Natural wonders of Costa Rica

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1:

  SJO Int. Airport - Orosi (2h)

  

  Welcoming at the airport, handing over your travel book and your local SIM card, picking up the rental vehicle or meeting with your driver guide. Departure for Orosi. 2 nights in Orosi.

• day 2:

  Orosi - Irazú Volcano (3h RT)

  

  Morning excursion to Irazú Volcano National Park, the highest active volcano in Costa Rica. Afternoon relaxation in the hot springs of Orosi.

• day 3:

  Orosi - San Gerardo de Dota (2h30)

  

  Departure to San Gerardo de Dota, a small bucolic village surrounded by the Los Quetzales National Park offering beautiful trails. 2 nights in San Gerardo de Dota.

• day 4:

  San Gerardo de Dota

  

  Morning excursion accompanied by a naturalist guide to observe the resplendent Quetzal, one of the most beautiful birds in the world.  

• day 5:

  San Gerardo de Dota - Dominical (2h30)

  

  Departure for the Pacific coast, more precisely for the small coastal town of Dominical very appreciated for its market, its restaurants and its beaches. 2 nights in Dominical.

• day 6:

  Dominical - Nauyaca waterfalls (30min RT)

  

  On horseback or in 4x4, discover the Nauyaca waterfalls which are among the most beautiful in the country. A typical lunch is included in the expedition.

• day 7:

  Dominical - Ojochal (45min)

  

  Departure for the village of Ojochal known as the gastronomic capital of Costa Rica. At nightfall you will leave for a night walk in the Playa Tortuga Reserve. 1 night in Ojochal.

• day 8:

  Ojochal - Sierpe - Drake (2h30)

  

  Early departure for Sierpe where you will embark for the village of Drake, at the gateway to Corcovado. This one hour boat trip is an excellent way to discover the Terraba-Sierpe National Wetland. 3 nights in Drake.

• day 9:

  Drake - Isla del Cano

  

  Morning excursion to the biological reserve of Isla del Caño, ideal for snorkeling or diving. On the way back you will stop for a tropical picnic on a beautiful beach.

• day 10:

  Drake - Corcovado

  

  Day trip on the trails of Corcovado, accompanied by a naturalist guide, a national park known worldwide for its exuberant fauna and flora.

• day 11:

  Drake - Sierpe - Uvita (3h)

  

  Departure by boat to Sierpe from where you will take the road back to Uvita. The Marino Ballena National Park is perfect for watching the sunset. 2 nights in Uvita.

• day 12:

  Uvita

  

  Boat excursion for dolphin and humpback whale watching.

• day 13:

  Uvita - Tárcoles (3h)

  

  Departure to Tárcoles. Visit to the Carara National Park, a protected area that is the natural habitat of an impressive number of crocodiles, caimans and aquatic birds. 1 night in Tárcoles.

• day 14:

  Tarcoles - SJO Int. Airport (2h30)

  

  Departure to SJO International Airport. Return of the rental vehicle or goodbye with your driver guide and check-in for international flights. Pura Vida!