Luxury and intimacy in Green Paradise


Trip description

Summary of your trip:

Discover a unique biodiversity and stunning landscapes in Costa Rica’s green paradise. Luxury lodges in the heart of the jungle, stunning beaches, breathtaking scenery… everything you need for a trip you’ll never forget ! You will benefit from our selection of luxurious hotels and top-notch activities.

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TERRA CARIBEA


10 days

From : €2,865*

Day 1: Juan Santamaria Airport - San José

Day 2: San José - Arenal Volcano

Day 3: Arenal Volcano

Day 4: Arenal Volcano - Tenorio Volcano

Day 5: Tenorio Volcano

Day 6: Tenorio Volcano - Isla Jesuita

Day 7: Isla Jesuita

Day 8: Isla Jesuita - Puntarenas - Uvita

Day 9: Park Marino Ballena - Uvita

Day 10: Uvita - San José

Day 1 : Juan Santamaria Airport - San José

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Welcome to Costa Rica!

Your driver will be waiting for you at the Juan Santamaria International Airport, near San José, 1,150 meters above sea level in the heart of the Central Valley, to take you to your hotel.

Overnight at the Grano de Oro Hotel.

Standard room.

Includes: private transportation, room & breakfast.




Day 2 : San José - Arenal Volcano

Volcan Arenal. ©Nstanev - iStockphoto


Recovery of your rental vehicle

Info: you will find in the "other services" part of your quotation, all the information concerning your vehicle.

Road from San José to Arenal.

Departure to reach the region of La Fortuna and the majestic Arenal volcano (1,635 meters).

Approximate driving time: 3 hours.

Night at the Arenal Nayara Hotel & Gardens.

Casita Deluxe.

Includes: car rental, room & breakfast.




Day 3 : Arenal Volcano

©Jean-Baptiste THIBAUT


Stroll on suspension bridges

You will enjoy a 3 km long route crossing the primary forest and about 15 suspension bridges over the canopy, from where you will have a breathtaking view of the tropical vegetation and the Arenal Volcano!

Approximate duration: 2 hours of walk.

Excursion in private service.

Overnight at Arenal Nayara Hotel & Gardens.

Casita Deluxe.

Included: entrance(s) to the site(s) mentioned in the program, excursion (private), room & breakfast.




Day 4 : Arenal Volcano - Tenorio Volcano

Jardin de La Fortuna offrant une magnifique vue sur le volcan Arenal. ©Lightphoto - iStockphoto


Road from Arenal to Tenorio.

Departure to the Miravalles (2,028 metres above sea level) and Tenorio (1,916 metres above sea level) volcanoes.

Approximate driving time: 2 hours.

Overnight at Origins Luxury Lodge.

Room at Luxury Lodge.

Enjoy the many activities included at the lodge.

Includes: tour (group service), room & breakfast.




Day 5 : Tenorio Volcano

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Tenorio National Park

You will explore one of the most beautiful trails in the country between jungle, waterfalls and natural hot springs. You will have the opportunity to discover the Rio Celeste famous for its unreal turquoise blue colour (which intensifies with the reflection of the light rays) due to the minerals in its waters which contrast with the intense green of the tropical vegetation.

36 km long, the Rio Celeste originates at the meeting point of 2 rivers, crosses volcanic hot springs, sulphur springs, before forming a magnificent waterfall.

Approximate duration: 2 hours 30.

Night at the Origins Luxury Lodge.

Room Luxury Lodge.

Enjoy the many activities included at the lodge.

Included: entrance(s) to site(s) mentioned in the program, excursion (group service), room & breakfast.




Day 6 : Tenorio Volcano - Isla Jesuita

La plage Espadilla au couché du soleil. ©Isla Jesuita


In the morning, departure for the Nicoya peninsula.

You will cross the Puente de la Amistad near Nicoya, the administrative centre of the peninsula which lives at the rhythm of the comings and goings of campesinos (peasants) and cowboys.

You will cross varied landscapes.

Reception and installation on this island at the end of the world.

Installation at the hotel near the beach.

Note : 3H30 hours drive approximately

Overnight at Isla Chiquita Glamping Hotel.

Tent Suite (luxury tent with private bathroom, on the only hotel island in Costa Rica).

Includes guided tour and free use of kayaks and paddles.

Includes: room & breakfast




Day 7 : Isla Jesuita

Cours de paddle. ©Laurent BOSCHERO


Take advantage of your stay in the heart of the Gulf of Nicoya to experience the soothing and authentic atmosphere that is found there.

We advise you to take advantage of the kayaks at your disposal to explore the surrounding islands. You can also try your hand at Stand Up Paddle on the gulf.

Bioluminescence tour by kayak or boat

Our planet has privileged areas where a natural and impressive phenomenon brings out small lights from the ocean in the dark night.

Produced by a high concentration of light-emitting plankton, bioluminescence takes place in dark places and when the water is in motion.

This rare phenomenon exists around Jesuita Island and this kayak or boat adventure will give you the chance to observe it.

Approximate duration: 1 hour.

Overnight at Isla Chiquita Glamping Hotel.

Tent Suite (luxury tent with private bathroom, on the only hotel island in Costa Rica).

Includes guided tour and free use of kayaks and paddles.

Includes: excursion (group service), room & breakfast.




Day 8 : Isla Jesuita - Puntarenas - Uvita

©ICT (Institut Costaricien de Tourisme)


You leave this island at the end of the world by boat to find the mainland and your vehicle, then you take a ferry in Paquera to cross the Gulf of Nicoya to Puntarenas.

Note : 10 min by boat, +/- 1h by ferry.

Note: Ferry to be paid on site

Car + driver: 25usd + 1.50usd/passenger

Hours : 5h / 9h / 13h / 17h

On-line reservations: https://www.quickpaycr.com/

Subject to change

Departure to Uvita.

Note: 3 hours drive approximately

Free day to enjoy the beaches of the region.

Please consult us for the various aquatic activities not to be missed on site.

Overnight at the Oxygen Jungle Villas Hotel.

Villa Jungle View.

Includes: room & breakfast




Day 9 : Park Marino Ballena - Uvita

©Caroline DHERBEY


Marino Ballena National Park

Created to protect the country's largest coral reef, the national park owes its name to the humpback whales that roam its warm waters to reproduce.

You will be surprised by the natural shape of the beach in this park, which is exactly shaped like a whale's tail!

Approximate duration: 2 hours.

Night at the Oxygen Jungle Villas Hotel.

Jungle View Villa.

Included: entrance(s) to the site(s) mentioned in the program, room & breakfast.




Day 10 : Uvita - San José

Le quartier coloré de la California à San José. ©Kenneth Vargas Torres - Shutterstock.com


Road from Uvita to San José.

Departure route to the Costa Rican capital.

Approximate driving time: 4 hours.

Return your vehicle to our local service provider.




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