San Jose – Tortuguero – Arenal Volcano – Monteverde – Tamarindo
9 days / 8 nights
From $1,842* per person
Experience the world like natural historians on this Costa Rica beach and jungle vacation package, seeing nature in its most protected form and searching for the wildlife that makes this small country so incredibly biodiverse.
Day 1: San Jose
Arrival at Juan Santamaria Airport in San Jose (SJO). Our guide will meet you outside the airport terminal and escort you during the transfer to the hotel. 🛏️ Overnight at Park Inn
Day 2: San Jose – Tortuguero
🍴 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Your first excursion of the trip takes you to the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. Depart early for a transfer that takes you through the tempestuous Braulio Carrillo National Park to the placid lagoons of Tortuguero National Park. You’ll navigate through the park until you reach Tortuguero Village, a carless community bordered by the lagoon on one side and the beach on the other. 🛏️ Overnight at Pachira Lodge
Day 3: Tortuguero
🍴 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Today you’ll enjoy an early morning guided boat tour through the canals as the forest awakens. Afterwards, you’ll visit the local village and beach, where you’ll learn about the sea turtles that come to lay their eggs on the beach and give Tortuguero its name. 🛏️ Overnight at Pachira Lodge
Day 4: Tortuguero – Arenal
🍴 Breakfast, Lunch Take a boat transfer back to the docks, where you’ll continue on by coach to a private lunch spot in the rainforest. From there, you’ll take a private transfer to La Fortuna, nestled at the base of the majestic Arenal Volcano. 🛏️ Overnight at Arenal Springs
Day 5: Arenal
🍴 Breakfast, Dinner Start your Arenal adventure out with a visit to Sloth Territory, a unique forest where expert guides take you through the trails to spot sloths in the treetops. If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to see several of these tranquil animals in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, you’ll hike along the base of the Arenal Volcano to the 1968 lava flows. After the hike, you’ll be ready for a relaxing soak in natural volcanic thermal springs and a hearty dinner. 🛏️ Overnight at Arenal Springs
Day 6: Arenal – Monteverde
🍴 Breakfast A car-boat-car transfer will take you across the lake, from the rainforests of Arenal to the cloud forests of Monteverde. As you ascend these mountains, you’ll either see valleys full of mist or breathtaking views of
