We Love —
- Exploring Costa Rica's amazing tropical forests, including walking through the treetops on the hanging bridges in Mistico Park.
- Learning about the local wildlife from an expert naturalist as you sail down the canals of Tortuguero National Park.
- Sunbathing on the white sands of Carrillo Beach and swimming in the clear waters.
Customer reviews —
Your Itinerary In Brief —
8-Night Tour:
Day 1: San Jose
Day 2: San Jose - Tortuguero
Day 3: Tortuguero - Arenal
Day 4: Arenal
Day 5: Arenal - Rincon de la Vieja
Day 6: Rincon de la Vieja - Playa Carillo, Guanacaste
Day 7 - 8: Playa Carillo, Guanacaste
Day 9: Playa Carillo - San José Airport
10-Night Tour:
Day 1: San Jose
Day 2: San Jose - Tortuguero
Day 3: Tortuguero
Day 4: Tortuguero - Arenal
Day 5: Arenal
Day 6: Arenal - Rincon de la Vieja
Day 7: Rincon de la Vieja
Day 8: Rincon de la Vieja - Playa Carillo, Guanacaste
Day 9 - 10: Playa Carillo, Guanacaste
Day 11: Playa Carillo - San José Airport
12-Night Tour
Day 1: San Jose
Day 2: San Jose - Tortuguero
Day 3: Tortuguero
Day 4: Tortuguero - Arenal
Day 5 - 6: Arenal
Day 7: Arenal - Rincon de la Vieja
Day 8: Rincon de la Vieja
Day 9: Rincon de la Vieja - Playa Carillo, Guanacaste
Day 10 - 12: Playa Carillo, Guanacaste
Day 13: Playa Carillo - San José Airport
Your Itinerary In Detail —
8-Night Tour
DAY 1 | San José (30 min)
Welcome to Costa Rica! Our local representative will meet and assist you at the SJO airport for your shared transfer to your hotel in San Jose. Check in, sit back in your hotel room, and relax!
Overnight in San José
DAY 2 | San José ● Tortuguero (4h on route & 1h5 on boat) (B, L, D)
Early check out. At the agreed time, meet at the hotel reception for a semi-collective 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 wonderful introduction to the heart of the rainforest. While travelling on the canals, you will admire the natural landscapes with different shades of green.
Arrival to the Lodge, check in, get comfortable at 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. Take a closer encounter with the Caribbean culture; discover its people and lifestyle walking through this colorful town.
The order of the activities in Tortuguero may vary as it depends on the operation of the lodge.
Overnight in Tortuguero
DAY 3 | Tortuguero ● Arenal (1h5 on boat & 2h5 on route) (B, L)
Wake up early this day. Join to the guide to enjoy nature in its entire splendor 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 and continue your journey 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 spewed molten rocks and ash from its summit daily. Today there are no lava eruptions, for now, but you can still see smoke / ash spew 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 (B)
Breakfast included at the hotel. Early this morning, visit Mistico Park to explore the magical hanging bridges in the middle of the tropical forest. This will be a unique experience with a great combination of suspension bridges and platforms built in the forest that offers you an opportunity to explore the forest canopy in a safe and easy manner. An expert guide will teach you through the natural history and open for you the doors of a fascinating and colorful tropical rainforest world. You cannot forget the imposing vistas of the Arenal Volcano from the hanging bridges.
Rest of the day at leisure or take advantage to explore the wonders of Arenal by your own. This region offers you numerous options of activities and places to discover. 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 flying 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 travelers.
Overnight in Arenal
DAY 5 | Arenal ● Rincón de la Vieja (3h on route) (B)
Breakfast included at the Hotel & Check Out. At the agreed time, self-drive to your next destination, Rincon de la Vieja Volcano area, one of the most beautiful countryside and ecological diverse located in the Province of Guanacaste. At over 34,000 acres, this region has room for 2 volcanoes, 32 rivers and streams, and an incredible variety of flora and fauna. Rincón de la Vieja hosts a wide variety of tropical forests, including dwarf cloud and montane ecosystems. Exotic and rare flora and fauna find refuge here including kinkajous, pumas, variety of monkeys, sloths, tapirs, and jaguars. Rare emerald toucans and blue-crowned motmots glow in the sunlight along with vibrant orchids.
Rincón de la Vieja is approximately 15 miles northeast of the city of Liberia, which is the capital of the Guanacaste Province.
Overnight in Rincón de la Vieja
DAY 6 | Rincón de la Vieja ● Carrillo Beach (2h5 on route) (B)
Breakfast included at the hotel. At the convenient time, Check Out and self-drive to your next tropical destination: Carrillo beach. Costa Rica beaches are known for their white sand, palm tree forests and clear waters. The beach at Playa Carrillo is no exception. Located on the Nicoya Peninsula in the province of Guanacaste Carrillo is the perfect destination for your relaxing and sunny stay.
Overnight in Carrillo Beach
DAY 7 & DAY 8 | Carrillo Beach, Guanacaste (B)
Breakfast included at the hotel. Leisure days to relax and enjoy to the fullest your tropical beach stay. Take an optional excursion to discover the abundant natural treasures of Carrillo beach and its surroundings or explore it by your own.
Overnight in Carrillo Beach
DAY 9 | Carrillo Beach ● Sjo Airport (4h5 on route) (B)
Breakfast included at the hotel & Check Out. It is time to self-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.
10-Night Tour
DAY 1 | San José (30 min)
Welcome to Costa Rica! Our local representative will meet and assist you at the SJO airport for your shared transfer to your hotel in San Jose. Check in, sit back in your hotel room, and relax!
Overnight in San José
DAY 2 | San José ● Tortuguero (4h on route & 1h5 on boat) (B, L, D)
Early check out. At the agreed time, meet at the hotel reception for a semi-collective 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 wonderful introduction to the heart of the rainforest. While travelling on the canals, you will admire the natural landscapes with different shades of green.
Arrival to the Lodge, check in, get comfortable at 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.
Take a closer encounter with the Caribbean culture; discover its people and lifestyle walking through this colorful town.
The order of the activities in Tortuguero may vary depends on the operation of the lodge.
Overnight in Tortuguero
DAY 3 | Tortuguero (B, L, D)
Breakfast included at the Lodge. At the agreed time, join to 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 splendor 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) (B, L)
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 and continue your journey 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 spewed molten rocks and ash from its summit daily. Today there are no lava eruptions, for now, but you can still see smoke / ash spew 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 (B)
Breakfast included at the hotel. Early this morning, visit Mistico Park to explore the magical hanging bridges in the middle of the tropical forest. This will be a unique experience with a great combination of suspension bridges and platforms built in the forest that offers you an opportunity to explore the forest canopy in a safe and easy manner. An expert guide will teach you through the natural history and open for you the doors of a fascinating and colorful tropical rainforest world. You cannot forget the imposing vistas of the Arenal Volcano from the hanging bridges.
Rest of the day at leisure or take advantage to explore the wonders of Arenal by your own.
Overnight in Arenal
DAY 6 | Arenal ● Rincón de la Vieja (3h on route) (B)
Breakfast included at the Hotel & Check Out. At the agreed time, self-drive to your next destination, Rincon de la Vieja Volcano area, one of the most beautiful countryside and ecological diverse located in the Province of Guanacaste. At over 34,000 acres, this region has room for 2 volcanoes, 32 rivers and streams, and an incredible variety of flora and fauna. Rincón de la Vieja hosts a wide variety of tropical forests, including dwarf cloud and montane ecosystems. Exotic and rare flora and fauna find refuge here including kinkajous, pumas, variety of monkeys, sloths, tapirs, and jaguars. Rare emerald toucans and blue-crowned motmots glow in the sunlight along with vibrant orchids.
Rincón de la Vieja is approximately 15 miles northeast of the city of Liberia, which is the capital of the Guanacaste Province.
Overnight in Rincón de la Vieja
DAY 7 | Rincón de la Vieja (3h on route) (B)
Breakfast is included in the hotel. Free day to explore the region.
Overnight in Rincón de la Vieja
DAY 8 | Rincón de la Vieja ● Carrillo Beach (2h5 on route) (B)
Breakfast included at the hotel. At the convenient time, Check Out and self-drive to your next tropical destination: Carrillo beach. Costa Rica beaches are known for their white sand, palm tree forests and clear waters. The beach at Playa Carrillo is no exception. Located on the Nicoya Peninsula in the province of Guanacaste Carrillo is the perfect destination for your relaxing and sunny stay.
Overnight in Carrillo Beach
DAY 9 & DAY 10 | Carrillo Beach, Guanacaste (B)
Breakfast included at the hotel. Leisure days to relax and enjoy to the fullest your tropical beach stay. Take an optional excursion to discover the abundant natural treasures of Carrillo beach and its surroundings or explore it by your own.
Overnight in Carrillo Beach
DAY 11 | Carrillo Beach ● Sjo Airport (4h5 on route) (B)
Breakfast included at the hotel & Check Out. It is time to self-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)
Welcome to Costa Rica! Our local representative will meet and assist you at the SJO airport for your shared transfer to your hotel in San Jose. Check in, sit back in your hotel room, and relax!
Overnight in San José
DAY 2 | San José ● Tortuguero (4h on route & 1h5 on boat) (B, L, D)
Early check out. At the agreed time, meet at the hotel reception for a semi-collective 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 wonderful introduction to the heart of the rainforest. While travelling on the canals, you will admire the natural landscapes with different shades of green.
Arrival to the Lodge, check in, get comfortable at 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.
Take a closer encounter with the Caribbean culture; discover its people and lifestyle walking through this colorful town.
The order of the activities in Tortuguero may vary depends on the operation of the lodge.
Overnight in Tortuguero
DAY 3 | Tortuguero (B, L, D)
Breakfast included at the Lodge. At the agreed time, join to 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 splendor 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) (B, L)
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 and continue your journey 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 spewed molten rocks and ash from its summit daily. Today there are no lava eruptions, for now, but you can still see smoke / ash spew 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 & 6 | Arenal (B)
Breakfast included at the hotel. Early this morning, visit Mistico Park to explore the magical hanging bridges in the middle of the tropical forest. This will be a unique experience with a great combination of suspension bridges and platforms built in the forest that offers you an opportunity to explore the forest canopy in a safe and easy manner. An expert guide will teach you through the natural history and open for you the doors of a fascinating and colorful tropical rainforest world. You cannot forget the imposing vistas of the Arenal Volcano from the hanging bridges.
Rest of the day at leisure or take advantage to explore the wonders of Arenal by your own.
Overnight in Arenal
DAY 7 | Arenal ● Rincón de la Vieja (3h on route) (B)
Breakfast included at the Hotel & Check Out. At the agreed time, self-drive to your next destination, Rincon de la Vieja Volcano area, one of the most beautiful countryside and ecological diverse located in the Province of Guanacaste. At over 34,000 acres, this region has room for 2 volcanoes, 32 rivers and streams, and an incredible variety of flora and fauna. Rincón de la Vieja hosts a wide variety of tropical forests, including dwarf cloud and montane ecosystems. Exotic and rare flora and fauna find refuge here including kinkajous, pumas, variety of monkeys, sloths, tapirs, and jaguars. Rare emerald toucans and blue-crowned motmots glow in the sunlight along with vibrant orchids.
Rincón de la Vieja is approximately 15 miles northeast of the city of Liberia, which is the capital of the Guanacaste Province.
Overnight in Rincón de la Vieja
DAY 8 | Rincón de la Vieja (3h on route) (B)
Breakfast is included in the hotel. Free day to explore the region.
Overnight in Rincón de la Vieja
DAY 9 | Rincón de la Vieja ● Carrillo Beach (2h5 on route) (B)
Breakfast included at the hotel. At the convenient time, Check Out and self-drive to your next tropical destination: Carrillo beach. Costa Rica beaches are known for their white sand, palm tree forests and clear waters. The beach at Playa Carrillo is no exception. Located on the Nicoya Peninsula in the province of Guanacaste Carrillo is the perfect destination for your relaxing and sunny stay.
Overnight in Carrillo Beach
DAY 10, 11 & 12 | Carrillo Beach, Guanacaste (B)
Breakfast included at the hotel. Leisure days to relax and enjoy to the fullest your tropical beach stay. Take an optional excursion to discover the abundant natural treasures of Carrillo beach and its surroundings or explore it by your own.
Overnight in Carrillo Beach
DAY 13 | Carrillo Beach ● Sjo Airport (4h5 on route) (B)
Breakfast included at the hotel & Check Out. It is time to self-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.
Your Hotels —
Just for you:
- Included welcome and assistance at SJO airport
- Included shared transfer to your hotel located in the capital city, San José
- Included shared transfer from the Car Rental Company to SJO Airport
- Included shared transfer by land and boat in Tortuguero
- Included shared excursions in Tortuguero
- Included self-walk on the hanging bridges of Mistico Park
- An included rental car with basic insurance from day 3 or day 4 to the last day depending on the program chosen: Standard: Volkswagen T-Cross for 3/4 people or Superior: Suzuki Grand Vitara for 3/4 people
Hand-Picked Just For You
Maximum room capacity
Throughout your tour, you'll be accommodated in the following Standard or Superior hotels, according to your chosen offer:
Standard:
- San José: Sleep Inn (or similar)
- Tortuguero: La Baula Lodge (or similar)
- Arenal: Eco Arenal (or similar)
- Rincon de la Vieja: Buena Vista Lodge (or similar)
- Carillo: Leyenda (or similar)
Superior:
- San José: Park Inn (or similar)
- Tortuguero: Evergreen Lodge (or similar)
- Arenal: Volcano Lodge (or similar)
- Rincon de la Vieja: Hacienda Guachipelin (or similar)
- Carillo: Nammbu (or similar)
Your Dining Choices
Meals are included as per your itinerary and vary day on day. Follow the Breakfast (B), Lunch (L) & Dinner (D) symbols on the 'itinerary in detail' section to see your exact dining plan throughout the tour (B: Breakfast | L: Lunch | D: Dinner).
Your Optional Other Services —
Upgraded Insurance to Full Coverage - Volkswagen T-Cross or Suzuki Grand Vitara
Upgrade your insurance to full coverage - Volkswagen T-Cross or Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Car Rental Upgrade to a Fortuner Vehicle
Upgrade your car rental vehicle to a Fortuner Vehicle.
Upgraded Insurance to Full Coverage - Fortuner Vehicle
Upgrade your insurance to full coverage - Fortuner Vehicle.
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 Destinations —
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!
