We Love —
- Exploring the dense jungles and unspoiled national parks of Costa Rica on a 10, 12, or 14-night tour.
- Observing sea turtles on the beach, watching jaguars prowl through the rainforest on a boat ride, and flying over the treetops on a zipline!
- Seeing the best of Costa Rica’s beaches and forested landscapes as you drive along, and stay in either Standard or Superior hotels, depending on your chosen offer.
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Your Itinerary In Brief —
Watch sea turtles nesting on Turtle Beach in Tortuguero National Park, and head into the dense rainforest to observe wildlife from howler monkeys to macaws, and pumas.
Adrenaline-seekers can take part in exciting optional excursions from white-water rafting to ziplining through the treetops.
Admire the simmering active volcano in Arenal, take a dip in a mud bath or hot spring, and sun yourself on the beaches on the North Pacific coast.
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10-Night Tour
Day 1: San José
Day 2: San José - Tortuguero
Day 3: Tortuguero - Sarapiqui
Day 4: Sarapiquí - Arenal
Day 5: Arenal
Day 6: Arenal - Rincón de la Vieja
Day 7: Rincón de la Vieja
Day 8: Rincón de la Vieja - Hermosa
Day 9: Hermosa
Day 10: Hermosa - San José
Day 11: Departure
12-Night Tour
Day 1: San José
Day 2: San José - Tortuguero
Day 3: Tortuguero
Day 4: Tortuguero - Sarapiqui
Day 5: Sarapiquí - Arenal
Day 6: Arenal
Day 7: Arenal - Rincón de la Vieja
Day 8: Rincón de la Vieja
Day 9: Rincón de la Vieja - Hermosa
Day 10: Hermosa
Day 11: Hermosa
Day 12: Hermosa - San José
Day 13: Departure
14-Night Tour
Day 1: San José
Day 2: San José - Tortuguero
Day 3: Tortuguero
Day 4: Tortuguero - Sarapiqui
Day 5: Sarapiquí
Day 6: Sarapiquí - Arenal
Day 7: Arenal
Day 8: Arenal
Day 9: Arenal - Rincón de la Vieja
Day 10: Rincón de la Vieja
Day 11: Rincón de la Vieja - Hermosa
Day 12: Hermosa
Day 13: Hemosa
Day 14: Hemosa - San José
Day 15: Departure
Your Itinerary In Detail —
10-Night Tour
DAY 1 | San José (30 min)
Our local representative will receive and assist you at the airport. Transfer from Juan Santamaría International Airport to your hotel in San José.
Overnight in San José
DAY 2 | San José - Tortuguero (4 hrs on route & 1.5 hrs boat) (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Early check-out. Meet at the hotel reception at the agreed time. Transfer to Tortuguero in the North Caribbean. Tortuguero is one of Costa Rica's most popular ecotourism destinations, created in 1970 to protect endangered nesting sea turtles.
On route, stop in Guápiles to have a Costa Rican breakfast in a local restaurant, and then board the boat to Tortuguero, during which you can admire the landscapes.
Lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, meet your guide and visit the Tortuguero village. Rest of the day at leisure to relax and enjoy the lodge facilities.
One of the most amazing natural spectacles in Tortuguero is the arrival of sea turtles. The Green Sea Turtle comes and lays eggs, which then later hatch, and hundreds of thousands of small sea turtles leave their nests to go into the ocean and continue the cycle.
The best time to observe nesting turtles is from mid-July through mid-October. Nesting occurs at night and observation requires going with a licensed guide. If you travel to Tortuguero during this time, you can take an optional guided tour direct from the hotel.
*The order of the activities in Tortuguero may vary depends on the operation of the hotel.
Overnight in Tortuguero
DAY 3 | Tortuguero - Sarapiqui (1.5 hrs boat & 2.5 hrs on route) (Breakfast, Lunch)
Early in the morning, get ready to explore the Tortuguero National Park. Discover its network of canals, lagoons and dense rainforest through a boat tour guided by an expert naturalist.
Sixty species of mammals inhabit the park such as spider monkeys, jaguars, sloths, river otters, and manatees. Over 300 species of birds can be observed, and there are 111 species of reptiles within the park including sea turtles, caiman, crocodiles, and boa constrictors.
At the agreed time, check out. Shared transfer by boat and land from Tortuguero to a restaurant in Guápiles. Enjoy a traditional lunch. At the restaurant, meet the Car Rental Representative to get your vehicle and all the necessary information.
Afterwards, continue your trip to your next destination: the always-verdant region of Sarapiqui. Enjoy optional activities such as a chocolate tour, a white-water rafting tour or a guided night walk at La Tirimbina Reserve.
Overnight in Sarapiquí
DAY 4 | Sarapiquí - Arenal (1h on route) (Breakfast)
Your next destination is La Fortuna de San Carlos, home of the wonderful Arenal Volcano. You can still see smoke and ash emerge from the top of the volcano.
During your stay in Arenal, you can take advantage of the many options at n additional cost to enjoy and discover the region: hot springs, hiking to the Volcano, chocolate tour, waterfalls, adventure flying ziplines, hanging bridges, canyoning, coffee tours, cooking classes, wildlife, culture and much more!
Overnight in Arenal
DAY 5 | Arenal (Breakfast)
Relax at the natural hot springs of the hotel, hike to the lava trails at the Arenal Volcano National Park, admire the stunning La Fortuna Waterfall, fly over the treetop canopy on a zipline adventure and more!
Overnight in Arenal
DAY 6 | Arenal - Rincón de la Vieja (3 hrs on route) (Breakfast)
Drive to the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano area, in the Province of Guanacaste. At over 34,000 acres, this region contains 2 volcanoes, 32 rivers and streams, and an incredible variety of flora and fauna. You may see tapirs and even rare emerald toucans.
Rincón de la Vieja is approximately 15 miles northeast of the city of Liberia. During your stay, you can either the Rincon de La Vieja National Park on your own, or explore the following (at a possible extra charge):
- Rio Negro Hot springs & Mud Baths: Access pools (of varying temperatures) on both sides of the river by two hanging bridges. Heated volcanic clay is available to smooth all over your skin. After it dries, wash it off with a cool shower or jump in the river before soaking again in the hot pools.
- Oropendola Waterfall: This secluded waterfall is a short walk from the National Park’s entrance on a trail with varying terrain. A hanging bridge crosses the Rio Blanco canyon, leading you to a viewing platform. Oropendola Waterfall plunges an impressive 82 feet (25 meters).
- Las Chorreras Waterfall: This stunning location is easily accessible. Two side-by-side waterfalls cascade into a mineral water pool.
- La Victoria Waterfall: With a dramatic drop of 115 feet (35 meters), the Victoria Waterfall descends into the Rio Negro at Hacienda Guachipelin. At the base of the waterfall, you can swim in the crystal-clear pool.
Overnight in Rincón de la Vieja
DAY 7 | Rincón de la Vieja (Breakfast)
Free day to enjoy the tropical forest and all its treasures: waterfalls, hot springs and optional adventure activities available from the hotel.
Overnight in Rincón de la Vieja
DAY 8 | Rincón de la Vieja - Hermosa (1 h on route) (Breakfast)
Next stop: Hermosa Beach, located on the sunny North Pacific Coast of Guanacaste Province.
Overnight in Hermosa Beach
DAY 9 | Hermosa (Breakfast)
Breakfast is included at the hotel. Today you will have leisure time to explore the area on your own and enjoy to the fullest the beach!
Overnight in Hermosa Beach
DAY 10 | Hermosa - San José (4 hrs on route) (Breakfast)
Depart to San José city for your last night. Explore the city on your own.
Overnight in San José
DAY 11 | Departure (30 minutes on route) (Breakfast)
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.
12-Night Tour
DAY 1 | San José (30 min)
See Day 1 of 10-night tour.
DAY 2 | San José - Tortuguero (4 hrs on route & 1.5 hrs boat) (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
See Day 2 of 10-night tour.
DAY 3 | Tortuguero (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
At the agreed time, join the guide for a naturalist walk along the private trails of the lodge. In the afternoon, after lunch, tour the Canals of Tortuguero National Park by boat.
Sixty species of mammals inhabit the park such as spider monkeys, jaguar, sloths, river otters, and manatees. Over 300 species of birds can be observed, and there are 111 species of reptiles within the park including sea turtles, caiman, crocodiles, and boa constrictors.
Return to the Lodge and enjoy free time.
Overnight in Tortuguero
DAY 4 | Tortuguero - Sarapiqui (1.5 hrs boat & 2.5 hrs on route) (Breakfast, Lunch)
Breakfast included at the lodge. At the agreed time, check out. Shared transfer by boat and land from Tortuguero to restaurant in Guápiles. Enjoy a traditional lunch. At the restaurant, meet the Car Rental Representative to get your vehicle and all the necessary information.
Afterwards, continue your trip to your next destination: the always-verdant region of Sarapiqui. Enjoy optional activities such as a chocolate tour, a white-water rafting tour or a guided night walk at La Tirimbina Reserve.
Overnight in Sarapiquí
DAY 5 | Sarapiquí - Arenal (1h on route) (Breakfast)
See Day 4 of 10-night tour.
DAY 6 | Arenal (Breakfast)
See Day 5 of 10-night tour.
DAY 7 | Arenal - Rincón de la Vieja (3 hrs on route) (Breakfast)
See Day 6 of 10-night tour.
DAY 8 | Rincón de la Vieja (Breakfast)
See Day 7 of 10-night tour.
DAY 9 | Rincón de la Vieja - Hermosa (1 h on route) (Breakfast)
See Day 8 of 10-night tour.
DAY 10 & DAY 11 | Hermosa (Breakfast)
See Day 9 of 10-night tour.
DAY 12 | Hermosa - San José (4 hrs on route) (Breakfast)
See Day 10 of 10-night tour.
DAY 13 | Departure (30 minutes on route) (Breakfast)
See Day 11 of 10-night tour.
Your Hotels —
Just for you:
- Welcome and assistance at SJO airport.
- Shared transfer to the hotel in San José.
- Shared transfers San José - Tortuguero – Guápiles.
- Shared excursions in Tortuguero.
- Entrance fee to Tortuguero National Park.
- Included rented car (standard or superior) with basic insurance (depending on the duration of the tour).
- Included GPS with car rental for 12 and 14-night tour.
HAND-PICKED JUST FOR YOU
Maximum room capacity
Throughout your tour, you'll be accommodated in either Standard or Superior hotels, depending on your chosen offer:
Standard hotels:
San José: Sleep Inn (or similar)
Tortuguero: La Baula Lodge (or similar)
Sarapiqui: Hacienda La Isla (or similar)
Arenal: Eco Arenal (or similar)
Rincón de la Vieja: Buena Vista Lodge (or similar)
Hermosa, Guanacaste: Vista del Sueño (or similar)
Superior hotels:
San José: Park Inn(or similar)
Tortuguero: Evergreen Lodge (or similar)
Sarapiqui: Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge (or similar)
Arenal: Volcano Lodge (or similar)
Rincón de la Vieja: Hacienda Guachipelin in Superior Room (or similar)
Hermosa, Guanacaste: Bosque del Mar (or similar)
During your stay, you'll also benefit from the following exclusive advantages:
Standard hotels:
La Baula Lodge
- Upgrade to Evergreen Lodge
Hacienda La Isla
- Access to the hotel's nature trails for self-guided walks
Buena Vista Lodge
- Free access to Río Negro Hot springs
- Free Access to Oropéndola, Las Chorreras & La Victoria Waterfalls (self-guided)
Superior hotels:
Tortuguero
- One glass of wine per person at the first dinner
Volcano Lodge
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Unlimited access to the hot springs of the hotel
Hacienda Guachipelin
- Free access to Rio Negro Hot Springs
- Free access to Oropendola, Ls Chorreras & L Victoria waterfalls (self-guided)
Your Dining Choices
Board type according to the itinerary.
Your Optional Extras —
Supplement for Full Coverage of Car Rental - Suzuki Vitara or Grand Vitara
Supplement for Car Rental Upgrade Per Day (Fortuner)
Supplement for Full Coverage of Car Rental - Fortuner
Your Journey to Costa Rica —
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.
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!
