Costa Rica: between beaches and volcanoes

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Paris - San José

  Takeoff from Paris to San José. Economy class flight with the airline Air France. Arrival at the airport, transfer and check-in at the hotel, delivery of the travel booklet. If your flight schedule allows, you can improvise a cultural outing in San José in the afternoon (Gold Museum, National Museum, National Theater, etc.). 1 night at the Aranjuez hotel in a superior room with breakfast.

• day 2

  Idleness on the southern Caribbean - Cahuita and Puerto Viejo

  This small village on the Caribbean coast, located 15 km north of Puerto Viejo de Limón, is known for its white and black sand beaches. The beaches stretching from Puerto Viejo to Manzanillo are all as beautiful as each other. Recommended visit to Cahuita National Park. In this coastal national park, you can both hike, observe sloths, monkeys, and toucans, but also enjoy the beach and treat yourself to a well-deserved swim. Possibility of meeting the Bri-Bri indigenous community. 3 nights at Shawandha Lodge in a bungalow with breakfast.

• day 3

  Idleness on the southern Caribbean - Cahuita and Puerto Viejo

  This small village on the Caribbean coast, located 15 km north of Puerto Viejo de Limón, is known for its white and black sand beaches. The beaches stretching from Puerto Viejo to Manzanillo are all as beautiful as each other. Recommended visit to Cahuita National Park. In this coastal national park, you can both hike, observe sloths, monkeys, and toucans, but also enjoy the beach and treat yourself to a well-deserved swim. Possibility of meeting the Bri-Bri indigenous community. 3 nights at Shawandha Lodge in a bungalow with breakfast.

• day 4

  Idleness on the southern Caribbean - Cahuita and Puerto Viejo

  This small village on the Caribbean coast, located 15 km north of Puerto Viejo de Limón, is known for its white and black sand beaches. The beaches stretching from Puerto Viejo to Manzanillo are all as beautiful as each other. Recommended visit to Cahuita National Park. In this coastal national park, you can both hike, observe sloths, monkeys, and toucans, but also enjoy the beach and treat yourself to a well-deserved swim. Possibility of meeting the Bri-Bri indigenous community. 3 nights at Shawandha Lodge in a bungalow with breakfast.

• day 5

  Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí

  You will take the road to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui (about 2 hours by road). Formerly a base for the Huetar tribe on the trade routes between the Mayan and Inca empires, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui has become a special destination for nature lovers. The humid tropical forests of the Caribbean area blend with agricultural lands where bananas, pineapples, and cocoa are produced. The biological reserves in the area are exemplary; they attract researchers and visitors from all over the world. 1 night at Tirimbina Ecolodge (Coquette room) with breakfast.

• day 6

  Arrival in the Northern plains

  Breakfast and drive to the Arenal volcano. The Arenal volcano undoubtedly has the most eventful volcanic history of the last century in Central America. A perfect cone at 1633 m altitude, on the edge of the lake of the same name, it offers spectacular landscapes and makes it one of the must-see destinations in Central America. Recommended activities: - Hot springs - Hanging bridges - National park 1 night at the Arenal Oasis Ecolodge in a standard room with breakfast.

• day 7

  Visit to Arenal Volcano National Park

  In the Arenal Volcano National Park, you will have the opportunity to access the famous 1992 lava flow and thus be both very close to the volcano and enjoy the view of Lake Arenal and the Tilaran mountain range. Free afternoon of your choice: visit to La Fortuna waterfall, ziplining, hanging bridges, visit to the biological garden, among others... 1 night at the Arenal Oasis Ecolodge in a standard room with breakfast.

• day 8

  Arrival in the tropical forests of Tenorio / Rio Celeste

  Departure to the region of Tenorio Volcano National Park, with its sky-blue river, its vivid colors, its charm, its waterfall, all within a forest still very well preserved from human impact. Upon arrival at the entrance of Tenorio National Park, you will take the trail leading to the Rio Celeste waterfall. You will also go to see the "Teinturier", the place where the two rivers mix to create the alchemy that gives the Rio Celeste its unique color (between 2 and 3 hours of hiking). 1 night at Sueno Celeste in a bungalow with breakfast.

• day 9

  Discovery of the Rincon de la Vieja area.

  Route to Rincon de la Vieja - Liberia The Rincon de la Vieja volcano once served as a natural lighthouse for 19th-century sailors, so significant were its eruptions. Once you arrive at Rincon de la Vieja National Park, you will take the Las Pailas trail, named after the famous active volcanic mud pools (2h30 hike). 2 nights at Hacienda Guachipelin in a standard room with breakfast.

• day 10

  Discovery of the Rincon de la Vieja area.

  Route to Rincon de la Vieja - Liberia The Rincon de la Vieja volcano once served as a natural lighthouse for 19th-century sailors, so significant were its eruptions. Once you arrive at Rincon de la Vieja National Park, you will take the Las Pailas trail, named after the famous active volcanic mud pools (2h30 hike). 2 nights at Hacienda Guachipelin in a standard room with breakfast.

• day 11

  Heading to Playa Samara

  The village of Samara is bordered by a beautiful and large crescent-shaped beach, 4 km long. A perfect family destination, this area of the country will allow you to end this tour with a special moment of relaxation. 5 minutes from Samara: Playa Carillo, lined with a row of coconut trees, is a postcard-perfect beach. Swimming there is ideal. For this relaxing day on Playa Samara, you can choose between enjoying the beach, lounging under the coconut trees, or taking part in one of the many activities offered on site. Among these, here are 3 popular activities: - Snorkeling, underwater observation with mask and snorkel - Deep-sea sport fishing - Dolphin watching at sea 3 nights at the Samara Pacific Lodge in a standard room with breakfast.

• day 12

  Heading to Playa Samara

  The village of Samara is bordered by a beautiful and large crescent-shaped beach, 4 km long. A perfect family destination, this area of the country will allow you to end this tour with a special moment of relaxation. 5 minutes from Samara: Playa Carillo, lined with a row of coconut trees, is a postcard-perfect beach. Swimming there is ideal. For this relaxing day on Playa Samara, you can choose between enjoying the beach, relaxing under the coconut trees, or taking part in one of the many activities offered on site. Among these, here are 3 popular activities: - snorkeling, underwater observation with mask and snorkel - sport fishing at sea - dolphin watching at sea 3 nights at the Samara Pacific Lodge in a standard room with breakfast.

• day 13

  Heading to Playa Samara

  The village of Samara is bordered by a beautiful and large crescent-shaped beach, 4 km long. A perfect family destination, this area of the country will allow you to end this tour with a special moment of relaxation. 5 minutes from Samara: Playa Carillo, lined with a row of coconut trees, is a postcard-perfect beach. Swimming there is ideal. For this relaxing day on Playa Samara, you can choose between enjoying the beach, lounging under the coconut trees, or taking part in one of the many activities offered on site. Among these, here are 3 popular activities: - Snorkeling, underwater observation with mask and snorkel - Deep-sea sport fishing - Dolphin watching at sea 3 nights at the Samara Pacific Lodge in a standard room with breakfast.

• day 14

  Return to San José

  Breakfast at the hotel. Last moments on the Caribbean coast and drive to San José to the hotel. Cultural outing in San José, shopping, souvenir purchases. 1 night at the Aranjuez hotel in a superior room with breakfast.

• day 15

  San José - Paris

  Depending on your flight schedule, a final activity may be planned. Do not hesitate to seek advice from our team. Transfer to the airport and flight to Paris (arrival on day 16).

• day 16

  San José - Paris

  Depending on your flight schedule, a final activity may be planned. Do not hesitate to seek advice from our team. Transfer to the airport and flight to Paris (arrival on day 16).