We Love —
- Discovering the magical cloud forest of San Gerardo de Dota, where lush vegetation rises out of the mist.
- Exploring the tropical rainforests and open roads of Costa Rica with the total freedom of a rental car!
- Visiting the coastal wildlife refuge of Manuel Antonio National Park, home to three-toed sloths and endangered white-faced capuchin monkeys.
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Your Itinerary In Brief —
Discover rich wildlife and lush vegetation in the National Parks, rainforests and coastal retreats of Costa Rica. This tropical tour twists and turns through mountains to a bird-watcher's paradise in San Gerardo de Dota, on to the nature trails of Piedras Blancas, and finally to a beach retreat brimming with ecotourism, aquatic, and cultural activities. Get ready to discover Pura Vida!
Our offers :
8-Day, 7-Night Itinerary :
Day 1 : Arrive in San José
Day 2 : San José - Savegre, San Gerardo de Dota
Day 3 : Savegre, San Gerardo de Dota
Day 4 : Savegre, San Gerardo de Dota - Piedras Blancas, South Region
Day 5 : Piedras Blancas, South Region
Day 6 : Piedras Blancas, South Region - Manuel Antonio
Day 7 : Manuel Antonio
Day 8 : Depart
10-Day, 9-Night Itinerary :
Day 1 : Arrive in San José
Day 2 : San José - Savegre, San Gerardo de Dota
Days 3 & 4 : Savegre, San Gerardo de Dota
Day 5 : Savegre, San Gerardo de Dota - Piedras Blancas, South Region
Day 6 : Piedras Blancas, South Region
Day 7 : Piedras Blancas, South Region - Manuel Antonio
Days 8 & 9 : Manuel Antonio
Day 10 : Depart
12-Day, 11-Night Itinerary :
Day 1 : Arrive in San José
Day 2 : San José - Savegre, San Gerardo de Dota
Days 3 & 4 : Savegre, San Gerardo de Dota
Day 5 : Savegre, San Gerardo de Dota - Piedras Blancas, South Region
Days 6 & 7 : Piedras Blancas, South Region
Day 8 : Piedras Blancas, South Region - Manuel Antonio
Day 9, 10 & 11 : Manuel Antonio
Day 12 : Depart
All offers also include :
Buena Vista Chic Hotel
• Free access to private trail (coffee trail/self-guided) at the hotel for birdwatching
• Free parking
• Welcome drink
Savegre Hotel & Nature Reserve
• 15% off at Del Rio Spa
• Happy Hour 2x1 drinks from 15h to 17h every day
• Free entry to the Savegre Private Reserve and unlimited access to 25 km of self-guided trails for flora and fauna observation
• Private gardens for observing hummingbirds and other birds
• Access to observation deck surrounded by forest and view of the valley
• Access to the banks of the Savegre river to walk or take a natural bath of cold water
• Free parking
Esquinas Rainforest Lodge
• Unlimited access to the trails of the private reserve of the Lodge (Bird trail and Manakin trail)
• Free parking
Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge
• 20% off on food and drinks at (does not apply alcoholic drinks)
• 20% off on Spa treatments
• Private cinema session (upon request)
• Free access to the butterfly garden at the Wildlife Refuge of the hotel (self-guided)
• Free parking
• Complimentary shuttle service to the beach
Others
• GPS free of Charge
• Shuttle transfer from the car rental agency to SJO airport
Your Itinerary In Detail —
8-Day, 7-Night Tour
DAY 1 : SAN JOSÉ
Welcome to Costa Rica! A local representative will greet you at the airport to welcome you to this beautiful country, and help you to your shared transfer from the Juan Santamaría International Airport. Head to your hotel in Alajuela, just a few minutes from the airport.
Enjoy your first night in Costa Rica in a charming boutique hotel tucked away in the middle of a coffee plantation. This hotel features elegant, relaxed Spanish Colonial-style architecture nestled along lush, colourful vegetation, and you can see over 100 species of birds and enjoy easy walking trails. Check in and get comfortable!
Lodging in Buena Vista Chic Hotel
DAY 2 : SAN JOSÉ - SAVEGRE, SAN GERARDO DE DOTA (2 hours 30 minutes journey time)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before meeting in the hotel lobby and receiving the keys to your rental car! Check out and head off to your next destination: the cloud forest of San Gerardo de Dota, located in the magical mountains of the Cordillera de Talamanca.
Delight in the atmosphere of peace and harmony in this hidden paradise. Your hotel is recognised as one of the most ecological hotels in the region, and boasts tourism sustainability certifications thanks to environmentally friendly practices.
Discover the abundant flora and fauna as you become immersed in the heart of an enormous forest reserve of over 500 hectares. Listen to the sounds of the Savegre River, considered the cleanest river on the Central American Pacific coast and the fifth cleanest in the world, forming part of the UNESCO biosphere reserve. Enjoy free time and rest.
Lodging in Savegre Hotel & Nature Reserve
DAY 3 : SAVEGRE, SAN GERARDO DE DOTA
After breakfast, set out and discover the natural wonders that the area has to offer. The abundant biodiversity makes it the perfect spot for bird watching and the search for the mythical Quetzal! The hotel has plenty of self-guided trails, or hire an expert guide to learn more. Guests can also try horseback riding, or enjoy a relaxing treatment at the Spa.
Lodging in Savegre Hotel & Nature Reserve
DAY 4 : SAVEGRE, SAN GERARDO DE DOTA - PIEDRAS BLANCAS, SOUTH REGION (4 hour journey time)
After a tasty breakfast check out and drive to your next destination: Esquinas Rainforest Lodge, hidden in the tropical jungle of the remote Piedras Blancas National Park, in the south of the country.
The Lodge is surrounded by unspoiled nature, filled with the sounds and sights of the tropical jungle. The unique area attracts more than 300 species of birds, nearly 100 species of mammals, and many amphibians and reptiles! By planting thousands of trees near the community of La Gamba, the Lodge has been certified as 100% carbon neutral. Upon arrival, immerse yourself in the comfort of your room surrounded by nature. Lunch and dinner is included at the hotel.
Lodging in Esquinas Rainforest Lodge
DAY 5 : PIEDRAS BLANCAS, SOUTH REGION
Today's your lucky day, as breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included with your hotel stay. Take the day to discover the secrets of the tropical rainforest, or opt for one of the many activities offered by the Lodge, from day and night walks, horseback riding, bird watching, boat tours and kayaking in the nearby Golfo Dulce.
Lodging in Esquinas Rainforest Lodge
DAY 6 : PIEDRAS BLANCAS, SOUTH REGION - MANUEL ANTONIO (2 hours 30 minutes journey time)
Enjoy a delicious breakfast before checking out and driving to your next destination: Manuel Antonio.
Manuel Antonio is a Central Pacific coastal town boasting a tropical wildlife refuge with a unique ecosystem. Enjoy beautifully calm beaches and relax into the comfort of Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge. The hotel has a sustainable management, respectful of the environment and socially responsible within the community.
Lodging in Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge
DAY 7 : MANUEL ANTONIO
After breakfast take the day to relax on the pretty beach, and explore Manuel Antonio's wide variety of ecotourism, aquatic, and cultural activities.
Lodging in Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge
DAY 8 : DEPART (3 hours journey time)
Enjoy one final breakfast before checking out and getting ready for the journey home. Drive to the office of the Car Rental Company, located near the airport, and return your vehicle. A shared shuttle will transfer you to the Juan Santamaria Airport terminal to take your flight back home, as you remember the wonders of this marvellous journey through Costa Rican paradise.
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10-Day, 9-Night Tour
DAY 1 : SAN JOSÉ
Welcome to Costa Rica! A local representative will greet you at the airport to welcome you to this beautiful country, and help you to your shared transfer from the Juan Santamaría International Airport. Head to your hotel in Alajuela, just a few minutes from the airport.
Enjoy your first night in Costa Rica in a charming boutique hotel tucked away in the middle of a coffee plantation. This hotel features elegant, relaxed Spanish Colonial-style architecture nestled along lush, colourful vegetation, and you can see over 100 species of birds and enjoy easy walking trails. Check in and get comfortable!
Lodging in Buena Vista Chic Hotel
DAY 2 : SAN JOSÉ - SAVEGRE, SAN GERARDO DE DOTA (2 hours 30 minutes journey time)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before meeting in the hotel lobby and receiving the keys to your rental car! Check out and head off to your next destination: the cloud forest of San Gerardo de Dota, located in the magical mountains of the Cordillera de Talamanca.
Delight in the atmosphere of peace and harmony in this hidden paradise. Your hotel is recognised as one of the most ecological hotels in the region, and boasts tourism sustainability certifications thanks to environmentally friendly practices.
Discover the abundant flora and fauna as you become immersed in the heart of an enormous forest reserve of over 500 hectares. Listen to the sounds of the Savegre River, considered the cleanest river on the Central American Pacific coast and the fifth cleanest in the world, forming part of the UNESCO biosphere reserve. Enjoy free time and rest.
Lodging in Savegre Hotel & Nature Reserve
DAY 3 & 4 : SAVEGRE, SAN GERARDO DE DOTA
Enjoy two days in Savegre discovering the natural wonders that the area has to offer. Abundant biodiversity makes it the perfect spot for bird watching and searching for the mythical Quetzal! The hotel has plenty of self-guided trails, or hire an expert guide to learn more. Guests can also try horseback riding, or enjoy a relaxing treatment at the Spa.
Lodging in Savegre Hotel & Nature Reserve
DAY 5 : SAVEGRE, SAN GERARDO DE DOTA - PIEDRAS BLANCAS, SOUTH REGION (4 hour journey time)
After a tasty breakfast check out and drive to your next destination: Esquinas Rainforest Lodge, hidden in the tropical jungle of the remote Piedras Blancas National Park, in the south of the country.
The Lodge is surrounded by unspoiled nature, filled with the sounds and sights of the tropical jungle. The unique area attracts more than 300 species of birds, nearly 100 species of mammals, and many amphibians and reptiles! By planting thousands of trees near the community of La Gamba, the Lodge has been certified as 100% carbon neutral. Upon arrival, immerse yourself in the comfort of your room surrounded by nature. Lunch and dinner is included at the hotel.
Lodging in Esquinas Rainforest Lodge
DAY 6 : PIEDRAS BLANCAS, SOUTH REGION
Today's your lucky day, as breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included with your hotel stay. Take the day to discover the secrets of the tropical rainforest, or opt for one of the many activities offered by the Lodge, from day and night walks, horseback riding, bird watching, boat tours and kayaking in the nearby Golfo Dulce.
Lodging in Esquinas Rainforest Lodge
DAY 7 : PIEDRAS BLANCAS, SOUTH REGION - MANUEL ANTONIO (2 hours 30 minutes journey time)
Enjoy a delicious breakfast before checking out and driving to your next destination: Manuel Antonio.
Manuel Antonio is a Central Pacific coastal town boasting a tropical wildlife refuge with a unique ecosystem. Enjoy beautifully calm beaches and relax into the comfort of Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge. The hotel has a sustainable management, respectful of the environment and socially responsible within the community.
Lodging in Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge
DAYS 8 & 9 : MANUEL ANTONIO
Take advantage of two days in this coastal retreat. After breakfast head to the pretty beach to relax, or explore Manuel Antonio's wide variety of ecotourism, aquatic, and cultural activities.
Lodging in Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge
DAY 10 : DEPART (3 hours journey time)
Enjoy one final breakfast before checking out and getting ready for the journey home. Drive to the office of the Car Rental Company, located near the airport, and return your vehicle. A shared shuttle will transfer you to the Juan Santamaria Airport terminal to take your flight back home, as you remember the wonders of this marvellous journey through Costa Rican paradise.
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11-Day, 10-Night Tour
DAY 1 : SAN JOSÉ
Welcome to Costa Rica! A local representative will greet you at the airport to welcome you to this beautiful country, and help you to your shared transfer from the Juan Santamaría International Airport. Head to your hotel in Alajuela, just a few minutes from the airport.
Enjoy your first night in Costa Rica in a charming boutique hotel tucked away in the middle of a coffee plantation. This hotel features elegant, relaxed Spanish Colonial-style architecture nestled along lush, colourful vegetation, and you can see over 100 species of birds and enjoy easy walking trails. Check in and get comfortable!
Lodging in Buena Vista Chic Hotel
DAY 2 : SAN JOSÉ - SAVEGRE, SAN GERARDO DE DOTA (2 hours 30 minutes journey time)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before meeting in the hotel lobby and receiving the keys to your rental car! Check out and head off to your next destination: the cloud forest of San Gerardo de Dota, located in the magical mountains of the Cordillera de Talamanca.
Delight in the atmosphere of peace and harmony in this hidden paradise. Your hotel is recognised as one of the most ecological hotels in the region, and boasts tourism sustainability certifications thanks to environmentally friendly practices.
Discover the abundant flora and fauna as you become immersed in the heart of an enormous forest reserve of over 500 hectares. Listen to the sounds of the Savegre River, considered the cleanest river on the Central American Pacific coast and the fifth cleanest in the world, forming part of the UNESCO biosphere reserve. Enjoy free time and rest.
Lodging in Savegre Hotel & Nature Reserve
DAY 3 & 4 : SAVEGRE, SAN GERARDO DE DOTA
Enjoy two days in Savegre discovering the natural wonders that the area has to offer. Abundant biodiversity makes it the perfect spot for bird watching and searching for the mythical Quetzal! The hotel has plenty of self-guided trails, or hire an expert guide to learn more. Guests can also try horseback riding, or enjoy a relaxing treatment at the Spa.
Lodging in Savegre Hotel & Nature Reserve
DAY 5 : SAVEGRE, SAN GERARDO DE DOTA - PIEDRAS BLANCAS, SOUTH REGION (4 hour journey time)
After a tasty breakfast check out and drive to your next destination: Esquinas Rainforest Lodge, hidden in the tropical jungle of the remote Piedras Blancas National Park, in the south of the country.
The Lodge is surrounded by unspoiled nature, filled with the sounds and sights of the tropical jungle. The unique area attracts more than 300 species of birds, nearly 100 species of mammals, and many amphibians and reptiles! By planting thousands of trees near the community of La Gamba, the Lodge has been certified as 100% carbon neutral. Upon arrival, immerse yourself in the comfort of your room surrounded by nature. Lunch and dinner is included at the hotel.
Lodging in Esquinas Rainforest Lodge
DAY 6 & 7 : PIEDRAS BLANCAS, SOUTH REGION
Enjoy sampling local recipes and flavours with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included with your hotel stay. Take time to discover the secrets of the tropical rainforest, or opt for one of the many activities offered by the Lodge, from day and night walks, horseback riding, bird watching, boat tours and kayaking in the nearby Golfo Dulce.
Lodging in Esquinas Rainforest Lodge
DAY 8 : PIEDRAS BLANCAS, SOUTH REGION - MANUEL ANTONIO (2 hours 30 minutes journey time)
Enjoy a delicious breakfast before checking out and driving to your next destination: Manuel Antonio.
Manuel Antonio is a Central Pacific coastal town boasting a tropical wildlife refuge with a unique ecosystem. Enjoy beautifully calm beaches and relax into the comfort of Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge. The hotel has a sustainable management, respectful of the environment and socially responsible within the community.
Lodging in Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge
DAYS 9, 10 & 11 : MANUEL ANTONIO
Take advantage of three days in this coastal retreat. After breakfast head to the pretty beach to relax, or explore Manuel Antonio's wide variety of ecotourism, aquatic, and cultural activities.
Lodging in Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge
DAY 12 : DEPART (3 hours journey time)
Enjoy one final breakfast before checking out and getting ready for the journey home. Drive to the office of the Car Rental Company, located near the airport, and return your vehicle. A shared shuttle will transfer you to the Juan Santamaria Airport terminal to take your flight back home, as you remember the wonders of this marvellous journey through Costa Rican paradise.
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Your Hotels —
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Maximum room capacity
Throughout your tour you will stay in a Standard Rooms in 3* and 4* hotels (Buena Vista Chic Hotel, Savegre Hotel & Nature Reserve, Esquinas Rainforest Lodge, Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge or similar.)
Hygiene and safety measures :
Throughout your tour, your establishments are committed to respecting the sanitary measures in force to ensure your safety and well-being.
Your Dining Choices
This offer is based on a Bed and Breakfast stay, except for in Piedras Blancas, where you will receive a Full Board stay. Please note that due to the current global health pandemic (COVID-19), certain restaurants and buffets may be closed or places and tables may be limited. We strongly recommend that you contact the hotel for further information two days before your arrival.
Your Journey to San José —
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!
