Highlights
Discover Costa Rica's incredible nature and wildlife
Explore unspoilt tropical rainforest and look down into volcanic craters
Search for birdlife in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Itinerary
Uncover the very best of Costa Rica, from misty cloud forests to sun-drenched beaches, on the Highlights of Costa Rica + Beach Extension. Begin in San Jose, then delve into Monteverde’s lush reserves, float the wildlife-rich Penas Blancas river, and bask in the beauty of Manuel Antonio National Park’s white sands. With extra time to unwind on the coast, this wildlife tour is perfect for nature lovers seeking both adventure and relaxation. The USP of this tour package is its seamless combination of diverse ecosystems and a laid-back beach finale, ensuring a well-rounded Costa Rican escape.
day 1Join trip in San Jose
Our tour starts today in San Jose, Costa Rica's cosmopolitan capital. Lying in a fertile valley, at an altitude of 1,150 metres, coffee and sugar are big industries here - coffee is even planted between buildings and along the roadsides on the outskirts of the city.
For those arriving in time, our tour leader plans to meet you in the hotel reception at 7pm for a welcome meeting, and for those that wish there'll be the chance to go out for dinner. There are no other activities planned today, so you're free to arrive in San Jose at any time. If you'd like an airport transfer, you'll need to arrive into San Jose's Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), which is around a 30-minute drive from our hotel. If you miss the welcome meeting, your tour leader will inform you of any essential information as soon as you catch up.
If your flight arrives earlier in the day, you might like to head out and explore the city - the barrios are easy to navigate, laid out in a grid pattern of avenues and streets. The National Museum (Museo Nacional De Costa Rica) is also well worth a visit.
day 2Visit the Doka Coffee Estate; take a walk in Arenal National Park
day 3Wildlife float trip on the Penas Blancas river, free afternoon with optional activities including a waterfall hike
day 4Drive to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, night walk through the forest
day 5Drive to Manuel Antonio National Park
day 6Explore Manuel Antonio's wildlife and beaches
day 7Free morning in Manuel Antonio National Park, return by vehicle to San Jose
day 8Free day, optional activities
day 9Free morning, travel back to San Jose
day 10Trip ends in San Jose
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