Classic Costa Rica

Arrive in San Jose, the capital city of Costa Rica. Meet our representative who will take you to the Central Valley Hotel by private transfer. The remainder of the day is for your leisure. Relax and be ready for an early start the next morning.

Buena Vista Chic Hotel

Soak into a tranquil atmosphere as you step into this beautiful secluded hotel surrounded by lush greenery and populated by 100 species of exotic birds. Inside, you will find nicely manicured gardens adding to the overall ambience of the hotel. Stay in one of the 30 guest rooms having a nice intimate and relaxing setting and enjoy top-class customer service. Relish contemporary international cuisine nicely blended with Costa Rican flavours for a memorable dining experience. Several popular attractions are located close by including Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffee Farm, Azteca Tours, and Our Lady of the Pillar Cathedral.

In the morning, head early to Tortuguero National Park where you will be stopping for breakfast on the route - enjoy the scenic views as well as you’ll pass through a forest. Take a shared motorised boat transfer in time to relish lunch in the afternoon. You are welcome to take a guided jungle hike or a guided visit to the iconic Tortuguero Village (Note: Tortuguero experiences are organised by the hotel and depend upon the weather).

Mawamba Lodge Tortuguero

Stay at this nice and thrilling tropical lodge and enjoy direct beach access and lush tropical for a complete natural paradise experience. Among the facilities, you will get an outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant by the pool, & more. Rooms are spacious and provide a comfortable environment. Here you get an on-site restaurant offering local and international a la carte options. The hotel also provides the option to engage in thrilling activities such as kayaking, boat tours, and canoe trips.

Start with a nice breakfast. Next, join the small group guided trips (organised by the hotel) where you are going to explore Tortuguero landscapes and learn about the abundance of wildlife available in the area.

From Tortuguero to Arenal, you will be travelling by shared boat and coach transfer to the beautiful small town of La Fortuna, which is located in the shadow of the impressive Arenal Volcano then further onto your hotel. Then spend the remainder of the day at leisure at your hotel. Enjoy your time relaxing by the hotel’s thermal volcanic hot springs located on the property.

Hotel Arenal Manoa

Stay in a nice secluded atmosphere from where you can experience breathtaking views of the spectacular Arenal Volcano. Here you can find beautifully furnished suites which are equipped with queen-sized beds and all the amenities for a comfortable stay experience. Here you will find two hot spring pools to experience the rejuvenating effect of hot springs (you get two hot spring pools). Also, feel completely rejuvenated at the amazing spa available at the hotel which is just on the banks of the river and surrounded by nature.

In the morning, visit the unique Místico Arenal Hanging Bridges. The tour starts with you getting picked up at your hotel in the La Fortuna region. Enjoy walking through the forest, admiring diverse flora, fauna and birds which will be pointed out and explained by your naturalist guide. You can easily see more than 50 species of birdies in the area.

Timings for the tour: 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 12:00, 13:00 & 14:00 hrs.

Length: 3.2 km (short version 1.9 km)

Duration: 2.5 hours approx.

Start with having breakfast at the hotel. The day is free at leisure which you can spend relaxing by the pool or just enjoy the spectacle of Arenal’s Volcano Cone.

In the morning, enjoy spectacular views of Arenal Lake as you will spend four hours to reach Monteverde Cloud Forest by shared transfer. On the route, as you arrive, enjoy stunning views of the mountains and cloud forest.

Cloud Forest Lodge Monteverde

Imagine relaxing on a nice sofa overlooking the endless vistas of nature meeting the beautiful skies of Monteverde. That's right - the hotel provides the perfect blend of isolation in nature all the while you get to enjoy the top-tier amenities, including a lounge area, bar, restaurant, private trails, game room, & more.

Experience an unforgettable morning excursion into the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Meet your driver at the hotel lobby. You will drive for a few minutes to the private reserve and then discover various trails at the site. You have the option to walk to the picturesque viewpoint of La Ventana and witness the natural contrast by the Continental Division - a characteristic of Costa Rica’s mountain ranges.

On the 9th day, you will take a drive from the cool temperatures of the colour forest to the warmer Pacific coast. You will be staying in the town of Manuel Antonia located beside the popular national park. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to enjoy the various facilities available at the hotel.

Parador Resort & Spa Manuel Antonio

Enjoy staying in nature's heaven surrounded by expansive vistas of wildlife-rich tropical rainforests with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and Manuel Antonio. Here you get 7 swimming pools and 7 restaurants. You get a tennis court, lounge, games room, bar and restaurant, swimming pools (including a separate adult pool), mini-gym & more.

This day you will explore this stunning national park on a guided hike. Carefully look for brightly coloured macaws, toucans, sloths and groups of playful monkeys (the park is home to four species of monkeys that live in Costa Rica) all the while appreciating spectacular ocean views.

Find three trails with varying degrees of difficulty - flat to very steep. The path we will be taking is 3 km long, flat and easily accessible. You will be escorted by a naturalist guide who has expertise in the area and will explain the different animals and plants available on this tour. Once you reach the third beach, take a 20-minute break, sunbathe or you can dip in the ocean. During the tour, sight birds, sloths, and reptiles, and appreciate the beautiful orchids, butterflies, and tropical trees. Moreover, the guide carries Pentax and Swarovski telescopes allowing you to experience the wildlife better and take pictures from a new perspective. By the end, receive transportation back to the hotel.

The day is free at leisure.

Enjoy your breakfast and head to San José Airport for your flight back home. Alternatively, you have the option to extend your holiday by continuing your excursion south from Manuel Antonio to the beautiful Osa Peninsula.