Costa Rica Highlights - Wildlife, Arenal & Tamarindo Beach

Depart for San Jose Costa Rica for your holiday in Central America.

On arrival in San Jose airport, we meet our guide and transfer to our hotel where we will spend the next night.

We explore the lush tropical countryside on our coach journey to Arenal. Our journey takes us through the picturesque Northern Highlands of Central Valley, passing through the captivating provence of Alajuela, the esteemed birthplace of Juan Santamaria. We make a stop to visit his monument and gain insights into his remarkable history.

Following our invigorating walk, we descend by coach to a local family-owned coffee plantation, where we explore the secrets of Costa Rica’s renowned coffee production. Learn about traditional farming, harvesting, milling, and roasting techniques. After our coffee experience, enjoy a typical Costa Rican lunch (included), and seize the chance to buy locally produced coffee to take home.

We depart after our lunch and make our way to our hotel where we will spend the next three nights in Arenal.

Check in and relax after our adventure today.

Let’s get together for dinner tonight at our hotel (included).

This morning we explore Costa Rica’s rich biodiversity at Mistico Park with an exhilarating walk across renowned hanging bridges. Join us in discovering the wonders of Mistico Park, where these bridges offer a unique perspective of the rainforest’s diverse layers- from treetops to the forest floor. Keep your eyes peeled for a variety of birds, mammals, butterflies, and more in this biodiverse corridor.

The hanging bridges trail is approximately 1.5km in length, with 6 fixed bridges and optional 2 hanging bridges and is graded as an easy walk with a low degree of effort.

We return to our hotel and enjoy some free time at leisure to relax and unwind.

This evening, we journey to some Hot Springs, where we indulge in a soothing soak in natural mineral waters, set in a lush tropical background. Unwind and absorb the rejuvenating benefits of the thermal waters.  

After our soak we get together for dinner (included). Later we transfer back to our hotel.

Today, you have the freedom to explore your surroundings or simply unwind. Consider opting for an optional excursion to the Cano Nego Wildlife Reserve, renowned as one of Costa Rica's prime spots for birdwatching and wildlife observation. Home to sloths, monkeys, caimans, bats, and a myriad of tropical plants, this reserve is dedicated to preserving wetlands and boasts diverse zoological groups. Glide silently on a boat, immersing yourself in the rich flora and fauna, and keep an eye out for the elusive sloths, playful monkeys, and stealthy bats expertly camouflaged in the trees.

This is bookable locally and subject to minimum numbers.

Join us this evening for a return transfer into La Fortuna. We have free time to explore and have dinner (not included).

Timings will be advised locally.

This morning we depart Monteverde by coach and make our way to Tamarindo, Guanacaste region.

The journey will take over 3.5 hours with comfort stops along the way. We arrive in the afternoon settle in and soak up the costal atmosphere.

The next two days are yours to delve deeper into your surroundings, explore Tamarindo, or visit one of the nearby beaches. These days are yours to simply relax, unwind, and immerse yourself in the laid-back atmosphere.

We depart Tamarindo early in the morning and make our way back to where we started, San Jose. The journey will take approximately 6 hours with comfort stops along the way. Arrive in the evening and check into our hotel. 

Today we say farewell to our journey through some of the highlights of Costa Rica. We depart for San Jose airport for our flights home.