Tailor Made Costa Rica
Under a Rainforest Canopy
Travel with your private party on this Luxury Tailor Made Journey, departing when you choose and with expert local guides leading the way; you can even customize the itinerary to your interests.
Explore Costa Rica’s verdant beauty and unspoiled biodiversity, crossing the Arenal Hanging Bridges overlooking Arenal Volcano, discovering the breathtaking Osa Peninsula and keeping watch for three-toed sloths in tropical Tortuguero National Park.
Highlights
- Journey from cosmopolitan San José through the heart of wild Costa Rica, marveling at natural wonders, from the lush cloud forest to teeming Tortuguero and the pristine Osa Peninsula
- Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of life in the forest canopy from the Arenal Hanging Bridges, and view the Arenal Volcano
- Visit Ecotermales Fortuna, and take a swim or soak in the hot springs
- Visit Tortuguero National Park by boat, and learn about the latest sea turtle conservation efforts at the Sea Turtle Conservancy
- Explore for two days in the wildlife-rich lowland rainforest and beaches of the Osa Peninsula, choosing from a wide range of activities, such as a guided night walk
Pricing
Luxury private tour starting at $9,495* USD per person, based on double occupancy
10 Days – San José to San José
Included with this luxury Tailor Made Journey
- One-of-a-Kind Itinerary Designed for You
- Hand-Selected Luxury Accommodations
- Exclusive Insider-Access Opportunities and Inspiring Sightseeing
- English-Speaking Local Guides
- Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
- Full Breakfast Daily
- Entrance Fees and Taxes
- 24/7 A&K On-Call Support
Day
Day 1
Location(s)
San José
Meals
Description
Arrive in San José, the capital of Costa Rica, where you are met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.
Accommodation: Hotel Grano de Oro
Day 2
San José – Arenal
Breakfast
Drive to Arenal Volcano National Park this morning, located within the vast Arenal Conservation Area, a haven for more than 500,000 acres of rainforest filled with rivers, lakes and old volcanic lava fields.
Accommodation: Nayara Resort, Spa & Gardens (2 nights)
Day 3
Arenal
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the day exploring the Arenal region, where you walk the Arenal Hanging Bridges for a bird’s-eye view at and above the treetops. Upon returning to ground level, walk along beautiful trails. Weather permitting, see views of Arenal Volcano itself. After lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy Ecotermales Fortuna, where you may take a dip or soak in the natural hot springs.
Day 4
Arenal – Tortuguero
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, journey overland to San José and fly to Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, arriving in charming Tortuguero to explore its narrow, tranquil creeks by boat in search of abundant wildlife.
Accommodation: Tortuga Lodge & Gardens (2 nights)
Day 5
Tortuguero
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Head by boat to Tortuguero National Park, home to howler monkeys, three-toed sloths, river otters, caimans, lizards and the strawberry poison dart frog. Later, stop at Tortuguero Village, visiting its school if it’s in session. Learn the history of the village as you stroll past colorful Afro-Caribbean homes, and meet with locals to learn about their way of life. Continue to the Sea Turtle Conservancy to gain insight into how species lay their eggs on Tortuguero Beach. During your visit, you have the opportunity to hear about the ongoing, impactful studies and the conservation efforts that are underway.
Day 6
Tortuguero – Osa Peninsula
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cross the Tortuguero River by boat, and fly to San José to connect with your flight to the Osa Peninsula — home to Corcovado National Park — where you check in to your award-winning ecolodge. Set within a 1,000-acre lowland tropical rainforest reserve, your accommodations overlook Golfo Dulce and the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.
Accommodation: Lapa Rios Ecolodge (3 nights)
Day 7
Osa Peninsula (Rainforest Exploration)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Begin a two-day exploration of the many natural splendors of Lapa Rios, enjoying the lush, verdant property and choosing from shared forest and wildlife activities, such as guided birdwatching; a hike to discover medicinal plants and learn about their roles in local culture and customs; a waterfall tour along the Carbonera River with a chance to swim beneath the falls; or a night walk through the rainforest, spotting indigenous nocturnal creatures, including bats, insects and kinkajous.
Day 8
Osa Peninsula
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Continue your sojourn at Lapa Rios, once again with the option to simply relax or choose from available activities, including those mentioned above as well as the Osa Walk rainforest trail hike, a tree-planting experience, a tour of ecologically sustainable projects, and a stroll through the beaches and forests near the laid-back beach town of Matapalo.
Day 9
Osa Peninsula – San José
Breakfast
Fly to San José, where you are met and transferred to your hotel. Take the rest of the day to relax, explore or prepare for departure the following day.
Accommodation: Hotel Grano de Oro
Day 10
San José
Breakfast
After breakfast this morning, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
*Hotel rooms are subject to availability and are confirmed by the supplier at time of booking; they may be replaced by other hotel rooms of similar category at the sole discretion of the supplier.
Interested in the itinerary above? Click on the “START PLANNING” button below and reference “Tailor Made Costa Rica” in the form, or give us a call at 587.997.5969 to book.
An adventure designed specifically for you
Let us work with you to tailor a journey based on your travel style and interests. We can use the existing itinerary above as a foundation, or build one from scratch to create your ideal vacation. Connect with us to start the conversation.
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*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy and subject to change and availability.