Costa Rica
Mountain Landscapes, Volcanoes, Rainforest & Isolated Luxury Lodges
Macaw Tour - 16 Night Itinerary
Staying in luxury accommodation throughout, explore five National Parks including mighty volcanoes, cloud forests, mountain landscapes and birdwatching. Relax on a remote tropical beach.
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Travel Highlights
- Experience abundant wildlife and volcanoes in five national parks
- Stay in deluxe lodges, set in extraordinary locations
- Enjoy trekking in diverse ecosystems with expert naturalist guides
- Learn about coffee making staying at a unique coffee plantation resort
- Discover the rich variety of birds
- Stay at the luxury El Silencio lodge, hidden in the cloud forest
- Explore Tenorio National Park
- Relax on a remote Pacific Coast beach in Guanacaste
Tour Route
- San Jose & Poás Volcano - 2 Nights
- Carara National Park and San Jose - 3 Nights
- Central Valley - 2 Nights
- Bajos del Toro - 3 Nights
- Tenorio National Park - 3 Nights
- Guanacaste National Park - 3 Nights
- Return to San Jose & Fly Home
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 & Poás Volcano
2 NightsDay 1 - Departure from UK
Day 2 - Poas Volcano
- Full Description
- Accommodation
Departure from UK
Depart on a direct flight to San Jose. On arrival, transfer to your comfortable lodge or hotel in the hills above the city for a 2 night stay.
Monday, 16 June 2025
Poás Volcano and a coffee plantation
Today we visit the Doka coffee plantation, owned by Costa Rican Vargas Ruiz family, pioneers in coffee production since 1931. During the coffee tour, you will learn about the production process, how coffee is picked, milled, ground and roasted.
We then visit to the mighty PoĂ¡s Volcano, with its active, smoking crater and emerald green crater-lake. We continue to the stunning La Paz Waterfalls Gardens, where walkways lead you past a series of waterfalls which cut through the surrounding lush forest.
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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 MorazĂ¡n parks, as well as the impressive gold and jade museums.
The hotel’s rooms include double beds, complimentary coffee, safe, hair…
Hotel Presidente
The Presidente Hotel is located in the heart of San JosĂ© in the pedestrian zone of Central Avenue, 2 blocks from the National Theatre and the Cultural Square. The hotel has over 100 comfortable and spacious rooms, which all include cable TV, air conditioning, safety box and en-suite bathroom. The hotel offers amenities such as…
Grano de Oro
Situated on a shady street just off Paseo Colon, San Jose's main street, the Hotel Grano de Oro is a welcome retreat in the heart of this bustling city. Converted from a tropical Victorian mansion, the hotel preserves the warmth and comfort of a private home, with its atrium terrace and corridors of sparkling fountains…
Buena Vista Hotel
Buena Vista hotel is a Spanish colonial style resort located just outside San Jose, at the top of a mountain offering panoramic views of three volcanoes in the Central Valley - Poas, Barva and Irazu. It is a super place to stay when you arrive in Costa Rica.
The hotel has 30 air-conditioned and comfortable rooms. Deluxe…
Hotel Alta Las Palomas
Located on the outskirts of San Jose in Santa Ana, the 23 room Hotel Alta is an excellent base to explore the capital city and surrounding attractions, including the Poas Volcano.
Public areas include a swimming pool, excellent dining at the elegant La Luz Restaurant and bar or the more relaxed cafe de Verano.
There are 5…
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…
Carara National Park and San Jose
3 NightsDay 3 - Travel to Carara National Park
Day 4 - Carara National Park Tour
Day 5 - Travel to San Jose
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- Accommodation
Travel to Carara National Park
Transfer to Carara and check into the Hotel Villa Lapas for a 2 night stay on a bed and breakfast basis. Set just outside Carara National Park, the Hotel Villa Lapas is only 12 km from Herradura Beach and 15 minutes' drive from Jaco Beach. The rest of the day is at leisure to visit a local beach or relax by the swimming pool and explore the extensive gardens.Â
Wednesday, 18 June 2025
Carara National Park Tour
Today enjoy a guided visit to this impressive transitional moist to dry forest. We follow the trails to observe the variety of plants, amphibians, reptiles and birds, such as, the famous scarlet macaw. Crocodiles more than three meters long can be seen all along the Tarcoles river. Lunch is included today.
Thursday, 19 June 2025
Travel to San Jose
Today we travel to San Jose and check in to the Grano de Oro Hotel for a 1-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis. Optional city tour of San Jose is available.
Hotel Villa Lapas
Carara National Park is truly a special place and one of the most biodiverse regions in Costa Rica's Puntarenas Province. The myriad array of native species ranges from birdlife like scarlet macaws, toucans, parrots, aracaris, kingfishers and herons, to white-face capuchin monkeys, peccaries, anteaters, poison-arrow frogs and the crocodiles of the TĂ¡rcoles River. Located adjacent to…
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…
Central Valley
2 NightsDay 6 - Transfer to the Central ValleyÂ
Day 7 - Exploring the countryside
- Full Description
- Accommodation
Travel to Heredia in the Central Valley
Transfer to Heredia in the Central Valley and check into the Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation Resort for a 2-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis. Situated above the beautiful Central Valley of Costa Rica, the resort offers amazing views of volcanoes, cloud forests and coffee plantations and nestled amongst 10 acres amid hundreds of fruit trees and tropical flora.
The rest of the day at leisure.
Saturday, 21 June 2025
Explore the countryside
Enjoy an optional guided activity from at your resort. Perhaps a coffee plantation tour, birdwatching tour or  hiking in the cloud forest.Â
Buena Vista Hotel
Buena Vista hotel is a Spanish colonial style resort located just outside San Jose, at the top of a mountain offering panoramic views of three volcanoes in the Central Valley - Poas, Barva and Irazu. It is a super place to stay when you arrive in Costa Rica.
The hotel has 30 air-conditioned and comfortable rooms. Deluxe…
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…
Bajos del Toro
3 NightsDay 8 - Transfer to Bajos del Toro
Day 9 - Explore the cloud forest
Day 10 - Explore the cloud forest
- Full Description
- Accommodation
Travel to El Silencio Lodge, Bajos del Toro
Transfer to Bajos del Toro and check into El Silencio Lodge for a 3-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis. Stay in luxurious, individual cabins nestled in a secluded area of Cloud Forest. Rest of the day at leisure.
Monday, 23 June 2025
Exploring the cloud forest
Explore the forest around your lodge or take optional visits to nearby attractions such as Sarchi, Zarcero or the Juan Castro National Park. There also many other activities available, from cooking classes to coffee tasting, horse riding to early morning birdwatching to enjoy.
Tuesday, 24 June 2025
Exploring the cloud forest
A further day of optional guided treks in the cloud forest discovering the huge array of birdlife.
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Bosque de Paz
Bosque de Paz Reserva Biologica is located in Alajuela. The property boasts a large terrace offering stunning views of the surrounding nature. Situated in the mountains, this lodge is within 25 mi (40 km) of Aguas Zarcas Church, Aquas Zarcas Square, and Zoo Ave. La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Central Park are also within 32…
El Silencio Lodge & Spa
Located an hour from San Jose, El Silencio Lodge & Spa is ideally located at Bajos del Toro, a relatively unknown tourist destination offering many beautiful landscapes and activities. The Lodge is set in 500 acres of private tropical forest reserve, flanked by Juan Castro Blanco National Park and Poas Volcano National Park. Ideal for…
Tenorio National Park
3 NightsDay 11 - Travel to Tenorio National Park
Day 12 - Discover Tenorio National Park
Day 13 - Activities in Tenorio National Park
- Full Description
- Accommodation
Travel to Tenorio National Park
Travel to Tenorio National Park, where we check in to Origins Luxury Resort for a 3-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis. The rest of the day is at leisure.
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Thursday, 26 June 2025
Discover Tenorio National Park
The picture-perfect and still active Tenorio Volcano reigns over one of the most beautiful secrets in Costa Rica, Tenorio National Park. Hike to the volcano summit along the Lago las Dantas Trail which winds its way through rain forest to cloud forest. This region serves as home to Ocelots, Jaguars and Cougars along with Tapirs, Howler Monkeys, Toucans and Sloths. The other spectacular sight is the vibrant turquoise waters of Rio Celeste created by the volcanic activity of Tenorio and the sulfur it emits. Costa Rican legend has it that the gods dipped their paint brushes into the river while painting the sky. A hike along this vivid blue river to its waterfall and a soak in several of its natural hot springs will no doubt, have you believing in the ancient legend.
Friday, 27 June 2025
Activities in Tenorio National Park
Enjoy a wide choice of optional guided activities today, including lagoon fishing, a wildlife tour, hiking, a boat tour through the Caǹƒo Negro Wetlands, a coffee tour, kayaking and meeting the local Maleku people.
Tenorio Lodge
Situated on their own 17 acre plat, Tenorio Lodge is located between Tenorio and Miravalles volcanoes at an altitude of 1,640 ft. The lodge has lovely gardens of fruit trees and tropical vegetation surrounding two natural ponds. Indeed, the Lodge was designed to offer its quietness, relaxation, and serenity in a peaceful environment.
The lodge has 12…
Origins Luxury Resort
Located high up on a mountainside moments from Tenorio National Park and overlooking the out stretched valley, ORIGINS offers an exclusive opportunity for serenity within the wilds of the rainforest is an experience like no other.
Within the large, private estate are spacious and beautifully designed luxury lodges, each with fantastic views, a terrace with…
Guanacaste National Park
3 NightsDay 14 - Travel to Guanacaste
Day 15 - At leisure
Day 16 - At leisure
- Full Description
- Accommodation
Travel to Guanacaste National Park
Travel by car today to Guancaste National Park, where we check in to the Kasiiya Papagayo Resort for a 3-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
Kasiiya us an eco resort set in 123 acres with its own beach. Kasiiya means "find your pace" in Swahili and the experience focuses on mind and body wellness.
Sunday, 29 June 2025
At leisure in Kasiiya
You can relax at your lodge, on the beach or explore the National Park on a wide range of optional activities bookable locally.
Monday, 30 June 2025
At leisure
Your last day to relax in the warm tropical sunshine.
Tamarindo Diria
Situated in the centre of Tamarindo town and, unlike nearly all other first class hotels in the area, fronting directly onto the wide beach, Tamarindo Diria is an ideal choice for couples and families. There is a separate adults only area of the hotel if you want more privacy.
The comfortable 242 comfortable air conditioned rooms…
Cala Luna Boutique & Villas
Located on Costa Rica's North West coast and close to the famous Tamarindo beach, the well regarded Cala Luna Boutique Hotel and Villas is surrounded by lush vegetation, palms, hibiscus and bougainvillea. Playa Langosta beach, in a sheltered bay, is also within a short walking distance away.
The 21 air-conditioned villas each has private swimming pool and…
El Mangroove
Papagayo Beach Resort
Staying at the El Mangroove Autograph Collection Hotel - 4-nights on a bed and breakfast - or on an all-inclusive basis.
Located in Bahia Papagayo, the hotel is set in 17 acres and has 150 meters of beach front. El Coco, an artsy and bustling beach town, is just 15 minutes away.
The Resort’s 85…
Andaz Hyatt
Nestled among the lush vegetation on the shore of the Papagayo Peninsula, Andaz captures the native spirit of Costa Rica with its distinctive "Pura Vida" (pure life) philosophy of laid back relaxation. Vibrant yet stylish, Andaz blends contemporary high-end design with touches of Latin character.
The luxury air-conditioned rooms feature views of the jungle, some look…
Kasiiya
Located on the beach in Papagayo, The Kasiilya is a wonderful eco resort offering the perfect balance between comfort and wilderness. You stay in luxury tented suites, designed to strengthen your bond with nature and enhance your wellbeing. It is a unique experience.
The resort has 5 very spacious air-conditioned suites in total, balcony, quality linens, private…
Return to San Jose & Fly Home
Day 17 - Return flight to the UK
Day 18 - Arrive in the UK
- Full Description
Return flight to the UK
Transfer to San Jose airport for your direct overnight flight home.
Wednesday, 02 July 2025
Arrive in the UK
Arrive in the UK in the morning.
Price Guidelines
| Season | Low Season | High Season | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Dates | 31 Dec-19 Jul, 22 Aug-13 Dec | 20 Jul-21 Aug, 14-30 Dec | ||
| Room Arrangement | First | Deluxe | First | Deluxe |
| Multiple Travellers - Twin Rooms | £6,989 | £7,552 | £7,185 | £7,634 |
| Single Traveller - Own Room | £8,975 | £12,460 | £9,785 | £13,979 |
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What's Included
- 18 Days / 16 Nights
- International flights (1 overnight)
- Accommodation as shown on the itinerary
- Breakfast everyday and meals as described on the itinerary
- Transfers to and from airports
- Transport throughout the itinerary
- Excursions listed, all with expert, English-speaking guides
- Prices are per person
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