Early morning you will be picked up at your hotel in San Jose to drive to Tortuguero (approx. 4 hours), a place well known for being one of the most important places in the world for spawning the green turtle. It's a beautiful trip, so relax and enjoy the views as you move towards the ocean. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel where you will be served a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, you will have the chance to visit the sea turtle museum (entrance not included, $ 3 per person), walk on the beach and explore the picturesque town of Tortuguero.

Included Activities:  Tortuguero town visit.

Optional Activities: Night turtle nesting tour (July to October)

Transportation: 2 hour drive from San Jose to Caño Blanco to take the boat, 2 more hours by boat to the hotel.

Accommodation Option: Turtle Beach Lodge (3 star hotel) or Tortuga Lodge  (4 star hotel).

Today you will participate in several tours to explore the Tortuguero area. One of them will be a guided hike into the hotel trails to observe the local flora and fauna. The other will be a boat tour in the canals of the Tortuguero National Park where, with a little luck, you will observe a great variety of fauna among the lush vegetation. (Entrance fee to Tortuguero National Park not included, $15 per person)

Included Activities: Guided canal boat tour, optional hike in the trails near the hotel.

Optional Activities: Night turtle nesting tour (July to October)

Accommodations Option: Turtle Beach Lodge (3 star hotel) or Tortuga Lodge  (4 star hotel).

Today you will leave Tortuguero after breakfast and head to Arenal.

Arenal’s perfectly symmetrical shape makes it a sightseer’s dream, while its abundance of outdoor activities makes it an easy place to enjoy hiking, zip lining, thermal waters, and observe a diverse population of wildlife. 

Once you arrive in the afternoon you will have the opportunity to soak in the hot springs at the hotel or at any of the hot spring resorts around town.

Optional afternoon activities: Night hike.

Transportation: 2 hours by boat from Tortuguero to Caño Blanco and 4 hour drive to the Arenal.

Accommodation Options:  Miradas Arenal (3 star hotel)

On the way to your beach destination you will visit the community of Santa Barbara.

(optional Tour, not included on actual price) 

Santa Barbara, is the birthplace of the marimba, an instrument that is a national symbol of Costa Rica. In addition, it is the only part of the country where the ancient tradition of ceramics is maintained, a tradition inherited from our indigenous people.

When you arrive you will have lunch and taste the local cuisine.

After lunch you will experience a complete demonstration of the pottery process, starting with making the mud with your feet and finishing by cooking it in a mud oven. You will learn from the history of the family whose modus vivendi has been transmitted from generation to generation.

From Santa Barbara you will continue to the beach location you choose: Hermosa Beach, Negra Beach or Potrero Beach for dinner and a relaxing evening

Optional activities:Pottery lessons.

Transportation: 2 hours from Monteverde to Santa Barbara and 1 hour from Santa Barbara to any of the beach locations.

Accommodation Options:  Mangaby- Playa Hermosa (3 star hotel) or similar

Sail aboard the Tom Cat or the Spanish Dancer. Come aboard and see the many dolphins, whales, sea turtles, and birds of the North Pacific Coast.

This tour includes snorkeling equipment and a tour of the offshore islands. You also stop for a leisurely swim at one of the white sand beaches and dive on the underwater reefs. Enjoy a feast of fresh fruits, grilled fish brochettes, pasta salad, drinks and great hospitality. 

Not Included activities: Bilingual guide, snorkeling equipment & light lunch.

  Mangaby- Playa Hermosa (3 star hotel) or similar 

After your relax days on  the beach, You will take an early morning private ground transfer (approx. 4 hours) from your Beach Hotel  to San Jose  

Stay in San Jose, Costa Rica´s capital, where you can visit museums: National Museum,Jade Museum, Gold Museum, Central Market or just walk around feeling the PURA VIDA!!!  and get some souvenirs

Accommodations Options:  Grand Hotel Costa Rica or similar

Your amazing trip is coming to an end! 

You will take a private ground transfer to San Jose Airport where you will connect to your flight home. We hope you enjoyed your trip and will come visit again soon!

Transportation: Approx. 1 hours drive from your San Jose Hotel to Juan Santamaria International Airport.