Meals

Daily breakfast + 1 lunch + 1 dinner

Guide

Local English speaking guides during all the activities

Others

Rio Celeste/Tenorio Guided Hike Night Walk in Boca Tapada Sarafi Float Raft in Boca Tapada Cooking Class (Lunch, Dinner or Coffee included) in Sarapiqui Rainforest Horseback Ride Tour, 2 Hours in Sarapiqui Rainforest Chocolate Tour in Sarapiqui Rainforest Walk to Guayabo National Monument in Turrialba Town Quetzal Birdwatching Tour in Los Santos Area Sea Kayaking at Ballena Marine Park in Uvita Beach

Transport

Private transportation for arrival and departure (airport – hotel – airport) Hyundai Creta 2WD AT (or Similar) (SUV intermediate 2WD, automatic transmission, PLI&WIFI incl) Or Similar

Accommodation

2 nights in San Jose (For the Arrival and Departure) 2 nights in Celeste River & Tenorio Volcano. 2 nights in Boca Tapada. 2 nights in Sarapiqui Rainforest. 2 nights in Turrialba Town. 2 nights in Los Santos Area. 2 nights in Uvita Beach. Hotel names will be listed when the program is confirmed.

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Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Others

Airfare Optional tours Departure tax of Costa Rica (only if it applies) Meals not mentioned in the itinerary Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers Personal expenses International Travel Insurance.

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights are not included

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Day 1 Arrival To San Jose, Costa Rica.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival To San Jose, Costa Rica.

After your flight, you will exit the plane and instantly feel the pure Costa Rican air; here your adventure begins. A representative will be waiting for you at the airport to accompany you during your private transfer to your hotel. You will be free to explore San Jose and experience the lively, cultural city.

Overnight in San Jose.

No meals included today.
Day 2 Selfdrive From San José To Tenorio Area
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Selfdrive From San José To Tenorio Area

Driving from San Jose to Tenorio National Park is an adventure that seamlessly blends the convenience of modernity with the raw beauty of Costa Rica’s wilderness. The approximately hours journey takes you through diverse and picturesque landscapes. Departing from the bustling capital, you swiftly find yourself surrounded by verdant hills. As you head north, roads wind through quaint villages, agricultural fields, and tropical forests, offering breathtaking views of mountains and valleys. Approaching Tenorio National Park, the vegetation thickens and the air fills with the freshness of the jungle setting. This route not only delights the eyes but also prepares you for the natural wonder awaiting in the park, renowned for its stunning Rio Celeste and impressive waterfalls.

Selfdrive from San José to Tenorio area
Day 3 Rio Celeste Tenorio Guided Hike
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Rio Celeste Tenorio Guided Hike

We begin by walking through a secondary forest which is a good place to spot insects and different birds. On the second half of the hike we will enjoy a primary forest where it is possible to uncover the footprints of the tapir and other animals. The trail is in a good condition but can be a little muddy in the rainy season. The iconicwaterfall is the first main stop along the hike. This place is amazing, and you can see the waterfall up close.

Later, we will be able to view the three different craters of the Tenorio Volcano. Next, you’ll find the “Blue Lagoon” a great place for photos. After the lagoon, we will come across the “borbollones”. This is where the volcanic sulfur gases escape the earth’s surface. And lastly, before heading back, we will witness “Teñideros”, where two rivers join and the magic-like chemical reaction of transparent water instantly turning blue happens before our very eyes. This unique natural phenomenon in Costa Rica shouldn’t be missed.

Lunch included
Day 4 Selfdrive From Tenorio Area To Boca Tapada / Night Walk
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Selfdrive From Tenorio Area To Boca Tapada / Night Walk

Boca Tapada Costa Rica is located in the northern lowlands nearby the mouth of the San Carlos River.

Boca Tapada is one of the few remaining nesting sites of the endangered Great Green Macaw. One of the newest additions to the Boca Tapada area is the Maquenque Eco Preserve which has a mission of preserving the habitat of the Great Green Macaw as well as other species who habitat is dependent on the wetlands around Boca Tapada.

Night Walk

Come and share with an unique experience, from another point of view. In this activity you will visit the gardens and the hotel´s forest, where you can live and enjoy the nightlife of some animals such as alligators, frogs, nocturnal birds, snakes, and spiders also, you will experience the peace and sounds that the nature gives us.

The Naturalist Guide will give you information on the flora and fauna in the area.
Day 5 Safari Float Rafting
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Safari Float Rafting

Enjoy the tranquility of the rainforest traveling to Tres Amigos River by raft. Here you can see the richness of flora and fauna, and you can discover exotic animals like a crocodiles, tortoise, iguanas, monkeys, waterfowl and more.

During this tour, the naturalist guides will explain how to paddle and some safety regulations, in addition, he will give you interesting information about the region and the species that you have seen.
Day 6 Selfdrive From Boca Tapada Area To Sarapiqui / Cooking Class
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Selfdrive From Boca Tapada Area To Sarapiqui / Cooking Class

Sarapiqui is located in the Heredia province and it has gain popularity because of the rich biodiversity as well for the adventure activities that can be done here. Surrounded by lush green forests and banana and cacao plantations, Sarapiqui was once just a small port town. Located at the junction of the Puerto Viejo River and Sarapiqui River.

Cooking Class

The best way to enjoy a Lunch, dinner or just coffee time is by the hand of a Costa Rican family.

With this activity you will be led for one member of the family showing you to participate in the preparation of the recipe and then have a tasty dish, but also you will learn about the growing and harvesting process of the products.
Day 7 Chocolate Tour And Horseback Riding Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Chocolate Tour And Horseback Riding Tour

Chocolate Tour

The cacao tree was originated in Mesoamerica and has a rich and extraordinary history. The tour includes a guided walk across the Tirimbina hanging bridge to an old cacao plantation, as well as through a forested section where you will observe how the product originally developed there. A guide will reveal the secrets of transforming cacao fruit into chocolate. You’ll see the chocolate-making process first-hand and even have the opportunity to treat your taste buds to real organic rainforest chocolate!

Horseback riding

The tour begins at the stalls, where you are given the necessary equipment: a helmet, leggings, and rain poncho. You’ll be assigned a horse that matches your experience and ability, and you’ll learn the basics of horse handling and safety. When you’re ready, you’ll mount the horse and practice handling it in the coral.

Head out with your horse onto trails that run through pastureland, jungle, and rivers. You’ll have a unique opportunity to see some of Costa Rica’s beautiful countryside and may even spot birds and other wildlife. Along the way, you’ll be given fresh fruit and water.

A bilingual guide and wrangler accompany every ride. This ensures that your tour will not only be informative but also safe. There are both 2-hour and 4-hour tours available.
Day 8 Selfdrive From Sarapiqui Area To Turrialba
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Selfdrive From Sarapiqui Area To Turrialba

Located in the rural part of the Cartago Province, Turrialba combines a charming little town with amazing nature sites such as the Turrialba Volcano, which is currently active and regularly throwing ashes. The Pacuare and Reventazon river, perfect for whitewater rafting. The Pacuare river is considered a top river for this sport. Also, the most important pre-colonial archeological site, Guayabo, is located in Turrialba, Costa Rica’s only pre-Columbian site that is open to public access, these ruins provide a fantastic insight.

Turrialba is a farming town. Because they have a very interesting climate being near the Caribbean side in the Central Valley, you will see fields of lettuce, cilantro, sugar cane, coffee, and others. But one of the most famous products from Turrialba is their cheese.
Day 9 Walk To Guayabo National Monument
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Walk To Guayabo National Monument

Veiled in the shadow of the Turrialba Volcano, like a mythical “lost city” from a storybook, mysterious ancient city that was home to over 10,000 people who seemed to have mysteriously vanished just before the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century. This region, known as Guayabo National Monument, it’s Costa Rica’s most important archaeological site and it’s only named National Monument.

A guide will walk you through the park while explaining the findings of the excavations and the history of the people that once lived there. Your guide will show you around this ancient area, that is geographically the perfect center-point of all of the Americas. Experience these ancient ruins in Costa Rica that hold a world of mysteries and unanswered questions!
Day 10 Selfdrive From Turrialba Area To Los Santos Area
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Selfdrive From Turrialba Area To Los Santos Area

Los Santos area sits in the Talamanca Mountain Range in highlands of south-central Costa Rica. Los Santos area is very special for several reasons, one of the most important is the wildlife that live here specially the birds. The high elevation of the area attracts woodpeckers, warblers, falcons, owls and quetzal. The other reason is the high-quality coffee produce in this land. Consider one of best coffee in the world you can delight with it when you visit a coffee plantation and a local coffee shop.

Los Santos area is home of Los Quetzales National Park, a perfect place for hiking and admiring the nature, avid hikers will get reward with stunning views.
Day 11 Quetzal Birdwatching Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Quetzal Birdwatching Tour

In San Gerardo de Dota, Savegre, you have the best chance of finding and observing this spectacular Quetzal. The Aztecs believed the Resplendent Quetzal was the representation of Quetzalcóatl, their supreme god.

One of the naturalist guides will take you to the places where the quetzal feeds on aguacatillos, their favorite fruit. It only needs a few seconds of watching the quetzal to appreciate why it is considered to be the most beautiful species in the American continent.
Day 12 Selfdrive From Los Santos Area To Uvita
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Selfdrive From Los Santos Area To Uvita

Located in the south Pacific of Costa Rica. Uvita is a small town, here are small shops, and souvenirs place. Nightlife is not big here in Uvita but there is still several bar and restaurant options. The town itself is spread out and stretches from the beach area and back into the mountains.

It is the primary entrance to the incredibly beautiful Marino Ballena National Park which protects both coastline and sea. The park is most well-known for the Humpback Whales that migrate here annually to rear their young. The backdrop for the area is just as spectacular with towering lush green mountains shrouded in clouds that quickly descend to sea level. Marino Ballena National Park is mostly a marine park. It was created to protect the dolphins and whales, which can be observed most of the year, with the exception of May and June. The best months are August, September, and October, followed by January and February.
Day 13 Sea Kayaking At Ballena Marine Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sea Kayaking At Ballena Marine Park

The Sea Kayaking adventure begins at low tide as the waves go to one side of the Whale’s Tail where you will do the kayaking. Paddling to this point will take between 30 to 45 minutes. The Snorkeling portion of the tour will take between 45 minutes and 1.5 hours and allows you to see a variety of fish and coral species.

Many marine species can be seen during the snorkeling. You will continue with kayak, to enter a small mangrove forest in Marino Ballena National Park where it is possible to spot sea birds, toucans, and some small reptiles.
Day 14 Selfdrive From Uvita To San José
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Selfdrive From Uvita To San José

Selfdrive from Uvita To San José
Day 15 Private Transfer Out From Hotel In Sjo To Airport
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Private Transfer Out From Hotel In Sjo To Airport

All the good things come to an end. Say good-bye to beautiful Costa Rica and its people! One driver will pick you up at the hotel and take you straight to the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). In Costa Rica, you must be at the airport 3 hours before the departure time.

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Itinerary of your trip Hidden Gems Of Costa Rica

Arrival To San Jose, Costa Rica.

Selfdrive From San José To Tenorio Area

Rio Celeste Tenorio Guided Hike

Selfdrive From Tenorio Area To Boca Tapada / Night Walk

Safari Float Rafting

Selfdrive From Boca Tapada Area To Sarapiqui / Cooking Class

Chocolate Tour And Horseback Riding Tour

Selfdrive From Sarapiqui Area To Turrialba

Walk To Guayabo National Monument

Selfdrive From Turrialba Area To Los Santos Area

Quetzal Birdwatching Tour

Selfdrive From Los Santos Area To Uvita

Sea Kayaking At Ballena Marine Park

Selfdrive From Uvita To San José

Private Transfer Out From Hotel In Sjo To Airport

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