Costa Rican Dreaming

Day 1 Central Valley      
Arrive in San José and transfer to a charming lodge set in the Central Valley.            

Day 2 Central Valley to the Pacuare River      
Embark on a thrilling rafting trip on grade II to III rapids to the amazing 4★ Pacuare Lodge. Enjoy the property’s rustic charm and enchanting ambience.          

Days 3-4 Pacuare River    
Spend two full days discovering all that this fabulous lodge has to offer. Immerse yourself in pristine rainforest and experience the wide range of activities available: hike trails to waterfalls, explore the forest canopy or even dine in the treetops!          

Day 5 Pacuare River to Arenal      
Encounter dramatic canyons and beautiful scenery as you depart the lodge by rafting grade III to IV rapids. After a well-deserved lunch, transfer to the town of La Fortuna which sits in the shadow of the majestic Arenal Volcano.

Day 6 Arenal            
Enjoy a private tour of the treetops at twilight. Search for sleepy sloths, colourful toucans and noisy monkeys as you wander along nature trails and across hanging bridges.

Day 7 Arenal            
Relax with a day at leisure. Enjoy a soak in the thermal hot springs or ask for details about including an exhilarating zipline tour through the rainforest.  

Day 8 Arenal to Manuel Antonio NP  
Today you’ll drive to the Pacific coast. Check into the 4★ Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort and soak up the stunning ocean views.          

Day 9 Manuel Antonio NP        
Visit the Manuel Antonio National Park, one of Costa Rica’s most popular national parks. Your guide will point out the variety of wildlife that can be found here.      

Day 10 Manuel Antonio NP      
Enjoy a day at leisure and discover more of this magnificent region.          

Day 11 Manuel Antonio NP to Osa Peninsula
Drive south to the captivating Osa Peninsula. Your home for the next three nights is the 4★ Lapa Rios Lodge, an idyllic retreat with ocean views.    

Day 12 Osa Peninsula        
Wake up to an incredible sunrise and the call of the jungle all around. Explore nature trails, hike to a waterfall and be sure to join your guide for a night walk for the chance to see the wildlife that emerges after dark.  

Day 13 Osa Peninsula        
Spend another full day in this nature lover’s paradise enjoying excursions operated by the lodge.

Day 14 Osa Peninsula to San José        
Board a short flight back to San José for your onward travel arrangements.