Costa Rica Trip Planner

Arrival at San Jose International Airport. Pick up rental car. Transfer to Puerto Viejo. Night in Puerto Viejo. 

Relax on Playa Negra. Snorkel in the reef. Bath in the natural pools. Trek through the forest up to Salsa Brava surfer beach. Visit to Cahuita National Park. Night in Puerto Viejo. 

Relax on the southern beaches of Puerto Viejo (Cocles, Playa Chiquita, Punta Uva, Manzanillo and Punta Mona). Night in Puerto Viejo. 

Transfer to Tortuguero (car + boat). Walk through the village. Night tour to see the turtles laying their eggs on the beach (July-October). Night in Tortuguero. 

Morning boat tour through the water trails of Tortuguero National Park. Walking tour through the park. Return to the wharf and transfer to Arenal by car. Night in Arenal. 

Visit to Volcán Arenal National Park. Visit to the Fortuna River Waterfalls. Relaxing bath at the natural hot springs. Night visit to the volcano park. Night in Arenal. 

Transfer to Santa Elena, gateway to explore the Monteverde area. Walk through the town. Night in Santa Elena. 

Canopies adventure through Monteverde forrest. These canopies are hung at 20m and are a fun way to observe the flora and fauna of this region. Transfer to Samara. 

Relax on Samara beaches. Visit to Buena Vista Beach in order to see turtles laying their eggs in the sand. Night in Samara. 

Relax on Carrillo beach. Transfer to Manuel Antonio National Park by car. Night in Manuel Antonio. 

Relax on Manuel Antonio beaches. Visit to Manuel Antonio National Park. Night in Manuel Antonio. 

Transfer to Uvita, gateway to all whale watching tours. Stop at some tropical beaches on the way. Night in Uvita. 

Whale Watching boat trip in Bahia Ballena (from August to November and from January to March). Walk through the town. Night in Uvita. 

Return trip to San Jose visiting the Botos lagoon and the Poas volcano on the way. Poas, 2,700 metres high, is the highest volcano in Costa Rica. Its crater can be observed from a viewing point. Night in San José. 

Costa Rica has some of the most famous places to do white water rafting. We recommend Pacuare River, where, in addition to fun, you will discover unforgettable landscapes. Night in San José. 

Transfer to the airport and flight back home.