Costa Rica Adventure — Plus

If you’re looking for a taste of Costa Rica’s world-class highlights but want to keep things spicy with a sampling of hidden treasures, this action-packed adventure tops the menu. In spite of its small size, Costa Rica is one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world with volcanoes, wildlife, rainforests, and beaches to explore. This adventure offers a great balance of guided excursions and free time. Optional activities abound — choose to get your adrenaline pumping or take it easy with a stroll through a butterfly garden.

Day 1 San José
Arrive at any time.

Day 2 San José/Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Head to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast. Don't forget to try some fantastic Afro-Caribbean cuisine.

Day 3 Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Hop on a bike and ride to the beach with our CEO. Opt to snorkel in the Caribbean, hike in Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge, or hit the beach with lots of free time to explore.

Day 4 Puerto Viejo de Talamanca/Tortuguero
Head to Tortuguero. Opt to visit the nesting grounds of the green and leatherback turtles at night (seasonal).

Day 5 Tortuguero
Enjoy free time to explore Tortuguero. Opt to kayak through the canals and view the wildlife, wake up early and head to the beach to watch turtle eggs hatch (seasonal), or just wander through the town.

Day 6 Tortuguero/Sarapiquí Rainforest
Travel inland from the Caribbean coast by boat, van and tractor to arrive to a jungle oasis in the Sarapiquí Rainforest.

Day 7 Sarapiquí Rainforest
Enjoy a day in the beautiful Sarapiquí Valley. Optional activities (all included in our overnight package, weather-depending) include swimming in the river, night walks, an empanada-making lesson or relax and listen to the sounds of the surrounding rainforest.

Day 8 Sarapiquí Rainforest/La Fortuna
Travel from the Sarapiquí Rainforest to La Fortuna. Enjoy free time for optional activities such as whitewater rafting, waterfall rappelling, or relaxing in local hot springs.

Day 9 La Fortuna
Enjoy two free days in La Fortuna. Optional activities abound.

Day 10 La Fortuna
Enjoy two free days in La Fortuna. Optional activities abound.

Day 11 La Fortuna/Monteverde
Travel from La Fortuna to Monteverde and into the cool mountain air of the area. Take an included guided night walk to learn about nocturnal life in the cloud forest firsthand.

Day 12 Monteverde
Enjoy a free day to explore the cloud forest region of Costa Rica. Opt to fly across canopy ziplines or tour a coffee plantation.

Day 13 Monteverde/Quepos
Travel to Quepos and enjoy a couple days of relaxing and exploring Manuel Antonio National Park.

Day 14 Quepos
Enjoy a free day in the Manuel Antonio region to explore and relax. Opt go kayaking through mangroves, take a surf lesson or cruise along the coast on a dolphin-spotting sunset sailing excursion.

Day 15 Quepos/San José
Enjoy free time in the morning before heading back to San Jose for the final night with the group.

Day 16 San José
Depart at any time.