Rainforest & Restful Retreats in Costa Rica

On arrival at San Jose airport, you’ll be met and taken to your hotel,

Studio Hotel in Santa Ana. The rest of the day is yours to shake off the

flight and venture out to San Jose (or Chepe, as the locals call it) at your

own pace. 

You’ll travel 125 miles this morning, headed to the Celeste River in the

Tenorio Volcano National Park. Its rainforest and the magnificently blue

river are highlights of Costa Rica’s natural phenomena.



Now the adventure begins. Brace yourself: you’ll be river tubing, hurtling

downstream through Grade I and II rapids, flanked on each side by tropical

rainforest. All to a soundtrack of monkey calls and birdsong. It’s

exhilarating stuff and the perfect intro to this untamed wilderness.



Tonight, you’ll stay at Rio Celeste Hideaway, a small eco-friendly resort

on the slopes of Tenorio Volcano. 

After breakfast, you’ll venture further into the ecosystem on a four-hour

hike in Tenorio Volcano National Park. You’ll spot exotic plants and

wildlife before you reach the magnificent Rio Celeste waterfall and the place

where the river acquires its vivid turquoise colour.



Later, when the sun goes down, you’ll follow a forest trail by torchlight

to witness some nocturnal species emerging. 

After breakfast, you’ll head to Rincon de la Vieja, home to two volcanoes

and 32 rivers. Alive with geothermal energy, Rincon de la Vieja effervesces

with fumaroles, warm springs and mud pots.



You’ll check into Hacienda Guachipelin. Near to the hotel is a crystal

clear river that feeds ten riverbank pools with thermal, mineral-rich water.

Soak in the pools, then apply a volcanic mud masque and let it dry before

leaping into the cool stream. And repeat. And repeat. And repeat… 

Carb-load at breakfast. You’ll need the energy for a zip line tour, where

you’ll fly through the trees on zip lines, rappelling, climbing and

swinging. You’ll cross hanging bridges over a narrow river canyon. Proper

exhilarating stuff.



Feet back on solid ground, you’ll hike to the aptly named Cauldrons, where

steam and sulphur belch from the fumaroles.

After breakfast, you’ll head south-west to the paradisiacal coast today.

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on the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica’s renowned surf spot.



The afternoon is yours to explore your new digs – the beachfront Tamarindo

Diria hotel. Take a swim in one of the pools or take a stroll on the beach.

Late afternoon, you’ll board a catamaran to explore some of the bays. With

a suitably tropical drink in hand, scan the sea for dolphin pods and sea

turtles. Perhaps even the odd whale if you’re particularly lucky. You’ll

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explore a deserted beach while the crew prepare a BBQ feast. 



Accommodation: Tamarindo Diria Hotel or similar 

Today you’ll take to the sapphire waters on either a surfing or SUP lesson.

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The rest of the day is yours to enjoy this beachfront utopia before your

thoughts turn to packing up ready for your departure tomorrow. Don’t miss

the final sunset – they’re truly out of this world in these parts. 

After a final breakfast, one group transfer will be arranged to Daniel Oduber

International Airport in Liberia.  Alternatively ask us about extending your

stay in Tamarindo and spending a few more days enjoying all that Costa Rica

has to offer.