Grand Tour of Costa Rica

Fly from London direct to San José. Transfer to the 4-star Aurola Holiday Inn (Formally Delta by Mariott San Jose Aurola)  for overnight stay.

Visit Irazú Volcano National Park. Visit Cartago City and continue to Turrialba Valley and visit the CATIE Botanical Gardens with grand displays of gardens and tropical plants. Overnight at Villa Florencia in Turrialba.
(B, D)

Transfer by boat to the Evergreen Lodge in Tortuguero for two nights. Visit the Turtle Museum and town.
(B, L, D)

Morning walk at the lodge’s private trail. Afternoon boat tour, exploring the Amazonesque channels surrounding the Tortuguero Lagoon. Evening Unique Experience cocktail. 
(B, L, D)

Fly to San José. Visit the Doka Coffee Estate, Grecia town, Sarchi and Else Kientztler Botanical Gardens. Two nights at Volcano Lodge or similar.
(B, L)

Naturalist walk includes the hanging bridges and Arenal Volcano National Park. Bathe in the hot springs at Ecotermales La Fortuna.
(B)

Visit Palo Verde National Park, enjoy a Bebedero river cruise. Overnight at Hacienda Guachipelin Hotel.
(B, D)

Discover Rincón de la Vieja National Park with a gentle hike to see geothermal wonders and ancient forests. Travel to Potrero Beach for two nights at the Bahía del Sol Hotel or similar.
(B)

 A day at leisure.
(B)

Travel to Monteverde (3 ½ hrs) for two nights at Poco a Poco Hotel. Night walk at the Children’s Rainforest.
(B)

Visit Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Afternoon at leisure.
(B, L)

Travel towards the Central Pacific Area and visit the Carara National Park with its unique ecosystems. Two nights at Macaw Lodge in Turrubares.
(B, L, D)

Visit Macaw Lodge Sustainable Farm. Afternoon at leisure or take an optional chocolate tour in the hotel grounds (pre-bookable).
(B, L, D)

Continue to the Pacific area of Dominical for an afternoon guided walk through the jungle. Two nights at Hotel Villas Río Mar or similar.
(B, L)

Morning dolphin and whale watching tour. Afternoon at leisure.
(B, D)

Travel to San Gerardo de Rivas (2,200m). At leisure or walk with the local guide in search of rare bird species within the Reserve. Two nights at the Talamanca Reserve.
(B, D)

Visit the Secret Gardens to discover the collection of orchids, flowering trees and tropical plants.
(B, L)

Take a Quetzal trail. Visit a rural house. Continue to San José.
(B)

Morning at leisure for an optional city tour (bookable locally). Return flight.
(B) 

Arrive in London in the morning.

Fly from London direct to San José. Transfer to the 4-star Aurola Holiday Inn or similar for overnight stay.

Visit Irazú Volcano National Park. Visit Cartago City and continue to Turrialba Valley and visit the CATIE Botanical Gardens with grand displays of gardens and tropical plants. Overnight at Villa Florencia or similar in Turrialba. 
(B, D)

Transfer by boat to the Evergreen Lodge or similar in Tortuguero for two nights. Visit the Turtle Museum and town. 
(B, L, D)

Morning walk at the lodge’s private trail. Afternoon boat tour, exploring the Amazonesque channels surrounding the Tortuguero Lagoon. Evening Unique Experience cocktail. 
(B, L, D)

Fly to San José. Visit the Doka Coffee Estate, Grecia town, Sarchi and Else Kientztler Botanical Gardens. Two nights at Volcano Lodge or similar.
(B, L)

Naturalist walk includes the hanging bridges and Arenal Volcano National Park. Bathe in the hot springs at Ecotermales La Fortuna.
(B)

Visit Palo Verde National Park, enjoy a Bebedero river cruise. Overnight at Hacienda Guachipelin Hotel or similar. 
(B, D)

 Discover Rincón de la Vieja National Park with a gentle hike to see geothermal wonders and ancient forests. Travel to Tamarindo Beach or similar for two nights at the Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort or similar.
(B)

 A day at leisure.
(B)

Travel to Monteverde (3 ½ hrs) for two nights at the Monteverde Country Lodge or similar. Night walk at the Children’s Rainforest.
(B)

Visit Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Afternoon at leisure.
(B, L)

Travel towards the Central Pacific Area and visit the Carara National Park with its unique ecosystems. Two nights at Macaw Lodge or similar in Turrubares.
(B, L, D)

Visit Macaw Lodge Sustainable Farm. Afternoon at leisure or take an optional chocolate tour in the hotel grounds (pre-bookable).
(B, L, D)

Continue to the Pacific area of Dominical for an afternoon guided walk through the jungle. Two nights at Hotel Villas Río Mar or similar.
(B, L)

Morning dolphin and whale watching tour. Afternoon at leisure.
(B, D)

Travel to San Gerardo de Rivas (2,200m). At leisure or walk with the local guide in search of rare bird species within the Reserve. Three nights at the Talamanca Reserve or similar. 
(B, D)

Visit the Secret Gardens to discover the collection of orchids, flowering trees and tropical plants.
(B, L)

Take a Quetzal trail. Enjoy a cheese tour in the mountainside area of Canaan including a tasting.
(B)

Transfer to San José for the return flight or extend your stay for three nights in Manuel Antonio.
(B) 

Arrive in London in the morning.