Colours of Costa Rica

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Day 1-2: Fly To San José

Fly to San José, Costa Rica's capital, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel for overnight stay. Next day is yours to start soaking up the local culture, and in the evening you will enjoy a welcome dinner. (Only day 2 includes B, L, D)

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: San Jose

This morning, get to know San Jose by exploring the main streets, theatres, museums and downtown neighbourhoods. After this, head to the outskirts of the city, to the town of Escazu where vestiges of the colonial lifestyle still can be found on every corner. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, visit a local artisan to learn about the traditional “mascaradas” and finish your visit at a sugar cane mill.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4: Travel To Tortuguero Village

Today you will travel through Braulio Carrillo National Park crossing through rural agriculture towns of banana and cocoa plantations, before you embark on a boat to cross to the beautiful jungle area of Tortuguero. This afternoon receive a visit from the local elder, learning how the town turned from a lumberjack town into one of the most important wildlife protection areas in the country.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Explore Tortuguero

Start the morning with a boat tour on the canals of the Tortuguero National Park, where you can expect to see anything from small reptiles such as the Jesus Christ Lizard, multiple species of migratory and stationary birds, or if you are lucky, the king of the Costa Rican jungles: the elusive jaguar. Stop at the town of Tortuguero to explore and learn about their way of living.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Travel To Arenal

Leaving the Caribbean behind, your exploration continues crossing mountains, rivers and different kinds of forests, as you continue to one of the landmarks of Costa Rica, the Arenal Volcano. You will stop at the town of Sarapiqui to visit with a local farmer, tasting the delicacy of fresh cut Heart of Palm.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Arenal Volcano

This morning you visit Eco Centro Danaus, one of the most important projects for wildlife protection and preservation in the area. In the afternoon visit the Arenal 1968 Park, for a walk that offers spectacular panoramic views of Arenal Volcano and Arenal Lake. You will end the day with a stop at the hot springs to relax and enjoy the peaceful and beautiful scenery.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Rio Penas Blancas

Enjoy a trip in an inflatable boat through the scenic Río Peñas Blancas as you try to spot a wide variety of trees, birds, monkeys and other wildlife. Your afternoon is at leisure before heading into town to enjoy an evening experiencing amongst the locals.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Travel To Monteverde

Today you leave the imposing Arenal Volcano and its’ rain forest behind as you move to the cloud forest area of Monteverde. In the late afternoon experience a forest walk at night, learning about the various species that rule at nightfall, to the symphony of frogs and insects.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

This morning take a memorable walk on the Hanging Bridges where you get to see the flora and fauna at every level of these magical tropical forests. The afternoon is yours to decide if you want to stay in the park or relax at the hotel, before a local host shares the history of the Quaker foundations of Monteverde with you.

Includes: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11: Travel To Manuel Antonio

After breakfast head to the last destination of this trip, the area of Manuel Antonio. Completing the forest cycle of the country this area hosts not only a large variety of flora and fauna in a relatively small area of land, but also a significant patch of protected sea. After amazing views of the Nicoya Gulf you will arrive at your hotel where you spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 12: Manuel Antonio National Park

Wake up to explore the pristine natural beauty of this National Park filled with exotic wildlife such as monkeys, sloths, birds, reptiles and butterflies. A picturesque walk takes you to one of the beaches named the most beautiful in the world. Experience the lush rainforest, white sandy beaches below, and crystalline blue waters.

Includes: Breakfast

Day 13: Manuel Antonio

Morning at leisure to relax before exploring the local flavors of the area this afternoon with a stop at the local farmers’ market in Quepos, to pick out ingredients for dinner. Continue to a private ranch in Londres to choose the finishing flavours, colours and textures for your meal, before the preparation guided by the expert local cooks.

Includes: Breakfast, Dinner

Days 14-16: Fly San Jose To Australia

Transfer to the airport and fly to Australia. Arrive home in 2 days due to crossing the International Date Line once again.

Includes: Breakfast

* The above itinerary is subject to change.

• 04 Dec 2024 - 17 Dec 2024
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• 12 Feb 2025 - 25 Feb 2025
  from $15,280 pp twin share / $17,960 pp solo
• 12 Mar 2025 - 25 Mar 2025
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• 05 Nov 2025 - 18 Nov 2025
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• 19 Nov 2025 - 02 Dec 2025
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• 03 Dec 2025 - 16 Dec 2025
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Hilton Garden Inn Santa Ana - San Jose, Costa Rica
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Ana San Jose is located 15km from the airport. Situated a kilometre from a farm museum at the Santa Ana Conservation Centre and 8 km from caves. Enjoy the free WiFi and outdoor pool.

Laguna Lodge - Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Nestled on a peninsula between Laguna Tortuguero and the Caribbean Sea, this secluded ecolodge sits amongst jungle and wetlands within Parque Nacional Tortuguero, accessible only by boat. Rooms feature tile floors and wood furnishings, as well as safes and terraces.

Tilajari Resort - Arenal, Costa Rica
Surrounded by greenery, this resort next to the San Carlos river is 30 km from the Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal. Rooms have satellite TV and coffeemakers. There's a relaxed riverfront restaurant and a cozy bar/cafe, as well as butterfly and botanical gardens.

El Establo Mountain Hotel - Monteverde, Costa Rica
This relaxed hotel is 4 km from the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Casual rooms offer flat-screens, safes and minifridges, plus balconies or terraces. It has a laid-back eatery and a sophisticated bar/restaurant with a terrace.

Parador Resort - Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
This hotel is surrounded by a tropical rainforest with a 6-minute walk from Biesanz Beach and 5 km from Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio. Rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screens, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Other amenities include a spa, 4 restaurants and private dining rooms, plus several bars. There are also walking trails and 3 pools, including 2 for adults only.