Signature Costa Rica | Where the Wild Answers

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9 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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San Jose, Costa Rica

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Highlights

Join coffee innovators at Café Sombra Verde, tracing the journey from bean to cup in an immersive sustainability-focused tasting

Glide through the wildlife-rich Caño Negro waterways on a private boat, sharing stories and food with local families

Step into the rhythm of rural life on Doña Olga’s family farm and enjoy a homestyle lunch made with love

Itinerary

Life runs deep through Costa Rica. It’s heard in the chorus of forest birds, seen in the flow of artisans’ hands, and felt in the slow drift of cloud over forested peaks. To see it is one thing. This journey makes you a part of it. Led by your Signature Guide, cross landscapes alive with energy – mist-shrouded mountains, shimmering wetlands, and geothermal rivers − meeting guardians of nature, observing the wildlife, living the pura vida.

Venture to the very heart of each destination on our Signature Collection, where every journey is shaped by our unrivalled local connections and insider expertise. Step beyond the ordinary with private invitations, rare encounters, and experiences few will ever share. So when someone says, “I’ve been there,” you’ll simply smile, knowing you’ve experienced it differently. Signature Day: Experience our distinctive Signature Day, choosing between optional activities such as a zip line course through a canyon, a guided nature hike, a river tubing adventure or birdwatching and mountain biking
Signature Stay: Find a sanctuary of comfort, conservation and biodiversity at Tocu Tent Camp, set within the remote wetlands of Caño Negro
Signature Guide: Let your hand-picked Signature guide lead you to the country’s soul − sharing their home, heritage, and heart

day 1Unwind amid Alajuela’s emerald hills | Welcome dinner under the forest canopy

Welcome to Alajuela, where our journey begins in the soft green folds of the Central Valley. Settle into our tranquil resort hideaway, surrounded by mist-kissed forest and sweeping views over the valley below.
Complimentary arrival transfers are provided today. Those arriving early can take a moment to unwind, perhaps follow a shaded trail to a secluded waterfall or relax in the open-air spa, lulled by birdsong.
As evening falls, gather for our welcome reception: a private farm-to-table dinner under the canopy, where your gourmet dinner is accompanied by sunset light and the sounds of the forest.

Meals

Dinner

day 2Trace craft traditions | Join coffee innovators for a special bean-to-cup experience

day 3Create and connect in Bajos del Toro | Join Doña Olga for an immersive farm visit

day 4Find home in the wilderness | Discover the land of the jaguar with their guardians

day 5Meet the keepers of Caño Negro | Drift through waterways alive with life and culture

day 6Journey to Río Perdido | Soak in thermal waters and taste local produce

day 7Signature Day | Embrace your playful spirit or surrender to nature's calm

day 8Return to the Central Valley | Let a waterfall and warm welcomes guide you back

day 9Say a fond farewell to Costa Rica

What's Included

Accommodation

Elegant, handpicked hotels and a Signature Stay at an eco-conscious retreat in the remote wetlands of Caño Negro

Meals

All breakfasts, six lunches, and all dinners, featuring restaurants that capture the authentic tastes of Costa Rica

Transport

Complimentary transfers on arrival and departure, ensuring a smooth journey, plus comfortable transport throughout (private vehicles)

Guide

Named tour leader with outstanding knowledge and guest satisfaction

Others

Your preferred Signature Day experience, selected and prebooked ahead of travelGratuities for local support staff so every detail of your journey feels effortless

What's Excluded

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Itinerary

day 1Unwind amid Alajuela’s emerald hills | Welcome dinner under the forest canopy

day 2Trace craft traditions | Join coffee innovators for a special bean-to-cup experience

day 3Create and connect in Bajos del Toro | Join Doña Olga for an immersive farm visit

day 4Find home in the wilderness | Discover the land of the jaguar with their guardians

day 5Meet the keepers of Caño Negro | Drift through waterways alive with life and culture

day 6Journey to Río Perdido | Soak in thermal waters and taste local produce

day 7Signature Day | Embrace your playful spirit or surrender to nature's calm