 10 | Departure (3h on route) (Breakfast)
Breakfast included at the hotel and check out. It is time to drive to the car rental office near the Juan Santamaría International Airport to return the vehicle. Then, a shared shuttle will take you to the airport from the car rental office to your flight back home.
End of the services.
11-Night Tour
DAY 1 | San José (30 min)
Welcome to Costa Rica! Our local representative will receive and assist you at the airport. Private transfer from Juan Santamaría International Airport to your hotel in San José. Check in, get comfortable in your hotel room and relax!
Overnight in San José.
DAY 2 | San José ● Tortuguero (4h on route & 1h5 on boat) (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Early check out. At the agreed time, meet at the hotel reception for a shared transfer to the wonderful area of Tortuguero in the North Caribbean. Tortuguero is one of Costa Rica's most popular ecotourism destinations. It was created in 1970 to protect endangered nesting sea turtles. The canals, rivers and lagoons of Tortuguero National Park are a study of rainforest, freshwater and marine biology. Tortuguero National Park is a place unlike any other, a paradise for research and ecotourism.
On route, stop in the city of Guápiles to have a Costa Rican breakfast in a local restaurant and then continue to the pier where you will board the boat to Tortuguero. This boat transfer will be a great introduction to the heart of the rainforest. While travelling on the canals, you will admire the natural landscapes.
Arrival in the lodge, check in, get comfortable in your room, and enjoy a tasteful lunch. In the afternoon, meet your guide to visit the enchanting Tortuguero Village. This town has a small population of around 500, no cars, and is located on a relatively narrow spit of land between the beach and a canal.
The order of the activities in Tortuguero may vary according the hotel operations.
Overnight in Tortuguero
DAY 3 | Tortuguero (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Breakfast included at the Lodge. At the agreed time, join the guide for a naturalist walk along the private trails of the Lodge and discover the flora and fauna that live in this magical place.
In the afternoon, after lunch, enjoy nature in its entire splendour by touring the canals of Tortuguero National Park, by boat and take your best photos in the jungle.
Discover its network of canals, lagoons and dense rainforests through an early boat tour guided by an expert naturalist guide. Abundant wildlife inhabits Tortuguero, including 57 species of amphibians, 111 species of reptiles, and 60 species of mammals. Return to the lodge to enjoy breakfast.
Overnight in Tortuguero
DAY 4 | Tortuguero ● Arenal (1h5 on boat & 2h5 on route) (Breakfast, Lunch)
Breakfast included at the Lodge. After breakfast, check out and be ready to continue your trip. Shared transfer by boat and land from Tortuguero to the restaurant located in Guápiles, where you will enjoy a traditional lunch.
Afterwards, meet the Car Rental Representative to get your rented vehicle and all the necessary information for your road trip or meet the transportation to continue your journey in a shared transfer to your next destination: La Fortuna de San Carlos, home of the stunning Arenal Volcano.
Prior to December 2010, the Arenal Volcano was one of the ten most active volcanoes in the world, and it was a truly majestic sight, as it released molten rocks and ash from its summit daily. Today there are no lava eruptions, for now, but you can still see smoke and ash spill out of the top of the volcano. Upon arrival, get comfortable at your hotel room and enjoy leisure time to relax at the hotel facilities.
Overnight in Arenal.
DAY 5 & DAY 6 | Arenal (Breakfast)
Breakfast included at the hotel. Leisure days to enjoy, relax and explore the wonders of Arenal on your own. If you are a nature and adventure lover, the Arenal region offers you numerous options of activities and places to discover.
Enjoy the natural hot springs, thanks to the geothermal activity of the volcano, immerse yourself in the rainforest and live an experience of a sanctuary of relaxation, privacy, and tranquillity.
If you are more adventurous, take a hike to the lava trails at the Arenal Volcano National Park, uncover the stunning La Fortuna Waterfall, experience a good dose of adrenaline in the Balsa River rapids while admire beautiful vegetation; fly over the treetop canopy on a zipline adventure and much more!
Costa Rica is known worldwide as a top adventure destination, and La Fortuna area is famous for the best outdoor adventures. There are so many fun activities for all ages and travellers.
Overnight in Arenal
DAY 7 | Arenal ● Monteverde (3h on route) (Breakfast)
Breakfast included at the hotel and check-out. At the agreed time, leave for your next destination: the mystical Monteverde Cloudforest. This place is a true nature lover's paradise, with a marvellous diversity of wildlife and plant life. Unlike Costa Rica’s other rainforests, it has a constant mist that looks like clouds and gives the forest its name.
Overnight in Monteverde
DAY 8 | Monteverde (Breakfast)
Breakfast included at the hotel. Leisure day to discover by your own the many natural wonders of Monteverde. Monteverde is a unique blend of natural beauty and tranquillity, combined with adventure, and adrenaline-based activities such thrilling zip lines to fly over the trees, amazing hanging bridges, cultural and culinary experiences, jungle night walks to explore the nocturnal secrets of the forest and many more!
Overnight in Monteverde
DAY 9 | Monteverde ● Manuel Antonio (3h5 on route) (Breakfast)
Breakfast included at the hotel. At the agreed time, check out and depart to your next destination: the beautiful beach of Manuel Antonio. Manuel Antonio is a small village with plenty of great places to stay, tucked into nature. Famous for its national park, this tiny yet bustling town is located off Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast. The region is a treasure for biodiversity, attracting nature buffs, eco-travellers, and adventure-seekers alike. Enjoy leisure time.
Overnight in Manuel Antonio
DAY 10 & DAY 11 | Manuel Antonio (Breakfast)
Breakfast included at the hotel. Leisure days to experience and discover the amazing flora and fauna of the Central Pacific Coast. Take a hike to the famous national park of Manuel Antonio, enjoy some adventure, or just relax on the beaches of Manuel Antonio.
Overnight in Manuel Antonio
DAY 12 | Departure (3h on route) (Breakfast)
Breakfast included at the hotel and check-out. It is time to drive to the car rental office near the Juan Santamaría International Airport to return the vehicle. Then, a shared shuttle will take you to the airport from the car rental office to your flight back home.
End of the services.
Your Hotels —
HAND-PICKED JUST FOR YOU
Maximum room capacity
Throughout your tour, you'll stay in either Standard or Superior hotels, depending on your chosen offer:
Standard hotels:
San José: Sleep Inn (or similar)
Tortuguero: Pachira Lodge (or similar)
Arenal: Montaña de Fuego (or similar)
Monteverde: Cloudforest Lodge (or similar)
Manuel Antonio: Hotel Tabulia (or similar)
Superior hotels:
San José: Holiday Inn Escazú (or similar)
Tortuguero: Pachira Lodge, or Evergreen Lodge (or similar)
Arenal: Volcano Lodge (or similar)
Monteverde: Poco a Poco (or similar)
Manuel Antonio: Parador Resort (or similar)
Depending on your chosen category, you'll also be able to enjoy little extras at certain hotels:
Standard hotel advantages:
- One complimentary glass of wine per person at dinner on the first night in Tortuguero
- Unlimited access to hot springs, guided birdwatching on hotel trails (6am*), Maleku Cultural Presentation at hotel (8am*), and volcanic mud baths inside property (11am*) in Arenal (*times subject to change)
- Child under 11 years stays free (max. 2 per room), 15% discount at hotel restaurant, and early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability, stays in 2021 only) in Monteverde
Superior hotel advantages:
- One glass of wine per person at first dinner in Tortuguero
- Free unlimited access to resort's hot springs, and complimnetary room upgrade (subject to availability), in Arenal
- Child under 11 years stays free (max. 2 per room), 15% discount at hotel restaurant, and early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability, stays in 2021 only) in Monteverde
- Complimentary room upgrade (subject to availability) on stays in 2021 at Manuel Antonio
Your Dining Choices
Meals are included as per your itinerary for an even more relaxing stay. Taste local dishes made using fragrant spices, fresh fruit and vegetables, and black beans.
Your Journey —
Flights:
You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers:
Tour transport and inter-hotel transfers are included as per your itinerary.
Your Destination —
Costa Rica
As the eco-and adventure-tourism capital of Central America, Costa Rica is a magnet for nature enthusiasts, thrill seekers and those who want to step off the beaten track. La Pura Vida (the pure life) is the unofficial motto of the country, and it's easy to see why - emerald rainforests, pastel-coloured hummingbirds, smouldering volcanic peaks, tumbling rivers...this verdant chunk is one of the most bio-diverse spots on the planet!
The country's national parks are its greatest glory, with one-third of the country set aside as protected natural areas. As well as being a world leader in eco-tourism, Costa Rica superbly caters for visitors looking for an adrenalin kick, with options including whitewater rafting, zip line tours through the rainforest canopy, surfing and quad biking. It is quickly becoming more popular, so grab this chance to visit now, while landscapes are still exceptionally unspoiled!