Costa Rica
Discover Extraordinary Nature in National Parks, Rainforests, Volcanoes, Coastal & River Habitats
Evergreen Tour - 16 Night Itinerary
Explore Poas Volcano, the canals of Tortuguero, the natural wonders at Arenal National Park, coastal rainforests in the Osa Peninsula and Corcovado National Park & world class birdwatching at Rancho Naturalista Lodge.
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Travel Highlights
- Discover Costa Rica endemic wildlife, superb birdwatching and flora and fauna
- Stand in awe at Poas Volcano's massive crater
- Visit a butterfly farm and dramatic waterfalls
- Enjoy many walks and treks in diverse ecosystems with expert naturalist guides
- Discover Tortuguero National Park on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast by boat
- Hike around Arenal Volcano and observe the forest from amazing hanging bridges
- Explore the coastal rainforest on the Osa Peninsula and Corcovado National Park
- Relax on the golden remote Pacific Coast beaches
- Spend 3 nights at the wonderful Rancho Naturalista lodge for superb birdwatching
Tour Route
- San Jose & the Poas Volcano - 2 Nights
- Tortuguero National Park - 3 Nights
- Arenal Volcano National Park - 4 Nights
- Fly to the Osa Peninsula - 4 Nights
- Turrialba Volcano National Park - 3 Nights
This itinerary can be tailored to your preferences by our specialist advisors, who can provide a guaranteed price based on your choice of departure date, route, duration, flights, cabin, hotels, transport and excursions.
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Tour Itinerary
San Jose & the Poas Volcano
2 NightsDay 1 - Fly to San Jose
Day 2 - Poas Volcano & La Paz Waterfall Gardens
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- Accommodation
Fly to San Jose
Depart the UK on a direct British Airways flight to San Jose, arriving later in the evening. On arrival, transfer to your chosen hotel for a 2-night stay including breakfast.
Monday, 08 June 2026
Poas Volcano & La Paz Waterfall Gardens
Today enjoy a guided tour through colourful landscapes to Poas Volcano National Park, whose volcano is one of the most spectacular in the country. We drive close to the summit where we can observe the volcano's enormous crater that has a diameter of one km and is 314 metres deep.
Continue to La Paz Waterfall Gardens; a natural private park with walking trails leading to the beautiful White Magic Waterfall. The park also has a bird watching area with over 40 different birds, a rescued wildlife reserve, a butterfly observatory, a hummingbird garden, and a frog exhibit.
Balmoral Hotel
The Balmoral Hotel is located on Avenida Central, San Jose’s most famous street and walking distance to the historic centre. It is easy to visit the Iglesia de la Merced, the cathedral, the central and Morazán parks, as well as the impressive gold and jade museums.
The hotel’s rooms include double beds, complimentary coffee, safe, hair…
Xandari Resort And Spa
Xandari Resort and Spa is perfectly located for excursions to Poas Volcano, La Paz waterfall gardens, and Doka coffee plantation, and is only 30 minutes’ drive from San Jose International airport. Over 3km of scenic trails through coffee and fruit orchards lead into a lush natural tropical setting with a year-round river and five beautiful…
Finca Rosa Blanca
Finca Rosa Blanca Country Inn is situated above the beautiful Central Valley of Costa Rica, offering amazing views of volcanoes, cloud forests and coffee plantations and nestled amongst 10 acres amid hundreds of fruit trees and tropical flora. It offers luxurious rooms including mini bar, Jacuzzi bath and private verandas overlooking the Valley. Each room…
Tortuguero National Park
3 NightsDay 3 - Travel to Tortuguero National Park
Day 4 - Guided tours by boat & on foot
Day 5 - At leisure or optional excursions
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Travel to Tortuguero National Park
An early start today as we drive through the mountainous Braulio Carrillo National Park, where pineapples and bananas are grown. On arrival at La Pavona river dock, set off down river spotting wildlife as you travel towards the Tortuguero canals.
On arrival at your chosen lodge (where we stay for 3-nights with all meals and some excursions included) enjoy a refreshing fruit cocktail and a delicious lunch. After lunch, we visit the picturesque town, the green turtle information centre and the beach.
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Guided tours by boat and on foot
After breakfast, enjoy a guided walking tour through the trails in the forest. In the afternoon, explore the canals of Tortuguero National Park in small, open boats to allow a better visibility.
Tortuguero is a network of navigable lakes, rivers and canals (both natural and man-made) that are used for transportation and are a great place for observing local wildlife such as birds, monkeys, two and three-toed sloths, american crocodiles and caimans. The canals also provide shelter to endangered animals such as the oriental indian manatee, crocodiles, a large variety of crustaceous and about 30 species of sweet water fish, including the gaspar, considered as a living fossil. A wonderful day of discovery awaits!
Thursday, 11 June 2026
At leisure or optional excursions
Today is free to relax at your jungle lodge or take further excursions depending on your interests. Perhaps take a zip wire tour of the forest canopy or further exploration by boat or on land of this unique National Park.
Evergreen Lodge
Located near the entrance to Tortuguero National Park, Evergreen Lodge offers a sustainable way to explore the rainforest from the Penitencia Canal that flows directly in front of the Lodge.
The lodge has 66 rooms and private bungalows constructed over pillars designed in a Caribbean style, with wooden and bamboo furniture. Each has comfortable beds, ceiling…
Manatus hotel
The Manatus Hotel is located 2.5km from Tortuguero town centre, very close to the airstrip that you fly into thus avoiding a long transfer by road. It is also one of the few properties that sit directly on a strip of land separating the Caribbean Sea from several canals. With only 12 bungalows with 2…
Tortuga Lodge
Overview and location
Tortuga Lodge and Gardens was the first upscale lodge built in Tortuguero National Park on Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast and remains the most comfortable place to stay in the area. Facing the Tortuguero River in its own 146 acre estate, the lodge offers a quiet, eco-friendly experience with solar powered energy, locally sourced…
Arenal Volcano National Park
4 NightsDay 6 - Travel to Arenal Volcano National Park
Day 7 - Arenal Volcano walking tour
Day 8 - Hanging bridges excursion
Day 9 - Optional excursions
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Travel to Arenal Volcano National Park
Today we travel by road to Arenal National Park, best known for its volcanoes and lake which have made it one of the most popular and visited destinations in Costa Rica.
The park has two volcanoes: Chato, whose collapsed crater contains an emerald lagoon surrounded by forest, and the perfectly conical peak of Arenal. The area is covered by lowland rainforest, and the weather is often hot and humid (usually between 20-30°C, reducing with altitude). Check into your chosen lodge for a 4-night stay including breakfast.
Saturday, 13 June 2026
Arenal Volcano walking tour
This morning enjoy a guided tour to El Silencio Private Reserve and get as close as possible to the base of the Arenal Volcano. Once there, take a short hike along a volcanic stone path to the viewpoint, the closest permitted point to the volcano.
We continue to the regeneration forest, which was originally affected by past eruptions. On this short trail you may encounter toucans, guans, oropendolas, and occasionally peccaries and snakes. The rest of the day is free to relax at your hotel or lodge.
Sunday, 14 June 2026
Hanging bridges excursion
This morning enjoy the guided trails at the impressive Arenal Hanging Bridges, a network of the trails and bridges that bring you close to observing the birds, the flowers and the lush vegetation of the primary rainforest. In the afternoon, relax at your hotel or lodge or opt for an additional excursion.
Monday, 15 June 2026
Optional excursions
Arenal Volcano National Park offers its visitors a wide variety of activities. You can opt from the list below, depending on your interests: Butterfly & Fauna Garden; Tabacon Hot Springs Swim; Coffee & Chocolate Tour; Maleke Indigenous Village; Sloths & Birding Nature Tour; Aerial Zipline adventure; Rafting on Rio Balsa; River Safari Float at Rio Frio; Waterfalls Hike at Rio Celeste; Cycling Mountain Bikes to Arenal Lake & El Castillo Villages.
Arenal Volcano Inn
Arenal Volcano Inn is a cozy hotel located in front of the Arenal Volcano, just minutes away from the main attractions in Arenal National Park.
The hotel has just 25 rooms, from standard to deluxe. Each is air-conditioned with FREE Wi-Fi, private bathroom with shower, cable TV, mini bar, safe and telephone. Choose from a garden…
Arenal Springs Resort & Spa
Arenal Springs Resort is the ideal combination of modern comfort and exuberant tropical surrounding, with outstanding views of Arenal Volcano.
The suites are semi-detached air-conditioned bungalows spread over a wide area directly facing Arenal Volcano. Each suite has a patio with seating, private bathroom, outdoor shower, luxury toiletries and a hair dryer.
Public areas include three restaurants, bar, coffee…
Nayara Springs
Voted the leading spa hotel in the world by readers of Conde Nast Traveller in 2105, the Nayara Springs has a proud reputation for excellence in the most lush and enjoyable surroundings. It is one of the few hotels in the region that are adults only.
The public areas include a stunning pool, the award-winning spa,…
Fly to the Osa Peninsula
4 NightsDay 10 - Fly to the Osa Peninsula & Corcovado National Park
Day 11 - Exploring the coastal rainforest
Day 12 - Guided treks
Day 13 - Excursions based on your interests
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Fly to the Osa Peninsula & Corcovado National Park
Transfer to San Jose Airport and take a domestic flight to Puerto Jimenez. Our guide will meet and transfer you to your chosen lodge for a 4-night stay including breakfast.
Covered by pristine primary lowland tropical rainforest, the Osa Peninsula is renowned for its biodiversity & endemic wildlife. Located on the Osa Peninsula on Costa Rica's far south Pacific coast, Corcovado is Costa Rica's largest National Park and one of its most isolated and remote. Its size means that it can support significant populations of tapir, crocodile and caiman, and big cats such as jaguar, ocelot, margay and puma. It is also the only place in Costa Rica which is home to all four species of monkeys: howler monkeys, white-faced capuchin monkeys, spider monkeys and squirrel monkeys.
Corcovado has been described by National Geographic as 'the most biologically intense place on Earth in terms of biodiversity', and wildlife sightings are common for visitors.
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Exploring the coastal rainforest
Most lodges include a range of guided walks into the rainforest, and if located near the Pacific Ocean, a chance to explore the unique biodiversity that exists by the sea.
Activities include waterfalls, zip-lining, guided hikes in the reserve or simply relaxing on the terrace of your room, where monkeys leap in the trees, exotic birds call and colourful frogs croak in the night. It's magical!
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Guided treks
Enjoy a guided trek in the rainforest this morning. Spend the afternoon on the beach, and head out after dark with a guide to experience the sounds of the forest at night.
Friday, 19 June 2026
Excursions based on your interests
A final day to enjoy the facilities at your lodge. Perhaps take a yoga or cooking class. Additional optional excursions are also available, depending on your interests.
Luna Lodge
Luna Lodge is situated within 60 acres of primary and secondary rainforest, on the pristine and captivating Osa Peninsula in Carate near Corcovado National Park.
Corcovado is one of the largest parks in Costa Rica and protects one-third of the peninsula. Described as “…the most biologically intense place on Earth.” by National Geographic Magazine.
There are eight…
El Remanso Lodge
Located on the South West Pacific side of the Osa Peninsula next to the Ocean, El Romanso Lodge is an exceptional eco-friendly base to explore one of the world's most pristine and bio diverse rainforests. You may see monkeys leaping in the trees, explore hidden valleys and spot sloths, kinkajous, eagles, toucans and parrots. Recent…
Lapa Rios
Lapa Rios is a wonderful combination of a sustainable luxury lodge and eco-conservation project spread over 1000 acres of tropical rainforest on the Osa Peninsula overlooking the Golfo Dulce. The main lodge and bungalows line three ridges, connected by walking paths and many steps.
Nearly all of the 17 thatched bungalows have an ocean view and…
Turrialba Volcano National Park
3 NightsDay 14 - Travel to Turrialba Volcano National Park
Day 16 - Guided birdwatching tour
Day 16 - At leisure
Day 17 - Fly back to the UK
Day 18 - Arrive back in the UK
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Travel to Turriabla Volcano National Park
This morning fly back to San Jose, where our guide will transfer you to the superb Rancho Naturalista Lodge, set in its own private reserve 3000 feet above sea level in the Northern end of the Talamanca mountain range in premontane rainforest. From the lodge, you can see the might Turrialba Volcano in all its glory.
The rest of the day is at leisure. We stay here for 3-nights including all meals.
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Guided birdwatching tour
Today enjoy a morning and afternoon hike in the National Park, observing multiple species of hummingbirds, toucans, monkeys, quetzals and more. Over 450 species of birds have been recorded here.
Monday, 22 June 2026
At leisure
A final day to enjoy to relax at your lodge and enjoy the incredible wildlife, birds and flora that makes a visit to Costa Rica so special.
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
Fly back to the UK
Transfer to San Jose Airport for your overnight flight back to the UK.
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Arrive in the UK
Arrive back in the UK in the morning.
Rancho Naturalista
Located just 2 hours drive from San Jose, Rancho Naturalista is set in its own private reserve 3000 feet above sea level in the Northern end of the Talamanca mountain range in premontane rainforest.
Multiple species of hummingbirds, as well as many other birds, can be seen right from the balcony where you also have a…
Price Guidelines
| Season | Low Season | High Season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Dates | April - June & September - November | July-August & December to March | ||||
| Room Arrangement | Tourist | First | Deluxe | Tourist | First | Deluxe |
| Multiple Travellers - Twin Rooms | £5,156 | £5,998 | £6,650 | £5,654 | £6,528 | £7,156 |
Prices are a guideline per person, for travel within the next year and booking early and are subject to availability. Please see below what is included and request a detailed quotation with a guaranteed price for your specific departure date and for Special Events, Summer, Christmas, New Year's Eve & Easter.
What's Included
- 18 Days / 16 Nights
- International flights (1 overnight)
- Internal return flights, San Jose to Puerto Jimenez
- Accommodation as shown on the itinerary
- 16 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 10 dinners
- Transfers to and from airports
- Transport throughout the itinerary
- Excursions listed, all with expert, English-speaking guides
- Prices are per person
- Prices for Special Events, Christmas, New Year's Eve, Easter on request
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