Costa Rica Amazing Journey

Welcome to Costa Rica. Upon arrival at the airport, our representative will meet you, assist with your luggage, and provide a private transfer to your hotel in San José. Settle in and relax after your journey. Overnight stay in San José.

After breakfast at the hotel, join our Classic Coffee Tour led by an expert guide who will take you through the entire coffee production process. Begin in the nursery and follow the beans as they grow, are carefully harvested, and selected for quality. Experience the aromas of the roasting process and learn how different techniques influence the flavour of the brew. Discover the roasting and packing methods that ensure the finest coffee travels from the Costa Rican plantation to your cup. You will also learn the professional art of “cupping” – tasting coffee to identify and grade its characteristics. The tour concludes in a lush outdoor setting with traditional music, where you may choose to enjoy a buffet lunch featuring local ingredients at Don Prospero Restaurant (not included). Overnight in San José.

In the morning, we will collect you from your hotel for the transfer to Tortuguero, a renowned conservation area on the northern Caribbean coast. Breakfast is included en route.

Upon arrival at the dock, you will board a boat to reach your lodge in Tortuguero. Around midday, enjoy a freshly prepared lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, explore the extensive network of canals, lagoons and rainforests on a guided boat tour led by an expert naturalist. Tortuguero is home to a remarkable variety of wildlife, including numerous species of amphibians, reptiles and mammals. In the evening, savour dinner at the lodge before settling in for the night.

Today, we explore Tortuguero National Park, one of Costa Rica’s top attractions, with our guide. A boat ride takes us through the park’s maze of lagoons and canals, where the trees along the banks arch overhead to form leafy tunnels.

Plentiful rain and an average temperature of 79°F (26°C) help palms, ferns and buttress-rooted trees thrive here. The forest and waterways are home to parrots, monkeys, caimans and crocodiles, along with a huge range of tropical birds.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will assist you with checkout before beginning your journey onward. A shared transfer by boat and road will take you from Tortuguero to a restaurant in Guapiles, where lunch is included. Following the meal, you will be transferred to La Fortuna, renowned for the impressive Arenal Volcano and its stunning natural surroundings. The afternoon is yours to relax and enjoy the hotel facilities at your leisure. Overnight in Arenal.

After breakfast, we set out on a gentle guided hike along the El Silencio Trail, one of the finest places in the Arenal region to experience the rainforest, its wildlife and views of Arenal Volcano. Our guide leads us along well-kept forest paths lined with tall trees, volcanic rock formations and a wide range of plants. Along the way, our guide shares insights into the area’s ecosystems, its volcanic past and the natural forces that shaped the landscape.

Birds, monkeys, frogs and other creatures live in these foothills, so we keep an eye out as we walk. The trail opens onto clearings with wide views of Arenal Volcano, ideal for photos, particularly on a clear day. With few other visitors around, the hike is a relaxed and peaceful way to get close to Costa Rica’s tropical nature.

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and prepare to travel to Monteverde, renowned for its cloud forest. This journey combines a shared transfer and a scenic boat ride, offering a comfortable and efficient route from La Fortuna to Monteverde. You will board a pontoon boat for a 30 to 40-minute crossing to Río Chiquito, a small town on the opposite side of the lake. Upon arrival, there will be a short break to stretch your legs before continuing by bus for approximately 1.5 hours to your hotel in the Monteverde area. Please note that during the rainy season, travel times may be longer. The total transfer duration is around 3.5 hours. The afternoon is yours to relax and explore at your leisure. Overnight in Monteverde.

After breakfast, we spend the morning at Selvatura Park, where you can explore the cloud forest from above via a series of suspension bridges and platforms. This safe and accessible walk offers a unique perspective on the forest canopy and its diverse ecosystem. The afternoon is yours to relax at leisure. Overnight in Monteverde.

After breakfast and check-out, we transfer you to the beach area of Manuel Antonio on the Central Pacific Coast. The remainder of the day is yours to relax and enjoy the hotel facilities at your leisure. Overnight in Manuel Antonio.

Breakfast is included at the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure, enjoying the beautiful surroundings of the Manuel Antonio area. This is a perfect opportunity to relax and soak up the atmosphere of this stunning coastal region. Overnight in Manuel Antonio.

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a full day at your leisure in the beautiful Manuel Antonio area. Take the opportunity to relax and explore this vibrant region at your own pace. Overnight in Manuel Antonio.

There will be a private transfer arranged from your hotel to Juan Santamaría International Airport for your departure flight home.