Off to an early start from your hotel in San José, you drive along a scenic route of lush pasturelands and banana plantations, through the Braulio Carillo National Park.  You’ll stop for a typical Costa Rican breakfast before arriving at the village of Caño Blanco. From there you navigate by boat up the Tortuguero River, alongshore a small peninsula bordered on the other side by the Caribbean Sea.  Upon arrival it’s time to check into our overnight accommodations at the lodge. Enjoy a hearty lunch before taking off with your local naturalist guide on a walking tour of the bustling village of Tortuguero and its immediate surroundings.  After visiting the turtle museum we meander, this time along the beach, back to the lodge for dinner.  During the months of March-April and July-October, an optional guided night hike along the beach is offered, to observe the nesting of the sea turtles. (Approximately US $25 p.p.) Overnight: Mawamba Lodge or similar ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

A full day of activities begins with the unforgettable sights and sounds of an early morning tour to experience the awakening of Tortuguero wildlife.  Follow up a well-deserved breakfast with a boat tour through the quiet backwater canals of the national park, for up-close observation of the flora and fauna so unique to this special part of the world.  Head back for lunch and an afternoon of free time; have a “siesta”, relax by the pool, visit the open butterfly garden, take a walk on the beach or another boat tour, explore the trails around the Lodge on your own; you decide.Overnight: Mawamba Lodge or similar ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast, embark by boat around 9 a.m. for Caño Blanco. From there you will head off by bus to a typical Costa Rican restaurant for a delicious home-cooked lunch.  Continue your journey to Arenal Volcano in a private vehicle. Arenal Paraiso Hotel or similar (Breakfast).

Today you will explore. Hike with local guide through the secondary forest of Arenal Volcano National Park and over the lava fields at the foot of Arenal Volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in the Americas.

In the afternoon you will travel trough on shuttle Bus to arenal lake from there you will take the boat to Monteverde. Overnight: Claro de Luna Hotel or similar. (Breakfast).

Your adventures begin with an early morning walk through the Sta. Elena Nature Reserve, the best time to immerse in the sights and sounds of the jungle’s inhabitants greeting the new day. At the entrance of the reserve you will be surrounded by hummingbirds, their wings fluttering, bodies darting and seemingly suspended in midair, luminous and all sizes. While exploring the different trails keep your binoculars or camera handy, since you might catch a glimpse of the rare and famous bird of kings – the Quetzal!In the afternoon it’s time for a "walk in the clouds." Start with your feet on the ground, hiking through lush forest toward the “Walkways" of Selvatura; suspended bridges, platforms and trails elevated deep within the canopy of the cloud forest.  From here we are allowed a gentle, rare glimpse through the tops of giant trees into the nether regions of this hidden world that would otherwise remain a mystery to most of us. Overnight: Claro de Luna Hotel or similar. (Breakfast).

Ride back to San José. Once in San José, the remainder of the day is yours to do as you wish. You might visit one of the various galleries or museums (optional - entrance fees not included). Overnight: Fleur de Lys or similar. (Breakfast).

Transfer to the International Airport for your flight back home. Since airlines advise that you be at the airport 3 hours in advance, you might want to have a look there, at the duty free area or the variety of souvenir shops, for some last minute shopping. Please keep US $ 26.00 airport tax handy. Have a nice trip home. End of services. (Breakfast)

Nature Adventure I
8 days and 7 nights