12 Day Coast to Coast Nature

Today, we head out to the Braulio Carrillo National park. We can enjoy a boat ride on the canals which will take us to the jungle paradise of Tortuguero National Park. We can relax on this guided boating adventure while our guide explains about the area and while we enjoy the stunning scenery and wildlife all around us. Tortuguero’s waterways are abundant and teeming with a variety of animal and plant species as we head to our lodge where we will spend the evening. Have your binoculars ready!

After breakfast, we will head out by boat into the national park and during the afternoon you will visit the small town of Tortuguero. We will stop off at the “Sea turtle museum” along the way, offering us incredible insight into this magnificent animal and an initiative of the Sea Turtle Conservation Group. 

Today we will take a scenic boat, then land transfer to the Arenal Volcano area. As we approach the small town of Arenal, the spectacular volcano is the perfect backdrop for where we will spend the evening.

After a free morning to relax or check out the Arenal, we will head out in the afternoon to enjoy a fascinating nature walk in the cool rainforest of the Arenal Volcano National Park. Later in the afternoon, we will head to the hot springs, for a well-earned soak and to relax. 

After breakfast, we will cross the Arenal Lake on a pleasant boat ride with unique and spectacular views of the Arenal volcano.  We will make our way up the to the world-famous highland cloud forest of Monteverde for a cool respite and escape from the Costa Rican heat. We will then head to our lodge for the evening.

Today we will explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest, home to an array of exotic species. We will seek out the elusive and beautiful Quetzal as well as other magnificent birds during a nature walk through the misty orchid lined paths at Curicancha Private Reserve.In the evening we will head out on a different type of exploration to the fine restaurants of Monte Verde to enjoy some local cuisine.

After breakfast, we will head out on a relaxing, scenic drive to the Pacific coast, to enjoy the scenery of the pristine beaches and monkey sightings at Manuel Antonio National Park. This lush national park, houses an amazing coastal rainforest and white sandy beaches, which are home to a variety of animal species.

We will have 2 days to explore, relax and enjoy the Manuel Antonio National Park. You can chill out on the magnificent, pristine beaches or take the optional tours into the rainforest.

We will have 2 days to explore, relax and enjoy the Manuel Antonio National Park. You can chill out on the magnificent, pristine beaches or take the optional tours into the rainforest.

After a relaxing morning, we will leave Manuel Antonio National Park for the drive back to San Jose. We will enjoy our final evening of the tour in the vibrant capital of Costa Rica. 

Time to say goodbye to Costa Rica. Depending on your departure time, our driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the airport, for your flight home or on to your next exciting destination.