From South Caribbean to South Pacific Coasts
Discover the wonderful coasts of Costa Rica, crystal clear waters, hikes in ancient tropical rainforest and visits to native reserves along the country.
Start your trip on the pristine beaches of the Southern Caribbean coast then visiting Arenal Volcano, a must see when you come to Costa Rica. Continue your trip on a catamaran tour to Tortuga Island before heading south to snorkel in crystal clear waters and hike in ancient tropical rainforest of the Osa Peninsula. Complete your tour by visiting a native reserve and learn how they make their famous crafts before finalizing this amazing expedition.
SJO-CAHUITA-ARENAL-MONTEVERDE-UVITA-DRAKE BAY-BORUCA RESERVE-SJO
- 14 nights at Eco-Lodges or CST certified accommodation.
- Meals as described.
- Transfer from and to SJO Intl Airport.
- Transportation as described.
- 24hrs emergency contact.
- Tours:
- Canopy (Zip Lining) Tour.
- Arenal Volcano Hike + Hot Springs.
- Tortuga Island Catamaran Tour.
- Marino Ballena National Park (Whales and Dolphins) Boat Tour.
- Corcovado National Park hike.
- Caño Island Snorkeling Tour.
Day 1: Pick up upon arrival to the SJO International Airport, transfer to your hotel in the Central Valley. Room and Breakfast Included.
Day 2: Morning pick up for a shuttle transfer to the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. Surrounded by beautiful white sandy beaches with coconut flora and turquoise sea, Cahuita is a beach town with a National Park that protects the wildlife in the Atlantic tropical zone. It features stunning species of coral reefs and diverse marine ecosystems besides its wide range of colorful tropical fish that will tempt you to dive in its waters. Room and breakfast Included.
Day 3: Today you will reach the tree tops of the Caribbean mountains on an exciting canopy tour (zip lining) in the banks of the Banana River in a set of 9 stations launching dual security cables that will allow you to fly across the forest. Upon arrival, you will get instructions and explanation on security and equipment needed. Then, you will appreciate the imposing majesty of the forest, huge trees, see red and green frogs and much more wildlife accompanied by your guide. Room and breakfast included.
Day 4: Enjoy the breakfast and the surroundings, midmorning pick up for a shared shuttle transfer to Arenal area. This is a special place; there are mountains to be hiked, lakes to be fished, rivers to be floated and of course; its majestic Arenal Volcano. One of the country’s most scenic and accessible areas, making it a requisite stop on any trip to Costa Rica. Room and Breakfast Included.
Day 5: Morning to relax at the hotel, afternoon pick up for a shared hike to the Arenal Volcano National Park. Hike through the rainforest with an experienced guide who will point out interesting plants, wildlife, nature and tell important facts and history. Later on, relax and soak at the Hot Springs and enjoy a delicious dinner. Room and breakfast included.
Day 6: Pickup to go on a shared bus/boat/bus tour/transfer to Monteverde area crossing the Arenal Lake. Enjoy your ride with great views of the Arenal Volcano and near mountains. Monteverde is a world above the coastal town. It’s a place filled with tasty restaurants and folksy artisan shops, while the nearby rainforest hosts a remarkable amount of biodiversity. Room and meals included.
Day 7: Morning pick up to spend a wonderful day at the beautiful white sand beach of Tortuga Island, riding on a world class catamaran through the Gulf of Nicoya, passing Cedros, Jesusita and San Lucas Islands; considered bird sanctuaries and one of them was a maximum prison years ago. You’ll eat a gourmet meal, enjoy live music and get to snorkel in the warm waters. A unique cruising experience! **This tour operates from Monteverde with a minimum of 4 people** Room and meals included.
Day 8: Morning pickup for a shuttle transfer to Uvita located in the Osa Peninsula.
Uvita is a special place to enjoy a great beach holiday atmosphere. It’s near the Marino Ballena National Park, famous for being the mating place of humpback whales that migrate here each year from July to the end of October and December to March. Another interesting feature of this park is Punta Uvita or commonly called the "Cola de Ballena" for being a natural isthmus made of sand that is accessible when low tide and looks like a whale tail from the sky. Room only Included.
Day 9: Enjoy a boat tour to the Marino Ballena National Park. You will visit the famous Punta Uvita (the whale tail), Tres Hermanas and Ballena Islets as well as Ventanas Sea Caves. During the tour we search for humpback whales and two different species of resident dolphins. Others species that are seen occasionally during this tour are: bryde’s whales, pilot whales, fake killer whales and other marine life. You will get to snorkel on the coral and rock reefs to enjoy the marine wildlife of this place. Later on, you’ll move to Ventanas Beach where you can observe wonderful rocky formations and an amazing cave that was carved by the ocean and tectonic movements thousands of years ago. Room only Included.
Day 10: Today the trip to Southern Pacific continues, now to Drake Bay. You will be taken on a shuttle transfer to Sierpe, from there a taxi boat will take you 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 11: Early morning pick up for a 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 12: Morning pick up for a 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 13: Today you take a taxi boat back to Sierpe to later be taken to 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 14: 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 15: Transfer will be provided to 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 allow a maximum luggage weight of 25 pounds (12kg).
Start your trip on the pristine beaches of the Southern Caribbean coast then visiting Arenal Volcano, a must see when you come to Costa Rica. Continue your trip on a catamaran tour to Tortuga Island before heading south to snorkel in crystal clear waters and hike in ancient tropical rainforest of the Osa Peninsula. Complete your tour by visiting a native reserve and learn how they make their famous crafts before finalizing this amazing expedition.
SJO-CAHUITA-ARENAL-MONTEVERDE-UVITA-DRAKE BAY-BORUCA RESERVE-SJO
Day 1: Pick up upon arrival to the SJO International Airport, transfer to your hotel in the Central Valley. Room and Breakfast Included.
Day 2: Morning pick up for a shuttle transfer to the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. Surrounded by beautiful white sandy beaches with coconut flora and turquoise sea, Cahuita is a beach town with a National Park that protects the wildlife in the Atlantic tropical zone. It features stunning species of coral reefs and diverse marine ecosystems besides its wide range of colorful tropical fish that will tempt you to dive in its waters. Room and breakfast Included.
Day 3: Today you will reach the tree tops of the Caribbean mountains on an exciting canopy tour (zip lining) in the banks of the Banana River in a set of 9 stations launching dual security cables that will allow you to fly across the forest. Upon arrival, you will get instructions and explanation on security and equipment needed. Then, you will appreciate the imposing majesty of the forest, huge trees, see red and green frogs and much more wildlife accompanied by your guide. Room and breakfast included.
Day 4: Enjoy the breakfast and the surroundings, midmorning pick up for a shared shuttle transfer to Arenal area. This is a special place; there are mountains to be hiked, lakes to be fished, rivers to be floated and of course; its majestic Arenal Volcano. One of the country’s most scenic and accessible areas, making it a requisite stop on any trip to Costa Rica. Room and Breakfast Included.
Day 5: Morning to relax at the hotel, afternoon pick up for a shared hike to the Arenal Volcano National Park. Hike through the rainforest with an experienced guide who will point out interesting plants, wildlife, nature and tell important facts and history. Later on, relax and soak at the Hot Springs and enjoy a delicious dinner. Room and breakfast included.
Day 6: Pickup to go on a shared bus/boat/bus tour/transfer to Monteverde area crossing the Arenal Lake. Enjoy your ride with great views of the Arenal Volcano and near mountains. Monteverde is a world above the coastal town. It’s a place filled with tasty restaurants and folksy artisan shops, while the nearby rainforest hosts a remarkable amount of biodiversity. Room and meals included.
Day 7: Morning pick up to spend a wonderful day at the beautiful white sand beach of Tortuga Island, riding on a world class catamaran through the Gulf of Nicoya, passing Cedros, Jesusita and San Lucas Islands; considered bird sanctuaries and one of them was a maximum prison years ago. You’ll eat a gourmet meal, enjoy live music and get to snorkel in the warm waters. A unique cruising experience! **This tour operates from Monteverde with a minimum of 4 people** Room and meals included.
Day 8: Morning pickup for a shuttle transfer to Uvita located in the Osa Peninsula.
Uvita is a special place to enjoy a great beach holiday atmosphere. It’s near the Marino Ballena National Park, famous for being the mating place of humpback whales that migrate here each year from July to the end of October and December to March. Another interesting feature of this park is Punta Uvita or commonly called the "Cola de Ballena" for being a natural isthmus made of sand that is accessible when low tide and looks like a whale tail from the sky. Room only Included.
Day 9: Enjoy a boat tour to the Marino Ballena National Park. You will visit the famous Punta Uvita (the whale tail), Tres Hermanas and Ballena Islets as well as Ventanas Sea Caves. During the tour we search for humpback whales and two different species of resident dolphins. Others species that are seen occasionally during this tour are: bryde’s whales, pilot whales, fake killer whales and other marine life. You will get to snorkel on the coral and rock reefs to enjoy the marine wildlife of this place. Later on, you’ll move to Ventanas Beach where you can observe wonderful rocky formations and an amazing cave that was carved by the ocean and tectonic movements thousands of years ago. Room only Included.
Day 10: Today the trip to Southern Pacific continues, now to Drake Bay. You will be taken on a shuttle transfer to Sierpe, from there a taxi boat will take you 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 11: Early morning pick up for a 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 12: Morning pick up for a 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 13: Today you take a taxi boat back to Sierpe to later be taken to 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 14: 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 15: Transfer will be provided to SJO International Airport. You need to be there 3 hours before your flight time.
- 14 nights at Eco-Lodges or CST certified accommodation.
- Meals as described.
- Transfer from and to SJO Intl Airport.
- Transportation as described.
- 24hrs emergency contact.
- Tours:
- Canopy (Zip Lining) Tour.
- Arenal Volcano Hike + Hot Springs.
- Tortuga Island Catamaran Tour.
- Marino Ballena National Park (Whales and Dolphins) Boat Tour.
- Corcovado National Park hike.
- 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 allow a maximum luggage weight of 25 pounds (12kg).