At a Glance
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Day 1: San José - Arrival
Welcome to Costa Rica! Check into Grano de Oro, an oasis in the heart of bustling San José. Enjoy a relaxing evening with dinner at the hotel restaurant - one of the best in the city - and a soak in the rooftop hot tub before an early morning tomorrow.
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Day 2: San José to Tortuguero - Jungle-fringed canals by kayak
Today you're off to Tortuguero, accessible only by air and water. Get an early morning start with a ride east through cloud forested mountains and flat, wide expanses of banana and pineapple plantations. Board a lancha to zip down the river to Tortuga Lodge where you'll check in just in time for lunch. Spend the afternoon spotting wildlife from a kayak as you paddle narrow jungle canals with a private guide.
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Day 3: Tortuguero - A wildlife safari from monkeys to sea turtles
Do some early-morning birdwatching as the forest begins to stir around you. After breakfast, cruise the river in search of the vast array of wildlife that lives in Tortuguero - monkeys, toucans, sloths, parrots and more. After dark, a twilight walk through the gardens in search of the diminutive red-eyed tree frog, and then head to the beach for an up-close-and-personal turtle nesting experience.
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Day 4: Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo - The beaches are calling
Trade rainforest for pristine Caribbean coast. Check into your luxe hideaway at Aguas Claras and head to the beach for the afternoon.
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Day 5: Puerto Viejo - Navigate hidden beaches by bicycle
Ride south along the coast at your own pace to some of the areas most breathtaking beaches - Playa Chiquita, Playa Cocles and Punta Uva. Find a stretch of sand to call your own and tuck into a gourmet picnic. After a few hours of sun, sand and sea, ride back to Puerto Viejo and swing by Choco, an artisanal chocolate concept store to sample sweet cacao treats paired with local rum.
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Day 6 & 7: Puerto Viejo - Beach relaxation; salsa dancing & dinner beneath the stars
Spend the last of your days in Puerto Viejo at your leisure. On your final night, toast to the perfect holiday with a gourmet spread served at a private beachfront table for two, then get your groove on with a private salsa class with a local pro.
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Day 8: Puerto Viejo to San José - Whitewater rafting
Spend the day chasing thrills as you paddle through rapids in one of Costa Rica's wildest and scenic rainforests - the river gorge surrounding the Pacuare River.
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Day 9: San José - Departure
After breakfast at Grano de Oro, a private driver will take you to the San José airport for your onward travels. So long!
