Classic Costa Rica - Intrepid Travel

Day 1  San José    
Arrive in San José and make your way to your hotel where you’ll meet your fellow travellers.        

Days 2-3  San José to Tortuguero NP  
Leave the capital behind and head to the Caribbean coast at Tortuguero National Park. Spend two nights in this magical park and try to spot the local wildlife, including howler monkeys, sloths and tucans. You may wish to take an optional turtle watching night time tour.        

Day 4  Tortuguero NP to Santa Rosa de Pocosol      
Travel to the remote village of Santa Rosa de Pocosol for an overnight homestay with an agricultural community. Help with farm chores or enjoy a cooking lesson.  

Days 5-6  Santa Rosa de Pocosol  to Rio Celeste  
Continue north to the beautiful Tenorio Volcano National Park, home to the famed Rio Celeste. During your two night stay, there’s plenty of time to explore the nature trails inside the park.    

Days 7-8  Rio Celeste to Arenal  
Continue to La Fortuna, a small town just a few minutes from Arenal, Costa Rica’s most famous volcano. There’s a number of optional activities available, including a visit to the beautiful Arenal Hanging Bridges.        

Days 9-10  Arenal to Monteverde  
Costa Rica is predominantly a rural country, travel the backroads through the mountains to the cloud forests of Monteverde. Enjoy a guided walking tour through the national park and keep an eye out for the rare resplendent quetzal, a small but incredibly beautiful bird. There’s also time to choose an optional activity, including zip lining through the canopy.        
Days 11-13  Monteverde to Manuel Antonio NP      
Thread your way through the mountains down to the Pacific coast. Explore Manuel Antonio National Park, home to jungle trails and white sand beaches.      

Days 14-15  Manuel Antonio NP  to San José      
Make your way back to San José for a one night stay and bid your fellow travellers farewell. Your tour ends on the morning of day 15.