COSTA RICA TRIP DETAILS: 11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS, PACUARE RIVER, TORTUGUERO, OSA PENINSULA, MONTEVERDE
Experience the ultimate Böëna adventure with a journey through four of Costa Rica’s most remarkable destinations, staying at award-winning eco-lodges. Start with whitewater rafting on the breathtaking Pacuare River, arriving at your luxurious riverside retreat in the lush Talamanca Mountains. Then, navigate the Caribbean wetlands on a safari-style riverboat, leading to your charming Tortuguero lodge with its Caribbean Colonial charm.
Fly across the country to the Osa Peninsula, where your resort offers stunning Pacific views. Conclude your adventure in the mystical cloud forests of Monteverde. Each destination is renowned for its biodiversity, while each lodge is celebrated for its commitment to sustainability and luxury.
SAN JOSÉ – DAY 1
Welcome To Beautiful Costa Rica!
Meet and greet at Juan Santamaria International Airport and transfer to San José in comfort. Explore the capital’s historical and culinary delights or relax at the Grano de Oro Hotel (or similar) before your adventure begins.
DAY 2
Wilderness Revealed
Begin with an early drive through the Central Valley, stopping for a delicious traditional Costa Rican breakfast. Continue to the Pacuare River for an exhilarating whitewater rafting experience (Class II, III, IV rapids) and arrive at the Pacuare Lodge, nestled in the rainforest. Enjoy the luxury of your suite and the serene surroundings. Overnight at Pacuare Lodge.
DAY 3
A Full-Adventure Immersion
Awaken to rainforest sounds on the terrace of your river-front suite and enjoy delightful breakfast. Choose from Pacuare Lodge’s nine signature experiences, including bird-watching, hiking to a Cabécar village, rock climbing, rappelling, or zip lining. Explore local sustainability efforts, visit a local community or relax at the Jawa Jüu Spa. Overnight at Pacuare Lodge.
DAY 4
A River-Born Journey Into Tortuguero National Park
Embark on a thrilling rafting adventure before transferring by boat to Tortuguero. Enjoy a 1.5 hour safari-style riverboat cruise through lush canals and estuaries to Tortuguero. Experience wildlife and pristine habitats on your way to the Tortuga Lodge & Gardens. Overnight in a Mr. Mishake Suite.
DAY 5
A Total Jungle Immersion
Enjoy a Caribbean breakfast and choose from Tortuguero’s custom experiences, such as bird-watching, natural history tours, or evening turtle nesting tours. Discover Tortuguero village’s reggae music and Creole cuisine. If possible, and depending on the season, take a turtle nesting tour once the sun sets. Overnight at Tortuga Lodge & Gardens.
DAY 6
Birds-Eye Panorama From The Atlantic To Pacific Coast
Fly over Costa Rica’s heartland to the Osa Peninsula, home of the world-renowned Corcovado National Park and Lapa Rios Lodge. After a short drive from the port town of Puerto Jiménez to our lodge, settle into your Deluxe Bungalow with Pacific views and explore the lodge’s amenities. Enjoy the afternoon at the pool, spa, or with a guided onsite activity. Overnight at Lapa Rios.
DAY 7
Discovering Paradise
Explore Lapa Rios’ 1,000-acre reserve with activities guided by bilingual naturalists. Enjoy bird-watching, coastal tours, rainforest hikes, or a Night Walk. Learn about the lodge’s sustainability and community support. Overnight at Lapa Rios.
DAY 8
An Intimate Rainforest Refuge
Awake to a symphony of wildlife outside your bungalow. Indulge in farm-to-table cuisine, relax at the yoga deck or spa, nearby beaches and explore the lush surroundings. Overnight at Lapa Rios Rainforest Lodge.
DAY 9
Voyage Into The Clouds
Fly to San José and drive to the cloud forests of Monteverde. At Monteverde Lodge, explore gardens, cloud forest reserves, or choose from various experiences like ziplining, chocolate tour, coffee plantation tour or guided night hikes. Overnight in a Forest View Downstairs Room.
DAY 10
Mystical Monteverde In Costa Rica
Explore the 3,500-hectare Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, home to rich biodiversity, harboring 2.5% of the earth’s entire biodiversity, including flora and fauna from both the Pacific and Atlantic hemispheres. Discover flora and fauna including the resplendent Quetzal. Spend the afternoon enjoying the lodge or exploring Monteverde. Overnight at Monteverde Lodge.
DAY 11
Farewell To Costa Rica
Enjoy your final exquisite breakfast at Monteverde Lodge before a private drive to Juan Santamaria International Airport for your departure back home.
Includes:
• Domestic flights Tortuguero – San José – Puerto Jiménez
PACUARE RIVER
Pacuare Lodge
• Private Transfer from San José International Airport to San José Hotel
• One night – Hotel Grano de Oro, Deluxe Patio Room
• River rafting or ground transportation from San José to Pacuare Lodge
• Two Nights – Pacuare Lodge Adventure Package, River View Suite (Conservation Fee)
• Three a-la-carte, multi-course meals per day at Pacuare Lodge
• Pacuare collection of nine onsite experiences, including the Night Hike, Canopy Tour, Tropical Canyoning Tour, Birdwatching, Cabecar Indigenous Hike, Sustainability Tour, Rural Experience, and The Loop. Professional bilingual guide and equipment.
CARIBBEAN ZONE
Tortuga Lodge
• Ground and boat transfer from the SJO International Airport to Tortuguero
• Three nights and all meals at the Tortuga Lodge & Gardens in a Mr. Mishake Suite
• Selection of experiences: Natural History Boat Tour, Twilight Tour, Tortuguero Village & Casa Cecropia, Kayak in Tortuguero, Early Morning Bird & Nature Walk, Tour of Cerro Tortuguero, and the Tortuguero Village Tour. All tours include naturalist guides and entrance fees.
• Boat excursion of Tortuguero National Park with a bilingual naturalist guide
• Domestic flight from Tortuguero to San José
• Optional private charter via Piper Seneca for an additional cost.
OSA PENINSULA
Lapa Rios Lodge
• Domestic flight from San José to Puerto Jiménez
• 3 Nights / 4 Days Lapa Rios in a Deluxe Bungalow
• Three a-la-carte, multi-course meals per day at Lapa Rios, including non-alcoholic and non-mixed beverages.
• Puerto Jiménez to Lapa Ríos round-trip transfer
• Lapa Rios’s collection of onsite experiences, including the Early and Sunset Birds Tour, Wild Waterfall, Local Medicine Tour, Rainforest Ridge Walk, Osa Trail, Matapalo Tour, and Night Walk.
• Domestic flight from Puerto Jimenez to San José Domestic Airport
• Shared transfer from San José to Monteverde.
NORTHERN ZONE
Monteverde Lodge
• Shared Costa Rica tours of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, with naturalist guides and entrance fees included (shared with other guests)
• Monteverde collection of Costa Rica tourism onsite experiences, including:
• Twilight Guided Excursion to the Aguti Private Reserve, with naturalist guides and entrance fees included (shared with other guests)
• Three nights at the Monteverde Lodge, breakfast included. Forest View Downstairs room
• Transfer to SJO International Airport for the departure flight.
