The Essence of Costa Rica: Pure Nature

10 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
30 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 79 yearsAge range for participants
English, SpanishGuide language

Highlights

Visit the home of the rarest and most unique habitats on the planet

Admire the natural beauty and diverse biological national parks

Explore Arenal Volcano and soak in the nearby mineral thermal waters

Get your adrenaline pumping as you ride the rapids of the Rio Balsa

Itinerary

Costa Rica’s vibrant nature awaits on this 10-day adventure, perfect for experienced travelers passionate about biodiversity. Journey from San Jose through highland jungles, misty cloud forests, and the fiery slopes of Arenal Volcano. On the Osa Peninsula, immerse yourself in one of the world’s most biodiverse regions—ideal for water sports like snorkeling and diving. Highlights include a full-day wildlife tour in Corcovado National Park, a stay on Cano Island, and soaking in Arenal’s hot springs before exploring the lush Monteverde cloud forest. This trip’s unique selling point: up-close encounters with rare wildlife and a variety of exhilarating excursions in Costa Rica’s premier natural sanctuaries.

day 1 - Arrive in San Jose

Arrival in San Jose Costa Rica. Meet and greet at the San Jose International Airport and then transfer to your hotel in San Jose City.

Duration:30 minutes
Accommodation:4 Star Hotel at Hilton Garden San Jose or similar

day 2 - San Jose to Corcovado National Park

Breakfast included at the hotel. Transfer from your hotel to the airport and take a domestic flight from San Jose to Drake Bay Resort/Aguila de Osa or similar.

Boat transfer to the resort and the rest of the day at leisure.

Duration:1.5 hours
Accommodation: Eco lodge
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 3 - Corcovado National Park

Breakfast included at the hotel.

Corcovado National Park full-day tour.

Duration:9 hours
Accommodation: Eco lodge
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 4 - Caño Island

Breakfast included at the lodge.

Caño Island full tour with lunch included.

Dinner included at the lodge.

Duration:7 hours
Accommodation: Eco lodge
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 5 - Corcovado to Arenal

Breakfast included at the lodge.

Boat transfer from the lodge to the local airstrip for a domestic flight from Drake Bay to San Jose.

Private transfer from San Jose to Arenal Volcano.

Visit a hot springs resort with a buffet dinner included.

Duration:4.5 hours
Accommodation:4 Star Hotel at Magic Mountain Hotel or similar
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

day 6 - Arenal Volcano

Breakfast included at the hotel.

Choose one of the following tour options:

1-White water Rafting in Balsa River class III with lunch included

2-Arenal hanging bridges at Mistico Park with lunch included

3- ATV mountain adventure tour with lunch included

Duration:6.5 hours
Accommodation:4 Star Hotel at Magic Mountain or similar
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

day 7 - Arenal to Monteverde

Breakfast included at the hotel.

Transfer Arenal to Monteverde (car-boat-car) lake crossing and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Duration:3.5 hours
Accommodation:4 Star Hotel at Country lodge or similar
Meals:Breakfast

day 8 - Monteverde adventure excursion

Breakfast included at the hotel.

Sky Walk + Sky Tram + Sky trek + Vertigo Tour with lunch included.

Duration:5 hours
Accommodation:4 Star Hotel at Country lodge or similar
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

day 9 - Monteverde to San Jose

Breakfast included at the hotel.

Morning free to explore Santa Elena town or relax at the hotel.

In the afternoon, transfer from Monteverde to San Jose.

Duration:4 hours
Accommodation:4 Star Hotel at Hilton Garden San jose or similar
Meals:Breakfast

day 10 - Departure day

Breakfast included at the hotel.

At the appointed time, transfer from your hotel to the San Jose Intl Airport. Goodbye!

Duration:30 minutes
Meals:Breakfast
The Essence of Costa Rica: Pure Nature

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What's Included

Meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinnersAccommodation: 9 nights at 4 star hotelsMeet and greet at the San Jose International AirportProfessional naturalist bilingual guideComfortable air-conditioned vehicle or mini van throughout the itineraryFive full-day excursions as detailed on itineraryLocal transfersDomestic flights San Jose / Corcovado / San JoseBoat transfersAll taxes & feesInsurance during your included transfers/activities

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