A World of Nature

12-Day Costa Rica Adventure

This itinerary offers a comprehensive exploration of Costa Rica's diverse ecosystems, from rainforests and national parks to coastal regions and coffee plantations.

Day 1: San Jose Arrival

  • Flight to Costa Rica.

  • Arrival at San Jose Airport.

  • Meet and assist, transfer to Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel (or similar).

  • Overnight in San Jose.

Day 2: San Jose to Tortuguero National Park

  • Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Travel through Braulio Carrillo National Park to the Caribbean lowlands.

  • Boat ride through Tortuguero National Park rivers and canals.

  • Check-in at Evergreen eco-lodge (or similar).

  • Visit Green Turtle Research Station.

  • Overnight in Tortuguero.

Day 3: Tortuguero National Park Exploration

  • Early morning bird watching excursion.

  • Full day exploring Tortuguero National Park.

  • Overnight in Tortuguero.

Day 4: Tortuguero to Sarapiqui

  • Breakfast at the eco-lodge.

  • Boat ride to the mainland.

  • Visit an organic pineapple plantation.

  • Bat presentation at La Tirimbina Biological Reserve.

  • Check-in at La Quinta Country Inn (or similar).

  • Overnight in Sarapiqui.

Day 5: Sarapiqui Leisure/Optional Activities

  • Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Free day at leisure or optional excursions:

    • Chocolate making tour.

    • Sarapiqui River rafting.

  • Overnight in Sarapiqui.

Day 6: Sarapiqui to Arenal

  • Check-out after breakfast.

  • Early morning bird watching tour.

  • Travel to Arenal.

  • Check-in at Mountain Paradise Hotel (or similar).

  • Evening views of Arenal Volcano.

  • Overnight in Arenal.

Day 7: Arenal Farm Experience

  • Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Visit a family-owned farm and experience Costa Rican farm life.

  • Lunch at the farm with Costa Rican dishes.

  • Afternoon at leisure.

  • Overnight in Arenal.

Day 8: Arenal Activities

  • Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Optional activities:

    • Arenal Hanging Bridges tour.

    • Arenal Canopy Zip-line tour.

    • Leisure day in Arenal.

  • Overnight in Arenal.

Day 9: Arenal to Tarcoles

  • Check-out after breakfast.

  • Travel around Lake Arenal to the Pacific coast.

  • Sunset jungle crocodile safari and bird watching boat excursion on Tarcoles River.

  • Check-in at Hotel Punta Leona (or similar).

  • Overnight in Tarcoles.

Day 10: Manuel Antonio National Park

  • Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Explore Manuel Antonio National Park (beaches, forest trails).

  • Leisure time for swimming.

  • Overnight in Tarcoles.

Day 11: Tarcoles to Sarchi to San Jose

  • Check-out after breakfast.

  • Drive to Sarchi.

  • Tour Espiritu Santo Coffee Plantation.

  • Drive back to San Jose.

  • Check-in at Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel (or similar).

  • Overnight in San Jose.

Day 12: San Jose Departure

  • Check-out after breakfast.

  • Transfer to San Jose Airport for departure flight.

  • End of tour.

Package Includes:

  • Accommodation.

  • Meals as specified.

  • Tours and transfers as per itinerary.

Package Excludes:

  • International flights.

  • Optional tours.

  • Personal expenses.

  • Tips.