8 or 11 days
San Jose, Sarapiqui, Arenal Region, Guanacaste, with extension to Granada
Watch our planet’s endless geological drama in action, from the Arenal Volcano to the thunderous La Fortuna Waterfall. Take a tour of La Selva Biological Station and discover a dizzying array of exotic plant and animal life. Over on the Caribbean Coast, discover multicultural communities and Cahuita National Park.
Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Day 2: San José • Sarapiquí
Travel to Sarapiquí
Take a tour of a coffee plantation
Day 3: Sarapiquí
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion on the Sarapiquí River
Take a tour at Tirimbina Biological Reserve where you will:
Hike across suspension bridge to former cocoa-growing plot
Learn about the cocoa tree and the history of chocolate
Enjoy a chocolate tasting
Day 4: Sarapiquí • Arenal region
Travel to the Arenal region
Visit Arenal Volcano National Park
Visit the Arenal Hot Springs
Day 5: Arenal region
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
Day 6: Arenal region • Guanacaste
Travel to Guanacaste
Visit Rincón de la Vieja National Park
Day 7: Guanacaste
Take a boat tour in Palo Verde National Park
Enjoy a snorkeling activity
Day 8: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
Day 8: Granada
Travel to Granada, Nicaragua
Day 9: Granada
Take a guided tour of Granada
Visit the Convento de San Francisco
Visit Las Isletas
Day 10: Granada
Travel to Volcan Masaya
Visit crater viewpoint and museum
Make a photo stop at Catarina Mirador
Visit Masaya craft market