Following in the Footsteps of « Pékin Express » in Costa Rica!

Welcome to Costa Rica!

Your driver will be waiting for you at Juan Santamaria International Airport, near San José, at an elevation of 1,150 meters in the heart of the Central Valley, to take you to your hotel. Overnight stay at the Buena Vista Hotel.

Standard room.

Picking Up Your Rental Car

Note: You’ll find all the information about your vehicle in the “Other Services” section of your quote. Behind the wheel of your vehicle, you’ll set out to explore the country while staying connected thanks to our Wi-Fi hotspot. Drive from San José to Arenal. Overnight stay at the Arenal Oasis Eco Lodge.

Bungalow.

Hike Around the Volcano

You’ll set out on a hike off the beaten path, accompanied by a local guide, into the heart of the Arenal Volcano countryside. Along the way, you’ll stop at a small waterfall known only to those in the know and completely off the beaten path.

During the hike, you’ll enjoy beautiful views of the volcano.

A picnic break is planned at the ranch of a local finca.

Info: Duration approximately 7 hours, including 4 hours of hiking—moderate difficulty. Overnight stay at the Arenal Oasis Eco Lodge.

Bungalow.

Route from Arenal to Turrialba. Overnight stay on one of the eco-decks at Hacienda Monteclaro.

Perfect for a unique overnight stay under the stars. Lit by candlelight, you’ll sleep in a comfortable bed in an open-air space—with no walls—overlooking the Turrialba Valley.

Note: No hot water or electricity.

Exploring Irazú National Park

Rising 3,450 meters above sea level and often shrouded in clouds, it is Costa Rica’s highest volcano and historically its most active.

Enjoy a short hike through a lunar landscape with a bird’s-eye view of the main crater and its turquoise lagoon. Coffee Tour

You’ll spend an hour and a half touring the coffee plantations at Finca Monteclaro, a traditional finca.

You’ll learn all about Costa Rica’s most famous product. You’ll walk through the fields, discover roasting techniques, and have the opportunity to taste the coffee produced on-site. Spend the night on one of the eco-decks at Hacienda Monteclaro.

Perfect for a unique night spent almost under the stars. By candlelight, you’ll sleep in a comfortable bed in an open-air space—without walls—overlooking the Turrialba Valley.

Note: No hot water or electricity.

Departure for the Costa Rican Pacific Coast.

You’ll cross the Cerro de la Muerte (3,400 meters above sea level), named in memory of the farmers who froze to death while transporting their harvest to San José before the Pan-American Highway was built.

Note: Approximately a 4-hour drive. Overnight stay at Forest Lodge.

Standard room.

Marino Ballena National Park

Created to protect the country’s largest coral reef, the national park owes its name to the humpback whales that migrate through its warm waters to breed.

You’ll be amazed by the natural shape of the park’s beach, which looks exactly like a whale’s tail! Overnight stay at Forest Lodge.

Standard room.

Drive from Uvita to Sierpe. Arrival in Sierpe and boat transfer to Bahia Drake, approximately a 1.5-hour boat ride through the mangrove forest. Return your rental car. Overnight stay and dinner at the Finca Maresia Hotel.

Standard room.

Snorkeling at Isla del Caño

A day dedicated to exploring the Isla del Caño Biological Reserve, a site once considered sacred by the pre-Columbian Diquis people.

The seabed is perfect for snorkeling. In the warm offshore waters, dolphins, whales, and manta rays swim side by side.

Info: About a 45-minute boat ride to reach the site. Overnight stay and dinner at the Finca Maresia Hotel.

Standard room.

Road trip between Drake Bay and the rural village of Rancho Quemado.

The road is a little-traveled dirt track that winds through lush green landscapes, passing through forests and farmland. An experience in itself!

Get ready to enjoy a wonderful local and cultural experience!

Info: about 40 minutes. Overnight stay with Carlos and Mayra at their guesthouse called Laguna Chocuaco.

Basic accommodations.

In Search of Gold!

Southern Costa Rica, and in particular the Osa Peninsula, is known for its gold deposits. With the creation of Corovado National Park and the implementation of conservation projects, this practice has now almost disappeared.

However, today, you’ll get to become a gold prospector!

After meeting your guide and learning about the history of gold in the region, you’ll walk to the river and get hands-on experience!

This is a hands-on tour of how this precious metal is extracted: a fascinating demonstration that helps you understand the process.

Armed with these new insights, you’ll then enjoy a small traditional snack and a refreshing glass of fresh fruit juice. Excursion to Chocuaco Lagoon:

Accompanied by Carlos, you’ll start with a roughly 20-minute walk through the fields and forests on the property until you reach the boat.

You’ll use this walk to learn how to identify medicinal plants still used today by the village residents.

Then, you’ll take a boat ride down the river until you reach the heart of the lagoon. During this relaxing trip, you’ll be able to spot various types of birds—and, if you’re lucky, maybe even some caimans!

Only the sound of the paddle hitting the water will disturb the tranquility of this peaceful place. Overnight stay with Carlos and Mayra at their lodging called Laguna Chocuaco.

Basic accommodations.

Transportation between the rural village of Rancho Quemado and the small town of La Palma.

Info: Approximately 1 hour. Transfer to the city of Puerto Jiménez.

Info: Approximately 30 minutes. Flight to San José.

Info 1: Approximately 1-hour flight.

Info 2: Please note the baggage weight limit (approximately 12 kg per person); a surcharge applies for each additional kilogram. Connection to your international flight.

Early in the morning, set out for a day dedicated to exploring Corcovado National Park, considered the jewel of tropical rainforests. You’ll travel by boat and on foot through the largest tropical rainforest on the Pacific coast of the Americas, passing waterfalls and crystal-clear pools along the trails of La Sirena.

You’ll have the opportunity to spot a wide variety of birds, including the ferocious harpy eagle and scarlet macaws. This is also where you’re most likely to see jaguars and tapirs, especially on the beaches at dusk. Overnight at the Pirate Cove Hotel.

Bungalow with ocean view.

Snorkeling at Isla del Caño

A day dedicated to exploring the Isla del Caño Biological Reserve, a site once considered sacred by the pre-Columbian Diquis people.

The seabed is perfect for snorkeling. In the warm offshore waters, dolphins, whales, and manta rays swim side by side.

Info: About a 45-minute boat ride to reach the site. Overnight stay at the Pirate Cove Hotel.

Bungalow with a view of the sea.

Transfer from your hotel to Drake Airfield. You will take a domestic flight to San José.

Note 1: Flight time is approximately 1 hour; the exact schedule will be provided at the time of booking.

Note 2: Baggage allowance is limited to 12 kg per person for checked luggage and 4 kg for carry-on; there is a surcharge of approximately $3 per additional kilogram.

Connection to your international flight.