Discover pristine wild nature in Costa Rica, South America, with this unique tailormade tour that, travelling from the capital city of San Jose, will make you explore the main national parks, including majestic Arenal volcano, see the animals from up close and live some unforgettable adventures!

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Discover pristine wild nature in Costa Rica, South America, with this unique tailormade tour that, travelling from the capital city of San Jose, will make you explore the main national parks, including majestic Arenal volcano, see the animals from up close and live some unforgettable adventures!

During your holiday and tour you'll be staying in modern spacious lodges surrounded by wild nature, in order to make your vacation even more emotion-packed and fun!

Here are some highlights of this incredible tailormade journey:

  • Explore Tortuguero river and Tortuguero national park canals with a unique morning canal tour at the awakening of the jungle
  • Tour of marvellous Manuel Antonio national park to discover its beautiful nature
  • Sightseeing in La Fortuna town and Arenal volcano

What are you waiting for? Book your dream trip to amazing Costa Rica!

Trip summary

  • Travel style Tailor-made travel
  • Departure San Jose
  • End San Jose
  • Countries
    • Costa Rica
  • City
    • San Jose
    • Tortuguero National Park
    • Puerto Viejo
    • La Fortuna
    • Manuel Antonio National Park
  • Theme Wild nature
  • Accommodation Standard
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Not Included
  • The tour has met our standards

Detailed itinerary

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  • 1
    San Jose
    Day 1

    Welcome assistance at San Jose airport. Private transfer to San Jose and check in to your hotel.

    Visited places:
    • San Jose
  • 2
    Tortuguero National Park
    Day 2

    Experience a typical Costa Rican breakfast en route to Tortuguero National Park. Enjoy a scenic ride through Tortuguero River and the Tortuguero National Park canals as you voyage to your destination. Explore the most popular sightseeing attractions of the area including Tortuguero village, the Caribbean Conservation Corporation (CCC), visit the National Park office and purchase tickets. Receive a friendly welcome with a cool, fresh fruit cocktail, delicious lunch buffet and a beautiful room. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon. Buffet dinner at your lodge.

    Visited places:
    • San Jose
    • Tortuguero National Park
    Accommodation offered:
  • 3
    Tortuguero National Park
    Day 3

    Early morning canal tour experience at the awakening of the jungle surrounding the canals as the animals awake and start their daily rituals! Replenish your body with a healthy Tico breakfast in a restaurant. Wear the jungle boots provided by your tour staff and explore the mysterious Tortuguero jungle with your guide. Time for another nutritious and delicious lunch and then enjoy a relaxing afternoon. Buffet dinner included.

    Visited places:
    • Tortuguero National Park
    Accommodation offered:
  • 4
    Puerto Viejo
    Day 4

    Costa Rican breakfast buffet, check-out and departure by boat and bus to Puerto Viejo. Enjoy a typical Costa Rican lunch in Guapiles en route.

    Visited places:
    • Tortuguero National Park
    • Puerto Viejo
    Accommodation offered:
  • 5
    Puerto Viejo
    Day 5

    Breakfast included at the hotel. Day at leisure to get to know the area and to enjoy all that Cahuita has to offer like delicious restaurants and cheerful night life. Life here is easy-going, and makes it impossible not to relax and forget about life’s worries. This lovely village is the perfect place to rest.

    Visited places:
    • Puerto Viejo
    Accommodation offered:
  • 6
    La Fortuna
    Day 6

    Transfer to La Fortuna, Arenal. Afternoon at leisure to get to know the area and La Fortuna town.

    Visited places:
    • Puerto Viejo
    • La Fortuna
    Accommodation offered:
  • 7
    La Fortuna
    Day 7 -8

    Breakfast included at the hotel. Two days at leisure. You will find in this area an amazing active volcano, a beautiful lake and a great diversity of wildlife. Arenal is most impressive at night, in the dark, bursting fire and red hot rocks are sometimes shot hundreds of feet into the sky.

    Visited places:
    • La Fortuna
    Accommodation offered:
  • 8
    Manuel Antonio National Park
    Day 9

    Transfer to Manuel Antonio. Manuel Antonio is the most visited wildlife area of the country and it is the best area in the Central Pacific region. It has beautiful nature, biological diversity and amazing scenery. The main attractions are the white sandy beaches that slope into crystal clear waters, and fringed with tall forests that grow down to the high tide line. Rest of the day at leisure.

    Visited places:
    • La Fortuna
    • Manuel Antonio National Park
    Accommodation offered:
  • 9
    Manuel Antonio National Park
    Day 10-11

    Breakfast included at the hotel. Days at leisure. You can choose from a wide range of activities to do on your own like kayaking through the mangroves, a hiking tour through the park and bird watching among others.

    Visited places:
    • Manuel Antonio National Park
    Accommodation offered:
  • 10
    San Jose
    Day 12

    Breakfast included at the hotel and morning at leisure. Transfer to San Jose and check in to the hotel.

    Visited places:
    • Manuel Antonio National Park
    • San Jose
  • 11
    San Jose
    Day 13

    Breakfast and transfer to the International airport to take your flight back home after an amazing vacation in Costa Rica. Breakfast included.

    Visited places:
    • San Jose
  • Prices and conditions

    Price includes
    • 2 nights lodging San Jose at Hotel City Express with breakfast included
    • 2 nights lodging Tortuguero at Laguna Lodge with all meals included
    • 2 nights lodging Cahuita at Ciudad Perdida Ecolodge with breakfast included
    • 3 nights lodging Arenal at Hotel Arenal Bromelias with breakfast included
    • 3 nights lodging at Hotel Casitas Eclipse with breakfast included
    • All Hotel Taxes
    • All private and non private transfers mentioned in the itinerary including airport transfers
    Price does not include
    • Departure taxes from Costa Rica at the international airport ($29pp)
    • Alcoholic Drinks, Soft Drinks with meals
    • Meals, tours or transfers not mentioned above
    • Air fare to and from Costa Rica
    • Tips (not mandatory in Costa Rica)
    • Entrance Fee (Turtle Museum) $2.00 pp in Tortuguero
    • Entrance Fee to Tortuguero National Park $15.00 pp
    • Turtle tour (from June to October)  $35.00 pp