Shared adventure from Tortuguero to Nosara
Sloths, Surf & Hot Springs
Watch sea turtles nest beneath the stars (July through October)
Soak in jungle hot springs
Surf gentle waves on Playa Guiones with expert instruction
Glide through rainforest canals on a wildlife boat safari
Day by Day
Your first sips of adventure on the North Caribbean
Tortuguero
Day 1: Arrival in San José
Touch down in Costa Rica’s capital and settle into Grano de Oro, a boutique hotel housed in a restored Victorian mansion. Family suites offer cozy elegance, perfect for recovering from travel. Kids can explore the leafy courtyard while parents unwind in the rooftop jacuzzi under the city sky.
Day 2: Into the jungle by boat
Journey northeast by road and river to Tortuguero, where rainforest meets winding canals. Glide through mirror-still waters to Pachira Lodge, your home near the water’s edge. Spend the afternoon by the pool or exploring the lodge’s garden trails. Meals are included and hearty.
Day 3: Canal safari & turtle tales
Wake early for a guided canal safari, where monkeys leap between branches and toucans flash through the trees. After lunch, relax at the lodge or visit the butterfly garden. From July to October, join a nighttime turtle nesting tour: a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse of nature’s magic.
Touch down in Costa Rica’s capital and settle into Grano de Oro, a boutique hotel housed in a restored Victorian mansion. Family suites offer cozy elegance, perfect for recovering from travel. Kids can explore the leafy courtyard while parents unwind in the rooftop jacuzzi under the city sky.
Day 2: Into the jungle by boat
Journey northeast by road and river to Tortuguero, where rainforest meets winding canals. Glide through mirror-still waters to Pachira Lodge, your home near the water’s edge. Spend the afternoon by the pool or exploring the lodge’s garden trails. Meals are included and hearty.
Day 3: Canal safari & turtle tales
Wake early for a guided canal safari, where monkeys leap between branches and toucans flash through the trees. After lunch, relax at the lodge or visit the butterfly garden. From July to October, join a nighttime turtle nesting tour: a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse of nature’s magic.
Fire, Mist & Open Skies
Arenal
Day 4: From jungle to volcano
Travel west by boat and road to Arenal. Settle into Lomas del Volcán, a peaceful retreat with wooden bungalows and sweeping views. Take a dip in the pool or wander the lodge’s nature trail as the volcano looms on the horizon.
Day 5: Hanging bridges & hot springs
Join a guided walk along Arenal’s famous hanging bridges, where misty treetops reveal monkeys, sloths, and birds. In the afternoon, soak in the thermal pools at Ecotermales before enjoying a relaxed dinner surrounded by jungle.
Day 6: Your day, your way
Today is flexible. Kayak across Lake Arenal, visit a wildlife rescue center, hike to a waterfall, or simply rest. Whether you’re chasing adventure or taking it slow, Arenal delivers in every direction.
Travel west by boat and road to Arenal. Settle into Lomas del Volcán, a peaceful retreat with wooden bungalows and sweeping views. Take a dip in the pool or wander the lodge’s nature trail as the volcano looms on the horizon.
Day 5: Hanging bridges & hot springs
Join a guided walk along Arenal’s famous hanging bridges, where misty treetops reveal monkeys, sloths, and birds. In the afternoon, soak in the thermal pools at Ecotermales before enjoying a relaxed dinner surrounded by jungle.
Day 6: Your day, your way
Today is flexible. Kayak across Lake Arenal, visit a wildlife rescue center, hike to a waterfall, or simply rest. Whether you’re chasing adventure or taking it slow, Arenal delivers in every direction.
Ocean air & golden afternoons
Nosara
Day 7: Westward to the sea
Ride to Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula and arrive in Nosara, where jungle slopes into shoreline. Check into Lagarta Lodge and take in the Pacific from your balcony or the infinity pool. It’s slower here, and beautifully so.
Day 8: Mornings on the waves
Learn to surf on Playa Guiones, one of Costa Rica’s best beaches for beginners. In the afternoon, wander the lodge’s private trails or hunt for tide pools along the coast. Wildlife often wanders right past your lounge chair.
Day 9: Unschedule the day
No plans needed. Stretch into beachfront yoga, sip smoothies poolside, or take the kids to sculpt sandcastles while parrots chatter in the trees. Meals are casual and creative. Nosara’s food scene surprises at every turn.
Day 10: Firelight farewell
Close your journey with a private beach bonfire arranged by the lodge. As the sky deepens, roast marshmallows and swap stories while the tide rolls in. One last memory made in the glow of the flames.
Ride to Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula and arrive in Nosara, where jungle slopes into shoreline. Check into Lagarta Lodge and take in the Pacific from your balcony or the infinity pool. It’s slower here, and beautifully so.
Day 8: Mornings on the waves
Learn to surf on Playa Guiones, one of Costa Rica’s best beaches for beginners. In the afternoon, wander the lodge’s private trails or hunt for tide pools along the coast. Wildlife often wanders right past your lounge chair.
Day 9: Unschedule the day
No plans needed. Stretch into beachfront yoga, sip smoothies poolside, or take the kids to sculpt sandcastles while parrots chatter in the trees. Meals are casual and creative. Nosara’s food scene surprises at every turn.
Day 10: Firelight farewell
Close your journey with a private beach bonfire arranged by the lodge. As the sky deepens, roast marshmallows and swap stories while the tide rolls in. One last memory made in the glow of the flames.
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