Idyllic Pacific

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  SJO Int. Airport - Alajuela (15 min)

  

  We will welcome you at the airport before taking you to your first accommodation, located in the city of Alajuela. This short trip will also allow us to give you your travel diary as well as your local SIM card. 1 night in Alajuela.

• day 2

  Alajuela - Santa Teresa (5 h)

  

  After picking up your rental vehicle / meeting your driver-guide, you will head to the port of Puntarenas, from where you will cross the Gulf of Nicoya by ferry. You will then continue on the road towards Santa Teresa, where you will witness your first sunset over the Pacific Ocean. 4 nights in Santa Teresa.

• day 3

  Santa Teresa

  

  Take a 2-hour surf lesson in exceptional conditions and alongside a local athlete, to get back into the water as pleasantly as possible.

• day 4

  Santa Teresa - Playa Hermosa (30 min RT)

  

  Set off to discover the fine sandy beaches that have made the region famous. On the way, a stop allows you, when the tide is low, to enjoy the calm of the natural pools.

• day 5

  Santa Teresa - Cabo Blanco (3h AR)

  

  Morning excursion in the absolute national reserve of Cabo Blanco, the oldest protected area in Costa Rica! A hike of less than 10 km (round trip) allows you to discover the biodiversity of this region of the country.

• day 6

  Santa Teresa - Carara N.P. - Playa Hermosa (4 h)

  

  Early departure to reach Puntarenas by ferry, from where you will then take the Costanera Sur to Playa Hermosa. On the way, a stop in Carara National Park allows you to discover typical ecosystems of both dry and wet forests. 2 nights in Playa Hermosa.

• day 7

  Playa Hermosa

  

  New day at one of Costa Rica's most famous surf spots, Playa Hermosa, which regularly hosts competitions.

• day 8

  Playa Hermosa - Ojochal (2h30)

  

  Departure for the village of Ojochal, which is developing in harmony with a sparkling fauna and flora! Enjoy your free afternoon to indulge in watching scarlet macaws, monkeys and, for the luckiest, maybe even a sloth? 3 nights in Ojochal.

• day 9

  Ojochal

  

  Embark on a kayak for an excursion of more than 5 hours, which will allow you to discover a tiny part of the Térraba-Sierpe mangroves, as well as the amazing Isla Garza.

• day 10

  Ojochal - Uvita (30 min AR)

  

  Take the day to discover the beauty of the region's beaches, where the mountains meet the ocean. An excursion to Marino Ballena National Park allows you to discover the protected terrestrial and marine ecosystems of the area.

• day 11

  Ojochal - Puerto Jiménez (2h30)

  

  Departure for the Osa Peninsula, and more specifically for the small town of Puerto Jiménez. At nightfall, an enthusiast of the region's biodiversity (and above all of jaguars) will guide you on a 2-hour walk to encounter nocturnal animals. 3 nights in Puerto Jiménez.

• day 12

  Puerto Jiménez - Dos Brazos (1h RT)

  

  Adventure day alongside a member of Dos Brazos, who guides you through the communities frequented by gold panners, located on the edge of Corcovado National Park.

• day 13

  Puerto Jiménez - Carate (5h RT)

  

  Meet at sunrise with your naturalist guide. After 2 hours of rough tracks, several rivers to cross and 2 km of walking on the beach, you will finally reach Corcovado National Park, which alone is home to more than 2.5% of the planet's biodiversity!

• day 14

  Puerto Jiménez - Pavones (3h30)

  

  Departure for Pavones, one of the last villages located on the Pacific coast before the border with Panama. Preserved from mass tourism, you will discover an authentic Costa Rica there, with the added bonus of memorable sunsets over Corcovado. 3 nights in Pavones.

• day 15

  Pavones

  

  A spot still little known to the general public, as it is far from the classic tourist circuits, Pavones nevertheless offers one of the longest waves in the world! In a paradisiacal atmosphere, set out to conquer this left.

• day 16

  Pavones

  

  The village of Pavones is full of many other wonders, and a sunset yoga session is one of them.

• day 17

  Pavones - Dominical (3h30)

  

  Departure for the village of Dominical, where you will end your stay in a festive and colorful atmosphere. 3 nights in Dominical.

• day 18

  Dominical

  

  On horseback or by 4x4, set out to discover the Nauyaca waterfalls, which are among the most beautiful in the country. A typical lunch is included in the excursion.

• day 19

  Dominical

  

  Make the most of this last day of surfing and a sumptuous sunset over the Pacific Ocean.

• day 20

  Dominical - SJO Int. Airport (4h)

  

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