Private/Group Tour Highlights
- Birdwatching in the iconic Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, known to attract Toucans, Parrots and of course, the colorful Quetzal
- Walking the hanging bridges and canopy walkways of the Arenal National Park, gaining a unique perspective on the forests below
- Making the most of the ever-versatile Arenal National Park with free time to hike, bike or zip-line through the surrounding countryside
- Cruising the canals and waterways of Tortuguero National Park, a coastal flooded forest, home to Monkeys, Caiman and Costa Rica’s highest concentration of nesting Turtles
- Heading out on nature trails, birdwatching walks and scenic boat rides seeking the best of Tortuguero’s jungle inhabitants
- Witnessing the wildlife and wilderness of Manuel Antonio National Park, known for its abundance of Monkeys and some of the country’s best beaches
Tour Overview
Take your Family Vacation in Costa Rica: Wildlife, Wilderness and Best Beaches. Explore Tortuguero National Park, considered one of the most exotic regions of the world, characterized by its richness in flora and fauna. From Tortuguero, transfer to the Arenal area and try out the hanging bridges and spend the night at the rejuvenating Tabacon Hot Springs. Continue to Monteverde where the wildlife area has been created to protect the flora and fauna, as well as to carry out scientific studies and educational environmental programs. Afterward, travel to Manuel Antonio National Park and experience the white sandy beaches, cliffs, rivers, rain forests and varied animal life.
This trip can be customized to fit your individual travel dates and any specific requests you may have. Your travel consultant will prepare a customized itinerary for you. We offer a choice of 3, 4, 5-star and deluxe accommodations. Deluxe hotels include the Finca Rosa Blanca in San José, a suite at El Establo in Monteverde, and Gaia Hotel & Reserve in Manuel Antonio.
Note: Please get in touch with a Yampu Tour Consultant to discuss pricing for children younger than 11 years old at the time of travel. Child pricing will be on a shared room basis with the parent or guardian.
Inclusions
Local flights within Costa Rica have a weight limitation of 30 lbs (13 kgs) per person, including carry-on and storable luggage. Extra baggage (if any) can be left in San José where it will be stored at our local office. Collapsible carry-on bags are recommended to allow for separating luggage if needed.
Note on optional air transfer: On day 12, the first flight from Quepos arrives into San José at 8 am, so your international departure flight must depart no earlier than 12 pm. Cost of $88 per person. Flights do not operate year round, please check with your Yampu travel advisor.
Optional excursions in Arenal (one included):
Arenal Reserve Sky Tram/Sky Trek:
Placed in a unique transition area between the rain forest and the Monteverde Cloud Forest you will find the Arenal Reserve. You may choose between a ride on the Sky Tram or the Sky Treks, with the most spectacular views of the Arenal Volcano & Lake.
Sky Tram is a 15 minute Arenal tram tour through the rain forest to the Miguel Angel Observatory, where you will have spectacular views of the Arenal Volcano & Lake and the Tilaran Mountain Range. Sky Trek is a 3280-foot long zip line system that gives your the opportunity to enjoy the rain forest and its beautiful views in a fun, easy and safe ride.
Duration: 04 hours
Recommendations: long pants, hiking shoes, camera, binoculars, sun lotion, repellent and raincoat.
Venado Caverns:
The caverns were formed in the Miocene period some fifteen to twenty million years ago. For a long time they were submerged in the depths of the ocean, however, due to the movement of tectonic plates, the caverns rose to form part of the surface. Discover in one visit the limestone rock, stalactites, stalagmites and corals which make up the caves. Located only an hour from La Fortuna, these caverns offer an unforgettable underground mystical adventure. Get ready to get wet and muddy, and to see amazing stalactites, stalagmites, bats and subterranean streams. We will be trekking through some narrow winding passages.
Duration: 7 hours
Recommended: hiking boots, light clothing, and shorts.
Participant Requirements: Good physical condition, not recommended for those with claustrophobia.
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge:
Great for birdwatchers and nature lovers. This all day trip takes you to the mighty Rio Frio near the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge. One of our professional bilingual guides will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the small town of Los Chiles near the Nicaraguan border. Here we will begin our three-hour ride up the Rio Frio in search of sloths, caimans, lizards, tropical birds, various species of monkeys and more in the surrounding lush rainforest and wetlands. Learn about the wildlife, vegetation, ecology and culture of this tropical paradise. A typical Costa Rican hot lunch is included in this tour and is served on the tranquil banks of the Rio Frio.
Duration: 8 hours
Recommended: insect repellent, rain gear, binoculars, camera.
Sarapiqui river Rafting, Class II & III. La Virgen & Chilamate Section:
A delightful day, more than 20 rapids in a spectacular setting in the tropical rain forest. Sarapiqui is the rafters dream; natural whitewater, challenging rapids and crystal clear pools. Enjoy the natural splendor and abundant wildlife. Distance for section around 11 kilometers each one Duration: all day three and half-hours in the river
Duration: 10 hours
Recommended: sandals or tennis shoes, short or swimsuit, towel, dry clothing for coming back, sweater, photographic camera.
Includes tropical fruits in the river, hot lunch, modern equipment and a kayaker to ensure safety.
Participant Requirements: Good physical condition, beginners and advanced, ages: 12 to 60 years old.
Mountain Biking
This is one of the tours we offer for those who want to go on a bike trip to the area where the forest, the Arenal Volcano and the Lake meet and lead trough a beautiful trail. The tour starts from the Arenal Lake Dam, where we take an old trail into the forest. At the end of the trail we will arrive at the entrance of the Arenal Volcano National Park and then get on the way to the Observatory, and back in the main road.
We will have the chance to see many different birds, for example: Squirrel Cuckoos, Keel Billed Toucans Crested Guans, Slaty Tailed Trogons, Black Headed Trogons, Bare Throated Tiger Herons (Laughing Falcons), as well as howler monkeys and raccoons.
Duration: 4 hours
Includes bikes, bilingual guide (English – Spanish), refreshments, water and cookies.
Horseback riding to the La Fortuna waterfall:
This tour offers the perfect combination of beautiful sightseeing and physical activity. We begin with an easy and scenic horseback ride from La Fortuna to the entrance of the waterfall. After viewing the magnificent 40-meter waterfall from a distance, we descend on a challenging hike through the dense rainforest where you will see amazing specimens of flora. The hike will bring us to the base crystal blue pool the waterfall pours into where you will be able to take a wonderful refreshing swim.
Duration: 4 hours
Recommended: insect repellent, rain gear, binoculars, camera, swimsuit and towel.
Participant Requirements: Good physical condition.
Note: There is no Deluxe accommodation in Tortuguero National Park
Package Price: From £$ 5216
Prices shown above are per person. Hotel categories do not adhere strictly to international ratings; Yampu has evaluated the hotels according to destination and availability. Prices include local airfare (where applicable), hotel accommodation including daily breakfast; all transfers with baggage handling, all guided tours in English and all entrance fees.
Please note that prices are subject to change based on availability and seasonality, especially during the holiday season from December 20th through January 5th each year. Please contact a Yampu Travel Specialist for more information on best times to travel.
Trip Type:
All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!
Tour Itinerary
International flight to Costa Rica
International flight to San Jose. Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and privately transferred to your hotel.
International flight to San Jose. Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and privately transferred to your hotel.
San Jose - Tortuguero
At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and land transfer to Pavona dock to catch your boat to Tortuguero. Boat transfer to the lodge. Upon arrival to the lodge, check in and join the lunch.
At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and land transfer to Pavona dock to catch your boat to Tortuguero. Boat transfer to the lodge. Upon arrival to the lodge, check in and join the lunch.
Group Tortuguero Canals & Village Hike Tour
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After breakfast, leave the lodge by boat (shared with other guests) with your local guide to explore the creeks of the National Park. The morning hours are especially active in the rain forest, when wildlife is hungry and in search of their energy source for the day. This tour is a three-hour trip into the back water lagoons and creeks of Tortuguero National Park. Return to the lodge in time for lunch.
In the afternoon, your guide will take you on a city tour of the village of Tortuguero. Return to the hotel for your dinner.
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Tortuguero - Arenal
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Transfer to Arenal Hotel with Pierella Ecological Garden Tour, Lunch Included
At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transfer by boat and land to Guapiles Town.
At noon, you will pick up by your driver to take you to Arenal Volcano the first stop will be at Pierella Ecological Garden for a delicious homemade lunch.
After lunch, enjoy a half day tour at Pierella Ecological Garden. This special location offers great diversity of habitats supporting, abundant wildlife, sloth watching, birdfeeders, a butterfly garden, tropical crops like cocoa, and tasty traditional cuisine!
Then continue your ride to the volcano.
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Waterfall Rappelling - Ecotermales Hot Springs Experience
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Today's exhilarating half day experience is to rappel down a series of four waterfalls, one canyon wall, and trek on trails in pristine rainforest in the shadow of Arenal Volcano. Your guides will secure you into your safety harness and assist you as you descend through the area's enchanting gorges and lush rainforest. A thrilling day.
Early evening, enjoy Ecotermales Hot springs a network of natural hot springs in Arenal, amid the lush vegetation to symphony of rushing waterfalls. Indulge in a renowned dinner experience.
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Arenal Volcano National Park & Bogarin Trail Tour
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After breakfast, visit Arenal Volcano, we will begin a 1 km walk along a trail of volcanic rock, rated as moderate in difficulty, to reach the observation point, which is the closest to the base of the volcano we can legally get. At the observation point, enjoy the major eruption in 1968, as well as giving you the opportunity to enjoy the incredible views of the Arenal Volcano and the Arenal Lake. Stop for lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon visit Bogarin Trail, it is a relatively flat and even 2-kilometer trail, located just 5 minutes from downtown La Fortuna. It is a rainforest oasis filled with tropical birds, colorful frogs and sloths.
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Arenal - Monteverde
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Today, you will be picked up at your hotel for a transfer from the Arenal area to your Monteverde hotel, including a crossing of Lake Arenal by boat. Initially you will be transferred to Lake Arenal where you will board a boat to cross the southern end of the lake. There you will be picked up at the Rio Chiquito landing and driven overland to your Monteverde hotel, approx. 2.5-hour transfer. The lake crossing takes 1.5 hours less time than driving all the way around. Please be aware that strong winds or heavy rains can make for a rough, bumpy and wet boat ride. There are no docks.
In the afternoon visit, Monteverde Reserve nature walk, Reserve is one of the premier natural history destinations in Costa Rica. The forest is dominated by trees densely covered with mats of small plants known as epiphytes that include mosses, lichens, orchids, ferns and bromeliads. This cool, very green and often misty forest is home to a variety of wildlife. On your walk you may encounter monkeys, coatimundis, agoutis and numerous bird species such as Toucanets, Chlorophonias and seasonally the Bellbird and legendary crimson and green Resplendent Quetzal.
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Private Curi Cancha Reserve Tour with Zip Line Sky Tram and Sky Trek Monteverde Park
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This will be a day full of fun and adrenaline, definitely you can't miss the chance to observe the forest on a tram ride and then flying through it on a zip line from one tree top platform to the other.
The Sky Tram gondolas rise smoothly through the Rain Forest, offering up endless views during their mountainous ascent.
At our Sky Trek in Monteverde, you ride the tram up the mountain, and then get back to the base riding our thrilling ziplines, making it a perfect adventure activity with no walking segments - get off and jump on to the next cable. You'll ride 7 cables, where you will be astounded by its impressive heights, speeds that go up to 70km/h (43.5mph), views, and because you will be able to admire the surrounding mountains like in no other place.
In the afternoon, visit the private Curi Cancha reserve, you will a walk along beautiful natural trails with an experienced guide and see different species of birds and mammals.
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Monteverde - Manuel Antonio
oday's drive will be along beautiful mountains and also along our Pacific coast, have your camera handy to take pictures of the beautiful landscape. approx. 4 hours drive plus any stops en route.
The driver can make stops on the way for you to stretch your legs, use bathrooms, eat something on a road side restaurant, just let him/her know.
Stop for homemade lunch.
Continue your ride to Manuel Antonio.
oday's drive will be along beautiful mountains and also along our Pacific coast, have your camera handy to take pictures of the beautiful landscape. approx. 4 hours drive plus any stops en route.
The driver can make stops on the way for you to stretch your legs, use bathrooms, eat something on a road side restaurant, just let him/her know.
Stop for homemade lunch.
Continue your ride to Manuel Antonio.
Manuel Antonio National Park Tour
After breakfast, enjoy a half day guided nature walk in Manuel Antonio National Park, one of the natural jewels of Costa Rica. Look for the abundant wildlife including monkeys and sloths and take in the views from scenic overlooks. Cap it off with time to enjoy the gorgeous beaches and warm pacific waters. Free afternoon to relax.
After breakfast, enjoy a half day guided nature walk in Manuel Antonio National Park, one of the natural jewels of Costa Rica. Look for the abundant wildlife including monkeys and sloths and take in the views from scenic overlooks. Cap it off with time to enjoy the gorgeous beaches and warm pacific waters. Free afternoon to relax.
Day of Leisure in Manuel Antonio
Day at leisure in Manuel Antonio to enjoy the beaches and the quaint town of Manuel Antonio. Overnight in Manuel Antonio.
Day at leisure in Manuel Antonio to enjoy the beaches and the quaint town of Manuel Antonio. Overnight in Manuel Antonio.
Flight Home
At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and privately transferred to San Jose airport (approx. 4 hours) for your flight home.
At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and privately transferred to San Jose airport (approx. 4 hours) for your flight home.
San José, San Jose, Costa Rica
Tortuguero, Limon, Costa Rica
Arenal, La Fortuna, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Monteverde, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Manuel Antonio National Park, Quepos, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Places You'll See
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Monteverde
Take a walk through nature in Monteverde, home to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Take a guided tour through the forests and catch a glimpse of the animals that call it home. Get up early for morning bird watches, or visit the butterfly farms. Go flying through the tree tops with zip-line tours, or walk across the hanging bride for a view of forest canopy.
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Arenal
Experience the excitement of visiting a 7,000 year old, active stratovolcano by visiting the Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica. Though it is now dormant, Arenal was the most active of Costa Rica’s seven active volcanoes until 2010. Its dense vegetation is also home to numerous species of wildlife.
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Tortuguero
Visit Tortuguero, or “Land of Turtles” where the beaches are key nesting sites for four different species of sea turtle, two of which are critically endangered. Observe other wildlife such as jaguars and four species of monkeys. There are also several walking and hiking tours offered, as well as tours through the city’s canals.
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Manuel Antonio
This stunning coast side National Park is one of the top destinations in Costa Rica with its pristine beaches and splendid hiking trails. Check out the local vanilla farm after a day at the beach snorkeling with the occasional dolphin feeding in the afternoon. Travel inland and enjoy activities such as rafting and zip lining amongst many other options of activities.
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San Jose
Visit the largest, and one of the most exciting cities in all of Costa Rica, San Jose. Get lost in the beautiful shades of green at the Museo del Jade, home to the largest collection of pre-Columbian Jade in Central America. Take a Barrio Bird Walking Tour, or a tour through the butterfly farm and coffee farm. Watch street performers juggle, play music, and interact with their audience.
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Hotel Options
4 Star Properties
Presidente Hotel
San Jose , COSTA RICA
An iconic landmark in San Jose, Costa Rica, Hotel Presidente is a contemporary urban retreat in the heart of downtown San Jose. With its vibrant ambiance, modern decor and great service, our four-star upscale hotel is the symbol of hospitality and the cultural soul of Costa Rica’s capital city. Celebrated for our eco-friendly tourism practices, Hotel Presidente is a window into Costa Rica’s land, people and heritage. Experience an unforgettable vacation adventure, romantic getaway or business trip at our hotel, the place to relax, connect, inspire, dine, and explore Costa Rica.
Park Inn Hotel
San Jose , COSTA RICA
Within walking distance of the bustling downtown area, the Park Inn by Radisson San Jose, Costa Rica is an ideal choice for both leisure and corporate travelers. Spend the day at the Jade Museum to learn about the area’s rich culture, or immerse yourself in the displays at the Costa Rican Art Museum. Visit La Sabana Park, 10 minutes from our hotel, to walk beside exotic plants and lakes. If you’re up for a drive, make the three-hour trip to Arenal Volcano for fun outdoor activities like hiking, white-water rafting, and fishing.
Tortuguero : Laguna Lodge Tortuguero
Laguna Lodge Tortuguero
Tortuguero , COSTA RICA
Laguna is an eco-touristic lodge, located in Tortuguero in the northern Caribbean of Costa Rica. The area has amazing rivers, lakes and wetlands that shelter a lush jungle of primary forests and exotic plants.
Nestled on a peninsula between Laguna Tortuguero and the Caribbean Sea, this secluded ecolodge sits among jungle and wetlands within Parque Nacional Tortuguero. It’s accessible only by boat. Simple rooms feature tile floors and wood furnishings, as well as safes and terraces.
The property has an open-air restaurant and 3 bars (1 with a terrace built over the lagoon), in addition to multiple outdoor pools and direct beach access. Activities include local tours, fishing and animal encounters.
Arenal : Arenal Observatory Lodge (standard Room)
Arenal Observatory Lodge (standard Room)
Arenal , COSTA RICA
The very comfortable Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa is perfectly positioned directly between the massive Arenal Volcano and deep blue Lake Arenal. The hotel offers 48 comfortable rooms surrounded by gardens, all with screened doors and fans to enjoy the naturally cooling rainforest breeze. The majority of the rooms have a direct view of the volcano and/or the forest. Activities at the hotel include hikes to the waterfall or to explore Cerro Chato, horseback riding, bicycling through the trails, enjoying a refreshing swim in the pool, or simply relaxing with a massage in the Spa.
Arenal : Arenal Manoa Hotel & Spa
Arenal Manoa Hotel & Spa
Arenal , COSTA RICA
Arenal Manoa Hotel is a beautiful hotel to relax and enjoy the marvelous view of Arenal volcano in Costa Rica. Surrounded by gardens, pastures and animals, the rooms have been designed so that each one offers guests a panoramic view of the Arenal volcano. They are equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, a refrigerator, a private bathroom, and a terrace with views of the volcano. The spa offers aromatherapy, reflexology, and other facial and body treatments. Guests can enjoy both national and international cuisine with amazing views at La Saca Restaurant.
Poco a Poco
Monteverde , COSTA RICA
Set in tree-lined gardens, this laid-back hotel is a 1-minute walk from Transmonteverde bus station, a 3-minute walk from the Monteverde Orchid Garden and 5 km from the Monteverde Cloud
Forest Reserve.
Streamlined rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and safes, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. Some upgraded rooms add terraces or open-air whirlpool tubs.
Breakfast is complimentary. There’s an informal restaurant, as well as an outdoor pool that features a swim-up bar. Other amenities include a hot tub, a gym and a spa, plus a kids’ club. Parking is available.
Monteverde : Trapp Family Lodge (Mountain Suite)
Trapp Family Lodge (Mountain Suite)
Monteverde , COSTA RICA
At such a close distance to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, it would be a shame to not spend a good amount of time exploring this fantastic environment. The Trapp Family Lodge’s 20 rooms are homey and spacious. Hardwood floors reach from wall to wall and Venetian windows look out on the nearby rainforest. Local artwork hangs from the walls and brightens up the room, and wooden furniture provides guests with a place to sit, read or write. All accommodations include a private hot water bathroom, telephone and hairdryer. Certain suites also come stocked with a mini bar and TV, and have balconies that overlook the lodge’s tropical gardens.
Si Como No
Manuel Antonio , COSTA RICA
Located along Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coast, Si Como No is a uniquely special Manuel Antonio Resort and Wildlife Refuge that sits a top one of the most idyllic hillsides in Manuel Antonio.The resort’s lush jungle terraces and brilliantly vivid gardens overlook the sparkling ocean just above world-renown Manuel Antonio National Park.
Manuel Antonio : Hotel Parador
Hotel Parador
Manuel Antonio , COSTA RICA
Internationally recognized as one of Costa Rica’s most prestigious resorts, Parador Resort & Spa is the epitome of “responsible luxury.” It sits atop Punta Quepos promontory, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and surrounded by 12 acres of wildlife-rich tropical rainforest, and world famous Manuel Antonio National Park. The property´s grounds are home to many species of monkeys, sloths and a variety of birds, such as macaws, falcons, toucans and more.
Parador is the only full-service resort in Manuel Antonio that features 130 rooms and suites, affording a range of accommodation options that best suit your needs. A sumptuous daily breakfast buffet, superb restaurants and bars, spectacular ocean-view swimming pools, world-class spa, conference venues and private dining rooms.
Parador Resort & Spa is the ideal option for your family adventure, wedding, honeymoon, corporate event, incentive group and more.
5 Star Properties
Grano de Oro
San Jose , COSTA RICA
five-star Grano de Oro Situated on a shady street just off Paseo Colon, San Jose’s main thoroughfare, Hotel Grano de Oro is a true oasis in the heart of the city. Converted from a Tropical Victorian mansion, the 40-room hotel maintains the warmth and comfort of a private home with all the amenities of a fine hotel. Service is paramount and the perpetually smiling staff of the Hotel Grano de Oro welcome guests to their “home away from home” time and again
San Jose : Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
San Jose , COSTA RICA
Experience a seamless blend of high-tech and high-touch service at Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen. After landing at Juan Santamaría International Airport, your stay begins almost immediately. Our convenient location offers unparalleled access to many prominent locales such as the San Antonio district and Britt’s Coffee Tour. After exploring our grounds, featuring a golf driving range and tennis court, pamper yourself at our full-service spa. Then, unwind in our spacious rooms complete with luxury bedding and mini-refrigerators. When hunger strikes, satisfy your appetite with international cuisine from one of our on-site restaurants. To stay active, visit our fitness center and outdoor pool. Need to host an event? Choose from one of our 28 venues for your convention or reception. Whatever the reason for your travels, Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen provides an elevated experience you won’t soon forget.
Pachira Lodge
Tortuguero , COSTA RICA
The lodge is strategically located only 5 minutes away from the extraordinary Tortuguero National Park, and right across the main “canal” facing the town of Tortuguero. Surrounded by a network of very scenic canals, this is considered one of the most exotic regions of the world, characterized by its rich flora and fauna.
Occupying bungalows on 14 remote hectares of land along the Laguna Penitencia, this lush, all-inclusive hotel borders the Parque Nacional Tortuguero. Relaxed rooms have tile floors, earthy color schemes, warm wood furnishings and forest views. They offer en suite bathrooms and ceiling fans (no air-conditioning), and some have balconies or patios. Kids age 4 and under stay at no extra cost with an adult.
Transfers from San José and eco-tours are complimentary, as are buffet meals offered in a tropical, open-air restaurant with a convivial bar. A turtle-shaped pool with wading pools and a sundeck overlook the lagoon.
Mawamba Lodge
Tortuguero , COSTA RICA
Mawamba Lodge, amidst this exotic spot, and whose front yard is the Tortuguero canals and its backyard the Caribbean Ocean, blends with the surrounding natural richness to welcome you in this tropical sanctuary that we call Tortuguero.
Set along a beach on the Caribbean Sea, this relaxed resort in the remote Tortuguero National Park has simply furnished rooms that feature hardwood floors, ceiling fans, and safes, as well as terraces with hammocks and rocking chairs.
Arenal : Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort
Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort
Arenal , COSTA RICA
The Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort is nestled in the heart of the tropical rainforest at the base of the majestic Arenal Volcano in the northern Region of Costa Rica. Tabacon provides luxurious accommodations, services and amenities in a picture-perfect natural setting. The resort’s unique healing thermal mineral spring river emerge from the volcanic earth, cascading to form waterfalls, streams, and tranquil pools. Delight the senses with world- class cuisine inspired by local fares. Inside the gardens is the resort’s Grand Spa, which combines a beautiful location with a singular spa experience, where treatments are rendered in open air bungalows all of them with private jacuzzi.
Arenal : Nayara Hotel Spa & Gardens
Nayara Hotel Spa & Gardens
Arenal , COSTA RICA
Nayara Hotel Spa & Gardens is Arenal’s jewel. The casitas, suites, and villas have large screened windows that open up to bring nature inside. Light flows through the interiors, from the bedroom to the private gardens, to the private terraces with secluded Jacuzzis. Modern amenities compliment the rooms to make them the most desired and exceptional accommodations in the area. Enjoy the modern facilities, including remarkable restaurants offering international and local cuisine, a pool bar, and a wine and tapas bar. The Spa at Nayara is incomparable. Perched on a cliff overlooking the forest, the Spa is a spiritual enclave in an emerald jungle, a place of rejuvenation, harmony, and beauty.
Hotel Fonda Vela
Monteverde , COSTA RICA
Experience Hotel Fonda Vela’s natural approach to life — with style! Surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens, the buildings are an attractive part of the lush, tropical mountainside. The rooms are cozy, yet elegant, spacious and comfortable. Each room is designed with the environment in mind. For example, large windows help to bring the outdoors inside. They are also equipped with satellite TV, a minibar, and a private bathroom. The hotel also offers an indoor pool and two Jacuzzis, a bar overlooking the sunset. There are also two restaurants, both serving local and international cuisine.
Monteverde : El Establo (deluxe room)
El Establo (deluxe room)
Monteverde , COSTA RICA
Nestled in the misty cloud forest of Monteverde, El Establo offers the best quality services that will make any guests trip an unforgettable experience: The area`s best view, heated indoor pools, spa, restaurants, café-bars, special events center, internet access, souvenirs shop, tennis court, basketball court, mini soccer court, hiking trails, canopy tour and the most charming staff. This half Costarican – half Quaker, family owned hotel, will allow guests to share the best of both cultures. The hotel has a serious commitment to the environment and promotes sustainable and responsible practices that insure the minimum impact to the most valuable resource… Nature.
Manuel Antonio : Gaia Hotel & Reserve
Gaia Hotel & Reserve
Manuel Antonio , COSTA RICA
Enjoy a tropical luxurious getaway in a spectacular exotic location. This is Gaia. We have managed to achieve an ideal blend of modern amenities and natural scenery for you to enjoy. Nestled in the magnificent coastal forests of Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, our hotel’s well-appointed, terraced suites and villas offers you amazing views of lush and pristine wild surroundings that are beyond compare.
Manuel Antonio : Arenas del Mar
Arenas del Mar
Manuel Antonio , COSTA RICA
Located within walking distance of Manuel Antonio National Park, Arenas Del Mar is an extraordinary beachfront and rainforest resort catering to travelers looking for more than the typical luxury hotel experience. Unique among the hotels in Manuel Antonio, our carbon neutral property offers sustainable, luxurious lodging. The first Costa Rican luxury hotel to be awarded the Five Sustainability Leaf Award and a Five Star Award. Arenas Del Mar is the perfect base for exploring on your Manuel Antonio vacation. Arenas del Mar also features a Gluten Free Restaurant.
Luxury Properties
San Jose : Finca Rosa Blanca (Santa Barbara)
Finca Rosa Blanca (Santa Barbara)
San Jose , COSTA RICA
Finca Rosa Blanca offers an incomparable lodging experience with three extraordinary Master Suites and Villas and eleven elegant Junior Suites. Almost all of our well-appointed rooms include Jacuzzi baths, King beds with exotic bamboo linens as well as private verandas overlooking the green Central Valley, the volcanoes above, and secluded patios surrounded by tropical gardens and flowers.
San Jose : Xandari Resort & Spa (Alajuela)
Xandari Resort & Spa (Alajuela)
San Jose , COSTA RICA
On a ridge overlooking Central Valley in the foothills of Poas Volcano, this chic 16-hectare resort is 6 km from the town of Alajuela.
Colorful villas provide free Wi-Fi, sitting areas and private terraces with valley views, plus minibars, tea and coffeemakers, and wet bars. Some have gardens and/or thatched roofs. An upgraded 2-bedroom villa includes a TV, a kitchen and an office. There’s no air-conditioning.
Parking and continental breakfast are free. There’s also a relaxed restaurant, an open-air spa and a game room. Other amenities include hiking trails, an infinity pool with views of the valley, and 2 more outdoor pools with hot tubs.
Manatus Hotel
Tortuguero , COSTA RICA
Manatus Hotel has 12 fully equipped luxury rooms that offer an extraordinary sense of peace and comfort. The luxury guest room is designed to inspire; its beauty connects you with the surrounding environment of a wildlife sanctuary and the water channels, while ensuring your comfort and convenience. At Manatus Hotel, the first class hotel service experience is the rule rather than the exception. They offer you spacious rooms with luxury finishes, all having: Air Conditioning, Satellite TV, Private Terrace with Bench, Mini Bar, Two Queen Size Beds, Outdoor Private Patio with Shower & Wi-Fi. You can also enjoy their unique Spa, gourmet restaurant and fitness gym.
Tortuga Lodge
Tortuguero , COSTA RICA
Tortuga Lodge is an unexpected oasis in the Tortuguero region, on the northern Caribbean side of Costa Rica. Perched on a strip of land between sea, river and a vast expanse of untamed tropical forest, it’s an otherworldly destination of haunting beauty.
For all the comforts that await you, this does not feel like home. It feels like you just took a steamboat up a mysterious river to an enchanted inn, as if in an old adventure movie.
Beautifully appointed rooms, all with river views, feature plush pillow-top beds, elegant décor, private terraces, nightly turn-down service and free WiFi. Sixteen new suites and a spectacular villa, inspired by the Caribbean Victorian style of architecture, have greatly expanded our lodging options.
But we remain a small, intimate property run by a local team with a passion for spoiling our guests.
Arenal : Nayara Springs (Adults only)
Nayara Springs (Adults only)
Arenal , COSTA RICA
Hidden among the tropical forest, the Springs Villa features its own private plunge pool fed by natural mineral hot springs, an expansive private garden with dual rain showers, an oversized bathroom, a sleek, four-poster bed, and indoor and outdoor sitting areas. Exotic touches, modern amenities, and indigenous wood and stone are widely used to produce an unparalleled, authentic, and romantic experience.
Arenal : The Springs Resort & Spa
The Springs Resort & Spa
Arenal , COSTA RICA
The Springs Resort & Spa is a world class luxury resort featuring spectacular hot springs, picture perfect views of the Arenal Volcano from every guest room and four restaurants including the famous Ginger Sushi Bar and Las Ventanas fine dining. Enjoy the 28 mineral laden, artesian Hot Springs and the 14,000 square foot Spa and Fitness Center. All of the amenities make The Springs Luxury Resort & Spa a great destination for Costa Rica vacations, weddings, or a honeymoon. The 27,000 square feet of event, convention and meeting space have also made us the leading Costa Rica conference hotel.
Monteverde Lodge
Monteverde , COSTA RICA
Monteverde Lodge & Gardens offers a sought-after location among hotels in Monteverde, Costa Rica. While our hotel is walking distance from downtown Monteverde, our setting feels like a natural oasis worlds apart from civilization. We offer 28 guest rooms framed by designer gardens and a private cloud forest reserve teeming with exotic local wildlife.
Our rooms feature breathtaking forest views and are appointed with comforts like free Wi-Fi, plush pillowtop beds, soft bathrobes, private balconies or terraces and nightly turndown service. The ambiance throughout the hotel is tranquil and relaxing with the rustic design and wood fireplace offering a touch of rustic warmth.
Senda Hotel
Monteverde , COSTA RICA
The best, luxury hotel. The comfiest hideaway to rest up for all the Monteverde Cloud Forest activities on your bucket list.
Senda Monteverde Hotel in Monteverde, Costa Rica is the cozy mountain lodge you’ve been searching for. You’ll find all the best essentials you’d expect from a five-star luxury hotel. Enjoy easy access to every Monteverde adventure you can think of. Not to mention complimentary hiking access to the neighboring Aguti Wildlife Reserve, all year round.
Our luxury hotel is hidden and private but within walking distance to Monteverde town and a private cloud forest reserve
Manuel Antonio : Makanda by the Sea (Adults only)
Makanda by the Sea (Adults only)
Manuel Antonio , COSTA RICA
n a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this stylish adults-only hotel is a 13-minute walk from Biesanz Beach and 4 km from Manuel Antonio National Park.
Chic suites and studios feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screens, and balconies with ocean views. All provide gardens and dining areas, plus minibars and coffeemakers; some have kitchenettes, kitchens and/or hot tubs. Luxe villas add private pools, hammocks, and/or bathrooms with marble floors.
Yoga classes are included. There’s a spa and a poolside restaurant/bar, plus beach access and an outdoor pool. Horseback riding, fishing and bike trips can be arranged.
Testimonials
Rosabel
Traveled November, 2012
Amazing trip
Amazing trip
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Alison
Traveled February, 2012
All of the staff and guides were excellent
We had a great holiday thank you.We saw loads of birds, pelicans, egrets, 5 or more heron species, 3 monkey species including a mutant one that was all ginger, both sloth species, lots of caimen, loads of iguana, 4 kingfisher species, raccoons, 2 sorts of toucan, 2 sorts of buzzard, Jesus Christ lizards, white ibis, a variety of hummingbirds and best of all a female and a juvenile Resplendent Quetzal. I’m sure there were more but I need to see what turns up on the photos.Manatus lodge was fabulous. Because we stayed there 3 nights, when most people stay 2, they offered us a special meal for lunch on the 3rd day. It was a traditional meal and was excellent. All of the staff was excellent.Tabacon Spa was very good but we were busy every day we didn’t get much of a chance to try their hot springs and facilities.We were a little disappointed with El Establo. The rooms were great and the hotel had obviously been built so that they all had fabulous views. The problem was it advertised tea & coffee making facilities in all rooms and ice machines on all blocks. The manager had decided the coffee machines were too much trouble and had removed them from the rooms. Free coffee was available in the restaurants and reception. Our room was in the 800 block, about a mile down a steep hill from reception. It was not practical to ring for a shuttle bus down to a restaurant or reception to collect coffee to take back to your room. We asked a maid where the ice was in our block and there wasn’t any but, without being asked, somebody turned up within minutes with a bag of ice.All of the staff and guides were excellent but especially good were Pablo on the Cano Negro tour and the driver who took us from Monteverde back to San Jose.
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Andy and Joan.
Traveled August, 2015
Both Joan and I had a fabulous time away
Both Joan and I had a fabulous time away and very much appreciate everything that you did to make it possible. The wildlife, particularly the sea turtles we saw laying their eggs, the monkeys, the tapir we tracked, and all of the different bird types that we encountered, were all great experiences. We also enjoyed the relaxation time that we had in Belize, where the snorkeling and diving was also good.
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