Costa Rica esentials tour
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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 in downtown San José.

Start your day with a view of the spectacular crater of the Poás Volcano, one of the most impressive in the country.

Continue with a culinary immersion at a coffee plantation: discover every step of the process, from cultivation to the cup, sample local specialties, and enjoy a traditional breakfast in the heart of the plantations.

End the day on a high note with a stroll to the five majestic waterfalls, set against a backdrop of lush natural scenery.

Overnight in downtown San José.

This morning, pick up your rental car and head toward the La Fortuna region and the majestic Arenal Volcano (1,635 meters). Upon arrival, enjoy a relaxing moment in the hot springs, carefully landscaped in the heart of the rainforest.

Overnight stay at an eco-lodge.

Today you’ll set out to explore the canopy on a 3-km hike through the heart of the Arenal Volcano’s primary forest. About fifteen suspension bridges offer spectacular views of the jungle and the volcano. Keep your eyes peeled: you might just spot sloths, monkeys, and tropical birds along the way.

At the end of the day, enjoy a unique experience at Greivin and Ivania’s place as you prepare and savor a traditional dish served with tortillas.

Overnight at an eco-lodge.

Spend half a day exploring the Arenal Volcano Ecological Park on a hike along trails covered in volcanic ash and along the lagoon.

Enjoy the various trails until you reach the viewpoint overlooking the volcanic lava flows —exclusive to the colossus’s most recent eruption in 2010 and the eruption of 1500!

Overnight stay at an eco-lodge.

Depart for theMonteverde region, whose reserve features alpine pasture landscapes in the heart of theTilarán mountain range. Known worldwide for its tropical cloud forest.

As night falls, begin your exploration of this small family-owned property for a nighttime immersion in tropical biodiversity.

Overnight stay at a boutique hotel.

This morning, accompanied by our naturalist guide Rafael, you’ll explore the various trails and immerse yourself in this unique cloud forest ecosystem. If you keep your eyes peeled, you might spot the legendary quetzal, whose tail feathers were long used as adornments by the Aztecs.

Overnight stay at a boutique hotel.

You’ll head toward Manuel Antonio via the famous Inter-American Highway. Once there, a boat tour through theIsla Damas mangrove swamp awaits you, offering a chance to explore this preserved and fascinating ecosystem. Explore its canals with a naturalist guide and observe exceptional wildlife: monkeys, sloths, iguanas, crabs, and even crocodiles.

Overnight stay in a classic hotel.

Today, we’re heading to Manuel Antonio National Park, which combines magnificent beaches with a coral reef and a wide variety of flora and fauna : swimming in crystal-clear waters, relaxing on fine-sand beaches, strolling through the tropical vegetation…

The park is an ideal spot for spotting many animals, such as sloths and squirrel monkeys.

Overnight stay at a standard hotel.

Travel to Uvita along the Pacific Ocean, passing by pristine beaches and tropical landscapes.

Upon arrival, go on a hike to the Nauyaca Waterfalls, among the most spectacular waterfalls in the country. Surrounded by lush vegetation, admire these impressive falls, which reach heights of up to 45 meters, and treat yourself to a refreshing swim in the natural pools.

Overnight stay at an eco-lodge.

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 an eco-lodge.

This morning, we’re heading to San Gerardo de Rivas, at the foot of Cerro Chirripó, the country’s highest peak. Once there, you’ll meet Bernardita and Marvin at their agroecological finca to explore their various crops along the rainforest trails, as well as the secrets of chocolate-making, from bean to bar.

The tour concludes with a gourmet tasting… and a sweet treat to take with you as you head back to Copey de Dota, in the heart of the Talamanca Range.

Overnight at an eco-lodge.

Early in the morning, set out on a guided hike through the heart of the Copey de Dota cloud forest. Along a trail of about 1.5 km, admire the lush vegetation as you follow in the footsteps of the legendary quetzal.

Spend the rest of the day relaxing or exploring the region at your own pace, taking in mountain scenery, coffee plantations, and unspoiled nature.

Overnight stay at an Eco Lodge.

This morning, you’ll head out toward San José with a stop in Cartago, the former colonial capital, to visit the Basilica of Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles, a major pilgrimage site for Costa Ricans.

Please return your rental car approximately 3 hours before your flight. Our local partner will arrange your transfer to the airport for your return flight.

The end of your peaceful adventure in Costa Rica!