Best of Costa Rica
Day 1
San Jose
Arrive San Jose where you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Day 2
San Jose - Tiskita Rainforest Reserve
Fly by single engine charter or local airline to the remote, private air strip on the beach at Tiskita Jungle Lodge. Tiskita is a 400-acre private rain forest reserve in the remote region of Golfito on the southern Pacific coast. Enjoy a guided tour of the Tiskita rain forest and trails. Explore fresh water jungle pools and beautiful, isolated beaches. The bird watching is fabulous with over 285 species identified in the area to date. Tiskita is also an experimental exotic tropical fruit farm. Overnight at Tiskita Lodge.BLD
Day 3
Tiskita Rainforest Reserve
Tour the Rainforest and area trails, swim in ocean or fresh water jungle pools, visit the nearby village, or simply relax in your hammock. Overnight Tiskita Lodge.BLD
Day 4
Tiskita Rainforest Reserve
Another day to enjoy Tiskita or take an optional (extra) day trip to Corcovado National Park - Sirena Ranger Station. Corcovado National Park has been called “the most biologically intense place on earth” by National Geographic. This park is home to many large mammals the jaguar, tapir, ocelot, collared and white lipped peccaries and giant anteaters. Chances of viewing these large mammals is limited but at least you will have the thrill of seeing recent signs of them and knowing you are in the habitat of these majestic creatures. Conditions are hot and humid. This tour is not recommended for everyone. Overnight Tiskita Lodge.B
Day 5
Tiskita Rainforest Reserve - Arenal
Morning flight to San José. Upon arrival, scenic drive with to Arenal Volcano, stop en route at La Paz Waterfall Gardens for an up close view at a system of 5 different waterfalls and also for lunch. After lunch continue to Arenal. Dinner and overnight at the Arenal Observatory Lodge. The Observatory Lodge, which is only 1.6 miles south of the volcano, gives visitors an impressive view of this giant which rumbles and erupts with spectacular displays of vapor and lava. The Observatory is the only lodge situated within the Arenal Volcano National Park, which encompasses thousands of acres of pristine rainforest and teems with tropical birds and wildlife. Overnight Arenal Observatory Lodge.BLD
Day 6
Arenal - Monteverde Cloud Forest
Morning hike in the National Park and a close-up exploration of a lava flow. Mid-morning departure, driving around Lake Arenal to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, one of the richest and most diverse tropical cloud forests in the New World. It is best known as home to the Resplendent Quetzal but also protects hundreds of other birds, mammals and plant species. Overnight in Monteverde.BD
Day 7
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Morning hike through the reserve, viewing the misty forest with its dense vegetation and majestic trees. In the afternoon, you may go back to the Reserve with your guide or if you prefer you can wander out on your own to enjoy one of the many optional activities available in the area.BD
Day 8
Monteverde Cloud Forest - San Jose
On the final day visit the Ecological Farm a lower elevation belt of regenerating forest where you will have the chance to see a different variety of plants and animals like the 2 toed Sloth, Coati and monkeys. After lunch (on own) depart for San Jose.B
Day 9
San Jose
Airport transfer for return flight home.B
