We Love —
- Visiting Costa Rica’s most popular ecotourism destinations, where we get a guided visit around the charming Tortuguero Village.
- Relaxing on the beautiful beaches of Puerto Viejo and observing the rich biodiversity and wildlife of the region.
- Staying comfortably in Superior Category hotels with a customised meal plan for the utmost comfort throughout the trip.
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Your Itinerary In Brief —
An exceptional holiday awaits in the lush jungle, pristine shores and vibrant towns of Costa Rica! Experience the beauty, culture and food of this sublime Central American country on this 7, 9 or 11-night tour with car rental, transfers and hotel stays included.
Choose your ideal duration:
Day 1: San Jose
Day 2: San Jose - Tortuguero
Day 3: Tortuguero - Puerto Viejo
Day 4: Puerto Viejo
Day 5: Puerto Viejo - Sarapiqui
Day 6: Sarapiqui - Arenal
Day 7: Arenal
Day 8: Arenal - San Jose (departure)
9 Nights
Day 1: San Jose
Day 2: San Jose - Tortuguero
Day 3: Tortuguero
Day 4: Tortuguero - Puerto Viejo
Day 5 & 6: Puerto Viejo
Day 7: Puerto Viejo - Sarapiqui
Day 8: Sarapiqui - Arenal
Day 9: Arenal
Day 10: Arenal - San Jose (departure)
11 Nights:
Day 1: San Jose
Day 2: San Jose - Tortuguero
Day 3: Tortuguero
Day 4: Tortuguero - Puerto Viejo
Day 5 & 6: Puerto Viejo
Day 7: Puerto Viejo - Sarapiqui
Day 8: Sarapiqui
Day 9: Sarapiqui - Arenal
Day 10 & 11: Arenal
Day 12: Arenal - San Jose (departure)
Your Itinerary In Detail —
7-night Itinerary
Day 1: San Jose
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) (B, L, D)
Early Check out. At the agreed time, meet at the hotel reception for a semi-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.
En 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.
Arrive at 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, there are no cars, and it is located on a relatively narrow piece of land between the beach and a canal. Have a closer encounter with the Caribbean culture; discover its people and lifestyle walking through this colourful town.
Overnight in Tortuguero.
Day 3: Tortuguero - Puerto Viejo (1h5 boat & 3h on route) (B, L)
Wake up early and join a 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 have 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: Puerto Viejo, located in the unique South Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica. The beautiful beaches of this region are some of the most relaxing in the country. Boasting warm, calm waters, this tropical paradise is ideal for laid-back travellers seeking a getaway in a quaint beach community. Upon arrival, get comfortable in your hotel room and enjoy leisure time to relax at the hotel facilities.
Overnight in Puerto Viejo.
Day 4: Puerto Viejo (B)
Breakfast included at the hotel. Leisure day to relax and enjoy the beautiful beaches of Puerto Viejo and the surroundings. You can visit the charming Cahuita National Park, a 30-minute drive from your hotel, or by taking an optional guided excursion. This National Park is filled with rich biodiversity and wildlife.
Overnight in Puerto Viejo.
Day 5: Puerto Viejo - Sarapiquí (4h on route) (B)
Breakfast included at the hotel before check out. Afterwards, be ready to continue your trip to your next destination: the always-verdant region of Sarapiquí; famous for its amazing and rich biodiversity as well as for being an adventure seeker's dream destination. Upon arrival, get comfortable in your room and relax. Enjoy optional activities such an amazing chocolate tour, an incredible fun and exciting white water rafting tour or a guided night walk at La Tirimbina Reserve.
Overnight in Sarapiquí.
Day 6: Sarapiquí - Arenal (1h5 on route) (B)
Breakfast included at the lodge then, check out. Afterwards, be ready to continue your road trip. Your next destination is La Fortuna de San Carlos, home of the 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 on a daily basis. 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. During your stay in Arenal, you can take advantage of the many options to discover the region: hot springs, hiking to the Volcano, chocolate tour, waterfalls, adventure flying zip lines, hanging bridges, canyoning, coffee tour, cooking classes, wildlife, culture and much more!
Overnight in Arenal.
Day 7: Arenal (B)
Breakfast included at the hotel. Leisure day to relax or explore the natural wonders of Arenal region.
Overnight in Arenal.
Day 8: Arenal - SJO Airport (3h on route) (B)
Breakfast included at the hotel before 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 the services.
9-night Tour Itinerary
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) (B, L, D)
Early check out. At the agreed time, meet at the hotel reception for a semi-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.
En 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.
Arrive at 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, there are no cars, and it is located on a relatively narrow piece of land between the beach and a canal.
Have a closer encounter with the Caribbean culture; discover its people and lifestyle walking through this colourful town.
Overnight in Tortuguero.
Day 3: Tortuguero (B, L, D)
Breakfast included at the Lodge. At the agreed time, join the guide for a nature 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 - Puerto Viejo (1h5 on boat & 3h on route) (B, L)
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 and depending on your package choice, 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: Puerto Viejo, located in the unique South Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica. The beautiful beaches of this region are some of the most relaxing in the country. Boasting warm, calm waters, this tropical paradise is ideal for laid-back travellers seeking a getaway in a quaint beach community. Upon arrival, get comfortable at your hotel room and enjoy leisure time to relax at the hotel facilities.
Overnight in Puerto Viejo.
Day 5 & 6: Puerto Viejo (B)
Breakfast included at the hotel. Leisure days to relax and enjoy the beautiful beaches of Puerto Viejo and the surroundings. You can visit the charming Cahuita National Park, a 30-minute drive from your hotel, or by taking an optional guided excursion. This National Park is filled with rich biodiversity and wildlife.
Overnight in Puerto Viejo.
Day 7: Puerto Viejo - Sarapiquí (4h on route) (B)
Breakfast included at the hotel before check out. Afterwards, be ready to continue your trip to your next destination: the always-verdant region of Sarapiqui; famous for its amazing and rich biodiversity as well as for being an adventure seeker's dream destination. Upon arrival, get comfortable in your room and relax. Enjoy optional activities such an amazing chocolate tour, an incredible fun and exciting white-water rafting tour or a guided night walk at La Tirimbina Reserve.
Overnight in Sarapiquí.
Day 8: Sarapiquí - Arenal (1h5 on route) (B)
Breakfast included at the lodge before check out. Afterwards, be ready to continue your road trip. Your next destination is La Fortuna de San Carlos, home of the wonderful 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. During your stay in Arenal, you can take advantage of the many options to discover the region: hot springs, hiking to the Volcano, chocolate tour, waterfalls, adventure flying zip lines, hanging bridges, canyoning, coffee tour, cooking classes, wildlife, culture and much more!
Overnight in Arenal.
Day 9: Arenal (B)
Breakfast included at the hotel. Leisure day to relax or explore the natural wonders of Arenal region.
Overnight in Arenal.
Day 10: Arenal - SJO Airport (3h on route) (B)
Breakfast included at the hotel, then, 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 the services.
11-night Tour Itinerary
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) (B, L, D)
Early check out. At the agreed time, meet at the hotel reception for a semi-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 wonderful introduction to the heart of the rainforest. While travelling on the canals, you will admire the natural landscapes with different shades of green.
Arrive at the Lodge, check in, get comfortable in your room, and enjoy a tasteful lunch. In the afternoon, meet your guide for an enchanting visit of the Tortuguero Village. This town has a small population of around 500, there are no cars, and it is located on a relatively narrow piece of land between the beach and a canal.
Have a closer encounter with the Caribbean culture; discover its people and lifestyle walking through this colourful town.
Overnight in Tortuguero.
Day 3: Tortuguero (B, L, D)
Breakfast included at the Lodge. At the agreed time, join the guide for a nature 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 - Puerto Viejo (1h5 on boat & 3h on route) (B, L)
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 and depending on your package choice, 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: Puerto Viejo, located in the unique South Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica. The beautiful beaches of this region are some of the most relaxing in the country. Boasting warm, calm waters, this tropical paradise is ideal for laid-back travellers seeking a getaway in a quaint beach community. Upon arrival, get comfortable in your hotel room and enjoy leisure time to relax at the hotel facilities.
Overnight in Puerto Viejo.
Day 5 & 6: Puerto Viejo (B)
Breakfast included at the hotel. Leisure days to relax and enjoy the beautiful beaches of Puerto Viejo and its surroundings. You can visit the charming Cahuita National Park, a 30-minute drive from your hotel, or by taking an optional guided excursion. This National Park is filled with rich biodiversity and wildlife.
Overnight in Puerto Viejo.
Day 7: Puerto Viejo - Sarapiquí (4h on route) (B)
Breakfast included at the hotel before check out. Afterwards, be ready to continue your trip to your next destination: the always-verdant region of Sarapiqui; famous for its amazing and rich biodiversity as well as for being an adventure seeker's dream destination. Upon arrival, get comfortable in your room and relax. Enjoy optional activities such an amazing chocolate tour, an incredible fun and exciting white-water rafting tour or a guided night walk at La Tirimbina Reserve.
Overnight in Sarapiquí.
Day 8: Sarapiquí (B)
Breakfast included at the lodge. Leisure day to relax surrounded by pristine nature of Sarapiquí or take advantage of your free time and explore the beauty of this region by taking an optional guided tour. Enjoy optional activities such an amazing chocolate tour, an incredible fun and exciting white water rafting tour or a guided night walk at La Tirimbina Reserve.
Overnight in Sarapiquí.
Day 9: Sarapiquí ● Arenal (1h5 on route) (B)
Breakfast included at the lodge before check out. Afterwards, be ready to continue your road trip. Your next destination is La Fortuna de San Carlos, home of the wonderful 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 in your hotel room and enjoy leisure time to relax at the hotel facilities.
Overnight in Arenal.
Day 10 & 11: Arenal (B)
Breakfast included at the hotel. Leisure days to relax or explore the natural wonders of Arenal region. During your stay in Arenal, you can take advantage of the many options to discover the region: hot springs, hiking to the Volcano, chocolate tour, waterfalls, adventure flying zip lines, hanging bridges, canyoning, coffee tour, cooking classes, wildlife, culture and much more!
Overnight in Arenal.
Day 12: Arenal - SJO Airport (3h on route) (B)
Breakfast included at the hotel, then, 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 the services.
Your Hotels —
Just for you:
- Free car rental: Suzuki Grand Vitara during the days mentioned in the programme
- Welcome and assistance at SJO airport
- Wi-Fi in the Car
- One glass of wine per person at the first dinner in Tortugero
- Unlimited and free access to the hot springs of the resort in Arenal
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Maximum room capacity
Rest comfortably in the Superior Category hotels throughout your road trip in Costa Rica, some* with extra added values!
Superior Category Hotels:
San Jose: Park Inn
Tortuguero: Evergreen Lodge
Puerto Viejo: Namuwoki Lodge
Sarapiqui: Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge
Arenal: Volcano Lodge
In Tortuguero:
- One glass of wine per person at the first dinner
- One free child under 11 years old for Tortuguero services
In Sarapiqui:
- Rafting tour category II & III (prior reservation is required) at an exclusive price of 56 USD per person
In Arenal:
- Unlimited access to the hot springs at the resort
The maximum capacity of the rooms is 3 adults or 2 adults + 1 child or 1 adult + 1 child + 1 baby. Possibility to stay in a single room with supplement.
Your Dining Choices
You will enjoy a meal plan that is customised to your trip for total ease and comfort. Please see the itinerary for more details.
Your Optional Excursions —
Puerto Viejo : Hiking & Snorkelling in Cahuita National Park (minimum 2 people)

In addition to the walking tour, you can enjoy the snorkelling experience. This excursion takes place in a boat with a capacity of 15 people, with a captain and guide, around the Cahuita National Park, which is the first place in the world where, square metre by square metre, there is more biodiversity in the different ecosystems of the land and sea; you will be able to snorkel in the most important coral reef of Costa Rica, observing: 35 different species of corals, tropical fish, sharks, molluscs, crustaceans, seaweed, sea turtles, and sea sponges, among others.
Sarapiquí: White Water Rafting Class II & III

The Sarapiquí River is the perfect combination of adventure and nature. This section is full of class II-III rapids and refreshingly clear water that drifts through the Sarapiqui rainforest, making it a true paradise. Certified guides will prepare you with their professional equipment and a briefing with safety and paddling instructions. Then the adventure begins! Enjoy the incredible environment full of flora and fauna. Halfway through the trip, we will stop to enjoy a colourful buffet of fresh tropical fruits to recharge our batteries before continuing. After 2.5 hours of adventure, a delicious traditional lunch awaits you in the riverside facilities.
Sarapiquí: Night Walk

With the help of a naturalist as a guide, you have the opportunity to discover the wonders of the forest, when most species are active. You can learn the natural history of the different nocturnal species of the rainforest. The guide focuses on nocturnal species such as: insects, frogs, nocturnal mammals, among others, showing a different perspective of the rainforest.
Arenal: Volcanoes hike, Rio Celeste and Tenorio

One of the most incredible places in Costa Rica, the beautiful turquoise waters and the surrounding nature are a sight to behold. Located on the slopes of the Tenorio volcano, this unique river is incredibly beautiful. The route begins with a 7-kilometre walk through the forest, passing the magical waterfall, the blue lagoon, the viewpoint with views of the Tenorio volcano and the surrounding hills. Two of the most interesting points are "Las Ollas", fumaroles full of mud, and "Los Teñideros", which is where the river acquires its characteristic colour. On the way back, you will walk along the banks of the river, admiring the bubbling waters and its beautiful natural environment. The tour ends with a delicious lunch.
Arenal: Arenal Volcano National Park + Boat

Enjoy a short boat ride from the dam of Lake Arenal to the entrance of "La Península", this trail will take you through the forest of the newest national park, you will walk with incredible views and enjoy fantastic vistas, this trail is special for bird watching and photography. Visit areas that were destroyed by volcanic activity and are now being regenerated. A walk through the "Camino de Coladas" will allow you to discover what the lava flows were like in the past.
Arenal: Horseback riding to the La Fortuna waterfall

This horseback ride takes about 4 hours. It starts at the foot of the mountain and goes up through beautiful forest terrain. You will find beautiful scenery along the way and the opportunity to watch some birds. Then you have to walk 500 metres through the forest to reach the waterfall, which is 70 metres high. At the foot of the waterfall there is a "natural pool" where you can bathe in the cool water.
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!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!
Tortuguero
Tortuguero can be found in the Northern Caribbean of Costa Rica about 95 kilometres north-east of the capital and is today, a national park. Locals and visitors come to Tortuguero to see the diverse flora and fauna which inhabit the area. Most famously, the sea turtles make their way to the village every year to lay their eggs. The thousands of eggs hatch and tiny sea turtles make their way to the sea, which you can witness between mid-July to mid-October.
Other activities visitors can do when visiting Tortuguero is kayak through the canals, walk along the beach or visit the town where shops and restaurants wait to be discovered.