Costa Rica for the Connoisseur

An exciting journey from the Central Highlands to the Pacific seaboard, intended for those who wish to experience the immense diversity of Costa Rica’s natural riches.

You begin at Arenal where the country’s most active volcano regularly stages impressive ‘firework displays’, before moving to the Rincon de la Vieja National Park with its splendid volcanoes, spectacular geothermal activity, lush rainforests and profusion of flora and fauna.

You then visit Jaco on the Pacific coast, with its emerald tropical forests, flocks of colourful macaws, biological reserves and wildlife refuges and breathtaking views of the Nicoya Peninsula. Far to the south, on the tip of the Osa Peninsula, you explore the natural wonders of the rainforest wilderness, before ending your tour high above the San Jose Valley, with magnificent views of volcanoes, cloud forests and coffee plantations,

Sample itinerary:

Day 1: Fly London to San Jose. Overnight Grano de Oro Hotel.  Days 2/3: Drive to Arenal. Overnights Arenal Nayara.  Days 4/6: Drive to Rincon de la Vieja mountains. Overnights Borinquen Hotel.  Days 7/9: Drive to Jaco. Overnights Villa Caletas.  Days 10/12: Fly to Puerto Jimenez. Overnights Lapa Rios.  Day 13: Fly to San Jose. Ovenight Finca Rosa Blanca.  Days 14/15: Fly to London.