Costa Rica is a beautiful country with plenty of eco-tourism opportunities, and this week moves from the capital through volcanoes, cloud forest, beaches and rainforest to the Caribbean coast. Each day is built around guided walks and wildlife in protected parks, which suits an eco-minded traveller. The plan can be tailored further to your interests with help from a travel assistant.
San Jose
A gentle arrival day in the capital to settle in and adjust to local life.
Morning
Arrive at
Your tour guide will meet you on arrival and transfer you to your hotel in .
Afternoon
Explore
Spend the day wandering the city and getting acclimated to the local culture.
Arenal Volcano
A day of volcano views, rainforest walking and natural hot springs.
Morning
Hike in
After breakfast, head to the park, home to one of the most active volcanoes in the world, and take a guided hike through the rainforest with stunning views of the volcano.
Afternoon
Relax in natural hot springs
Unwind in the natural hot springs heated by the volcano.
Monteverde
A day immersed in the unique ecosystem of the cloud forest.
Morning
Guided hike in
Visit a reserve home to over 400 bird species and thousands of plant species, and experience the unique ecosystem of the cloud forest on a guided hike.
Manuel Antonio
Wildlife on the trails followed by time on beautiful, clear-watered beaches.
Morning
Guided hike in
Explore the park, known for its diverse wildlife, and spot monkeys, sloths and other animals along the way.
Afternoon
Relax on the beach
Enjoy the crystal-clear waters of the park's beaches.
Corcovado
A day in one of the most biodiverse places on earth.
Morning
Guided hike in
Walk with a guide through one of the most biodiverse places on earth and look for jaguars, tapirs and other rare animals.
Afternoon
Explore pristine beaches and waterfalls
Discover the park's untouched beaches and waterfalls.
Tortuguero
Canal wildlife by boat and a special evening with nesting sea turtles.
Morning
Boat tour through Tortuguero canals
Glide through the park's canals on a boat tour and spot monkeys, crocodiles and other wildlife in this protected Caribbean coast area.
Evening
Guided sea turtle nesting tour
Join a guided tour to see sea turtles nesting on the beach, famous for the park's nesting sites.
Departure
A relaxed final morning before the journey home.
Morning
Transfer to the airport
After breakfast, your tour guide will transfer you back to the airport for your flight home.
Good to know
Customising your trip
This itinerary is a suggestion, and a travel assistant can help tailor it to your interests and preferences.