Discover Central & South Pacific Costa Rica
Enjoy the most biodiverse part of Costa Rica.
Enjoy the most biodiverse part of Costa Rica. Its magnificent Manuel Antonio & Corcovado National Parks will impress you with their wildlife. Enjoy some nature adventure by doing zip-lines and snorkeling in the clear waters of Caño Island. Learn about Costa Rica’s indigenous by visiting one of the native reserves in the country.
SJO-MANUEL ANTONIO-DRAKE BAY-BORUCA-SJO
- 8 nights at Eco-Lodges or CST certified accommodation.
- Meals as described.
- Transfer from and to SJO Intl Airport.
- Transportation as described.
- 24hrs emergency contact.
- Taxes Included.
- Tours:
- Manuel Antonio National Park Hike.
- Canopy Tour (Zip Line).
- Corcovado National Park Tour.
- Caño Island Snorkeling Tour.
Day 1: Pick up upon arrival at the SJO International Airport and transfer to your hotel in the Central Valley. Room and breakfast included.
Day 2: Pick up for a shuttle transfer to Manuel Antonio, located in the Central Pacific Coast. This area is popular for having this beautiful national park with white sand beaches backed by an evergreen forest that grows right up to the high tide line. There is also a lot of things to enjoy like going whitewater rafting, horseback riding, canopy tours, shopping, restaurants and many more. A must visit in your trip to Costa Rica.
Enjoy the rest of the day at the beach, or relax at the hotel. Room and breakfast included.
Day 3: Morning pick up to go on a shared Manuel Antonio National Park hike. Get ready to hike and enjoy the beautiful habitats of this national park; you will find primary forest, secondary forest, mangrove swamps, lagoons and beach vegetation. There is quite a varied fauna with 109 species of mammals and 184 of birds. The park includes 12 little isles just off the coast; these often visited by a number of dolphins.
Afternoon pick up to go on an exciting shared Canopy tour. You will receive a safety and instruction talk. You’ll be geared up with all the proper equipment. The canopy features 12 cables and 16 platforms, 4 of them built on the ground, whereas the remaining 12 hang 90 ft over the verdant tree canopies. As you “zip line” from platform to platform and soar over the leafy treetops, you will be amazed by the new perspective of nature’s wonders that this canopy tour gives you. Maximum weight allowed with the participant is 125 kg (275 lbs.). Room and breakfast Included.
Day 4: Today the trip to Southern Pacific continues, now to Drake Bay. You will be taken to Sierpe on a shuttle transfer, from there you take a shared taxi boat to one of the most beautiful places: Drake Bay! It is named after Sir Francis Drake who is believed to have ventured here in the late 16th century. With scattered hotels and lodges, Drake Bay is the ideal vacation spot for those wishing to relax and escape from it all. Room and meals included.
Day 5: Early morning pick up for a shared tour to Corcovado National Park. The boat ride takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Along the way you will see beautiful panoramas of the beach, and possibly dolphins and whales. Once there, you will walk approximately 4 hours through trails around the station where is possible to see a lot of flora and fauna. This is probably one of the best places to see mammals in danger of extinction such as the tapir, white-lipped peccaries, monkeys, as well as many other species. Enjoy a delicious lunch and later return to Drake Bay. Room and meals included.
Day 6: Morning pick up for a shared Caño Island snorkeling tour. It takes about 40 min in the boat to get to the Island, on the way it is possible to see dolphins, whales, sea snakes, sea turtles and other species. The guide will accompany you in the snorkeling and will show different marine species that can be observed, these include many species of colorful coral fish, sea stars, eels, turtles, White tip sharks, among many others. Then you will move to San Josecito Beach to have lunch and enjoy the beautiful white sand beach. Afternoon at leisure when return to Drake Bay. Room and meals included.
Day 7: Today you take a shared taxi boat back to Sierpe to depart from there towards Boruca Indigenous Reserve to spend the night and get inspired by the folksy and picturesque atmosphere. Borucas are an indigenous population from the south, they are about 2,600 inhabitants in the reserve and speak the language or dialect called “Brunka”. They are known primarily for their skills as craftspeople, using materials such as balsa and sometimes cedar wood, carved masks, arrows, drums, knives, jewelry and other objects. Room and meals Included.
Day 8: After breakfast you will depart towards San José, passing through pineapple plantations. Lunch will take place in a typical rancho where you will learn about the typical sugar cane processing called “Trapiche” and other features. Continue your way passing through the mountains of “Cerro de la Muerte” where you may contemplate the amazing views while heading to your hotel in the Central Valley. Room and breakfast Included.
Day 9: Transportation will be provided to the SJO International Airport. You need to be there 3 hours before your flight time.
Casual clothing like: sweater, loose shirts, pants, jeans, shorts, hat or cap and bathing suit. We also recommend: Sunscreen, sunglasses, hiking shoes, small backpack to carry on tours and activities, water bottle, flashlight, bug spray, raincoat, camera and binoculars.
- Rates are per person and they may change depending on the dates interested. Feel free to contact us to receive a quotation with your specific dates, number of travelers and their ages at [email protected] or fill the request form below.
- We offer accommodation options at budget, mid-range and upscale hotels, we’ll be glad to quote your preference.
- Local flights and transfers inside the country allow a maximum luggage weight of 25 pounds (12kg) per person.
Enjoy the most biodiverse part of Costa Rica. Its magnificent Manuel Antonio & Corcovado National Parks will impress you with their wildlife. Enjoy some nature adventure by doing zip-lines and snorkeling in the clear waters of Caño Island. Learn about Costa Rica’s indigenous by visiting one of the native reserves in the country.
SJO-MANUEL ANTONIO-DRAKE BAY-BORUCA-SJO
Day 1: Pick up upon arrival at the SJO International Airport and transfer to your hotel in the Central Valley. Room and breakfast included.
Day 2: Pick up for a shuttle transfer to Manuel Antonio, located in the Central Pacific Coast. This area is popular for having this beautiful national park with white sand beaches backed by an evergreen forest that grows right up to the high tide line. There is also a lot of things to enjoy like going whitewater rafting, horseback riding, canopy tours, shopping, restaurants and many more. A must visit in your trip to Costa Rica.
Enjoy the rest of the day at the beach, or relax at the hotel. Room and breakfast included.
Day 3: Morning pick up to go on a shared Manuel Antonio National Park hike. Get ready to hike and enjoy the beautiful habitats of this national park; you will find primary forest, secondary forest, mangrove swamps, lagoons and beach vegetation. There is quite a varied fauna with 109 species of mammals and 184 of birds. The park includes 12 little isles just off the coast; these often visited by a number of dolphins.
Afternoon pick up to go on an exciting shared Canopy tour. You will receive a safety and instruction talk. You’ll be geared up with all the proper equipment. The canopy features 12 cables and 16 platforms, 4 of them built on the ground, whereas the remaining 12 hang 90 ft over the verdant tree canopies. As you “zip line” from platform to platform and soar over the leafy treetops, you will be amazed by the new perspective of nature’s wonders that this canopy tour gives you. Maximum weight allowed with the participant is 125 kg (275 lbs.). Room and breakfast Included.
Day 4: Today the trip to Southern Pacific continues, now to Drake Bay. You will be taken to Sierpe on a shuttle transfer, from there you take a shared taxi boat to one of the most beautiful places: Drake Bay! It is named after Sir Francis Drake who is believed to have ventured here in the late 16th century. With scattered hotels and lodges, Drake Bay is the ideal vacation spot for those wishing to relax and escape from it all. Room and meals included.
Day 5: Early morning pick up for a shared tour to Corcovado National Park. The boat ride takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Along the way you will see beautiful panoramas of the beach, and possibly dolphins and whales. Once there, you will walk approximately 4 hours through trails around the station where is possible to see a lot of flora and fauna. This is probably one of the best places to see mammals in danger of extinction such as the tapir, white-lipped peccaries, monkeys, as well as many other species. Enjoy a delicious lunch and later return to Drake Bay. Room and meals included.
Day 6: Morning pick up for a shared Caño Island snorkeling tour. It takes about 40 min in the boat to get to the Island, on the way it is possible to see dolphins, whales, sea snakes, sea turtles and other species. The guide will accompany you in the snorkeling and will show different marine species that can be observed, these include many species of colorful coral fish, sea stars, eels, turtles, White tip sharks, among many others. Then you will move to San Josecito Beach to have lunch and enjoy the beautiful white sand beach. Afternoon at leisure when return to Drake Bay. Room and meals included.
Day 7: Today you take a shared taxi boat back to Sierpe to depart from there towards Boruca Indigenous Reserve to spend the night and get inspired by the folksy and picturesque atmosphere. Borucas are an indigenous population from the south, they are about 2,600 inhabitants in the reserve and speak the language or dialect called “Brunka”. They are known primarily for their skills as craftspeople, using materials such as balsa and sometimes cedar wood, carved masks, arrows, drums, knives, jewelry and other objects. Room and meals Included.
Day 8: After breakfast you will depart towards San José, passing through pineapple plantations. Lunch will take place in a typical rancho where you will learn about the typical sugar cane processing called “Trapiche” and other features. Continue your way passing through the mountains of “Cerro de la Muerte” where you may contemplate the amazing views while heading to your hotel in the Central Valley. Room and breakfast Included.
Day 9: Transportation will be provided to the SJO International Airport. You need to be there 3 hours before your flight time.
- 8 nights at Eco-Lodges or CST certified accommodation.
- Meals as described.
- Transfer from and to SJO Intl Airport.
- Transportation as described.
- 24hrs emergency contact.
- Taxes Included.
- Tours:
- Manuel Antonio National Park Hike.
- Canopy Tour (Zip Line).
- Corcovado National Park Tour.
- Caño Island Snorkeling Tour.
Casual clothing like: sweater, loose shirts, pants, jeans, shorts, hat or cap and bathing suit. We also recommend: Sunscreen, sunglasses, hiking shoes, small backpack to carry on tours and activities, water bottle, flashlight, bug spray, raincoat, camera and binoculars.
- Rates are per person and they may change depending on the dates interested. Feel free to contact us to receive a quotation with your specific dates, number of travelers and their ages at [email protected] or fill the request form below.
- We offer accommodation options at budget, mid-range and upscale hotels, we’ll be glad to quote your preference.
- Local flights and transfers inside the country allow a maximum luggage weight of 25 pounds (12kg) per person.