Overview
This 14-day Costa Rican odyssey blends volcanoes, hot springs, cloud forests, wildlife, and Caribbean culture into one immersive experience. Travelling from the Central Valley to the Caribbean Coast, you’ll enjoy boutique eco-lodges, expertly guided activities, cultural encounters, and thrilling adventures. From kayaking and cooking to rafting and relaxing, this journey is ideal for travellers seeking a deeply authentic and active exploration of Costa Rica’s natural and cultural treasures.
Included
- Private Transfer San Jose Intl. Airport – Hotel
- Private Transfer San Jose – Doka State -Poas Volcano- Arenal with lunch
- Private Doka Coffee Tour
- Private Volcan Arenal (El Silencio) & Ecotermales Hotsprings with dinner
- Private Natural History Walk Tour
- Private Costa Rican Cuisine, A Cooking Adventure with lunch
- Private Campesino Tour with lunch
- Private Transfer Arenal – La Pavona
- Private Kayak Tour at Tortuguero
Itinerary
Meet and greet at Juan Santamaría International Airport. Private transfer to your boutique hotel in the Heredia region.
Overnight: Bougainvillea Hotel – Junior Suite Room (Garden View)
Meals: None
Overnight: Lomas del Volcán Hotel – Bungalow Deluxe (3 nights)
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a free morning. In the afternoon, take a private guided hike in El Silencio Reserve for stunning volcano views. End the day relaxing in natural hot springs at Ecotermales, followed by dinner.
Overnight: Lomas del Volcán Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Explore Mistico Park with a naturalist guide on a private walk across hanging bridges. Later, participate in a hands-on Costa Rican cooking adventure with lunch.
Overnight: Lomas del Volcán Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Travel to La Tigra for a private tour of the Mendez family farm and forest conservation area. Learn about local crops and sustainable practices, followed by a traditional wood-fired lunch.
Overnight: Lomas del Volcán Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Drive to La Pavona and board a shared boat through the Tortuguero canals. Check into your eco-lodge for a 3-day, 2-night wildlife and nature program.
Overnight: Manatus Hotel – All-Inclusive Package (2 nights)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Manatus Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Take a boat back to La Pavona, then transfer privately to Puerto Viejo de Limón.
Overnight: Shawandha Hotel – Bungalow Tippie Deluxe (6 nights)
Meals: Breakfast
Relax at your eco-lodge or explore the area’s beaches and wildlife reserves at your own pace.
Overnight: Shawandha Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Visit the Talamanca region for an authentic experience with the Bri-Bri people. Learn about their lifestyle, healing plants, chocolate-making, and end the day with a swim in a local waterfall.
Overnight: Shawandha Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Relax at Playa Chiquita, take an optional snorkelling trip, or explore Cahuita National Park.
Overnight: Shawandha Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Kayak along Punta Uva’s coastline and river. Paddle through rainforest and spot monkeys, sloths, and exotic birds.
Overnight: Shawandha Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Early morning rafting adventure (Class III–IV) on the Pacuare River, followed by lunch and shared transfer to San José.
Overnight: Presidente Hotel – Standard Room
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Private transfer to San José International Airport. Optional morning walking tour of the city if time permits.
Overnight: N/A
Meals: Breakfast
Prices
| Departure Dates | Prices | |
|---|---|---|
| 05 Jan 26 - 18 Jan 26 | From £3682.83 | BOOK NOW |
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£3683pp
- Visit Poás Volcano, the Doka Coffee Estate & the famous Arenal Volcano
- Bathe in Ecotermales hot springs and hike hanging bridges in Mistico Park
- Learn Costa Rican cooking and meet local farmers in La Fortuna
- Cruise Tortuguero’s canals and kayak through lush jungle waterways
- Immerse in indigenous culture, chocolate-making, and rainforest hikes near Puerto Viejo
- Thrill of white-water rafting on the Pacuare River
- Stay in boutique eco-hotels and remote lodges with full-board inclusions
