Land at the Juan Santamaría International Airport and soak in the air of the Costa Rican capital city. Our shuttle bus will pick you up straight from the airport and take you to one of our eco-friendly hotels for check-in. Enjoy some city sightseeing and relaxation and make sure to join us for dinner.

Enjoy the scenic drive from the populated San José into the rainforest countryside of San Pedro de Poás. This scenic tour will end at the Poás Volcano National Park. Our professional guide will lead you through the park with stops at the volcanic lagoon, the self-proclaimed world’s largest geyser in action, and the surrounding preserve. After the National Park walkabout, you will be transported to Tárcoles for crocodile watching. Make sure to take lots of pictures! Later in the afternoon, you will be taken to Agujas Beach near the Carara National Park. This beach is great for swimming, relaxing, and sea gazing. Make sure to soak up some beautiful Costa Rica sunshine while you’re at it!

On the third day, the group will go hiking though the Carara National Park. This is one of the most important National Parks because it is situated between the humid South and the dry North Pacific. After a good hike, enjoy swimming on the wonderful Punta Leona Beach, one of the finest beaches in Costa Rica. Take a walk along the pristine white sand, while looking out into the deep blue waters of the Pacific. When the sun sets, experience local night life in the surrounding area.

Start off the day with a scenic drive to the Arenal Volcano National Park, a 12,000 hectare area nestled between the mountain ranges of Guanacaste and Tilaran. There are many options once you arrive. You may choose between hiking or horseback riding to La Fortuna Waterfall or just explore the wonderfully diverse surrounding. At night, the group will experience Costa Rica’s most popular natural wonder, a highlight of any true first Costa Rican vacation. Volcanic smoke and ash are a daily visual above the conical landmark with frequent eruptions of molten rock. We will venture down either of the two main hiking trails that wind through the park, with closer views of the surrounding landscape and unobstructed sights of flowing lava. For the night, you will stay at La Catarata Lodge, which was a former community service project.

Spend the last day exploring the urban secrets of this beautiful country while you reflect on all your new memories. Ask the tour guide to show you the famous landmarks of this tropical city. Enjoy a final glass of sangria at a local café, just don't get carried away in the bliss and miss your flight. You will be dropped off at Santamaría International Airport and depart Costa Rica. See you back next year!