DAY 2, Tuesday - Coffee Farm Visit, Forest Reserve Hike
Following breakfast, travel to the verdant mountains of Santa Ana, to visit a traditional Costa Rican coffee farm. Learn how one of Costa Rica's top exports is grown in this tropical region and its importance in the socioeconomic development of the country. Afterwards, embark on a hike in one of the local trails and enjoy a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, travel to your hotel, with its private reserve. Before dinner tonight, attend a lecture on birds and biodiversity of the forests of Costa Rica. Familiarize yourself with the different types of birds, many of which you might be able to see during your hikes
Overnight: Alajuela
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerHike Activity Level: Moderate, 4 Miles, 2.5 Hours, +/- 430 ft

DAY 3, Wednesday - Laguna Hule Hike
Depart for Arenal Volcano and the plains of San Carlos. Leaving the highlands of Alajuela behind, begin a hike near the Congo and Poas volcanoes, heading towards Laguna Hule, a beautiful crater lake. The area is ideal for trekking due to its great variety of terrain and landscapes. Conclude the hike with a picnic lunch. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight
Overnight: Alajuela
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerHike Activity Level: Challenging, 5 Miles, 4 Hours, +/- 1300 ft

DAY 4, Thursday - Explore Juan Castro Blanco National Park
Travel to Juan Castro Blanco National Park, nestled in the country's Alajuela Province. Begin your hike through the cloud forest along the foothills of the Porvenir Volcano and explore the endemic flora and fauna. The area is well known for birdwatching and is home to over 200 different species of birds. After a picnic lunch, proceed to your hotel near the Arenal Volcano National Park
Overnight: Arenal
Meals: Breakfast, LunchHike Activity Level: Moderate, 3.5 Miles, 3.5 Hours, +/- 880 ft

DAY 5, Friday - Arenal Volcano Hike
Today, discover some of the trails near the famous Arenal Volcano, one of Costa Rica's most iconic sights. After a short drive, arrive at Arenal 1968, a private reserve, named after the violent eruption of the volcano on the same year. Hike along a trail that meanders through secondary forests, lava fields and diverse vegetation, to reach a viewpoint offering panoramic views of the volcano and Lake Arenal. Afterwards, continue by bus to the Arenal Observatory Lodge, where you start your hike through primary and secondary forests and waterfalls. During your walk, discover various bird species, along with howler monkeys, other mammals, and tropical plants. Conclude the day with a visit to one of the many local hot springs
Overnight: Arenal
Meals: Breakfast, LunchHike Activity Level: Moderate, 6 miles, 3.5 Hours, +/- 515 ft

DAY 6, Saturday - Tenorio Volcano National Park
This morning, head towards the Tenorio Volcano National Park to hike in what has been described as one of the most beautiful areas of Costa Rica. The park with its unique azure colored Rio Celeste and lagoon, is famous for its rich diversity. The trail takes you to the waterfall, Blue Lagoon, hot springs and hanging bridge. Along the way you might spot wildlife like monkeys, sloths and birds. Following the visit to the park, proceed towards the NW territories along the Pacific slope of the Cordillera de Guanacaste mountain range and its beautiful views of dry tropical forest. After lunch, return to the hotel
Overnight: Guanacaste
Meals: Breakfast, LunchHike Activity Level: Challenging, 4 Miles, 3.5 Hours, +/- 705 ft

DAY 7, Sunday - Rincon de la Vieja National Park
Explore Rincon de la Vieja National Park which is home to the active Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. The park is located on the Guanacaste Mountain Range and is a nature lover's paradise due to its diverse flora and fauna as well as terrain. During the hike through the tropical forest, you will come across boiling mud pots, fumaroles, waterfalls and plenty of wildlife. In the early evening, embark on a guided walk in the rainforest, giving you the chance to observe nocturnal creatures, thus revealing a different side of the biodiverse region. Tonight, dinner is at the hotel
Overnight: Guanacaste
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerHike Activity Level: Moderate, 5.5 Miles, 6 Hours, +/- 420 ft

DAY 8, Monday - Animal Sanctuary Visit en route to San Jose
After breakfast, depart Guanacaste and head south to San Jose. Along the way, visit an animal sanctuary. Take a tour led by a naturalist guide and gain insight into the rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife. Arrive to San Jose in the afternoon and check into your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city independently and shop for last minute souvenirs. Tonight at dinner, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Overnight: San Jose
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9, Tuesday - Depart Costa Rica
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast