Itineraries vary from client to client and our DMC partner Terranova Costa Rica shares an 11-day sample itinerary based on Costa Rica Exploration below:
Costa Rica is a little country- about the size of West Virginia, situated in Central America bordering Nicaragua and Panama and between the Caribbean and Pacific Oceans. It has an amazing wealth of 5% of the total species on Earth with only 0.03% of Earth’s surface. The location between two very different oceans and the different heights of Costa Rica create the perfect environment for a huge diversity of animals, trees, and plants in a tiny condensed area. And if we add to this the 7 active volcanoes, and the warm weather with two distinctive periods you have the perfect place for a vacation filled with nature, adventures, and leisure.
The country has easy or direct access from the main USA and International Airports.
Take part in Costa Rica’s world-class attractions:
Rainforest canopy tours, zip lining, volcano adventures, white water rafting, bird watching, coffee tours. Pristine beaches, sports fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing.
Pacuare River In the Caribbean region of Costa Rica, there is a preserved zone of perfect beauty that starts near the town of Siquirres and includes approximately 25,000 acres as it descends the Talamanca Mountain Range. This is the region identified as Pacuare, which establishes one of the most significant nature preserves in the region. Its vicinity to the lowlands and its high yearly rainfall blend to sustain the elaborate life systems whose bounty makes for exceptional picturesque beauty.
Settled within this zone, the Pacuare River creates the northern border of Central America’s most extensive network of national parks and reserves and contributes for some of the exceptionally good white water rafting in Latin America. Officially named a “Wild and Scenic River,” the water flows deep inside the striking virgin rainforest, coursing through dense vegetation that covers the sides of rugged canyons towering above the riverbanks. The rainforest’s dense undergrowth provides shelter to monkeys, sloths, jaguars, ocelots, and many other species of mammals and birds.
Arenal Positioned within Costa Rica’s fertile northern lowlands, the Arenal Volcano is an unavoidable presence while traveling within this part of the country. Arenal is considered Costa Rica’s most active volcano and has been studied by seismologists for many years. With its perfectly conical shape, it allows breathtaking views of the volcanic action in the summit.
Papagayo Gulf Settled in the northern Pacific Coast just north of Playa Panama. The Papagayo Gulf is very beautiful and still as wild as the first day it emerged from the Pacific Ocean. If you need to get away from people and experience the nature of Costa Rica, this is a fabulous area to explore.
Papagayo is located in Guanacaste, close to the Liberia International Airport. Rest always go hand in hand in the Gulf of Papagayo, with mesmerizing ocean views and private settings and activities, as well as verdant tropical vegetation at every turn. If you like sunny days, this is your spot. Here you can find large resort developments, as well as small intimate hotels and vicinity to lots of national parks like as Santa Rosa and Rincon de la Vieja.
San José Founded in 1737, San Jose today is a rambling city. Costa Rica’s capital and the biggest city in the country, San Jose is estimated to be among the most cultured cities in Latin America. Here, you can find not only great hotels but many excellent restaurants, shopping centers, museums, bars, colorful markets and a fast-paced nightlife.
Cuddled inside tropical heaven; San Jose sits in the middle of the country in the Central Valley and is surrounded by gorgeous virgin cloud forests. Working as a core to the rest of the country, San Jose is the perfect hub to tour Costa Rica. Downtown San Jose is a maze of streets and avenues, where you can find most of the city’s museums as well as bars, hotels, plazas and all sorts of activities that happen permanently in the city.
ITINERARY
Day 01 San Jose
Arrive to the Juan Santamaria International Airport, clear customs & immigration, and right at the exit, our guide will be carrying a sign with your name, we will do the meet & greet, assist you with baggage and transfer you to your hotel.
Overnight at the Real InterContinental Hotel, club tower room (or similar) for one night. Room, taxes, and breakfast included.
Depending on arrival time, enjoy a San Jose City Tour or a visit to the Britt Coffee Plantation to learn more about the “Golden Bean.”
Meals (none)
Day 02 San Jose – Pacuare
Morning departure from your hotel to the local airport. Helicopter transfer to Pacuare River. Enjoy the fantastic scenery on this 35 minutes ride to the heart of the Tropical Rain Forest. Check in at one of the most awarded properties in Costa Rica part of the “Unique Lodges of the World” By National Geographic. In the afternoon start the adventure with a Canopy tour that will present you with a different perspective of the Tropical Rain Forest.
Overnight at the Pacuare Lodge, Linda Vista Suite, for two nights. Room, taxes and full board included.
Meals (B,L,D)
Day 03 Pacuare
Enjoy local activities at the lodge (at additional cost) that may include horseback riding or hiking to a nearby indigenous village or an impressive waterfall. Tonight enjoy a unique culinary experience at “The Nest” a platform on the tree top 60 feet high, this experience is guaranteed to remain etched in your memory forever.
Meals (B, L, D)
Day 04 Pacuare – Arenal
After an invigorating breakfast, gear up and get ready for the rapids at Pacuare River, one of the most pristine river of the world which is the scenery of class IV – V rapids that can be run year round, the surroundings on the river bank offer magnificent views and lots of adventure. Once you reach the take-out point, enjoy lunch and continue to a nearby field where your helicopter ride awaits to take you to the Arenal Volcano Area, just 35 minutes away.
Upon arrival to the local airstrip at La Fortuna, the closest town to the Arenal Volcano, take a short land transfer to your next hotel: Arenal Nayara, awarded as #1 Resort in Central and South America by Condé Nast Traveler Magazine.
Overnight at Arenal Nayara Hotel, Spring Villa, for two nights. Room, taxes, and breakfast included.
Day 05 Arenal
Explore the countryside as you mountain bike through the extraordinary scenery of Volcano Arenal, passing by rural farmlands, small villages, and beautiful mountains and of course, the Arenal volcano! This is a fantastic bike tour for beginners up to intermediate riders. Afterward, get ready to “Walk on Water” as you stand up paddle on Lake Arenal. You will love the calm waters and superb scenery that surrounds you. In the late afternoon, enjoy a visit to one of the Hot Springs Resorts of the area to relax on the thermal waters and enjoy dinner.
Meals (B, L, D).
Day 06 Arenal – Papagayo Peninsula
Transfer back to the local airstrip to take a charter flight to Liberia´s International Airport, a 40 minutes ride away from Papagayo Peninsula, your next destination.
Overnight at Andaz Papagayo, bay view room, for two nights. Room, taxes, and breakfast included.
Meals (B)
Day 07 Papagayo Peninsula
Today´s activity: Surf & Turf. In this fascinating adventure, you will travel in your own side-by-side ATV and immerse yourself in a tropical dry forest to experience its breathtaking views. You will likely observe wild parrots monkeys, iguanas, and other wildlife on our journey towards Reserva Junquillal National Park. At Junquillal Beach, you will enjoy in the calm crystal pure waters on this quiet, untouched beach where your private boat will be waiting. Tour around the Santa Elena Bay where Muñecos Island is situated, an excellent location for snorkeling or relax and enjoy lunch on the beach. A classic combination of adventure on sea and land.
Meals (B & L)
Day 08 & 09 Papagayo Peninsula
Free days to enjoy the Resort, explore the beach or relax by the pool.
Meals (B)
Day 10 Papagayo Peninsula – San Jose
Transfer back to Liberia´s International Airport. Possible departure home from this airport depending on your flight. If not, charter flight back to San Jose and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the art of craft beer in San Jose; there is a beer riot going down in Costa Rica! Craft beer is here, and this San Jose beer tour is out to demonstrate that by showing you just how insane locals are over their beer and playing you with samples, so you experience the phenomenon on a first-hand basis. Discover San Jose’s Barrio Escalante and its number of outstanding local pubs; experience the Costa Rica craft beer revolution first-hand; taste some of San Jose’s best local craft beers in the microbreweries where they’re made; jump into local pub culture, learning which watering holes are most beloved by locals and pamper yourself in perfectly paired Costa Rican tapas dishes
Overnight at the Real InterContinental Hotel, club tower room (or similar) for one night. Room, taxes, and breakfast included.
Meals (B)
Day 11 San Jose – next destination
Departure transfer to the International Airport, due to local regulation, international travelers should check in at the airport 3 hours before flight departure. End of services.
Meals (B)
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