Costa Rica is an ocean-hugged country that squeezes a remarkable number of wonders into a small space. From idyllic beaches to active volcanoes, vibrant jungles to thundering waterfalls, the gifts of nature are glorious to behold. Spend your days marveling at extraordinary abundant wildlife, cavorting through rejuvenating hot springs and mineral pools, and tempting adrenaline atop rainforest hanging bridges.
Day 1: San Jose – Arrival San Jose
Upon arrival to San Jose Airport, you are met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel in the city center. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Day 2: San Jose – Arenal
After breakfast at your hotel, depart San Jose for Arenal Volcano National Park and visit its active volcano. Experience extraordinary views of the the Volcano on a gentle hike along its base (about 2.5 hours). Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at Ecotermales Hot Springs with its natural water falls and mineral pools.
Day 3: Arenal – Hanging Bridges
Breakfast at your hotel. Spend the day exploring the hanging bridges of Arenal. Located in a bird migration corridor, the trails and bridges of this project will bring you up close the the primary rainforest and its wildlife.
Day 4: Arenal – Gunanacaste
After breakfast at your hotel, depart the Arenal region for Guanacaste and the beaches of the Pacific Coast. After checking in to your hotel in Guanacaste, the remainder of the day is at leisure.
Day 5: Guanacaste B
Breakfast at your hotel. Enjoy a full day at leisure to relax on the beach and explore your surroundings.
Day 6: Guanacaste
Breakfast at your hotel. Enjoy a second full day at leisure to relax on the beach and explore your surroundings.
Day 7: Guanacaste – San Jose
Breakfast at your hotel. Depart for San Jose. After checking in to your hotel, the remainder of the day is free for shopping and sightseeing on your own.
Day 8: San Jose – Departure
After breakfast at your hotel, you are transferred to San Jose Airport to board your return flight home.