Quintessentially Costa Rica

Day 1: Welcome to Your Quintessential Costa Rica Experience!

This two-week Costa Rica holiday starts as soon as you land. A member of our team meets you off the plane and guides you through customs.

Afterward, a private transfer takes you to the Hilton Garden Inn overlooking San José’s La Sabana Park, with panoramic views of the city. This is a stop before the adventure into nature begins.
Stay at Hilton Garden Inn

Day 2: Central Valley to the Caribbean

Take a shared transfer from the Hilton Garden Inn to Aninga Rainforest Lodge, in the Caribbean. The scenic trip takes you along the Braulio Carrillo National Park and into Tortuguero. Hop on a boat to reach the boutique hotel, nestled among the trees and right next to the famous canals. Cool off and relax at the turtle-shaped swimming pool while admiring the surrounding gardens.
Stay at Aninga Rainforest Lodge

Day 3: Explore the Canals

Being at Aninga Lodge means the jungle is just steps away. Tortuguero has a variety of habitats you can immerse yourself into – mangroves, rainforest, swamps, and beaches are just among some of the options. Take tours or walk these areas to spot as much wildlife and verdant vegetation as possible. There are sloths, frogs, monkeys, caimans and a myriad of birds living in the area.

After a day exploring the outdoors, relax with a spa treatment or by catching some live music in the hotel’s bar area.
Stay at Aninga Rainforest Lodge

Day 4: Visit the Arenal Volcano Area

Continue with a scenic drive to the Arenal area in a shared transfer. Admire the mountains and farmlands along the way while making friends. Arrive to the Arenal Kioro, a hotel with breahttaking views of the volcano and the rainforest around it. With a peaceful atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity to relax.
Stay at Arenal Kioro

Day 5: Hanging Bridges Tour

Head out to see one of the country’s greatest highlights. The tour takes you into the lush canyons of this area, in a hike up and down the forest. Cross the bridges that let you see nature from different heights, and don’t forget your camera to snap photos of the flora and fauna that abound.
Stay at Arenal Kioro

Day 6: Sloth Sanctuary, Hot Springs, and Relaxation

This day is for you to enjoy nature’s gifts. Head to a private, family-owend sanctuary just outside of La Fortuna, where two and three-toed sloths live in safety. Hike the trails and paths and keep your eyes open to spot as many as you can. Snap the perfect photo, and then head back to the hotel.

Arenal Kioro has a top-notch spa for you to take a rejuvenating treatment, as well as a game room for you to pass the time. The most attractive spot is the on-site pools, which are fed with natural hot springs from the volcano. Soothe your muscles from the hike and enjoy the pampering.
Stay at Arenal Kioro

Day 7: Boat Trip to Monteverde

The best way to get to Monteverde is across Arenal Lake, on the foot of Arenal Volcano. A van drives you to the boat, where you can enjoy the views of the volcano and the surrounding trees and birds. Then another van takes you across the hills to Senda Monteverde, a hotel that provides ample gardens and gourmet dining so you can admire nature from the comfort of your own porch.
Stay at Senda Monteverde

Day 8: Monteverde Cloud Forest Tour

Head into the unique Costa Rican cloud forest. This type of habitat is present nowhere else in the country, and it provides a home for one of the most iconic birds in Central America: the quetzal. There are also toucans, sloths, colorful insects, and reptiles living in the forest. Keep your eyes open to spot as many of them as you can.
Stay at Senda Monteverde

Day 9: Nosara: Hidden Gem

After several days of exploring the mountains and volcanoes of Costa Rica, it’s time to head to the beach. Take a scenic route to one of Costa Rica’s off-the-beaten-path destinations: Nosara. Located in Guanacaste’s Nicoya Peninsula, Nosara and The Gilded Iguana are particularly good for surfers and those in search of a laid-back atmosphere to relax close to the beach.
Stay at The Gilded Iguana

Day 10-13: Free Time at the Beach

These days at the beach are yours for the take. Sunbathe in the white sand at Nosara beach, a short walk away from the hotel. Or head out with a board and ride the waves of the Pacific Ocean, and sip drinks at the hotel’s pool. Fill your days with snorkeling, surfing, warm sunshine, and true relaxation.
Stay at The Gilded Iguana

Day 14: Nosara to San Jose

Time to head back to the bustling city of San Jose. Take a short domestic flight from the Nosara airstrip to the San Jose International Airport. A private transfer then takes you to one last hotel

Spend your final night in the country at the Gran Hotel Costa Rica. This is a historically significant hotel, as it’s the first to ever open in the country. With modern facilities and international standards, this hotel takes its history and brings it back to life. With great views and centric location, it’s a great spot to absorb one last sip of Costa Rica before heading back home.
Stay at Gran Hotel Costa Rica

Day Fifteen: Head Home

Head to the San Jose International Airport to catch a flight home. Say goodbye to Costa Rica, and until we meet again!