Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Meet your Field Director at the airportEnjoy dinner in the San José region
Day 2: San José • Tortuguero
Snap a photo at Braulio Carrillo National Park, built to preserve the wildlife of the area, from jaguars and ocelots to quetzals and eagles
Travel by boat to Tortuguero, accessible only by boat and home to just 700 residents
Enjoy lunch at your hotel in Tortuguero
Spend a half day exploring Tortuguero Village on your own
Enjoy dinner in Tortuguero
Day 3: Tortuguero
Enjoy a boat ride through the Tortuguero canals and see how the rainfall, fresh water, and Caribbean sea supports the area's exceptional biodiversity
Enjoy lunch at your hotel in Tortuguero
Visit Tortuguero National Park, and see if you can spot a howler monkey, toucan, or even caiman
Enjoy dinner in Tortuguero
Day 4: Tortuguero • Sarapiquí region
Travel to Sarapiquí, a county in the Heredia province known for its lush rainforests and outdoor activities
Enjoy lunch in Sarapiquí
Add this in-depth excursion:
Sarapiquí canopy tour
Soar like the birds and the monkeys that call the cloud forest home on this exciting half-day canopy tour! Zip lines unveil one of the planet’s most fascinating ecological systems from a unique perspective—from the tops of the trees. With local expert guides at your side to instruct you on safety protocol, you can decide which view you prefer—from below the trees or from 90 feet above! (Note: To ensure safety, there is a 220lb weight restriction imposed on canopy tours)
Enjoy dinner in Sarapiquí
Day 5: Sarapiquí region • Arenal region
Add this in-depth excursion:
Whitewater rafting
Experience the thrill and excitement of a whitewater rafting expedition! Use teamwork to navigate a path through the free-flowing waters of the Sarapiquí River (rapids level 2-3). Admire the lush Costa Rican scenery as you pass by stretches of tropical forest.Travel to the Arenal region and keep an eye out for the mile-high Arenal Volcano
Enjoy lunch on your way to Arenal
Visit the Arenal hot springs and dip your toes into the naturally heated pools
Enjoy dinner at your hotel in the Arenal region
Day 6: Arenal region
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall, a spectacular 200-foot cascade surrounded by green cliffs
Enjoy lunch at your hotel in the Arenal region
Enjoy dinner at your hotel in the Arenal region
Day 7: Arenal region • Guanacaste
Travel to Guanacaste and take in the craggy bluffs cloaked in forests that stretch above you
Enjoy lunch on your way to Guanacaste
Take an excursion to Rincón de la Vieja National Park, a rain and cloud forest that boasts geothermal hot springs
Enjoy dinner in Guanacaste
Day 8: Guanacaste
Enjoy snorkeling off the coast of Guanacaste in clear Pacific waters, home to interesting and unusual marine life
Take a boat tour of Palo Verde National Park, one of the last tropical dry rainforests in Central America
Enjoy lunch in Palo Verde National Park
Enjoy dinner in Guanacaste
Day 9: Depart for home
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