With lush rainforests, soaring volcanoes and beautiful sandy beaches, Costa Rica is a great destination for any nature lover. Discovering national parks and nature reserves, this highlights itinerary will allow you the opportunity of visiting some very diverse habitats, in which you will find hundreds of bird species, reptiles, insect and mammals.
Enriching tailormade journeys – for you This bespoke journey features some of our favourite spots in Costa Rica. You can choose to take our destination experts’ recommendations and travel just as you see the itinerary here, or contact us to add your own special touches; maybe add extra guided treks and zip-lining excursions, or extra time to relax on the beach at the end of your trip. We’re here to design your perfect holiday. Call us on 0844 875 1896.
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Depart the UK for San Jose, arriving the same day. On arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Country Inn & Suites Hotel
Country Inn & Suites Hotel
Country Inn & Suites Hotel is conveniently located near the historical and shopping areas of the city. Rooms are comfortable with modern amenities, and there is a restaurant and fitness centre available.
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Volcan Poas National Park
Explore Volcan Poas National Park where the smoking volcano rises majestically from the beautiful tropical rainforest. Lake Botos fills an extinct crater at the end of one trail, and is home to many cloud forest birds including hummingbirds, tanagers, flycatchers and toucanets. You will continue to Doka Estate coffee tour, with the possibility to see the coffee process and taste some different roasts.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Country Inn & Suites Hotel Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Drive and boat to Tortuguero
This morning we drive through extensive banana plantations to Cano Blanco where we board our boat to travel through the jungle waterways to Tortuguero. The afternoon is free, you may wish to visit the village and the Caribbean Conservation Center to learn more about the protection of sea turtles. Depending on the time of year, this evening you may have the opportunity if seeing the sea turtles at the beach.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Evergreen Lodge Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Evergreen Lodge
Evergreen Lodge is ideally located just five minutes from the entrance to Tortuguero National Park. The rooms are spacious, and designed to complement the jungle surroundings.
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In Tortuguero National Park
Tour the canals of Tortuguero National Park where you may see river turtles, spectacled caiman, southern river otters, and spider, howler and Capuchin monkeys. Tortuguero is also home to dozens of species of birds such as kingfishers, parrots and parakeets, hawks and eagles, and over 50 species of freshwater fish including rainbow bass and grouper. If you are lucky you might spot an endangered West Indian Manatee. The afternoon is left free for optional activities, rent a canoe or just relax at the hotel.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Evergreen Lodge Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Transfer to Arenal
Depart Torguguero this morning and transfer to the charming town of La Fortuna, your base for exploring Arenal Volcano, just four miles away. On a clear day, the majestic volcano can be seen looming over this peaceful town.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Casa Luna Hotel and Spa Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Casa Luna Hotel and Spa
The rooms are set amongst beautiful tropical gardens and there is a large swimming pool outside with tumbling waterfall. Each bedroom is tastefully decorated and the dining area is open to the surroundings, providing spectacular views of Arenal volcano.
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Arenal Volcano Hike and Hot Springs
This morning has been left free to explore at your leisure. This afternoon hike a short distance in the national park and, subject to cloud conditions, you will be rewarded with fabulous views of Arenal volcano, while the sun sets around you. En route back to the town you will stop at the thermal baths for a rejuvenating soak and dinner.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Casa Luna Hotel and Spa Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Drive to Monteverde
Depart the national park and crossing the Lake Arenal, you arrive in Monteverde late morning. These forests, which are shrouded by mist and low-lying clouds throughout much of the year, were originally a Quaker settlement in the 1950s, and became a protected reserve in 1972. The rest of the day has been left free and you may choose to visit the coffee plantations or Monteverde Cheese Factory.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Heliconia Hotel Included meals: Breakfast
Heliconia Hotel
Designed to offer a warm and relaxed stay, Heliconia Hotel offers comfortable rooms ideally located near Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve.
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Canopy Tour in Monteverde
An exhilarating half-day canopy tour takes you across 15 cables and 18 platforms, on one of Costa Rica’s longest canopy tours, allowing great views of the forest from tree-top height!
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Heliconia Hotel Included meals: Breakfast
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Free day
With so many options available, today has been left free for you to do as much or as little as you like. You may wish to take a treetop walkway tour, mountain bike ride, horseback trek, or a guided hike through the national park in search of the Resplendent Quetzal, the best viewing months are March and April, the breeding months.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Heliconia Hotel Included meals: Breakfast
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Drive to Manuel Antonio
Leaving the cloud forest behind, you transfer to Quepos for Manuel Antonio National Park.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Hotel Karahe Included meals: Breakfast
Hotel Karahe
Hotel Karahe is located on Manuel Antonio Beach front, and just 10 minutes walks from the national park entrance. Room are simply furnished, usually with a balcony or terrace to relax on.
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Free day in Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio National Park is a charming combination of rain forest, beaches and coral reefs. Today has been left free to relax on the white sandy beaches or enjoy snorkelling in the warm azure waters. The sunsets from this coast are spectacular and have to be seen to be believed!
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Hotel Karahe Included meals: Breakfast
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Hike in Manuel Antonio
This morning you will head out for a guided walk in Manuel Antonio, home to sloths, marmosets, ocelots, river otters, iguanas, and rare squirrel monkeys.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Hotel Karahe Included meals: Breakfast
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Transfer to San Jose
Leaving the beauty of Manuel Antonio behind you will transfer back to the capital city.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Country Inn & Suites Hotel Included meals: Breakfast
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Depart San Jose
Unfortunately, time to leave Costa Rica for your return to the UK.
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