Day notes
Your trip begins! We are happy to be your host in our country. We will take of every single detail to make your holiday a fun and unforgettable one.
Transfer from Juan Santamaria International Airport [SJO] to Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
8 Feb 2028
Transfer
Juan Santamaria International Airport [SJO]
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Check-in to Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Included:
Meet and greet at the airport by your Birding guide and driver
Transfer Juan Santamaria International Airport - Hotel
1 Night at Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport
D = Local Restaurant near hotel
Day notes
Depart San José for Arenal Volcano with a stop at La Paz de San Ramón, where your first bird quest in the cloud forest begins, spotting hummingbirds, tanagers, and other colorful highland species before continuing on to the shadow of the majestic volcano.
Check-out from Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Transfer from Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela to Hotel Boutique Casa del Rio
9 Feb 2028
Transfer
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Hotel Boutique Casa del Rio
Check-in to Hotel Boutique Casa del Rio
Included:
Transfer San Jose - La Fortuna
Entrance Fee to local properties in San Ramon
2 Nights at Casa Del Rio
B = Fairfield by Marriott
L = Local Restaurant in La Paz
D = Rufinos Restaurant La Fortuna
Day notes
Depart early from your hotel for a birding tour across Mistico Hanging Bridges, followed by a visit to the trails of Arenal Observatory, with panoramic views of the volcano and rich birdlife. End the day unwinding at Ecotermales Hot Springs, soaking in naturally heated thermal waters nestled in the rainforest.
Included:
Mistico Hanging Bridges Walk Tour
Arenal Observatory Day Pass
Ecotermales Entrance Fee
B = Box Breakfast
L = Observatory Lodge
D = Ecotermales - La Fortuna
Day notes
After breakfast, depart for Sarapiquí with a stop at Peñas Blancas River for a nature wildlife safari float, drifting past caimans, monkeys, sloths, and vibrant birdlife along the jungle-lined banks. After dark, join a guided nocturnal walk at La Selva Biological Station (OTS) to discover the frogs, insects, and other nocturnal creatures that come alive once the sun sets.
Check-out from Hotel Boutique Casa del Rio
Transfer from Hotel Boutique Casa del Rio to Hacienda La Isla Boutique Lodge
11 Feb 2028
Transfer
Hotel Boutique Casa del Rio
Hacienda La Isla Boutique Lodge
Check-in to Hacienda La Isla Boutique Lodge
Included:
Transfer La Fortuna - Sarapiqui
Shared Nature Wildlife Safari Float Tour
La Selva Shared Nocturnal Wildlife Walk Tour
2 Nights at Hacienda La Isla Lodge
B = Casa del Rio
L = Local Restaurant
D = Hacienda La Isla - Sarapiquí
Day notes
Rise early for a private guided birding tour at La Selva Biological Station (OTS), spotting toucans, tanagers, and other vibrant species amid pristine lowland rainforest. Later, stroll through Pierella Garden, a tropical oasis of vibrant butterflies, colorful flowers, and lush landscaped grounds.
Included:
Private Early Birding Tour at La Selva Biological Station OTS
Pierella Garden Tour With Lunch
B = Hacienda La Isla
L = Pierella Gardens
D = Hacienda La Isla
Day notes
Depart for Turrialba with a stop along the way at CATIE Botanical Garden, wandering its lush grounds and diverse tropical plant collections while spotting colorful tanagers, motmots, and other native birds before continuing on to your destination.
Check-out from Hacienda La Isla Boutique Lodge
Transfer from Hacienda La Isla Boutique Lodge to Rancho Naturalista
13 Feb 2028
Transfer
Hacienda La Isla Boutique Lodge
Rancho Naturalista
Check-in to Rancho Naturalista
Included:
Transfer Sarapiquí - Turrialba
CATIE Botanical Garden Entrance Fee
2 Nights at Rancho Naturalista - Turrialba, Cartago Province
B = Hacienda La Isla
L = Rancho Naturalista
D = Rancho Naturalista
Day notes
Enjoy a full day exploring the trails of Rancho Naturalista and other nature spots in the Turrialba area, wandering through lush foothill forest in search of tanagers, hummingbirds, motmots, and the region’s rich birdlife.
Included:
B = Rancho Naturalista
L = Rancho Naturalista
D = Rancho Naturalista
Day notes
Depart for San Gerardo de Dota, climbing through Costa Rica’s highlands with a stop at Mirador de Quetzales, a scenic lookout over misty mountain valleys and prime territory for spotting the resplendent quetzal.
Check-out from Rancho Naturalista
Transfer from Rancho Naturalista to Savegre Hotel Natural Reserve & Spa
15 Feb 2028
Transfer
Rancho Naturalista
Savegre Hotel Natural Reserve & Spa
Check-in to Savegre Hotel Natural Reserve & Spa
Included:
Transfer Turrialba - San Gerardo de Dota
Mirador de Quetzales Day Pass
2 Nights at Savegre Hotel Natural Reserve and Spa
B = Rancho Naturalista
L = Mirador de Quetzales
D = Savegre Lodge - San Gerardo de Dota
Day notes
Spend a full day exploring the trails of Savegre Lodge, winding past rivers, oak forest, and hummingbird-filled gardens in prime territory for spotting the resplendent quetzal and other highland birds, including a scenic Cloud Forest Tractor Ride through the misty mountains.
Included:
Cloud Forest Tractor Ride - San Gerardo de Dota
B = Savegre Lodge
L = Savegre Lodge
D = Savegre Lodge
Day notes
Depart for the drive back to San José Airport for your flight home. Thank you for exploring the flora and fauna (especially the birds!!) of Costa Rica with us. We hope you enjoyed the Pura Vida of Costa Rica.
Check-out from Savegre Hotel Natural Reserve & Spa
Transfer from Savegre Hotel Natural Reserve & Spa to Juan Santamaria International Airport [SJO]
17 Feb 2028
Transfer
Savegre Hotel Natural Reserve & Spa
Juan Santamaria International Airport [SJO]
Included:
Transfer San Gerardo de Dota to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
