Costa Rica: Tortuguero, Arenal & Manuel Antonio

You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.

Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Sit back and relax as you travel by boat from La Pavona to the lodge in Tortuguero.

Spend a free evening relaxing before dinner at the lodge. Enjoy the various amenities on the property.

Grab a paddle and prepare to witness a parade of tropical birds, reptiles, and mammals as you kayak through the black water canals of Tortuguero. Scan the trees for toucans, watch the shores for caimans, otters, iguanas, frogs, and look up to see monkeys sharing space with sloths. Bring your binoculars and bug spray. Be prepared for hot, humid, and possibly wet weather.

The afternoon is free for optional activities in the area or to take advantage of the amenities at the lodge. Later in the evening opt to visit a turtle nesting ground (seasonal, July to October).

Hop back into a kayak and set off onto the calm morning waters to explore some secondary canals and waterways in the national park. Try to spot wildlife like, tropical birds, reptiles, and mammals as the sun warms the day. Keep watch for toucans, monkeys and sloths in the canopy above you as you glide through the water.

Climb aboard and get your float on.

Enjoy the scenery on the drive from Tortuguero to Caño Negro with a stop along the way to Mi Cafecito.

Find out where your cup of java comes from. Visit the Mi Cafecito coffee cooperative in San Miguel de Sarapiqui, see shade-grown coffee plants, learn about everything from harvesting, to husking, drying, and roasting the beans before enjoying the best part – a fresh cup! Before lunch set out on a short hike short hike near Mi Cafecito to a waterfall. Enjoy a typical lunch of plantains, beans, and freshly caught tilapia fish. Feel good about all this eating and drinking knowing that you are supporting a G Adventures for Good project that helps 200 farmers and their families.

Set out by boat from the private dock of Hacienda Caño Negro and explore the peaceful waterways of the Rio Frio and Caño Los Patos. As you glide through this rich wetland ecosystem, keep an eye out for the incredible wildlife that calls the region home, including caimans, crocodiles, monkeys, sloths, turtles, iguanas, and a remarkable variety of resident and migratory bird species. Continue to the Caño Negro Wetlands, one of Central America's most important wildlife refuges and biodiversity hotspots. From the observation tower, take in sweeping views of the wetlands while learning about the ecological significance of this unique and thriving ecosystem.

Enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch on a small island community in the heart of Caño Negro. Prepared by local families using recipes passed down through generations, the meal offers a delicious introduction to the region's culinary heritage. Following lunch, connect with community members as they share stories about the history, traditions, and daily life of Caño Negro. Round out the experience with a visit to a local butterfly garden and a traditional crafts workshop, providing a deeper understanding of the culture and way of life that have shaped this unique corner of Costa Rica.

Enjoy dinner featuring flavours inspired by the traditions of the Maleku, one of northern Costa Rica's Indigenous communities. The meal highlights local ingredients and culinary influences that have shaped the region's food culture.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

North of Lake Arenal lies another spectacular protected area called Volcán Tenorio National Park. We'll set off on foot from the main entrance and hike along jungle trails and down a series of stairways to the brilliantly blue Rio Celeste Waterfall. Take in the scenery and watch for wildlife like monkeys and birds in the canopy above before hiking out on the same trail.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Learn about the Maleku community, Costa Rica's smallest Indigenous group with a population of approximately 650 people, and discover their history, traditions, and cultural connection to cacao before enjoying a traditional lunch prepared with local ingredients and recipes.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Option 1: Soar through the lush jungle forest on ziplines and enjoy the views from the canopy. Option 2: Walk along Hanging Bridges and try to spot wildlife from the canopy. Both excursions begin and end at the hotel in La Fortuna.

Enjoy free time at the hotel in La Fortuna. Relax or find some hot springs to soak in and let the day pass luxuriously.

Indulge yourself and soak those weary muscles in Costa Rica's largest network of naturally flowing thermal springs surrounded by beautiful gardens. Move from pool to pool of varying temperatures and with cascading waterfalls and get revitalized with the mineral water, naturally heated by the Arenal Volcano. Enjoy a delicious dinner before returning to the hotel.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Take advantage of a free afternoon to head to the beach or book an optional activity like a surf class or go kayaking.

Pack your sunscreen, camera, hiking shoes and bug repellent and prepare for a great day in Costa Rica’s smallest yet biodiverse national park. Manual Antonio offers four white sand beaches, separated by jagged rock outcrops and tidal pools. Head to the shade of the nearby tropical forest in search of sloths, monkeys, armadillos and iguanas. Climb to the lookout to capture views of the pristine Pacific Ocean and the area’s off-shore islands. Learn how the wildlife has adapted to their environment and enjoy your exotic experience.

Spend some extra time exploring the park or head to the beach to relax and take a swim.

Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.