COSTA RICA TOUR

Day 1: Feb 05, 2026:  ARRIVE SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA               [IFM]
Depart Canada and fly to San Jose, Costa Rica and transfer to hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure to enjoy the pool and gardens. WELCOME TO COSTA RICA!
*Due to flight times, a pre-tour extra night may be required at an additional cost.

Day 2: Feb 06, 2026: SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA                     [B/L/D]  
Depart after breakfast for farm tours that specialize in vegetables for the local and North American markets (Cabbage, potatoes, onion, strawberries and flowers, just to name a few!)  Following lunch return to the hotel in time to enjoy the facilities and the wonderful gardens.

Day 3: Feb 07, 2026: TORTUGUERO VILLAGE, COSTA RICA               [B/L/D]  
Depart the hotel early for the Eastern Side of Costa Rica. At the river dock, take a boat down the river and canals to Tortuguero National Park.  Tortuguero National Park is a paradise for research and ecotourism. According to SINAC, there are currently: 734 species of plants, 442 species of birds, 138 species of mammals, 118 species of reptiles, among others. Upon arrival check in then have lunch. The afternoon is free to relax and enjoy the pools or take an optional visit of the local village and visit the beach where the Green Turtles come annually to lay their eggs.   Later, take a guided nature walk before dinner. 

Day 4: Feb 08, 2026: TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK, COSTA RICA         [B/L/D]  
The only way to see the Tortuguero National Park is from a boat.  Early in the morning, depart the lodge to search for wildlife before the day gets too warm.  Return to the lodge for breakfast and a chance to use the pools and relax before departing once more in the afternoon to travel the canals and wetlands in search of more wildlife.  Return to the lodge for a happy hour and dinner. 

Day 5: Feb 09, 2026: ARENAL, COSTA RICA        [B/L/D]  
This morning, travel back up river to the dock where the bus will be waiting to take you to La Fortuna in the Arenal region.  After lunch, visit a pineapple farm that also raises water buffalo as feeder cattle.  This family-owned pineapple plantation is an operation that ships out hundreds of cases of pineapples to supermarkets each year. Continue the drive to Arenal to enjoy a 3-night stay where each room has fantastic views of the volcanic coned Arenal, (weather permitting) and delightful pool areas.

Day 6: Feb 10, 2026: ARENAL, COSTA RICA      [B/L/D]          
Today, visit to a family vegetable nursery farm that produces papaya, vegetables (such as cilantro, tomatoes, lettuce etc.) and other fruits. Enjoy a tour to a local cattle ranch for the opportunity to learn about livestock management and grazing environments in Costa Rica. This afternoon will include a “Chocolate Tour” - discovering the ancient secrets of chocolate and the cacao tree, which is very important to ancient culture. In this “hands on” tour, you will have the opportunity to learn many interesting facts about cocoa and chocolate, from the harvesting of the fruit to the drying and grinding of the seed.  Dinner before returning to hotel.

Day 7: Feb 11, 2026: ARENAL, COSTA RICA      [B/L/D]  
This morning is dedicated to a “Real Costa Rica Experience”. This includes a tour of a local elementary school, where the students will dance and put on some traditional cultural performances for the group. You will also have the chance to taste the delicious sugar cane juice in their artisanal trapiche and visit the school’s farm animals. The school tour ends with a short Costa Rican cooking class at Doña Ligia´s house, you can prepare “tortillas” in a wood stove. The lunch will be offered here by some of the mothers or grandmothers of the school children. The afternoon will be spent in Arenal Volcano National Park. Dinner at the hotel this evening.

Day 8: Feb 12, 2026: MONTEVERDE, COSTA RICA      [B/L/D]  
Today you will take a private lake crossing transfer (ground & boat transfers) from Arenal to Monteverde. This service (half transfer & half excursion) is a fast and scenic way to go from La Fortuna (Arenal area) to Monteverde. , You will arrive at Chiquito River, a small community on the other side of the lake.  There is some magnificent scenery enroute. Enjoy a visit to a Coffee Farm to see and sample coffee, chocolate, sugar cane Tour, sobado (sugar cane candy), cocoa fruit, dry and roasted cocoa, white and dark chocolate. You will learn about the traditional process of extracting cane juice and making sobado. Continuing to the hotel in the Santa Elena area for a 2-night stay and some fantastic sunset views.

Day 9: Feb 13, 2026: MONTEVERDE, COSTA RICA      [B/L/D]  
This morning visit the Selvatura Walkways. Selvatura Park’s treetop walkways provide an exciting yet safe way to enjoy the cloud forest canopy by walking through the forest heights on stunning, leading-edge suspension bridges. The Treetop Walkway is a peaceful 1.9-mile trail through the cloud forest combining forest trails interconnected with 8 bridges ranging from 170ft up to an amazing 560ft in length. Enjoy a tour of Monteverde Orchid Garden, a place where you will discover a collection of more than 460 species of orchids, which throughout the year we always have an average of 120 plants in bloom per day. In this guided tour you will learn about the structure of the plant, their natural habitat, learn about their fragrances and some basic tips for taking care of the orchids and much more interesting facts. After, return to the hotel to enjoy an afternoon at leisure OR you may wish to book the optional Zip Line Tour.

Day 10: Feb 14, 2026: PAPAGAYO REGION, COSTA RICA         [B/L/D]  
Enjoy a boat cruise on the river to view the colorful scarlet macaw flying through the tree tops and view the crocodiles and learn about their fascinating habitat. Continue to the Papagayo region and check into a hotel on the beach for a two night stay. Happy Valentines Day!

Day 11: Feb 15, 2026: PAPAGAYO REGION, COSTA RICA         [B/L/D]  
Depart this morning, enjoy a guided visit to Manuel Antonio National Park. Manuel Antonio Park has 683 hectares, it has the most varied and beautiful landscapes. Surrounded by a lush tropical very wet forest and in their paths can be observed capuchin monkeys, sloths, coatis, raccoons, iguanas and many species of birds. Rest of the day to enjoy on your own at this beach front hotel. This evening enjoy a “Farewell Dinner” to Costa Rica.

Day 12: Feb 16, 2026: END OF TOUR OR START OF PANAMA CANAL CRUISE [B]  
Transfer to the Liberia Airport Airport for your flight back to North America.
*Due to flight schedules and final destination, an overnight stay may be required enroute which is not included.

Ask about extending your stay at the end of the tour, or adding on a Panama Canal Cruise! Call our office for details!