Ultimate Costa Rica

Central Valley, Arenal, Osa Peninsula & Manuel Antonio
12 nights private tour from GBP £12,600 per person

Experience the very best that Costa Rica has to offer with this luxury tour. With verdant coffee plantations, active volcanoes, wildlife-rich jungles and adrenaline-fuelled activities, your stay is guaranteed to be unforgettable. To top it off, you'll enjoy effortlessly chic accommodation and authentic cooking experiences.

Ultimate Costa Rica
Journey highlights
  • Spot howler monkeys, sloths and brilliantly coloured birds in the jungles of the Golfo Dulce

  • Visit a secluded hideaway in Costa Rica’s lush Central Valley

  • Stay in effortly chic lodges that make for a memorable trip

  • Traverse the canopy on hanging bridges to experience the rainforest on another level

  • Ultimate itinerary:A harmonious blend of authenticity and superlative luxury, our Ultimate Journeys are designed for the discerning traveller, providing unparalleled insider access and exclusive luxury private experiences
Our tailor made journeys include:
  • Your dedicated Travel Consultant who will take care of arrangements
  • Private international airport transfers in destination
  • Your own private, English-speaking local guides
  • Unique experiences, hand-picked by our Journeys team
  • Entrance to must-see local sites
  • Dedicated 24/7 team providing in-country support and guidance
  • Complimentary access to My Scott Dunn – industry-leading travel app providing pre-departure information and in-journey support

When to visit

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Year round destination, although November to April are the best months for sunshine. The ‘Green’ season, from May to October, is a good time to visit: it’s sunny in the mornings with rain in the afternoons. The quietest period is April to early June. The rain can be particularly strong in September and October.

Rafting is possible all year round, though the river might be slightly colder during the green season.

Itinerary

Fly to San Jose
Day 1-3

San Jose and Central Valley

Just a stones throw from San Jose, submerge in the dense rainforest of Central Valley, with national parks bursting with wildlife and plantation covered rolling hills. El Silencio Lodge & Spa is an exclusive eco-friendly hideaway set in a 500 acre private reserve surrounded by tropical cloud forest and waterfalls.

An abundance of excursion can be enjoyed; coffee tasting, horse riding, hiking, river rafting, bird watching, tours to nearby Juan Castro Blanco National Park, Medicine Forest Walk, night hiking, chocolate and coffee tours, rappelling, canopy zip-lining, and visits to the Arenal and Poas volcanoes. There is definitely something to capture your heart in this diverse ecosystem.

Accommodation: El Silencio Lodge & Spa ( 2 nights )
Day 3-6

Arenal

From the Central Valley head north to the iconic Arenal Volcano. Arenal is a great base for all kinds of adventure activities, from canopy walks, to horse riding, white-water rafting and trekking. We’ve included fascinating tour that will see you traverse a series of hanging bridges in the National Park, a great way to spot birdlife and other creatures who dwell in the rainforest canopy. This geo-thermal area is also famous for its natural hot springs – the perfect place to ease tired muscles after a day’s activity!

Accommodation: Amor Arenal ( 3 nights )
Day 6-9

Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica

After exploring Arenal, transfer back to San Jose where you’ll catch a short flight to Puerto Jimenez. From here continue on to the Golfo Dulce for a stay at the fabulous Playa Cativo Lodge. Playa Cativo is secluded, surrounded by jungle and offers spectacular views out to the water from the comfort of luxurious rooms. You have the freedom to explore the self-guided trails that surround this remote lodge at your own pace as well as complimentary use of the kayaks, stand up paddle boards and snorkelling gear so as to explore the bay and become acquainted with resident spotted dolphins! To help you maximise your time in this gorgeous corner of the world, we’ve included a snorkelling trip in the Golfo Dulce and also a dolphin and whale watching excursion.

Accommodation: Playa Cativo Lodge ( 3 nights )
Day 9-13

Manuel Antonio National Park

Your final stop is Manuel Antonio, a region that has been popular for many years now and with good reason. Your hotel is the best in the area, a beautiful hideaway away from the crowds, with its own private beach so the perfect spot to unwind as your adventure comes to a close.

 The adventure's certainly not over yet though: included in your stay is a guided tour through the National Park, where you’ll observe sloths hanging in the trees, share the beach with monkeys and iguanas and the can take a dip in the ocean, which is suitable even for young or less confident swimmers. We recommend using Manuel Antonio as a base to explore this stretch of Pacific coastline. Tours and activities offered include white water rafting, mangrove kayaking and boat tours, guided rainforest hikes, ocean kayaking, catch and release sport fishing, canopy tours and horseback riding excursions. Restaurants and bars are within easy reach.

Accommodation: Arenas del Mar ( 4 nights )
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Price Guide: (per person based on double occupancy and includes international flights)

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  • Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
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    • Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
    GBP £15,500
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    • Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
    GBP £15,500
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    • Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
    GBP £14,000
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    • Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
    GBP £14,000
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    GBP £2,100
  • July 2024
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    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
    • Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
    GBP £15,500
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    GBP £2,300
  • August 2024
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    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
    • Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
    GBP £15,500
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    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
    • Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
    GBP £12,600
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    GBP £1,900
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    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
    • Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
    GBP £12,600
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    GBP £1,900
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    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
    • Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
    GBP £14,000
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    GBP £2,100
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    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
    • Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
    GBP £15,500
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    GBP £2,300
  • January 2025
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    • Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
    GBP £15,500
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    GBP £2,300
  • February 2025
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    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
    • Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
    GBP £15,500
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