Itinerary
Day 1:San Jose
Hotel:
Standard:
Hotel Cocoon or similar
Meals:
Meal: Excluded
Today, we will meet the local guide holding a sign with our name at San Jose International airport and then we will be taken to hotel in San Jose downtown.
Day 2:San Jose - Manuel Antonio(177 km)
Hotel:
Standard:
Hotel La Colina or Similar
Meals:
Meal: Excluded
Today, at 8:00am, we will head to Manuel Antonio Beach to spend the day in the sun. This is also where we will spend the night.
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Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica
Listed by Forbes in 2011 as one of the 12 most beautiful national parks in the world, Manuel Antonio is home to fantastic beaches on Costa Rica's Pacific coastline.
Day 3:Manuel Antonio
Hotel:
Standard:
Hotel La Colina or Similar
Meals:
Meal: Excluded
We will be able to enjoy the day at our own pace as we explore Manuel Antonio Beach and National Park, where we will be able to see a great deal of wildlife in the jungle.
Day 4:Manuel Antonio - Monteverde(123 km)
Hotel:
Standard:
Hotel La Puesta del Sol or similar
Meals:
Meal: Excluded
Today, around 9:00am, we will make our way to Monteverde. Along the voyage, we will pass through the rainforest of Costa Rica.
Day 5:Monteverde
Hotel:
Standard:
Hotel La Puesta del Sol or similar
Meals:
Meal: Excluded
Today we will explore the awesome and the best beach in the pacific of Nicaragua on own, where you will enjoy it swimming or surfing.
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Monteverde, Costa Rica
A small community in Puntarenas, Costa Rica, located in the Cordillera de Tilarán mountain range. Roughly a four-hour drive from the Central Valley, Monteverde is one of the country's major ecotourism destinations.
Day 6:Monterverde - Arenal La Fortuna(180 km)
Hotel:
Standard:
Hotel La Arenal Rossi or similar
Meals:
Meal: Excluded
Today, we will head to La Fortuna, a trip that will take about 3 hours. This is where we will spend the night.
Day 7:La Fortuna - Arenal Volcano
Hotel:
Standard:
Hotel La Arenal Rossi or similar
Meals:
Meal: Excluded
At 3:00pm, we will make our way to the base of the Arenal Volcano where we will go on a walking tour for about 2 hours, which will culminate in a grand panoramic view by the warm, natural rivers.
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La Fortuna, Costa Rica
La Fortuna is the name of a district and a small city located in San Carlos, in the province of Alajuela, Costa Rica. "La Fortuna" is Spanish for "The Fortune", and aptly named due its ample supply of tourist attractions and extremely fertile lands.
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Arenal Volcano
This active stratovolcano in Costa Rica has an elevation of 5,358 feet. It looms over the small town of Las Fortuna below. There are many trails that traverse the slopes, leading all the way to the summit.
Day 8:La Fortuna
Hotel:
Standard:
Hotel La Arenal Rossi or similar
Meals:
Meal: Excluded
Today, we will be able to explore La Fortuna at our own leisure.
Day 9:La Fortuna - San Jose(160 km)
Hotel:
Standard:
Hotel Cocoon or similar
Meals:
Meal: Excluded
Around 9:00am, we will make the drive from La Fortuna to San Jose, about a 3 hour ride. When we arrive, we will have the remainder of the day free at our own leisure.
Day 10:San Jose - Puerto Viejo(217 km)
Hotel:
Standard:
Hotel Cocoon or similar
Meals:
Meal: Excluded
Today, at 9:00am, we will begin our drive to Puerto Viejo, which will take roughly 4 hours. When we arrive, we will have the remainder of the day free to spend at our ow pace.
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Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
This small coastal town is a popular stop for tourists in Costa Rica. It is well known and highly regarded by surfers who visit because it is where the Salsa Brava, Costa Rica's most powerful wave, crashes on the beach.
Day 11:Puerto Viejo - Bocas del Toro
Hotel:
Standard:
Backpackers Oveja Negra
Meals:
Meal: Excluded
Today, we will make our way from Puerto Viejo to Bocas del Toro. Along the way, we will need to make a stop at Customs. When we reach Almirante, we will embark on a boat the rest of the way to Bocas del Toro.
Day 12:Bocas del Toro
Hotel:
Standard:
Backpackers Oveja Negra
Meals:
Meal: Excluded
Today, we will explore Bocas del Toro on our own.
Day 13:Bocas del Toro - Boquete
Hotel:
Standard:
Backpackers Oveja Negra
Meals:
Meal: Excluded
Today at 9:00am, we will take a boat to Almirante and board a van to Boquete. After this 4 hour ride, we will have the rest of the day free.
Day 14:Boquette
Hotel:
Standard:
Backpackers Oveja Negra
Meals:
Meal: Excluded
We will have the entire day to explore Boquette at our own pace.
Day 15:Boquete - Panama City
Hotel:
Standard:
Backpackers Oveja Negra
Meals:
Meal: Excluded
Today, around 8:00am, we will take a bus from Boquete to Panama City.
Day 16:Panama City
Meals:
Meal: Excluded
Guests will be free to leave today for whenever their departure flights are scheduled. Please see "Departure and Return" for more detailed information regarding when to book flights.