Discover Costa Rica’s wildlife-rich Tortuguero, Arenal and Monteverde before unwinding on the Pacific Coast, with 14 nights in hotels and lodges, included transport and activities, and a tour leader throughout.
  • Navigate Tortuguero’s tranquil waterways to spot monkeys, caiman and vibrant birdlife.
  • Visit an organic pineapple plantation in Sarapiquí to learn sustainable farming.
  • Walk to La Fortuna Waterfall and swim in its emerald pool.
  • Hike Arenal Volcano National Park’s lava fields and rainforest viewpoints.
  • Explore Monteverde’s hanging bridges and butterfly garden at Selvatura Park.
  • Soar above the cloud forest on a Monteverde zip-lining adventure.
  • Discover Rincón de la Vieja’s bubbling mud pots, fumaroles and hot springs.
  • Cruise the Pacific to spot dolphins and snorkel near Isla Chora.
We spend 14 nights in comfortable hotels and lodges, many with swimming pools. Highlights include Studio Hotel in San José; rustic Evergreen Lodge in Tortuguero; La Quinta Sarapiquí; Arenal Paraíso with spring-fed pools; a Monteverde hotel; Buena Vista del Rincón or Hacienda Guachipelín; and Nammbú or Leyenda near Carrillo Beach.