Costa Rica Uncovered

Dive into the natural abundance that will surround you in Costa Rica. This itinerary is a truly immersive experience to really get under the skin of this geographical wonder. A perfect mix of wild adventure, exhilarating excursions and relaxing in secluded lodges all whilst observing the abundance of wildlife, unique vegetation and taking in the breath-taking vistas all around you. This epic journey will take you back to nature all in unique and stylish surroundings.

1. Fly to San Jose

2. Days 1-2: San Jose, San Jose and Central Valley, Costa Rica

   Revive after your flight in San Jose, ready for the start of your epic adventure the following day.  During your time here you will have the opportunity to relax and enjoy dinner at one of the best restaurants in the city or venture out into the capital for further exploration.

   Accommodation: Grano de Oro (1 night)

3. Days 2-4: Turrialba and Pacuare

   The next stop on your adventure is Siquirres, jump aboard your raft to start your thrilling white-water rafting experience on the Pacuare river in the heart of the rainforest along to Pacuare Lodge.

   A favourite of ours, nestled deep in the jungle on the banks of the River Pacuare, an ecological paradise and a real treat for nature and adventure lovers alike. Offering the perfect combination of river rafting, rainforest hiking, canyoning, and much more. Spend two nights in these beautiful, exotic and stress-free surroundings and choose from a wide range of activities organised by the lodge. 

   Accommodation: Pacuare Lodge (2 nights)

4. Days 4-5: Coffee Region, San Jose and Central Valley, Costa Rica

   Today you will be transferred to Heredia, for one night you will stay at the hilltop hideaway of Finca Rosa Blanca, an organic coffee plantation in Costa Rica’s Central Valley spread across nine acres of gorgeously landscaped gardens, coffee estates and cloudforest.  Take time to relax here before your journey to the wild Osa Peninsula tomorrow.

   Accommodation: Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation Resort (1 night)

5. Days 5-8: Golfo Dulce, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

   Fly to Golfito and be taken with your private guide by boat to Playa Cativo, a secluded eco-lodge surrounded by the Piedras Blancas National Park. During your time here enjoy a number of complimentary activities, including self-guided walks, kayaking, snorkelling and stand up paddle boarding. You will also kayak through the Rio Esquinas mangroves and take a guided nature hike in the Piedras Blancas National Park.

   Accommodation: Playa Cativo Lodge (3 nights)

6. Days 8-11: Costa Ballena

   This morning you will be transferred to Uvita where you will have three night to immerse yourself in the natural beauty that awaits you, staying at the Kura Design Villas, an exclusive boutique retreat with sensational jungle and ocean views. Here you can take a guided visit to Corcovado National Park and go snorkelling at the Caño Island Biological Reserve- one of the best places to enjoy snorkelling and diving in Costa Rica. Swim in clear warm waters and discover pristine coral reefs teeming with tropical fish and sometimes manta rays, turtles and white-tipped sharks.

   Accommodation: Kura Design Villas (3 nights)

7. Fly home from San Jose

   Today you will be transferred to Quepos airstrip for a domestic flight back to San Jose, in time to connect with your overnight international flight home.

    

• Corcovado National Park

  Fly into the teeming rainforest of Corcovado National Park, one of the world's most biologically intense places, for an incredible wildlife experience, looking for tapirs, jaguars, ocelots, brilliantly coloured birds and much else besides.

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San Jose, Turrialba, Heredia, Osa Peninsula, Uvita