DAY 1

Arrive San José
Welcome to San José where your journey begins with a warm greeting from a local host at the airport and a transfer to your hotel. At 6 p. m. , gather at the hotel with your Travel Director and travelling companions for a Welcome Reception.
Hotel: Sheraton San Jose
Meal: Welcome Reception

DAY 2

San José – Braulio Carrillo National Park – Tortuguero National Park (2 Nights)
After breakfast, head toward the small town of San Isidro de Heredia, where you are welcomed by master chocolatiers, Julio Fernandez and George Soriano, for a taste of gourmet chocolate, a Cultural Insight. Learn about the history of chocolate and how it is produced at this small workshop. Continue to Siquirres and embark on a river journey through protected wetlands. Later, stroll the streets of Tortuguero Village and explore the fascinating Green Turtle Research Station. Enjoy dinner at the hotel this evening.
Hotel: Laguna Lodge Tortuguero
Meal: Full Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

DAY 3

Tortuguero National Park Sightseeing
Glide through the canals and waterways of the park today as howler monkeys watch from the treetops, toucans and egrets fly through the air, and crocodiles ply the cool waters. If you’re here in July, take an optional trip to see the sea turtles laying eggs on the beach.
Meal: Full Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

DAY 4

Tortuguero – Sarapiquí
Board your boat and bid adiós to Tortuguero. Enjoy lunch along the way before a visit a Tico family’s palm plantation where you’ll learn about and sample the delicate heart of palm, a Cultural Insight. After a mid-afternoon arrival at your hotel, join your Travel Director on an easy hike looking for the exotic birds. With a little luck, you may spot the endangered great green macaw. Your evening is free.
Hotel: Sueño Azul Resort
Meal: Full Breakfast,Lunch,Regional Meal

DAY 5

Sarapiquí – Arenal
Embark on an optional rafting trip^. We Connect with Locals, joining the Quintana Family for a Be My Guest lunch at their eco-friendly hacienda. Make a Difference and learn how your visit contributes to the local community. We continue to Arenal Volcano, where we spend the afternoon relaxing.
Hotel: Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa
Meal: Full Breakfast,Be My Guest Dining,Dinner

DAY 6

Arenal – Monteverde Cloud Forest (2 Nights)
Enjoy a free morning before heading to the Monteverde Cloud Forest, straddling the Continental Divide, home to luxuriant vegetation, abundant wildlife, coffee plantations and spectacular views.
Hotel: El Establo Mountain
Meal: Full Breakfast,Dinner

DAY 7

Monteverde Cloud Forest Sightseeing
Join your guide for an excursion through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Covering 26,000 acres of tropical rainforest, the Reserve consists of 6 ecological zones and offers extremely high biodiversity. Later, ascend to the treetops for a bird’s-eye view of the forest on the unforgettable Sky Walk, a chain of 6 suspension bridges at canopy level. Tonight, trade stories of your experiences at a Farewell Dinner.
Meal: Full Breakfast,Farewell Dinner

DAY 8

Monteverde – Depart San José
Bid farewell to Monteverde and transfer to San José International Airport.
Meal: Full Breakfast

Sightseeing Highlights

• View Arenal Volcano
• Visit Tortuguero National Park, Sarapiquí, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

Dining Highlights

• 7 full breakfasts
• 4 lunches (including Be My Guest)
• 6 dinners

First class travel Highlights

• Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
• Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
• Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
• Umbrellas provided for your use
• Cherry-picked hotels all tried and trusted
• Hand-picked Insider Experiences
• Optional Experiences and free time
• All porterage and local charges included
• Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
• An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
• All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
• Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
• VIP entry to many sights