Costa Rica 17-Day Rainforest Holiday Itinerary

After a long flight you’ll be met by a representative from our local office waiting to whisk you away to your modern hotel in the centre of the city. The next morning your hire car will be dropped off at your hotel so you can start your adventure.

As you head towards La Fortuna, at the foot of Arenal volcano, you’ll notice the landscape becoming more mountainous and the winding road becoming more pot-holed. The mighty volcano and beautiful countryside is one of the most iconic images of Costa Rica. We’ll arrange for you to stay in a comfortable wooden cabin hotel, just outside the popular tourist town. During your stay, you will take a hike through the lush landscape, with the volcano as a beautiful back-drop before being transferred to the hot springs where you can unwind.

Feel the magic of the dense cloud forest of Monteverde. Take a guided canopy walk through the forest where ferns, mosses and orchids bloom amongst the hanging tree branches and beautiful birds dart through the trees. Due to the humid climate the forest gives off a fairytale-like atmosphere, especially in often-present mist. You’ll stay in a comfortable Swiss-style chalet, set amongst wooded surroundings.

Manuel Antonio, located on the Pacific Coast, boasts crescent-shaped bays, jungles bursting with wildlife and an excellent bar and restaurant scene. You’ll stay in a hill-top villa resort with a pool for refreshing dips and serene views across the ocean. During your stay you’ll visit an animal sanctuary inland who are hard at work rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing a whole host of animals. The area is home to the most visited National Park in the country and is easy to explore on your own with a mix of jungle trails and pretty beaches.

You’ll arrive in an area less visited by tourists, at a tented lodge surrounded by tropical vegetation near Costa Ballena. After your first night you’ll take a trip out to go dolphin spotting in the Marine Park. They sometimes swim along with the boat and there are many species to watch out for! The rest of your stay is free for you to enjoy the beaches.

Corcovado National Park is an area of Costa Rica less explored than most, meaning it’s managed to maintain its diverse eco-system and attracts a myriad of wildlife. During this trip you’ll get to explore and stay in the National Park itself, before travelling to a beachside lodge to relax. The accommodation is a mixture of basic and standard, you’ll never forget the utter feeling of escapism and being at one with nature!

Your hike through the park is guided, so expect to learn all about the animals you see on your travels before taking the opportunity to relax in Drake Bay, or let us know and we can arrange a snorkelling trip for you to Isla de Caño.